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Wine Marketing: A Complete Guide and How to Work with Wine Influencers

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The wine industry is as nuanced as a glass of merlot. Business owners know that driving sales extends well beyond simply producing quality wines. Today, in the digital age, creating a robust and vibrant wine marketing online strategy has become a must. A fancy label alone won’t make the cut!

The explosion of digital channels and platforms means that wine marketing companies must continuously find creative ways to reach a new generation of consumers . Enter influencers—the key players who can bridge the gap between the age-old tradition of wine-making tradition and modern trends. Their job? To tell compelling stories about the world of wines to targeted, engaged audiences.

@themillennialsomm [21+ ONLY] ‘Did someone say Sparkling ROSÉ made from 100% Organic Pinot Grigio?’ Yes, I did and it is Bellissima! Although I’m in Italy, you can teleport to Treviso, Italy via your preferred sparkling wine glass. Perhaps pair it with a grapefruit and avocado salad 😉. Tune in to learn more about @BellissimaProsecco.  .   #BellissimaProsecco #BellissimaWine   #AD ♬ original sound – themillennialsomm

Understanding the role of digital marketing for wineries

When you think “digital,” wine may not be the first industry that comes to mind. Yet, wine marketing has been significantly influenced by digitization. The transformation has been profound—both challenging and beneficial for wine marketing companies.

Digital marketing empowers wineries with modern tools and resources, including but not limited to SEO, content marketing, email marketing, social media advertising, and influencer marketing. Making robust digital strategies a part of your wine marketing practices can help you compete effectively and attract new customers.

@winewithtlc You don’t have to go to Georgia to get these peaches #drinktok #learnontiktok #daydrink #cocktail #winetok #peaches #kettleone ♬ Peaches – Justin Bieber

Influencer marketing: the new age wine marketing strategy

Influencer marketing isn’t just for the fashion or technology industry; wineries can also harvest its potential. It’s all about utilizing well-known personalities with considerable sway over your target audience.

Influencers can add a personal touch to your marketing campaigns and organically drive conversations around your brand. Whether it’s exclusives about your latest collection or behind-the-scenes tours of your vineyards, influencers can present your stories to audiences in a relatable manner.

For example, take Gary Vaynerchuk —a well-known wine critic who used social media to share his love for wines and amassed a large following. His videos reviewing different wines attracted numerous viewers. He even launched Wine Library TV, a big hit in the online wine world!

@legallywined Rossos are improving so much that people are now rejecting its old nickname, “baby Brunello”, to give it its own identity. #winetiktok #winetok #italiantravels #tuscanytravel #winestotry ♬ Cool Kids (our sped up version) – Echosmith

Best wine marketing campaigns using influencers

The fusion of influencers with wine marketing has led to some commendable campaigns. Here are a few worth mentioning:

@jamiegriffwine #châteauneufdupape #domainedelasolitude #cdp #galet #florentlancon #barberini #rhonevalley #wineeducation #winetok #winetiktok ♬ original sound – JamieGriffWine

1. Last Bottle’s panic frenzy

Last Bottle , an innovative online wine retailer, hosts a yearly online sale called “Marathon Madness.” Promoted by influential wine connoisseurs with a large social following, this sale has famously been termed “a cross between the running of the bulls and a massive Napa Valley wine tasting.” Its promotion through influencers helps drive a surge in web traffic and sparks a wine-buying frenzy among enthusiasts.

2. Wine Folly’s educational approach

Wine Folly , a blog designed to “de-mystify” wine for its readers, utilized the influence and credibility of its founder, Madeline Puckette. As a certified sommelier, Madeline helps her audience learn about the complexities of wine in simple terms. The brand has grown significantly due to her authentic and organic influence, even launching a best-selling book.

@winewithdavid Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!🍷🥂 #winewithdavid #costco #thanksgiving #thanksgivingwine ♬ Peaches – Justin Bieber

Aligning influencer marketing with your strategy

Engaging with influencers to promote your brand isn’t merely about signing a contract. It needs to be a part of a well-thought-out strategy. Here are some ways your brand can do it:

1. Identify your target audience

Recognize who you are trying to reach. Are your wines crafted for the sophisticated connoisseur or the budget-conscious enthusiast? Once you know your buyers, you can select influencers who resonate with them. The more sophisticated your target audience identification is, the more effective your strategy will be.

