The Archive

The full record of Semeion's research — case studies on brand strategy, and essays on storytelling, PR and culture, in one place.

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When Eyewear Becomes a Ritual: What IOLLA Teaches Us About Experiential Branding

IOLLA sells frames named after Scottish places. Nespresso sells capsules named after cities. Neither is really selling optics or coffee.

4 min read
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Vinted, TikTok, and 35 Million Views: How a Casual TikTok Video Resurfaced in a Controversial Context.

A brand semiotics reading of how a resurfaced video collided with platform culture and public perception.

7 min read
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The Power of Being Seen: How Rexona, Heinz and Marmite Turned Simple Ideas Into PR Wins

What three very different campaigns share: a clear, ownable idea, executed without overcomplication.

7 min read
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How Does Maison Margiela Replica Transform Memories, Places and Everyday Experiences Into Marketable Products Through Multisensory Storytelling?

Maison Margiela's Replica line doesn't sell a scent — it sells a manufactured memory, bottled and dosed like medicine

10 min read

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