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Marketing that
ships product.

Strategy, content and distribution from a studio that runs its own brand, 1971 Hook.

Owned-brand proof

45Whole Foods locations — Northern California, Boise and Reno, May 2026.

1971 Hook gives WERZ first-hand experience with an owned CPG brand. It is not presented as an independent client endorsement, and the 45-store placement is not attributed to any single creative asset.

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1971 Hook outside a Whole Foods store during the May 2026 retail rollout
1971 Hook / retail rollout / May 2026
When results show up

Each channel has its own clock.

Week 1Month 1Month 2Month 3Month 4Month 5Month 6
Paid advertising
Leads within days
Social media
2–3 months
SEO
Meaningful results in 3–6 months

Timing from our FAQ.

Budget

What it takes to start.

Marketing management

$1,500/month

Starting retainer, plus ad spend.

Recommended ad budget

$1,000–2,000/month

Our recommended minimum for paid campaigns.

Let’s make something.

A free 30-minute call. You leave with scope, a timeline and a price.

Not ready for a call? Send a brief — written reply within one business day.

2
launch films featured by Y Combinator (Cosmic Robotics, Rhem Labs)
4 days
Hemlock (YC F26): scoping call to a wrapped shoot
100K+
impressions on Rhem Labs’ launch
45
Whole Foods stores for 1971 Hook