2. Choose authentic influencers

Don’t just go for influencers with the highest follower count. Instead, look for those who display an affinity toward wine, can genuinely appreciate your product, and whose followers engage well with their content. This step is fundamental since the relationship with the creator relies on them truly believing in your product.

@thewineguru Replying to @Jill Chiachetti #halloween #spooky #trickortreats #wine #winelover #myrecommendation #fyp #cheers ♬ Halloween ・ cute horror song – PeriTune

3. Track campaign performance

Use your selected influencers effectively by monitoring how their posts are performing. Are they attracting new customers? Boosting sales? Constant observation and adjustment will help align the campaign with your marketing objectives—just like any old marketing tactic! We’re always going back to basics.

GRIN’s Creator Management platform can help you streamline influencer marketing, from finding the right influencer to measuring campaign effectiveness. Integrating such a platform into your strategy will widen your marketing scope and help you remain competitive.

Remember that influencer marketing isn’t a magic bullet—it’s an ongoing process that needs time and nurturing to pay off.

@unemployedwineguy A very Happy Valentine’s Day to all of PV3 Nation. I hope you’re feeling as fine as this wine today and always. 🍷❤️ @UnemployedWineGuy #sommelier #valentinesday #happyvalentinesday #drinkreviews #wine #cocktails #mixology #love ♬ original sound – Unemployed Wine Guy

Amplifying your wine marketing efforts

Let’s recap what we’ve learned and explore how you can further boost your digital marketing efforts for your winery.

Engage your audience on social media

Many wine lovers appreciate the story behind the bottle. Share tales about your winery, your team, and the wine-making process on your branded social media accounts and encourage your creators to do the same. Think of it this way: You’d rather learn about history by watching a fun and interesting documentary rather than sitting through a boring lecture right? Take the same approach to sharing your brand story .

@cripandip the final wine & crisp pairing!! I saw the wine enthusiast posted a halloween one so lmk if you wanna see that next hahahaha (pls say yes) x ♬ original sound – Mads

Use email marketing to stay connected

Regular emails to subscribers can foster loyalty and keep them informed about new offerings, events, and promotions. Whoever said email marketing is dead is clearly not an expert: it’s crucial for loyalty programs, re-marketing efforts, and audience segmentation.

Collaborate with other brands

Partner with fellow producers, restaurants, or wine clubs to create unique customer experiences that showcase your wines and the other brand’s offerings. This will make your brand expand into a universe —a WCU if you will—where consumers can create their own experiences and pick their fave aspects that relate the most to their identities.

Host exclusive events

Organize virtual or in-person wine tastings, tours, or themed parties. Influencers can promote them, increasing sign-ups and generating buzz around your brand. Again, this is critical to creating an aspirational universe for your winery.

Foster connection with online communities

Connecting with online wine communities on forums and social media groups allows you to establish your presence, gain credibility, and engage with potential customers. This can be done primarily—but not exclusively—by creators and influencers. Where certain corporate or heavily branded interventions may fail, creators will find a way to slide your product into the convo.

@somm_vivant Currently in my Fried Chicken 🍗 & Champagne 🍾 era… anyone else? Also we’re drinking it out of wine glasses not flutes bc this is the good stuff. Tag a friend to share some birds and bubbles with and comment which bottle you’re grabbing. I’ve got this Pierre Moncuit grower champagne and it’s LIGHTING UP this fried chicken like a christmas tree. #friedchicken #champagne #justbetter #winetok ♬ samsinclairfx on instagram – Sam Sinclair

Optimize your website and content

Online visitors should have a seamless experience when browsing your web pages, with easy access to purchasing wines, booking tastings, or reading about your story. Optimize your content for search engines to attract organic search traffic. If this part is not streamlined, your influencer marketing efforts will be hindered by a failed UX .

