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Archive for September, 2015

Moët & Chandon Expands Portfolio, As Vintage Champagnes Drive Growth

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Moët & Chandon is set to begin marketing a new prestige cuvée, MCIII, in the U.S. market next month, ahead of a larger rollout in 2016. Brand owner Moët Hennessy tells SND that MCIII “is being introduced gradually, with a … Continue reading

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Johnnie Walker Launches Biggest Ad Campaign In Brand’s History

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Diageo has unveiled what it calls its “largest-ever” global marketing push behind its Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky brand. Launching now, Johnnie Walker’s fresh “Joy Will Take You Further” positioning is billed as an evolution of the brand’s famous “Keep Walking” … Continue reading

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News Briefs for September 17, 2015

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•With the 2015 harvest proving to be an excellent one in France’s Northern Rhône Valley, producers are enjoying seeing the fruits of their labors as picking draws to a close. But it seems some folks are enjoying the fruits of … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 17, 2015

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•Boston’s Harpoon Brewery and Bend, Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery are releasing a collaborative beer EHOP, with each company creating a different version. Celebrating the breweries’ respective employee stock ownership plans (ESOP), both recipes are brewed with employee-grown hops, “EHOPs,” and local … Continue reading

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NBWA President and CEO recognizes importance of Constitution Day

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On Sept. 17, America’s beer distributors joined citizens throughout the country in commemorating Constitution Day, which celebrates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787. Read more

NBWA President and CEO recognizes importance of Constitution Day

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On Sept. 17, America’s beer distributors joined citizens throughout the country in commemorating Constitution Day, which celebrates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787. Read more

Yalumba Wine Co switches Jeroboam for Suntory in Japan

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Yalumba Wine Co has changed its distribution partner in Japan, with Suntory Wine International set to take the reins next month. Read more

Does your brand speak to Generation Z? How to inspire loyalty in the new ‘me’ generation – Analysis

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There was a time when bars served beer in any old pint glass, fathers had their one brand of whisk(e)y and consumer feedback was received by post. Now, branded glassware is a given, no one wants to drink what their parents did and social media posts can go viral in minutes. In today's crowded market place, how do you get customers to be loyal to your brand? Read more

Is South African wine about to crack the US? – Comment

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Last week, an email dropped into the inbox of Hannes Spangenberg, brand manager for South African winery Excelsior. It was from his US importer; three Excelsior wines were to feature in Wine Enthusiast's October top 100 list, a rundown of the world's b... Read more

Kimpton

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The vast majority of chain hotels in the US have bar programs lacking in both variety and excitement. But the Kimpton Properties hotel chain has zeroed in on its alcohol program as a way for the company to stand out among its peers as it continues to b... Read more