JT Mega

JT Mega is an independent advertising agency that works only in food. Jay Mega started it in 1976 from a kitchen table, and it now describes itself as food-focused. It runs a kitchen for recipe development and product launches.

What JT Mega offers

• Advertising campaigns — concepts and creative for brand launches and awareness.
• Social media content — posts that show how a product tastes and feels.
• Photography and packaging — bold food imagery and pack design.
• Direct mail — printed pieces such as a pop-up book made for a deli brand.
• Recipe development — testing and creating dishes in its own kitchen.

Who it works with

Food manufacturers, foodservice brands, consumer packaged goods, restaurants and business-to-business food suppliers. Named clients include Hormel Foodservice, Columbus Craft Meats, Cargill and Phillips Distilling.

Key facts

• Founded: 1976
• Ownership: independent