Is Santa Claus in need of brand refresh? Whether you believe in Santa or not – and whether you buy into his whole naughty or nice routine – you have to admit, the man with the white beard in the red suit from the north pole is a really strong brand. Everyone knows who he is and what he stands for. His values and passions are clear to us. And they are consistent. Santa Claus is about the good in life. He is jolly, generous, hard-working, and giving. But has he been “played out?”