Hi there, I’m Matteo.

Freelance Brand & Creative Strategist.

A good strategy rules out quite a few possibilities. I help companies and agencies work out which ones to leave behind, then turn that choice into communication that works and has something original to say. With kindness.

Projects

Pasticceria Giotto
I supported the creation of the new communication ecosystem for Pasticceria Giotto, the pastry shop inside Padua prison. I designed dedicated landing pages and coordinated the social media strategy.
(2025, .exd)
Calgon
I developed the format for the podcast "Acqua dura? Vita dura!" (Hard water? Hard life!), a long-form show hosted by Turbopaolo and Daniela Collu, combining entertainment and information.
(2025, WTLK)
Alice Pizza
I supported the development of the group's Social Media Strategy with a focus on TikTok and Instagram in Italian and French markets.
(2025, Jiffy)
Zeus
I help defining the new communication strategy with a focus on social media for Zeus Hotels and Resorts, a Greek group with over 4,000 rooms across Europe, following their recent rebranding.
(2025, HOBO)
Philips
I developed the concept for the Crossover project, bringing together football, music and gaming through Calciatori Brutti, Moonryde from Fnatic and CultPop in an integrated format between podcast and Fortnite.
(2025, WTLK)
K+
I supported the Verona-based film production company KPlus in redefining their communication strategy, finding a distinctive positioning in a market dominated by major Roman players.
(2025, Degen)
NeN
I developed the creative concept for the podcast "Falla Semplice", hosted by Giorgia Fumo.
(2024, WTLK)
Luxardo
I supported the development of the brand's new social communication strategy.
(2024, .exd)
Boscolo
I developed the creative concept for the podcast "Destinazione Gusto", hosted by Simone Rugiati and Carmine Del Grosso.
(2024, WTLK)
iGuzzini
I helped define a website content hierarchy that reflected the outcome of the recent rebranding.
(2024, Bitmama + ROI Lovers)
Yas!Games
I developed the creative concept for the podcast "Party Gamers", hosted by I PanPers, featuring Davide Calgaro, Francesco Posa and Yoko Yamada.
(2024, WTLK)
Ayvens
I developed the brand's social media communication strategy for the Italian market, following the recent merging and repositioning activities.
(2024, Motorsport Network)
Prime Video
I supported the streaming service in performing a Competitive Analysis to improve the Influencer Marketing strategy.
(2022, Flu)
Worldrise
I supported the Italian ONLUS focused on the enhancement of the marine environment, to refresh its strategic structure on Social Media.
(2022)
Altroconsumo
I supported Altroconsumo, the most widespread association for the protection and defense of consumers in Italy, in planning the acquisition flow of new members.
(2022, Odd Socks Studio)
Dippiù
I supported Dippiù, a manufacturer of plant-based dip sauces, in launching this practically unknown product category in Italy on the market.
(2022, Odd Socks Studio)
Pasticceria Giotto
I supported the creation of the new communication ecosystem for Pasticceria Giotto, the pastry shop inside Padua prison.
(2025, .exd)
Calgon
I developed the format for the podcast "Acqua dura? Vita dura!" (Hard water? Hard life!), a long-form show hosted by Turbopaolo and Daniela Collu.
(2025, WTLK)
Alice Pizza
I supported the development of the group's Social Media Strategy with a focus on TikTok and Instagram in Italian and French markets.
(2025, Jiffy)
Zeus
I help defining the new communication strategy with a focus on social media for Zeus Hotels and Resorts, a Greek group with over 4,000 rooms across Europe, following their recent rebranding.
(2025, HOBO)
Philips
I developed the concept for the Crossover project, bringing together football, music and gaming through Calciatori Brutti, Moonryde from Fnatic and CultPop in an integrated format between podcast and Fortnite.
(2025, WTLK)
K+
I supported the Verona-based film production company KPlus in redefining their communication strategy, finding a distinctive positioning in a market dominated by major Roman players.
(2025, Degen)
NeN
I developed the creative concept for the podcast "Falla Semplice", hosted by Giorgia Fumo.
(2024, WTLK)
Luxardo
I supported the development of the brand's new social communication strategy.
(2024, .exd)
Boscolo
I developed the creative concept for the podcast "Destinazione Gusto", hosted by Simone Rugiati and Carmine Del Grosso.
(2024, WTLK)
iGuzzini
I helped define a website homepage content hierarchy that reflected the outcome of the recent rebranding.
(2024, Bitmama + ROI Lovers)
Yas!Games
I developed the creative concept for the podcast "Party Gamers", hosted by I PanPers, featuring Davide Calgaro, Francesco Posa and Yoko Yamada.
(2024, WTLK)
Ayvens
I developed the brand's social media communication strategy for the Italian market, following the recent merging and repositioning activities.
(2024, Motorsport Network)
Kubota
I supported the Japanese agricultural machinery company in restructuring its Social Media Strategy in the Italian market.
(2023, Motorsport Network)
Prime Video
I supported the streaming service in performing a Competitive Analysis to improve the Influencer Marketing strategy.
(2022, Flu)
Worldrise
I supported the Italian ONLUS focused on the enhancement of the marine environment, to refresh its strategic structure on Social Media.
(2022)
Altroconsumo
I supported Altroconsumo, the most widespread association for the protection and defense of consumers in Italy, in planning the acquisition flow of new members.
(2022, Odd Socks Studio)
Dippiù
I supported Dippiù, a manufacturer of plant-based dip sauces, in launching this practically unknown product category in Italy on the market.
(2022, Odd Socks Studio)