Final thoughts

Implementing digital strategies like influencer marketing is necessary for wineries in the increasingly competitive landscape. Align your campaigns with authentic influencers who understand the wine world and can help craft genuine connections with your audience.By taking advantage of GRIN’s Creator Management platform, you can enjoy a more streamlined and manageable influencer marketing experience, increasing engagement and driving sales.

Embrace the future of wine marketing, and watch your winery take over social media like a thunderstorm.

Frequently Asked Questions

The four Ps of wine marketing are comparable to the marketing mix used in various industries. These Ps are:

• Product : This refers to the wine itself. Everything from the type and quality of the grape, the wine-making process, the flavor profile, the packaging, and the label design contribute to defining your product.
• Price : This is the amount customers must pay to acquire your wine. Pricing should consider factors like production costs, competitor pricing, and the perceived value of your wine.
• Place : It’s all about where and how your wine is sold. This could be directly from the vineyard, through a website, in wine shops, restaurants, or supermarkets. The “place” plays a significant role in reaching your target market.
• Promotion : This encompasses all the marketing efforts to increase awareness and sales of your wine. It could include advertising, public relations, digital marketing, or influencer campaigns.

Promoting wine to customers can be an art in itself. Here are some strategies:

• Educate consumers : Inform customers about different types of wines, pairings, and wine-making processes. Use blog posts, Instagram Lives, webinars, or tasting events.
• Leverage social media : Connect with your audience through platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube. Share stories of your vineyard, team, and production process.
• Use influencer marketing : Collaborate with influencers who can introduce your wine to a broader audience genuinely and engagingly.
• Email newsletters : Maintain regular contact with customers and inform them of new launches, promotions, or events.

Promoting a wine shop can involve various strategies:

• Create a strong online presence : This could be a user-friendly website or active social media accounts. Share updates about new arrivals, promotions, and wine recommendations.
• Host tasting events : Regular tasting events (virtual or in-store) can draw in customers on a regular basis.
• Offer wine club memberships : Reward loyal customers with exclusive offers, discounts, or first access to new wines.
• Partner with local businesses : Collaborate with local restaurants or hotels for co-promotion or provide them with exclusive wines.
• Develop a strong brand identity : Creating an identifiable, consistent brand narrative will boost your credibility and customer loyalty in a competitive market.
• Maximize digital marketing : Utilize social media, email, and online advertising to reach a broader audience and maintain contact with customers.
• Incorporate analytics : Track and analyze data to improve your marketing strategies and make informed decisions about optimizing your wine offerings.
• Network within the industry : Establish connections with wine professionals, distributors, restaurateurs, and journalists to gain a foothold in the market and enhance your promotion efforts.
• Innovate and be adaptable : Stay informed about wine industry trends and be willing to adapt your strategies, offerings, and marketing practices accordingly to stay competitive.

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Five Core Wine Business and Marketing Strategies for 2022

The budgeting process for 2022 is finished (or should be). Funds have been allocated to all the major spending categories. But what is not completely set in stone (and should not be) for most companies is the strategy itself for wine business and marketing.

In a hyper-competitive  consumer product category such as wine  (and spirits), it can be a great advantage to remain flexible both in terms of strategy and execution -especially in times of uncertainty such as the one we are in.

To survive and thrive, wine companies must be nimble and fleet of foot with a wet finger held continually in the wind. This is no time to be rigid. But neither is it wise to have your proverbial ladder up against the wrong wall.

Summer’s end is a great time to take a hard, objective look at key aspects of your business and marketing strategies that could make or break your 2022 plans.

With that in mind, here are five key things worthy of war-room discussion. 

1. Get your story straight

There is no shortage of chatter around the industry regarding the importance of telling your brand story. But the WAY marketers deploy the use of storytelling could use a major tune-up in far too many instances.

Who is the hero of your story?

Is your brand the “hero” or the end-user of your products?

If the end consumer is not positioned as the true “hero,” your brand’s story is likely to get lost in the cacophony of 40,000+ others attempting to do the same thing. 

