Brand Strategy Positioning
Market research, focus groups, competitor analysis, brand identity design.
Range: $50K – $250K (for serious national launches; startups can spend less with leaner research).
Creative Development
Logo, packaging, website, video ads, social content.
Range: $20K – $500K+ depending on production quality.
Digital Marketing
Paid search, social media ads, influencer partnerships, SEO.
Range: $10K – $100K+ per month depending on audience reach.
Traditional Media (TV, radio, print, outdoor)
Range: $250K – several million for a national campaign.
Public Relations (PR)
Agency retainers, press events, media outreach.
Range: $10K – $50K/month.
Trade Shows / Retail Placement
Fees, displays, retailer marketing contributions.
Range: $100K – $1M+ depending on retail channel.
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Startup D2C brands often spend $250K – $1M in the first year if they want meaningful traction.
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) launches with retail distribution can easily run $5M – $20M+ in year-one marketing.