Category Archives: Spirits

Who & What –

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Eastside Distilling Inc. promotes Joseph Giansante to chief marketing officer.  Giansante initially joined Eastside Distilling as part of the acquisition of the Azuñia

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NJ Gov Signs Bill Extending Cocktails to Go, Tax Break for Hand Sanitizer

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The measure had been passed by both houses of the legislature a couple of days earlier.  Needless to say, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. applauded:

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BevStrat Focuses on Off-Premise Sales

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

BevStrat has primed its sales teams in Illinois, New York, New Jersey, California, and Florida  with an increased set of marketing tools to support suppliers and retailers in the

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Loyalty Study Confirms Strong Return on Ad Spend During Lockdown

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The unprecedented 34% growth of consumer packaged goods (CPG) sales since March 22 of this year has created a significant growth opportunity for major brands to grow their

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BevStrat Focuses on Off-Premise Sales

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

BevStrat has primed its sales teams in Illinois, New York, New Jersey, California, and Florida  with an increased set of marketing tools to support suppliers and retailers in the

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The Cost of Prohibition: 70 Die in Mexico from Tainted Alcohol

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

More proof, if it were needed, of the folly of trying Prohibition:  The New York Times reports at least 70 people have died in Mexico from drinking moonshine.  Mexican officials

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