Melinda’s Hot Sauces
As Melinda’s prepared to grow beyond cult-favorite status and compete more aggressively at retail, the brand needed to stand out without losing its culinary credibility. We partnered with the team to clarify the brand’s foundation, defining the essence “Passionately Crafted Hot Sauces” and the positioning “Inspired Flavor,” then bringing it to life through a distinctive, handmade expression and cohesive campaign system. The work balanced craft with confidence, helping Melinda’s scale its presence while reinforcing the quality and flavor-forward approach that made the brand beloved in the first place.
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STRATEGY: Jerry Wessels
CREATIVE DIRECTION: Dino Favale
ART DIRECTION & DESIGN: Dino Favale
COPYWRITING: Beatrice Shapiro
PRODUCTION: Marc Shur
PHOTOGRAPHY: Silver Lining Photography