Blake Lively on Betty Buzz's Rapid Growth and Starring in Her Brand's First Ad

The alcohol-free mixer line's first spot comes after 7 months of organic expansion

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Most startups can’t wait to produce their first ads, but for Blake Lively’s Betty Buzz line of alcohol-free mixers, there wasn’t too much of a rush.

That’s because since the Hollywood star launched her brand in September 2021, it’s seen strong support from fans and retailers alike, giving the new beverage challenger a chance to establish its distribution footprint before launching its first official ad—which goes live today.

“We planned to make ads sooner but were blown away by how organically Betty Buzz has been adopted and championed by people and partners alike,” Lively told Adweek.

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