How much do you truly know about your target customer? And, more importantly, do you know what they want?  Learn how to tell your winery story in a way that generates sales and keeps your customer front and center.

According to Donald Miller, author of the must-read book,  StoryBrand , the role of a brand is to act as a guide that comes alongside the “hero” to help them obtain their desires. 

Who is your customer?

It is a simple question which, until recently, was difficult to answer. Thankfully, this knowledge is far more accessible than just a few years ago courtesy of industry oracles like  Paul Mabray  and  Cathy Huyghe . Painting wine consumers with too broad a brush is a surefire road to ruin (paved with misappropriation of marketing funds due to ignorance). 

“Social listening” strategies exist for even the tiniest garagiste thanks to social media. One merely needs to ask, listen and engage with their audience. 

And therein lies the rub. Too many wineries are so busy yammering about how “special” their wines are, they have no time to engage in such pedestrian pursuits as replying to every comment on their social feeds or monitoring the conversations wine lovers are enjoying with their competitors.    

Which is a good segue to the next point:

Is your brand TRULY unique?

If one looks closely enough, it is not difficult to find a thousand wineries with these exact same claims:

• Estate grown?  Sorry, not nearly unique enough .
• Wines that express the terroir?  Get in line .
• Multi-generational heritage?  Join the club .
• A “visionary” winemaker?  Yawn . 

The cold hard truth is making great wine is simply not enough  these days. Not by a longshot!

What truly differentiates wine brands today is how well they know their customers, how deeply they understand what they want, and how seamlessly and effortlessly they can provide it to them.

Like all human relationships, people do not want to be enrolled in your story, they want you invested in  theirs . 

Authenticity: honest or hoax?

This, in theory, should be the easiest part of wine marketing. Being yourself takes no effort whatsoever. To those who understand, no explanation is needed. To those who do not understand, no explanation will suffice.

If there is any part of your messaging that is cooked up to give the perception of authenticity, the game has already been lost. 

Culture eats strategy for breakfast . You are what you are and today’s consumers expect authenticity as the default. Too many wine brands twist themselves into knots trying to prove their authenticity. Actions are the coin of the realm, not intentions. 

2. Organic social media

Too many wine brands are attempting to fill one big bucket they call “social media” or “digital marketing.” It is a costly miscalculation and the reckoning goes way beyond money.

It is not about your wine

Wine brands who trod daily on the feeds of millions of hapless users would be wise to take a page out  of Michael Pollan’s 7-word maxim : “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”

Here is the corollary of this witticism for wine on social media: “Create shareable content. Not too much about yourself. Show that you care by engaging.”

Just because one CAN post something on their social feeds, does not mean one should. The key to amassing a horde of raving fans is to create sharable content. That is the litmus test. If people are  sharing  it. 

And the key to sharable content is providing that which  your fans want to see ; not what you want to show them.

Please do not blow past these remarks. This is 100% within brand owners control to adjust. The best part is it costs very little and our step-by-step guide will show you HOW you can promote your winery with organic social media .

The goose is laying golden eggs. Let her do it.

Organic success on social media is a bird’s nest on the ground for marketers. They need only bend over to pick it up. Executed correctly, it is like a goose laying golden eggs of brand awareness and consideration. Never confuse the free stuff with the paid stuff. Learn to separate ads from content. 

The goodwill of your potential customers is dangling in the balance. Your grandmother was right: it costs nothing to make a new friend. A surefire way to lose a friend is to make the relationship all about you. 

Give generously  and authentically to your fans as you curate your social feeds. Keep your powder dry for the paid stuff.   

One final word to the wise:  stop boosting posts ! 

3. Paid social media

Self-promotion should have an extremely limited place on your social feeds unless it provides  value  to your fans in the form of education and entertainment. But, it may surprise most wine marketers to learn self-promotion has no place in your  ads  either.

Ads that look like ads (self-promoting, self-glorifying) only add to the cacophony already present. Ads that look like ads are generally a waste of time and money. 

