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Russell Stover Chocolates

Rebrand & Campaign Launch: Make Happy™

We partnered with Russell Stover to revitalize a beloved but fading classic. Through a refreshed identity, modernized packaging and in-store presence, and an integrated creative platform, we repositioned the brand as a joyful, everyday gifting companion.

Roles:

Art Direction Concept Development Integrated Campaign Brand Identity Refresh Packaging Design In-Store Merchandising
Russell Stover refreshed logo design featuring the Make Happy tagline with copper decorative bow element

Russell Stover's legacy was undeniable, but its perception had become old-fashioned. The challenge was to evolve the brand into something modern and culturally relevant while staying true to its history.

People often choose the Russell Stover for someone else, from small gestures to special occasions. This understanding guided a shift toward positioning the brand as a modern gifting company.

We built the idea around the simple joy of giving, shifting the brand's focus from indulgence to thoughtful gestures. The refreshed identity uses copper accents inspired by the brand's heritage of fine chocolate making in copper kettles, paired with a signature ribbon bow that symbolizes giving across every touchpoint.

Animated Russell Stover Make Happy campaign showing various holidays and special occasions with gift-giving moments
Copper bowl pouring melted chocolate, representing Russell Stover's heritage of fine chocolate making in copper kettles
Russell Stover new photo and graphic bow logo lockups
Russell Stover bow icon variations in both photographic and graphic styles for brand applications
Russell Stover legacy packaging design showing the previous brand identity before the refresh

Legacy Packaging

Russell Stover refreshed packaging design featuring copper accents inspired by traditional chocolate-making kettles

New Packaging


Russell Stover chocolate guide print card showing flavor profiles and chocolate selection information
Russell Stover in-store floorstand display unit featuring the refreshed Make Happy brand identity
Russell Stover print advertisement from the Make Happy campaign
Russell Stover print advertisement showcasing the refreshed brand identity and packaging
Russell Stover print advertisement featuring the Make Happy campaign messaging

Russell Stover Chocolates

Brand Campaign: Don't Forget

For Valentine's week, we created a targeted reminder campaign for last-minute gifters. Across social animations, digital ads, and radio spots, the work reached shoppers at key moments and drove them to pick up a Russell Stover heart-shaped box for someone they love.

Roles:

Art Direction Concept Development Campaign Social Campaign Motion Design Radio
Russell Stover Don't Forget Valentine's Day campaign key visual featuring heart-shaped chocolate box

Gentle Reminder

30-second radio spot, aired one week before Valentine's Day.

Last Minute

30-second radio spot, aired two days before Valentine's Day.

Russell Stover Don't Forget Valentine's Day animated web banner advertisement
Russell Stover Don't Forget Valentine's Day animated web banner advertisement variation
Russell Stover Don't Forget Valentine's Day animated web banner advertisement compact version

Impact

5,000+
Retailers with premium placement
+35%
Increase in shelf visibility
2.1×
Increase in digital ad CTR