Melih Ekim

Brand Strategist

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I’m a Brand Strategist and Communication Consultant with over a decade of experience helping brands find clarity in cultural chaos. My work blends analytical precision with cultural intuition, crafting strategies that bridge business logic with human meaning. I write about the shifting currents of culture, consumption, and communication on Substack, and create short-form video essays on Instagram that explore how trends shape behavior and how brands can stay culturally relevant.

Experience

  • Freelance Creative Strategist & Marketing Consultant at Freelance
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Strateji Direktörü at Liberté Istanbul
    Dec 2024 - Aug 2025 · 9 mos

  • Partner & Brand Strategy at Goodjob Human Insight & Brand Strategy Consulting
    Sep 2023 - Jul 2024 · 11 mos

  • Freelance Creative Strategist at Freelance
    Apr 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

    I help brands sharpen their positioning, craft compelling narratives, and build marketing systems that actually move people. I’ve led brand architecture and go-to-market strategy for leading names in textile and personal care, designed product and experience strategies for household cleaning and paper brands, and developed full-funnel content and communication frameworks tailored to new consumer behaviors. In banking, I’ve helped redefine how a financial brand speaks to modern audiences—building clear, consistent messaging across touchpoints. I also collaborate with creative agencies as a strategy director. CMOs work with me when they need sharper brand thinking, smarter marketing planning, and a clear story to rally teams around.

  • Creative Strategist at FutureBright Group
    Aug 2020 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos