Monthly Archives: April 2017

Who & What –

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

V2 Wine Group, Sonoma, Calif., hires Glenn Basser as vp-sales; Craig Giovannetti joins aswholesaler customer coordinator, joining from Wine Direct; Nick Griffin joins as associate brand manager from Boisset Collection/Raymond Vineyard; Louis Charton is promoted to associate brand manager. He … Continue reading →

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Macallan Legacy Sells for $993,000 in Hong Kong

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

A set of six stunning crystal decanters containing the rarest of The Macallan’s single malts aged from 50 to 65 years old–for $993,000 at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. Housed in a bespoke natural ebony cabinet created by Lalique Maison, The … Continue reading →

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Beer Institute ’ s McGreevey Turns to YouTube for Responsibility

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Jim McGreevey sat down with FamousDC at Nationals Park in advance of today’s Opening Day game to discuss BI’s commitment to responsible alcohol consumption. You can see the YouTube video.

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Michelob Ultra Inks Sponsorship with Brooks Koepka

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Michelob Ultra kicked off Masters week with a new partnership with rising star Brooks Koepka, the world’s 25th-ranked golfer and 2016 Ryder Cup breakout player. Initial plans call for his integration and participation in a unique consumer giveaway campaign that … Continue reading →

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When It Comes to Reaching Consumers, Social Media Trails TV

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

That’s the obvious conclusion of this fascinating infographic that finds over a lifetime, people will spend five years, four months on social media, compared to seven years, eight months watching TV. When it comes to spending your ad dollars, the … Continue reading →

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Total Wine Wins Fight Over License Limits in South Carolina

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled a South Carolina statute that officials used to refuse Total Wine & More a fourth liquor license was unconstitutional. The measure had been upheld by the circuit court as “preserving the right of small, … Continue reading →

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