{"id":23207,"date":"2023-09-06T11:03:25","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T10:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesocialelement.agency\/?p=23207"},"modified":"2024-03-19T12:58:51","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T12:58:51","slug":"how-alcohol-brands-are-using-social-media-to-reach-consumers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesocialelement.agency\/how-alcohol-brands-are-using-social-media-to-reach-consumers","title":{"rendered":"Alcohol Marketing Strategies on Social Media"},"content":{"rendered":"
Back in 2020, we did quite a bit of research into how alcohol brands were coping with the pandemic (see our guide \u2018<\/span>Managing a global crisis for alcohol brands<\/span><\/a>\u2019) and in our 2021 post, we looked at how alcohol brands were <\/span>adapting post-lockdown<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Over the last few years, many of us have become more mindful of our relationship with alcohol, and according to the IWSR\u2019s latest Drinks Market Analysis report, which surveyed consumers in 17 countries in February 2023, spending on alcohol is falling in many global markets:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The UK government has introduced a <\/span>new way of taxing<\/span><\/a> alcoholic drinks – by introducing lower taxes on drinks with reduced alcohol content (below 3.5% ABV) and keeping higher taxes on those with a higher percentage of alcohol (more than 8.5% ABV). It means that spirits and some wines will cost more. These changes were designed to decrease the number of units people drink per week.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Alcohol brands understand that wellness trends around alcohol consumption will likely grow as consumers look for ways to make healthier choices (and save money). The global low\/no-alcohol sector grew by 7% in 2022 and is now <\/span>worth $11bn<\/span><\/a> – and is expected to see even higher levels of growth by 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n They also know that some people will always find unhealthy ways to use alcohol and that they must do what they can to discourage this.<\/span><\/p>\n Drinks manufacturers that want their alcohol brands to stand out in a market where consumers are worried about cost, wellbeing and image, realise they need to invest in social content beyond simply showcasing their drinks.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Alcohol brands are already great at using storytelling in their ads and social content, and we\u2019re starting to see some brands branch out into quirkier and less direct forms of storytelling.<\/span><\/p>\n Craft Ale brand <\/span>Beavertown<\/b> produced a short film last Halloween called Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Instead of focusing on the product, the brand produced a film designed to entertain people and get them talking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_rkLv9yCJVo<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n It\u2019s a clever way to give people something of value without trying to sell a product. Instead, it gets the brand\u2019s name out there and shines a spotlight on its personality and tone of voice. It makes people want to find out more.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Alcohol brands have had to include a message about drinking responsibly for years now, but it\u2019s often not the point of the ad. However, with the rising trend of people drinking in moderation or not at all (or taking part in events like Dry January), brands are starting to make responsible drinking the entire focus of their campaigns and social content.<\/span><\/p>\n One example of this is <\/span>Smifnoff\u2019s<\/b> \u2018drops of advice\u2019 YouTube series.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=voyZ7Qg_t6Q<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n These videos are short and engaging enough to keep people\u2019s attention as they scroll, and they give younger consumers advice on responsible drinking.<\/span><\/p>\n Again, it\u2019s not about selling a product here but creating content that\u2019s useful for the consumer.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Brands that use visual social apps, like Instagram, do really well by focusing on creating an aesthetic unique to their brand (much like developing a specific tone of voice).<\/span><\/p>\n Alcohol brands like BACARDI are using Instagram to share cocktail recipes, but they\u2019re sharing them in a way that helps people associate the brand with certain activities or visuals.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bacardi\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n By having an aesthetic that people can associate with products, brands can create social content that\u2019s more memorable and inspiring.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Brands like Renais Gin (founded by actor, Emma Watson and her brother) are using social media to show people what the brand is doing to help the environment. Renais, for example, is carbon-neutral.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Crkyct1gmDQ\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important issue for alcohol brands to focus on as consumers become more aware of what they\u2019re buying and its impact on the planet.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n By highlighting important issues and working with a diverse group of influencers, alcohol brands can demonstrate their values in action – this is very appealing to the Gen Z and millennial market and worth exploring.<\/span><\/p>\n As consumers, our relationship with alcohol continues to evolve. Social media offers alcohol brands a flexible and creative way to keep pace with these changes and find ways to serve consumers in ways that make them comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Back in 2020, we did quite a bit of research into how alcohol brands were coping with the pandemic (see our guide \u2018Managing a global crisis for alcohol brands\u2019) and in our 2021 post, we looked at how alcohol brands were adapting post-lockdown. 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Alcohol brands have to tread a fine line<\/b><\/h3>\n
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