In this hands-on workshop, Barbara Gorder, Wine Brand Strategist, will provide step-by-step instruction around how to create a succesful wine brand that appeals wine consumers nationally. Each attendee will receive a "DTC Wine Sales Branding" Checklist and get questions answered in two Q & A periods. Key Take-Away's Include: 1. Competitive landscape overview 2. Define what constitutes excellence and the criteria for success 3. Learn how to get started with a creative brief development and […]

Now that wineries throughout the nation can ship wine direct to consumer to up to 44 states, the flood gates have opened. The value of wines shipped Direct-to-Consumer exceeded $2 Billion in 2016 and many winery teams are shifting sales efforts from traditional three-tier distribution models to more of a balance with Direct-to-Consumer sales. In this hands-on workshop, Jenni Linteo will provide the TOP THREE tools for building a compliant direct to consumer wine business […]

This workshop is presented by Dina L Northcutt, former DTC Programs Coordinator at Chateau Montelena. Dina specializes in business process improvements and works with winery management teams to develop solutions for building effective wine clubs and retaining loyal members. As consumer demand continues to shape how wineries are offer wine club and loyalty programs, management teams are creating more customized value propositions that are high-touch and also include unique experiences. In this hands-on workshop, Dina […]

Designing your DTC business, then following an DTC Action Plan that is scheduled and integrated is key to your success in direct sales. Your Direct to Consumer plans should be deeply integrated, surround a unique brand story, and be thoroughly geared towards the consumer. This hands-on workshop is presented by Kevin Smith, Business and Marketing Director at Fresno State Winery and lecturer of Winery Business and Marketing courses at FSU. Kevin also extends his University […]

What is the difference between a Brand Ambassador and a Spokesperson? By definition, a brand ambassador, unlike a celebrity spokesperson, is someone who eats, lives and breathes your brand. This is someone your customers can connect and engage with, someone who has a solid, well-established online presence with a decent-size network. Millennials for example, are more likely to show their purchases to their friends and write online reviews, so in order to reach that key demographic, you […]

Now that wineries throughout the nation can ship wine direct to consumer to up to 44 states, the flood gates have opened. The value of wines shipped Direct-to-Consumer exceeded $2 Billion in 2016 and many winery teams are shifting sales efforts from traditional three-tier distribution models to more of a balance with Direct-to-Consumer sales. In this hands-on workshop, Jenni Linteo will provide the TOP THREE tools for building a compliant direct to consumer wine business […]

Your odds of growing successfully increase by 50% if you plan*. Developing a growth plan based on 2 or 3 specific objectives in the wine sales and marketing arenas should be an annual exercise. Growth examples can include the launch of a new brand, a larger tasting room, events venue, more staffing, wine club targets, online sales targets, etc. This hands-on workshop is presented by Kevin Smith, Business and Marketing Director at Fresno State Winery […]