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PAX

Location

United States

Project Title

US Retail Expansion & Cultural Market Positioning

Overview

PAX is a globally recognised consumer technology brand within the vaporisation category, known for product innovation, design excellence, and premium positioning.

During a high-growth expansion phase in the United States, PAX required a structured go-to-market strategy to embed the brand within influential retail environments, music culture, and lifestyle ecosystems.

Working in collaboration with our US partner agency, we supported the national rollout across retail partnerships, cultural collaborations, PR infrastructure, and growth positioning during the company’s Series C phase.

The Project

The Challenge


As PAX scaled rapidly across the US, the brand needed to:


  • Establish credibility beyond traditional distribution channels

  • Secure high-impact retail placements in culturally influential cities

  • Build relevance within fashion and music communities

  • Develop structured national marketing and PR infrastructure

  • Strengthen investor positioning during funding growth


The objective was to evolve PAX from a product-led technology brand into a culturally embedded lifestyle company.


Strategic Direction


In collaboration with our US partner agency, we supported:


  • National go-to-market rollout planning

  • Retail partnership strategy and activation

  • Cultural and celebrity collaboration development

  • Experiential retail launch execution

  • Marketing and PR infrastructure build-out

  • Strategic positioning during Series C funding


Our role balanced strategic direction with implementation support across key market moments.


Retail & Go-to-Market Activation


Premium Retail Partnerships


We supported the development and rollout of placements across culturally influential retailers including:


  • Odin New York

  • Opening Ceremony NYC

  • Notre Chicago

  • American Rag Los Angeles

  • Art Basel Miami


These partnerships positioned PAX within premium fashion and lifestyle hubs, elevating perception beyond conventional distribution.


Odin New York Launch


We worked on the partnership from concept through launch execution, including strategic alignment, in-store activation, PR coordination, and event production oversight. The launch embedded PAX within New York’s luxury fashion retail ecosystem and generated strong cultural visibility.


Cultural & Celebrity Collaboration


The Weeknd Collaboration


In partnership with our US agency collaborators, we supported the strategic alignment and rollout of a collaboration between PAX and The Weeknd during his North American tour.


The partnership strengthened cultural positioning within music-driven audiences and elevated brand relevance among younger, trend-forward demographics.


Marketing & PR Infrastructure


As part of the expansion strategy, we contributed to the structuring of marketing and PR operations across the East and West Coast, ensuring:


  • National messaging alignment

  • Agency coordination

  • Influencer and tastemaker outreach

  • Campaign implementation consistency


This infrastructure supported rapid expansion and long-term scalability.


Growth Phase Positioning


During this period, PAX secured $46.7 million in Series C funding.

The structured retail rollout, cultural integration, and operational readiness reinforced:


  • Proof of retail viability

  • National brand relevance

  • Cultural embeddedness

  • Scalable infrastructure


This strengthened investor confidence during a pivotal funding stage.


As PAX scaled rapidly across the US, the brand needed to:


  • Establish credibility beyond traditional distribution channels

  • Secure high-impact retail placements in culturally influential cities

  • Build relevance within fashion and music communities

  • Develop structured national marketing and PR infrastructure

  • Strengthen investor positioning during funding growth


The objective was to evolve PAX from a product-led technology brand into a culturally embedded lifestyle company.


Strategic Direction


In collaboration with our US partner agency, we supported:


  • National go-to-market rollout planning

  • Retail partnership strategy and activation

  • Cultural and celebrity collaboration development

  • Experiential retail launch execution

  • Marketing and PR infrastructure build-out

  • Strategic positioning during Series C funding


Our role balanced strategic direction with implementation support across key market moments.


Retail & Go-to-Market Activation


Premium Retail Partnerships


We supported the development and rollout of placements across culturally influential retailers including:

  • Odin New York

  • Opening Ceremony NYC

  • Notre Chicago

  • American Rag Los Angeles

  • Art Basel Miami


These partnerships positioned PAX within premium fashion and lifestyle hubs, elevating perception beyond conventional distribution.


Odin New York Launch


We worked on the partnership from concept through launch execution, including strategic alignment, in-store activation, PR coordination, and event production oversight. The launch embedded PAX within New York’s luxury fashion retail ecosystem and generated strong cultural visibility.


Cultural & Celebrity Collaboration


The Weeknd Collaboration


In partnership with our US agency collaborators, we supported the strategic alignment and rollout of a collaboration between PAX and The Weeknd during his North American tour.


The partnership strengthened cultural positioning within music-driven audiences and elevated brand relevance among younger, trend-forward demographics.


Marketing & PR Infrastructure


As part of the expansion strategy, we contributed to the structuring of marketing and PR operations across the East and West Coast, ensuring:


  • National messaging alignment

  • Agency coordination

  • Influencer and tastemaker outreach

  • Campaign implementation consistency

  • This infrastructure supported rapid expansion and long-term scalability.


Growth Phase Positioning


During this period, PAX secured $46.7 million in Series C funding.


  • The structured retail rollout, cultural integration, and operational readiness reinforced:

  • Proof of retail viability

  • National brand relevance

  • Cultural embeddedness

  • Scalable infrastructure


This strengthened investor confidence during a pivotal funding stage.

The Results

The collaborative expansion strategy delivered:

  • High-profile retail placements in major US cultural markets

  • Elevated brand positioning within fashion and music communities

  • Successful celebrity collaboration rollout

  • Structured national marketing and PR operations

  • $46.7M Series C funding milestone


The Impact

Through strategic go-to-market planning and hands-on execution alongside our US partner agency, PAX successfully embedded itself within premium retail and cultural ecosystems across the United States.


The result was sustained brand visibility, cultural relevance, and investor-backed expansion momentum — transitioning PAX from product-driven brand to lifestyle-led technology leader.

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