Translating product performance into cultural storytelling that sticks
Kamado Joe is a cult brand in the US, known for its uncompromising craftsmanship and boundary-pushing ceramic grill innovations. But in Europe, the brand faced a dual challenge: While the product performance spoke for itself, the brand had yet to connect emotionally and culturally with European audiences. In short: Kamado Joe needed more than translation - it needed European brand resonance.
Helping Kamado Joe ignite emotional relevance across European markets—without losing its fire.
As Kamado Joe’s external brand sparring partner for Europe, we embedded ourselves in the brand's DNA while reframing it through a local lens. Our work spanned strategy, storytelling, and tactical rollouts - fueled by Emotional Mining. We decoded the emotional triggers of the European grill market and created market-tailored storytelling campaigns that positioned Kamado Joe not just as a grill - but as a tool of transformation. From "ignite your ritual" narratives to visual worlds that blended craftsmanship with outdoor lifestyle, our work translated product USPs into emotional micro-stories for European consumers.
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