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Justice for Mom Bods! Branding the Frida Postpartum Products People Are Too Big of Babies to Talk About | Humor Marketing

2026-08-14T11:08:08-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

Frida Mom sells the products nobody wants to talk about: hemorrhoid foam, perineal bottles, and nipple shields. In this episode, Semiserious leans all the way into the taboo and pitches @frida campaigns that turn awkward into iconic. And while pregnancy and postpartum care are no laughing matter…who deserves comedic relief more than a new mom?! ...

Rebranding Slate Auto: This Customizable Electric Vehicle Now Has a Better Personality Than You | Humor Marketing

2026-08-14T10:34:42-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

Slate is an automotive brand that makes customizable, electric pickup trucks—an exciting idea with an unexciting branding. In this episode, Semiserious pitches a @slateauto brand overhaul that makes the innovative product entertaining and unforgettable. So buckle up because the wheels have certainly fallen off on this week’s new episode of Can They Brand That?®, and ...

Branding Novelty Toilet Paper: Building a Bathroom Product Brand Without Potty Humor | Funny CPG Marketing

2026-08-13T20:54:23-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

After the party, it’s the after potty, at least that’s the promise of our featured brand on the show this week: glow-in-the-dark toilet paper. In this episode of Can They Brand That?®, watch Semiserious tackle glow-in-the-dark toilet paper and build a full brand strategy for it live: who buys it, how to market it (novelty? ...

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