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DTC Podcast | Ep 527: How Sarah Hoffman Turned Maker Wine into a Canned Wine Brand You’ll See on United Flights and NBA Stadiums


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Welcome to the DTC Podcast with Sarah Hoffman of Maker Wine — a deep dive into how Maker is rewriting the rules for wine. We cover:

Addressing canned-wine stigma with quality-first sourcing

Virtual tastings as a viral DTC engine

Omni-channel scaling from club to airlines

Smart SEO and content strategy for brand discovery

Key Takeaways:

  • Premium sourcing & format matters – quality wine in cans changes perception
  • Storytelling + education – QR codes, tasting notes, videos build trust
  • Subscription evolution – customizable, exclusive member benefits
  • Distribution edge – club sales, wholesale rollout, United partnership
  • Content & community – blogs and events build brand and SEO cred
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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction & Maker Wine’s Omnichannel Pivot

    02:00 From Beer to Wine: Sarah’s Founder Story

    06:00 Why Most Canned Wine Fails (And How Maker Does It Differently)

    10:58 Virtual Tastings as a Growth Engine

    16:59 From DTC to United Airlines: Maker’s Distribution Strategy

    22:55 Retail Marketing & Wine Club Strategy

    27:00 SEO, Creator Partnerships & Low Sugar Positioning

    32:50 Expansion Plans & NBA Arena Partnerships

    35:00 How Maker Showcases Diverse Winemakers

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