Zevia PBC (NYSE:ZVIA) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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So it’s not going DSD requires us to spend more per se. We spend differently in a very laser-focused way to enable increased in-store presence and efficacy of retail. So, recall that the number 1 driver of awareness for Zevia as for most beverage is in store. So the DSD is both the distribution arm as well as a marketing enabler.

Operator: Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, we have reached the end of the question-and-answer session. I will now hand over to Amy Taylor for closing remarks.

Amy Taylor: Thank you very much, everyone. Zevia’s brand strength is reflected in our recent scan data. And importantly, that scan data is the growth is accelerating every period this year and take this along with the productivity initiative that Girish outlined and I’m so pleased to have Girish along for the ride with us gives us confidence in our ability to grow the base and build toward profitability. So we are bullish on our marketing plans. Early indicators are that they have a strong impact on our ability to grow and we’re excited about our phased rollout of DSD and increased presence to drive trial and expand the base. So we focus on execution, and we thank you for your time this morning.

Operator: Thank you, ma’am. Ladies and gentlemen, that concludes today’s event. Thank you for attending and you may now disconnect your lines.

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