Brands

Some of the brands I've worked on

Agencies

Some of the agencies I've worked with

What I do

What do I actually do?

I work on brand strategy and communication: how brands define themselves and tell their story.

The things that keep them from becoming anonymous, interchangeable or invisible. Sometimes that means defining a position. Other times it’s about working out what to say, how to use social media, or what shape a new project should take.

I study the context, listen to the people involved and develop directions that make sense, including ones no one had considered at first. Then comes the trickier part, and the one I find most interesting: choosing.

That choice might become a brand platform, a communication strategy, a direction for social media or a creative brief. Something people can actually work with, and use to decide what comes next.

I help companies evolve their brand and communication.

Sometimes we start from scratch: we need to define positioning, identity, tone of voice. Other times there’s already something there, but it needs refreshing or making more consistent.

I usually work remotely and on specific projects. I can handle the entire project or work alongside internal teams to optimize what you’re already doing.

When we need to go beyond my skills – a new logo, a website, a production – I bring in trusted professionals I’ve already worked with, with the goal of building processes that can last over time.

I support agencies mainly during pitch phases, new business, or when fresh strategic thinking is needed on ongoing projects.

I work flexibly: I can integrate into teams, collaborate with other strategists, or work independently depending on what’s needed.

I bring an external point of view and a proven methodology.

Work together

For companies

I help companies with specific projects that move things forward, whether that means rethinking their positioning, bringing order to their communication or working out how to use social media.

Sometimes the collaboration continues and, for a while, I become part of the team.

For agencies

I join projects when an agency needs a senior strategist, particularly for pitches and new business, but also for work that’s already under way.

I bring an outside perspective and fit into the agency’s way of working.

Me

I love to imagine.

I don’t have brothers or sisters, just my two amazing parents.

I like fighting against the world to remain a “simple guy”, even though the world keeps getting more complex.

I see a dog and go crazy with joy.

I studied accounting, with its logical thinking, but found it incomplete. Then I fell for the humanities. They changed the way I filter everything I see.

I started writing an adventure novel but never finished it. After all, at 8 years old I was imaginative, but not methodical enough.

What else?

I struggle to dress elegantly and I hate my curly hair.

As a teenager I played basketball and I still can’t resist the charm of a ball game.

People tell me I'm sweet.

That I’m too reserved and that I talk too much. They don’t know I like to confuse them because I find a bit of mystery sexy.

I always try to be kind to myself and treat others the way I'd like to be treated.

I love to imagine.

I don’t have brothers or sisters, just my two amazing parents.

I like fighting against the world to remain a “simple guy”, even though the world keeps getting more complex.

I see a dog and go crazy with joy.

I studied accounting, with its logical thinking, but found it incomplete. Then I fell for the humanities. They changed the way I filter everything I see.

I started writing an adventure novel but never finished it. After all, at 8 years old I was imaginative, but not methodical enough.

What else?

I struggle to dress elegantly and I hate my curly hair.

As a teenager I played basketball and I still can’t resist the charm of a ball game.

People tell me I'm sweet.

That I’m too reserved and that I talk too much. They don’t know I like to confuse them because I find a bit of mystery sexy.

I always try to be kind to myself and treat others the way I'd like to be treated.

What happens when you put together Matteo and Marketing?

Here’s a reflection on my work ethic.