REDefining Brands
Since 2001

We believe the brands that win aren’t the quietest or the loudest. They are the clearest.
RED brands know who they are, what they stand for, and why they matter.

If that’s your brand…

Relevance. Energy. Distinction.

Who We Are – We are RED.

RED isn’t a color choice. It’s a point of view.

RED is relevance in a world drowning in noise. It’s energy that creates momentum; not just activity. It’s distinction that separates brands that are remembered from those that are merely seen.

We believe the strongest brands don’t whisper. They don’t hedge. They don’t blend in.

They stand for something. They move people. They make decisions.

At Merlot Marketing, RED is how we work. How we think. How we lead.

We build brands that matter. Because relevance is earned, not assumed. We create momentum, because energy is contagious when it’s purposeful. We deliver distinction, because safe is not seen and safe doesn’t scale.

RED is clarity. RED is conviction. RED is the courage to choose a direction and go all in.

This isn’t marketing for everyone. It’s marketing for brands ready to lead.

This is RED.

And this is Merlot.

Shall we chat? Perhaps over a glass of Merlot?

Leadership Team

Leaders Who Don’t Play It Safe, but Know How to Create Results

Merlot Marketing is led by strategists, creatives and storytellers who believe the strongest brands don’t blend in – they stand out. Our leadership team brings decades of experience across public relations, brand strategy, creative and integrated marketing, with a shared commitment to clarity, momentum, and measurable impact. Why it matters?

We challenge assumptions / We make decisions / We move brands forward / We are RED

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Recognition That Reflects Results

Awards & Recognition

Our award-winning work has earned national recognition across PR, advertising, and creative design. From MarComs to Addys, every accolade represents our clients’ success—and our passion for excellence.

MarCom Awards

Addys

Crystals

Cappies

PRSAs

Hermes Awards

Serious, With a 😉

Our Culture

At Merlot, we take our work seriously—but not ourselves. Collaboration, creativity, and a sense of humor fuel everything we do. We believe success starts with joy and ends with great partnerships.

Hand holding a Merlot Marketing branded YETI mug in front of a colorful flower garden and palm tree, symbolizing creativity, balance, and inspiration.

Merlot Marketing team members horseback riding through a wooded trail, smiling and wearing branded gear during an outdoor team-building retreat.

Laptop displaying a presentation slide reading “Culture is the way you Think + Act” during a Merlot Marketing team meeting, highlighting collaboration and company values.

Two Merlot Marketing team members working outside on a sunny day with laptops and branded tumblers, showcasing flexibility and creativity in remote work culture.

Four Merlot Marketing team members smiling during a collaborative meeting in a conference room, showing teamwork and positive company culture.

Laptop displaying the Merlot Marketing website on a stationary bike with a branded tumbler nearby, symbolizing balance, creativity, and an active work culture.

Woman sitting at a table with a laptop during a Merlot Marketing strategy meeting, surrounded by award plaques and framed photos on the wall.

Three Merlot Marketing team members smiling at an industry trade show, holding a cutout of a colleague’s face, capturing fun and team spirit at the event.

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Client Collaborations

Partners Who Trust Us to Elevate Their Brands

It’s a privilege to partner with industry-leading brands that value bold ideas, strategic clarity, and measurable results. Together, we’ve built campaigns, strengthened reputations, and helped clients rise above the noise. Here are just a few of the companies that trust Merlot Marketing.