GSC were tasked with developing a strong and compelling narrative around Renais Gin’s initial fundraising success. This included profile building for Alex and strategic fundraising news placement within leading national business, drinks trade and select consumer outlets.

Renais Gin: Driving Growth & Supporting Fundraising

AMBITION/OBJECTIVE

  • Support the growth and global business expansion of Renais, a luxury gin brand founded by actress Emma Watson and sibling Alex
  • Support the brand in securing new investors
  • Establish Alex as founder and thought leader within the premium gin sector

STRATEGY

  • Develop a strong and compelling narrative around Renais Gin’s initial fundraising success. Emphasis was placed on the brand’s unique positioning and the strength of their leadership team – including heavy weights from the drink industry – to support second stage of fundraising.
  • Profile building for Alex and strategic fundraising news placement within leading national business, drinks trade and select consumer outlets. Podcasts and broadcast were targeted to establish his credibility as CEO and thought leader within the premium gin sector, elevating the brand’s profile and helping them scale at a pivotal time.
  • Leverage national business, drinks trade, and entrepreneurial media outlets to amplify a secondary fundraise of £5 million in 2025.
  • Establish messaging consistency that underscores Renais Gin’s long-term potential in the premium spirits sector and leading the premium gin trend in the US.

DELIVERABLES

  • Messaging Framework Development: GSC prepared comprehensive messaging highlighting the significance of the fundraising round, emphasising the CEO’s vision, and showcasing investors and leadership team credibility.
  • Strategic Media Outreach: Through targeted outreach to top-tier media, GSC secured coverage in influential publications and channels to maximise reach and impact.

OUTCOMES

  • The brand finalised a secondary fundraise of £5 million in 2025, and secured distribution agreement or presence in 11 new markets.
  • Extensive national business and drinks trade coverage of fundraising news in 22+ titles, with a total media reach of 17.6 million. Key titles included:
    • The Sunday Times, Prufrock Column
    • The Times.co.uk
    • City AM
    • The Spirits Business
    • The Grocer
    • Just Drinks
    • Maddyness
  • Alex profiles and brand features including key national platform like BBC Radio 4 Food Programme, Bloomberg, GQ, Wallpaper*, Conde Nast Traveller, The Guardian, and The Times. Total coverage for the brand exceeded 143 pieces with a reach of over 398 million. 
  • Enhanced Brand Positioning – Strategic storytelling and messaging solidified Renais Gin’s positioning as a bold and innovative player in the premium spirits market, while highlighting the brand’s growth potential and strong leadership.

For further information visit Renais’ website HERE.

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