The BETTER way to leverage your brand in your wine marketing is to  attract potential customers  to you by offering something of value to enroll these fans onto your email list. What we are talking about here is lead generation.

When you leverage your ad spend to grow your email list you are building something that will endure. Your email list is “owned media.” It can never be taken away from you (unlike your social fan base). 

Find & Attract with ads, sell with email

Use Facebook & Instagram ads to find and attract potential customers but use your email marketing to SELL to them. 

For those used to sending email blasts ( newsletters  and marketing emails) to your entire email list, this is a foreign concept indeed.

Most wineries are utilizing email marketing tactics that are sorely outdated. It could be because these things  used to  work in the past. More likely, though, is they do not know what to do instead. 

The game-changing magic of lead generation

The big shift here is to utilize a “pull” strategy rather than a “push” strategy when spending money on ads.

This is done by first creating a “ lead magnet ” which can be a checklist, a guide, a cheat sheet. Something of value that wine consumers want to get their hands on so much they are willing to surrender their email address to obtain it.

Lead magnets are widely used in other industries but not so much in wine which is a huge oversight.

Here are some examples of actual lead magnets that have been used to garner HUNDREDS of new email subscribers:

• A wine aging cheat sheet helping collectors understand how to properly age wines and how to tell when they are ready to drink. 
• A list of the six most underrated wine regions in America highlighting the great bargains to be discovered. 
• A one-page pdf sharing ten great bourbons NOT made in Kentucky
• A four-page guide sharing a history of distilling in the state as well as a list of ALL the small craft distilleries in New York state, where they are located, and their web address.
• A Sauvignon Blanc lovers guide that celebrates the joys of this crisp, clean, and refreshing wine and educates consumers about the various styles of this popular varietal.
• A twenty-two page e-book, “Your Guide South African Wines”
• A pdf called, “Wine Grape Family Tree” that shows the genetic lineage of both popular and lesser-known grape varieties.

The possibilities are endless. But do they WORK? Absolutely!

Converting Brand Awareness into Sales

Most wineries (and craft distilleries) that spend money on  Facebook and Instagram ads  are chasing brand awareness. While there is nothing inherently wrong with this approach, most wineries cannot afford to wait for that brand awareness to “ripen” into revenue. And, statistically, it may NEVER ripen – especially if all you are doing is tooting your own horn. 

The best way to accelerate the customer journey is to build a relationship with them based on giving them what THEY want.

Wine lovers do not come to Facebook and Instagram to SHOP. They come to be entertained and engaged. By putting their needs ahead of your own, your chances of converting them into paying customers increases dramatically. 

When you provide useful tips, instructions, and education, you are planting seeds that will eventually sprout. This is the “law of the harvest.”

Respect the “funnel!”

To achieve the best return on ad spend, you must respect the journey that all customers take. There are phases of this customer journey that cannot be short-circuited in wine business and marketing.

These stages are best expressed as a “funnel.” At the top of the funnel (the widest part), are people who do not yet know your brand. As they progress deeper into the funnel, they become interested. Next, they begin to evaluate your offerings. Eventually, they commit (make a purchase). From there it is all about retaining them in such a high-quality, value-based way they become advocates for your brand.

Ads with a call to action of “Buy Now” or “Shop Now” are ignoring the reality of the customer journey and will always have an extremely low conversion rate. Attempting to “sell” at the top of the funnel is a  surefire recipe for failure .

But never fear. Email is here. It is through the expert use of email marketing that you guide prospects deeper into the funnel. 

4. Email marketing

When it comes to the use of email in marketing, most wineries fall into one of three categories:

• Not using email at all
• Barely scratching the surface
• Using old, outdated tactics

By far, most wineries land in the third bucket.

Ninety-nine percent of people check their email every day

Email is NOT dead! For 2022, learning how to leverage email marketing effectively could go a long way towards selling every last bottle you have produced because email marketing (done correctly) is the lowest cost, highest return on investment of ALL wine selling strategies. Read our top email marketing strategies for wineries .

