Andy Styles’ Post

If you grow brands in the drinks industry then this is vital. A super engaging discussion on How To Launch a Disruptive Spirits Brand with Botivo (which btw is utterly delicious so grab yourself a bottle).

In the world of #PrivateLabel some people come with brands in mind and others come with an opportunity but need a starting point for their brand. That is why Lighthouse Drinks offers a range of different stylised in-house brands to be a starting point for your brand in the world of #irishwhiskey Drop me a DM today to learn more about our in-house brands or building your own #whitelabel whiskey

Talk about a fundamentally perfect acquisition. The ability of Sazerac Company to supercharge this brand in convenience is going to yield wild growth & compound their dominance in that channel. A case study for M&A 101.

These brands turn every package into a marketing moment!💡 Swipe to see their smart moves that go beyond the box! Blinkit Subko Specialty Coffee Roasters, Bakehouse and Fine Cacao NOTO - Healthy Ice Cream #blinkit #subko #notoicecream #BrandVerse360 #packaging #branding #marketing #creative #illustration #packagingdesign #brandidentity

As many know by now, yesterday, Sazerac announced that it would acquire the hot, multi-base, distinctly spherical shaped RTD brand, @BuzzBallz. Talk about a multi-hyphenate: Founder Merrilee Kick has the only woman-owned owned distillery, winery and brewery combo in the United States. As we reported this morn via our Wine & Spirits Daily sister pub, BuzzBallz spirit-based cocktails are consistently growing double digits in Circana-measured channels, up nearly 30% in the latest week to March 10. We’ve been saying all along that more brands should do exactly what this brand has – forge their own category with truly differentiated packaging. Not as easy as it sounds, of course. The downside is that lacking a “plug and play” format can be challenging (to break into retail infrastructure). The giant potential upside, however, is cutting the line to consumer awareness and loyalty in an age of so much clutter. Brands that have made the approach work for them include Red Bull (the first to popularize slim cans), 5 Hour Energy (whatever you call that format), BeatBox (one of the few/first bev alc single serve Tetras), Clase Azul (whose bottles double as fine art). Note that most of those brands are c-store and single serve centric. Speaking of c-stores, from the Sazerac side, it obviously offers a new way to build out their convenience presence (like they’ve been doing with Fireball). It’s also notable that trendy BuzzBallz seems a very different kind of acquisition for the whiskey-centric company, which in the last 10 years has been acquiring for a decisively different demographic: They’ve purchased Canadian Mist, Paul Masson and Southern Comfort, for example. (Fun fact, I was introduced to Southern Comfort right out of college, when my dad bought me a bottle. Sometimes it was the only thing to eat in my apartment. So, I drank it sometimes.) More in tomorrow's BBD. 

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In a crowded marketplace, the best companies don't just compete—they define their own category. Brands like Stance Socks, Athletic Brewing Co., and Liquid Death have mastered the art of creating a "category of one." How do they do it? By daring to be different. They challenge the status quo, disrupt industries, and captivate audiences with unique value propositions and bold identities. Whether it's redefining the concept of socks as a fashion statement (Stance), pioneering non-alcoholic craft beer (Athletic Brewing), or transforming canned water into a lifestyle brand (Liquid Death --go Peter Pham), these companies excel at carving out their own niche. They prioritize innovation, authenticity, and customer experience, setting themselves apart from competitors and building fiercely loyal followings. By embracing creativity, standing out from the crowd, and delivering exceptional value, these trailblazers inspire us to think beyond convention and strive for excellence in our own endeavors. #strategy #marketing #retail #branding #socialmedia #innovation #leadership #apparel #cpg #foodandbeverageindustry #beer #digitalmarketing

Today we are delighted to share with you the very interesting talk we had with María de la Peña, renowned distillates expert. About what? About something we think you will be interested in: “How to build a brand from scratch (and not die trying)”. Seriously, you have to watch it. https://lnkd.in/dgbaB_Zv #brandcreation #productcreation #distilled #spirits

The game-changer in the world of innovative products! Carbliss - THE PREMIUM Ready to Drink Cocktail goes beyond simply satisfying your alc beverage preference; it creates an unbreakable loyalty between the brand and our consumers. The product is like none-other, though you can’t always tell by peeping the can... so if you haven’t tried it, we recommend cracking a can! We’re one of a kind and keep our consumers coming back for more. We also have a lot to offer our retail partners. By carrying our product you’re offering your consumers: 🍋 one of the top selling products 🍑 in the fastest growing alc beverage categories ➕ we’re here to support you with Carbliss brand representation in ALL distribution territories (read that twice if you have to...) 🤞🏽 Trust us when we say, if you're not carrying our product, you're definitely losing out on money. Are you a consumer? If so, what makes you keep coming back for more? Tell us... 📲 https://lnkd.in/ekZfCU-4

Cans for brands? Is wine in a can a thing? It’s a funny thing for brands Do you wait for a trend or lead it? I can tell you from experience it’s not easy If you want to lead it’s expensive If you want to follow, you need to break out We released these cans 4 years ago Consumers love them But they are expensive to produce They need to be cheap for consideration Only time will tell If leading a trend towards canned wine Turns out to be a good decision