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Can We Build a Killer Brand for the Worst Part of the Loaf (Bread Heels)? Duh, Of Course. | CPG Food Strategy

2026-08-12T11:52:51-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

Justice for bread heels! They're the most polarizing part of the loaf, but what if a new CPG brand disrupted the market by selling only bread ends? In this episode of Can They Brand That?®, Semiserious uses comedy to create a brand strategy and brand identity strong enough to allow this food innovation to compete ...

We Built a Vinegar Brand That’s Ready to Sit With the Cool Pantry Staples (Graza, Fishwife, and Ayoh!) | Premiumization Brand Strategy

2026-08-12T11:43:01-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

Pantry staples tend to be forgettable, but with the boom of Graza olive oil @getgraza, Fishwife tinned fish @eatfishwife, and Ayoh! Mayo @eatayoh is it time for vinegar to get with the times and modernize into a luxury brand worthy of rabid attention and brand loyalty? In this episode of 'Can They Brand That?®', the ...

Nespresso Brand Strategy: Humor Marketing for Premium Coffee and Espresso

2026-07-29T21:17:11-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

Nespresso has sleek machines, premium positioning, and George Clooney, but can comedy make it even more compelling? In this episode, Semiserious pitches brand strategies for @nespresso that balance luxury and irreverence for their single-use coffee capsules. So, wake up and smell the brainstorm, ya sleepyheads, because our latest 'Can They Brand That?' will have you ...

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