Antiquated, ineffective tactics include sending out long, self-indulgent newsletters that very few people read, blasting promotional emails to your entire list regardless of the interests of your subscribers, and sending wine pickup reminders to your club members. 

The anti-newsletter strategy

Blasting out  boring newsletters  to your entire list is so yesterday’s news it hurts.

There is SO MUCH MORE to an effective email marketing strategy than newsletters!

The fulcrum on which a  modern strategy  turns is personalization (based on detailed segmentation) combined with automation.

Instead of using a more-is-more, spray-and-pray approach, savvy wine marketers should be using a less-is-more, highly personalized approach.

This is not hard to do, costs very little, and will make a HUGE difference in your revenue. Interested in more details? Watch this  webinar recording . 

Effective, modern tactics include all of the following:

• Utilize custom email sign-up “forms” that can be embedded anywhere on your website (ideally in multiple places)
• Build automations (pre-defined rules to trigger personalized email messages based on specific actions customers take) such as an automated “welcome email” when they first join your list.
• Create custom landing pages to serve up your lead magnets
• Integrations with your Facebook Ads – especially your Facebook Lead Ads (you may need a tool like Zapier to help)
• Leveraging click segmentation to automatically add “tags” each time a user takes an action.
• Leveraging thorough and detailed user engagement reports

Given the intense competition for wine-buying consumers, wineries can ill afford to stick with an outdated, antiquated email marketing strategy. The new year is rapidly approaching. What a great time to re-calibrate and commit to improving YOUR approach!

5. Channel strategy

Relying on tasting room traffic and wine clubs for the majority of your sales has already proven to be a  precarious strategy . 

When it comes to venturing into the world of three-tier distribution, wineries must forget everything they ever know about this channel of trade.

There was indeed a time when wineries could strike up a relationship with a small, boutique distributor in a couple of states and enjoy shipping a pallet here and a pallet there. But those days are LONG GONE.

Even if you could  convince a distributor to start carrying your wares  (an increasingly unlikely scenario), it is a cold hard fact that the burden of building distribution would still fall to YOU. The reason is simple. WAY too many wine brands and WAY too few distributors. 

Distributors of today (large, medium, and small) simply are overwhelmed. Wineries foreign and domestic would be wise to think of distributors as nothing more than logistics companies providing warehouse and delivery services to the accounts YOU sell.

Digital selling in the three-tier world

But, here is the good news. Thanks to modern technology, wineries everywhere can open up new channels of distribution  digitally .

There are FOUR additional channels of trade available today to wineries (and craft distilleries) of all sizes:

• E Premise (LibDib) (digital selling to on and off-premise)
• Winery direct
• Wine clubs & marketplaces

There is no shortage of training, education, and support for the modern seller of wine online. But not everyone is good at it. This article can help you evaluate YOUR state of readiness to fully capitalize on this channel:  How to Sell Wine Online Like a Pro .

E premise (digital selling to on and off-premise)

Thanks to the three-tier compliant platform called  LibDib , wineries all over the world can legally sell wine to restaurants, bars, and package stores in six states (CA, CO, FL, NY, WI, IL) without ever getting up from their desk. Joining this platform is FREE. 

The catch is you still have to  generate demand  among restaurants, bars, and package stores yourself and drive your own traffic to your product page(s). but, with the powerful combination of Lead Generation and Email Marketing (see points 3 and 4 above), this is totally doable.

Start with one state. Build some traction. Then expand. In fact, LibDib will be continually adding more states so you had best get started as soon as possible. 

Winery Direct

The success of  Total Wine & More’s “winery direct” and “spirits direct” model , has been imitated by all of Total Wine & More’s major competitors. This means Total Wine & More is not the only player in this very modern game.

But, the most exciting thing is even mom & pop package stores and wine shops can get in on this action if they desire. The field is still very open for the savvy wineries paying attention.

How the winery direct game works

This is pure genius once someone explains it. If a retailer can get their hands on a wine brand that has very little brand recognition and very little broad-market distribution, they can pretty much charge whatever they want for it because the consumer has no basis of comparison.

