d'Marie email mock ups

client: D’Marie

industry: specialty food & beverage

services:

ABOUT the PROJECT

overview

d’Marie is a boutique beverage brand shaking up the frozen cocktail game with their signature no-blender-needed slush mixes. For years, they built their business through wholesale and trade show sales, but as the eComm space evolved, they knew it was time to bring the party online. 

The challenge? They had no consistent digital marketing presence, limited brand storytelling, and zero content showing customers how fun (and easy) their products actually are. They needed a strategy – and scroll-stopping creative – to connect with a DTC audience, build momentum, and turn casual interest into consistent conversions.

What we did

results

In just six months, we helped d’Marie shift from a wholesale-first model to building real traction in their direct-to-consumer channel. Through strategic content planning, elevated product visuals, consistent email marketing, and refreshed brand messaging, we built the foundation for sustainable eComm growth.

Sales increased steadily, engagement improved across platforms, and new customers began discovering – and buying – their products online. What started as a brand with minimal online traction quickly became a scroll-worthy presence with a clear voice, a growing audience, and a measurable boost in revenue.

d'Marie lifestyle and product photography for food and beverage product-based business
d'Marie product photography for food and beverage product based business

feminine • playful • vibrant

our WORK

dtc sales increased by

32%

Quarter over Quarter

q4 sales increased by

44%

year over year

IG audience grew by

14%

in the first 3 months

IG average ERr was

8%

Quarter over Quarter

email rev increased by

40%

Quarter over Quarter

email opens increased by

15%

Quarter over Quarter

the SOCIAL CONTENT

website design

Design & Development

As a boutique beverage brand shifting into the eComm space, d'Marie needed a website that did more than just look good – it needed to convert.

We redesigned their Shopify site to be modern, intuitive, and conversion-focused, with a clear emphasis on the direct-to-consumer experience. From streamlined navigation to compelling product pages and mobile optimization, the new site was built to showcase their slush mixes, educate new customers, and make online ordering feel effortless.

d'Marie responsive Shopify website design for product-based businesses
d'Marie email campaign iphone mockup design

email marketing

Automations & Campaigns

Sending out one-time emails to your audience is a great start, but turning on flows and automations is where the magic really happens. Not only did we create a consistent presence with their weekly email campaigns, we leveraged automation to convert shoppers based on their own experience. We created abandoned cart, welcome flow, and re-engagement automations to turn subscribers and browsers into purchasers.

fun facts

ABOUT the PROJECT

Slush flavors taste-tested: 10

social posts published: 167

subject lines we obsessed over: 73

Not only did Sage listen to our needs, but they helped guide us with suggestions, trends, and helpful insights to set us up for success. They provided clear communications and have been very easy to work with. I highly recommend this team, their expertise, and skills. A++++++

- Josh L. | director of sales & development, d'marie