In this episode, Semiserious pitches comedic brand strategies that make this gloriously weird product (made by @inoobi-inc) impossible to ignore. So we hope you’re hungry because this episode of Can They Brand That?® is all that and a bag of chips. (Incredible 90s references.)
We opened our minds, and a bag of Cheetos, and spent 20 minutes live brainstorming this super fun brand. The results? Finger-lickin’ good. Pop over to our agency IG @semiseriousagency to see the full, designed spec work (37 slogan and campaign concepts in total!) and enjoy the highlight reel! Hosted by: Allie LeFevere and Lyndsay Rush Sanders
Timestamps:
00:00 Introducing the Creative Challenge: Branding Snactiv with Comedy
00:17 Snactiv Brand Analysis
00:43 Improvised Branding Brainstorm for Snactiv [Highlight Reel]: Ideating funny brand activations, out-of-home campaigns, digital campaigns, taglines, and web copy
Key Branding Ideas from This Episode:
- Transforming a simple act, like snacking, into an engaging, augmented experience can create strong emotional resonance and market differentiation.
- This unlocks new opportunities for brand loyalty and product relevance.
- Products that serve multiple roles, combining functionality, entertainment, and identity, cut through the noise. Consumers want products that embody their lifestyle and personality in one package.
- Design limitations can be starting points for compelling narratives. Stories enhance emotional attachment and differentiate a product in a crowded market.
- Injecting humor and unexpected twists taps into consumer desire for brands that seem human and relatable. Authenticity is about attitude and personality that resonate effortlessly.
- Design elements that reference pop culture or nostalgia connect products to shared cultural memories, making them more memorable and shareable.
- Products that simplify actions become symbols of a lifestyle, not just tools. Positioning a product as “bite mode” turns utility into an identity marker.
Semiserious is a female-founded humor branding agency for CPG brands. Their sweet spot is working with founder-led or venture-backed DTC startups to build brands using comedy as a core strategy to help brands stand out in a crowded market. Their roster includes industry darlings like Clif Bar, Native, Blue Bunny, Waterboy, Pie, Argent, JOI, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Yogi Tea, Choice Organics, GEN Z, The University of Chicago, Alleyoop, Better Than Booze, Backwoods, Bad Rabbit, U Suck at Golf, Hobbyist, and the Dallas Cowboys, but they would never brag about it in their bio. This funny branding agency has offices in Chicago and Nashville, but works with clients globally.
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ICYMI, this show exists 1) to champion originality and creativity in a sea of AI slop, 2) to show potential clients the power and value of fun as a consumer-converting strategy, and 3) to bring some much-needed levity into the world where we can.
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