Consumers are not stupid. They know how much a bottle of Kendall Jackson Chardonnay or Jack Daniels’ should cost at retail. But when they walk into a store and trip over a stack of Ballyhoo Brothers Estate Chardonnay priced at $19.99 per bottle, they can Google to their heart’s content and no price comparison will be found. 

The winery direct model depends on obscurity; on an  absence  of brand recognition. If the consumer cannot tell if the price is a good price or not, the retailer is free to charge as much as they want. 

This model is so effective that new,  private label  brands have been created for the sole purpose of offering them as “winery direct” offerings.

But wait, there is more…most major retailers participating in the winery direct game utilize “ clearing distributors ” rather than traditional three-tier distributors that charge a small handling fee per case instead of a whopping 25-35% distributor markup. It is all one hundred percent legal. And VERY smart.

That $19.99 bottle of Ballyhoo Brothers Chardonnay probably cost the retailer less than $9.00 to bring it into the store. A profit margin of forty, fifty, and even sixty percent is not unusual. It is  pure genius .

How to participate in the winery direct game

Let us say you own a small winery in Sonoma. Up until now, you have only ever sold wine via your tasting room, via your wine club(s), and from your website. You have zero “distribution” in states outside of your home state. 

You then approach one of these retailers (in a state where you have no current distribution) that utilizes the winery direct model and offer to sell them your wines “directly.” Chances are good that the retailer is already utilizing the services of a “clearing distributor.” 

If your wines are great for the price and the packaging is decent, you have a very good shot at creating a winey direct partnership! 

For further training on how to succeed in the winery direct game, feel free to check out this expert online course.  

Wine Clubs & Marketplaces

Small wineries especially can benefit from selling small lots of wines to third party wine clubs. At last count, there are over sixty wine clubs that sell wine online.

Here are just a few examples of these third party clubs:  Wine Spies ,  Chardonnay Box , and  Club Bubbly . 

Like the retailers that have winery direct programs, these online wine clubs have a large appetite for little-known, under-distributed wines where there is no danger of retail price comparison.

Another lesser-known channel opportunity is “ Marketplaces .” Although their services and programs vary widely, opportunities do exist for selling more of your wines.

Examples of these marketplaces include  Wine Direct ,  VinConnect ,  Fass Selections ,  Wine-Searcher , and  Vivino . And, of course,  wine.com . One of the newest and most exciting marketplaces is Pix.wine .

These marketplaces often provide a built-in audience and customer base as they already do a good job of driving traffic to their own sites. 

Yes, you can continue to sell wine on your website. But, the ability to ALSO promote your wines in popular online marketplaces allows you to tap into additional online wine buyers.

According to  Benori Knowledge Solutions , sixty-five percent of consumers prefer online marketplaces to branded websites. This is certainly worth looking into as you finalize your 2022 business and marketing strategy.

Business as usual is a recipe for failure

The competition for wine sales in the US is at an all-time high. Not only are there more wine brands on the market than ever before, but consumers’ heads are also  turning more towards other categories  to satisfy their adult beverage cravings. 

Take the time to learn about all the NEW, tech-driven options available to even the tiniest wineries for wine business and marketing. Availing yourself of these new strategies can be a difference-maker in the years to come.

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For a deeper understanding of how to stay relevant in today’s wine business including articles, and resources, check out our wine industry  blog  and  YouTube channel . 

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A Complete Guide To Marketing Strategy For A Wine Company

Wine company marketing has never been a walk in the park. Over time, it has become crucial for wine companies to master their wine marketing strategies and keep up with alcohol consumption trends to increase sales. Wine companies around the world are not only competing against each other, but consumption patterns are also changing. That’s why wine company have to align their marketing strategies with new consumer trends.

Consumer Trends And Wine

There have been various wine company marketing strategies over the years. Among them, the most important one is having the right target market. Wine companies and in particular, wine importers, must market their products to the right target market segment. The primary goal of wine importers is to sell higher quantities of wine to the American and European markets.

Americans consume more wine than other countries.

