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Pick a time that works. We will walk through your channels, goals, and what revenue looks like if marketing actually runs.
Book a Demo →BFX helps RTD and canned cocktail brands navigate spirits-level advertising restrictions while building the email, paid, and retail marketing systems that scale.
RTD sits at the intersection of two marketing worlds: spirits compliance and CPG velocity. On the advertising side, most RTD products face the same restrictions as spirits — Meta and Google treat high-ABV canned cocktails the same as whiskey. That means age-gating, compliant copy, and policy-approved landing pages are required, not optional.
Platform policies vary by product and market. Some low-ABV RTDs qualify for different treatment on advertising platforms; others don't. And DTC for RTD carries the same three-tier restrictions as spirits — most brands underestimate the compliance layer when they're planning their launch. Understanding these distinctions before you build your marketing infrastructure saves months of backtracking.
Retail velocity is often the most important metric for RTD brands — shelf performance determines whether you stay in the planogram. That means digital marketing and retail media can't operate in separate silos. A brand campaign that builds awareness without supporting on-shelf demand doesn't serve your distributor relationships. We build programs that connect brand marketing to purchase, not just reach.
RTD-compliant paid campaigns on Google and Meta — built around the compliance requirements that apply to your product's ABV, not defaulting to the most restrictive setup if you don't need it.
Learn more →Launch flows, subscription programs, and retention sequences for RTD brands with a DTC component. We build the lifecycle infrastructure before launch — not after the first cohort churns.
Learn more →Advertising on Instacart and retailer digital platforms to drive shelf velocity during launch windows and seasonal peaks. We coordinate retail media with your brand advertising so both are working toward the same outcome.
Learn more →DTC store setup on Shopify or CityHive for RTD brands building a direct channel. We handle the compliance framework, the purchase flow, and the marketing integration so the store is built to convert from day one.
Learn more →Positioning in a category that's moving fast and getting crowded fast. Early brand clarity compounds — the RTD brands that define their niche now will be harder to displace later.
Learn more →RTD brand search, category discovery terms, and content that captures the consumer intent driving the category's growth. We build visibility while the search landscape is still developing.
Learn more →RTD sits in a compliance gray zone: some products face full spirits-level advertising restrictions, others have more latitude based on ABV. We evaluate your specific product at the start and build campaigns that maximize access while staying compliant — not defaulting to the most restricted setup because it's easier.
RTD success often depends on shelf velocity. We run retail media on Instacart and retailer digital networks to drive trial and repeat purchase at the point of sale — and we coordinate those campaigns with your brand advertising so both are working toward the same outcome.
RTD is a category where launch windows close fast. We build DTC stores, email infrastructure, and paid campaigns before your SKU hits shelves — not after. A product launch without marketing infrastructure is a missed window.




We work with beverage brands at an inflection point — when growth demands more structure.
It depends on ABV. High-ABV RTDs (5%+ in most markets) are typically treated like spirits by advertising platforms — same restrictions, same policy review process, same age-gating requirements. Low-ABV RTDs have more latitude in some cases, but the rules vary by platform and market. We evaluate your specific product and build the campaign structure accordingly.
Pick a time that works. We'll walk through your channels, goals, and what revenue looks like if marketing actually runs.
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