Monthly Archives: March 2019

Michael Lynne, Film Executive, Owned Bedell Cellars, Dies

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

It was one of the first wineries on the East End of Long Island, N.Y. Lynne, president of New Line Cinema, paid $5 million to acquire the property.

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Who & What —

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Dr. Benjamin Nordstrom, former Phoenix House president and substance abuse expert, is named Executive Director of Responsibility.org, which is funded by leading distillers.

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

How a Major Merger Could Shake Up the Spirits Industry Speculation has swirled since February that Pernod Ricard, the world’s second largest spirits conglomerate, could be acquired by

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Campari Sponsors New York Film Festival

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

It’s a two-year deal and makes Campari exclusive spirits sponsor. “Our partnership with the New York Film Festival is a major step forward in continuing our devotion to film and the arts,” said Melanie Batchelor, Vice President Marketing at Campari … Continue reading →

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Budweiser Celebrates Jackie Robinson Centennial

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Jackie Robinson made history April 15, 1947, when he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, stepping onto Ebbets Field. To celebrate Jackie as an activist and American hero, Budweiser has partnered with Spike Lee and the Jackie Robinson Foundation on a season-long campaign that will … Continue reading →

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Wine and Spirits Brands to Aid Children’s Cancer Foundation

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Rising Phoenix Group, Inc., a spirits marketing firm and its partners will donate up to $1 for all bottles distributed during April to wine and spirits retailers, bars and restaurants in Maryland, Delaware and Washington, DC to The Children’s Cancer … Continue reading →

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