BRND WGN

BRND WGN is a creative consultancy that helps companies work out who they are, say it clearly and build the websites, campaigns and social media to match. Its Malta headquarters are at The Brewhouse on Mdina Road in the Birkirkara Central Business District, and it also has an office in Ukraine. The firm is listed in our directories of marketing agencies in Malta and graphic designers in Malta.

Its clients come from finance, retail, telecoms, technology, transport, hospitality, insurance, law and iGaming, among other sectors. The mix means ideas that work in one industry can be tested in another, an approach the team treats as a consultancy skill.

Story and approach

The company was founded in 2006 by freelancers, and in 2007 Peter-Jan Grech, a creative strategist, and Kris Vella Petroni, a strategic creative, joined with Gareth Sciberras to form the company. Early on it gained a reputation as a challenger agency, known for strong identities and powerful social media campaigns, which drew in bigger brands and talent. Chris Knights later joined to build an in-house web development team, and the business has since moved from agency to consultancy, giving equal weight to brand strategy and delivery.

Four values guide the work: challenge everything, be brutally honest, win together and find a way. The team also names responsibility to the community as a priority. For readers weighing the wider business scene, our overview of financial services in Malta and the iGaming sector guide cover two industries that appear in the portfolio.

Brand strategy and design

Projects usually begin with research and a conversation, followed by workshops to define a brand's purpose, proposition and principles. Then comes the creative stage: the visual and sensory side, including look, colour, typography and sound, and the personality that shows up in tone of voice and behaviour. Brand audits, architecture, naming, guidelines, packaging, campaign design, photography and video production sit alongside.

Recognisable Maltese names appear in the portfolio, including Cisk and Kinnie campaigns, a Dr. Juice winter campaign, the conference brand for FinanceMalta, a brand identity and website for Targa Square and an identity for a meat merchant. If you enjoy local drinks on a visit, our things to do in Malta guide is a good place to plan. The firm's work has been featured on Ads of the World.

Websites and social media

The web team designs and builds sites on Webflow, a visual low-code platform, and BRND WGN is a Webflow Certified Partner. Sites are tailor-made rather than templated, with attention to user experience, interface design, content architecture and a custom content management system so that content can grow. E-commerce, landing pages, hosting and maintenance are also available, plus search engine optimisation, copywriting and content creation.

On social media the firm produces strategy documents, post templates and online generators, and can set up channels, plan content, boost posts and report monthly, or leave the running to the client. A podcast and a personal branding framework add to its thought leadership. For business founders new to the island, our guide to relocating to Malta and CLA Malta cover the practical side of setting up.

Getting in touch

The team is made up of partners for strategy, finance, technology and creative direction, plus brand managers, designers, copywriters, developers and analysts across the Malta and Ukraine offices. For tax background before you commission work, read our guide to Malta tax for UK nationals.

Prices and opening hours are not published, so it is worth asking early. Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page, tell us about your business and what you want to change, and we will pass your message to BRND WGN, who will reply to you directly.