Brand & Marketing Strategist
15 years of international experience helping fashion and lifestyle brands grow through culturally relevant storytelling, high-impact brand campaigns, and strategies that convert across 25 global markets.
I'm Melinda - a Berlin-based brand and marketing strategist with 15 years of international experience in the fashion and lifestyle industries.
I've led global influencer marketing strategies at Zalando, managing a team of 10 across 25 markets with an eight-figure budget, and co-founded Important Conversation, a strategic brand consultancy connecting global brands with culture.
Today I partner with brands that want to grow with purpose - from high level strategy to managing execution end-to-end, I support overstretched teams on a project or ongoing basis.
Senior-level thinking with hands-on execution. A network of trusted creator and agency relationships built across 15 years and three continents.
End-to-end campaign strategy and management - from creator identification and briefing to negotiation, execution, and performance reporting. Built and led influencer programs across 25 markets at Zalando with measurable, scalable results.
Building the partnerships and commercial relationships that open doors. Identifying growth opportunities, developing compelling pitches, and forging collaborations that drive sustainable results - from talent and casting to strategic brand alliances.
From brand audits and rebranding to digital media innovation and communications strategy. Pioneered Zalando's first Black History Month and Ramadan activations. Led campaigns that broke creative ground across 17+ markets.
Have a project in mind, or want to explore what's possible? I'd love to hear about your brand. I typically respond within 24 hours.