According to a recent study by Wine Spectator one out of five wine drinkers in the US prefers wine to beer. If you are targeting the American market then you must establish a big presence in the United Stated to flourish in this market.

Americans love wine.

Wine companies around the world have seen the success that American market allows them to have. It’s evident that it is a huge market for wine companies. There are now big names in wine companies such as Constellation Brands, Heineken Brewery and Anheuser-Busch Inbev. This level of success leads to big investments in marketing. Consequently, wine companies need to increase their marketing strategies to keep up with these trends.

Wine Vs Beer Comparison

Wine vs beer marketing: The most significant difference is that wine companies have a lot of competition spanning around the world. So wine companies must be innovative when running their marketing campaigns. In order to succeed against bigger wine companies, wine companies need to maintain a strong foothold in their country’s markets.

Wine vs beer marketing: Wine companies have an advantage over beer companies in that most of the world’s population drinks wine. Beer companies can only have an advantage if they take their brand to a whole new level with innovative marketing campaigns.

Marketing strategies: It is worth noting that there are different types of marketing strategies depending on the type of drink being sold. Each type of drink has its own specific marketing strategies. For example, if you are running a beer marketing campaign, then you would consider the following.

First of all, beer marketing campaigns produce relatively large returns on investment. On the other hand, wine marketing campaigns have relatively small returns on investment. Secondly, wine marketing campaigns produce more impact when compared to beer marketing campaigns.

Wine vs beer marketing: It’s no secret wine is an investment that pays off. Therefore, wine companies need to use other strategies. They use wine marketing campaigns to initiate different marketing strategies. They can use these strategies to encourage drinking in social settings. They can also use these strategies to encourage drinking in places where they may not have a potential market.

Marketing strategies: Wine companies can use different strategies to attract new drinkers. They use social drinking tactics to encourage their drinkers to drink their wine in different settings.

Business strategy: It’s not just the marketing that pays off. It is important to know how to set up a proper business structure to run your marketing strategies.

Wine companies are legally mandated to comply with this legislation. However, some wine companies have not managed to follow this legislation. Therefore, those are obvious marketing mistakes. The wine industry should be very strict on those companies that try and skirt the law.

Wine companies have been using different strategies to help them stand out in the market. They have used the following techniques. These organizations have proven they are successfully marketing their wines.

Attracting consumers: Wine companies can attract their potential customers with different marketing strategies. Different marketing strategies can be used to persuade consumers to purchase a bottle of wine. One of these strategies is know as the “Why Buy Wine?” concept.

Wine vs beer comparison: There are also direct marketing strategies that wine companies can use to convince their potential customers to purchase a bottle of wine. One of them is called the grand tasting campaign. The grand tasting consists of an invite-only wine event.

Wine vs beer comparison: Some marketing strategies that can be used to persuade the target market to purchase a bottle of wine are a bottle of wine as a prize. In some cases, they use a good marketing strategy as a reward for a business meeting. For example, at private and business sales, they reward their clients with wine as a prize.

Wine companies can also use social media for their marketing campaigns. They use this tool to motivate and target their public to help them spread the word about their products. Then they use platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Youtube for their marketing.

Wine companies can use social media for their marketing campaigns.

They can also use these platforms to provide information on their products and wineries. The wine marketers also use different types of websites to promote their wineries. It’s through these websites that wine companies can be found online.

Wine companies can use these websites to promote their wineries.

Wine companies can also use platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Youtube for their marketing. They use these platforms in order to provide information on their products and wineries.

The main marketing goal in the wine industry is to increase sales. Wine companies and in particular, wineries, have had success marketing through the following strategies.

Wine marketing strategies: Wine marketing campaigns have been very effective with the rise in alcohol consumption.

This strategy is half of the total marketing campaign that the wine company uses. However, wine companies should keep in mind the strategy they have used to be more effective. This means they must find a way to improve their marketing strategies by using different tactics.

Wine marketing strategies: The wine marketing campaign that is the most effective is the “flavor first” strategy. This marketing strategy targets the core consumer and starts with the taste of wine. This is followed by the nutritional value, mineral content and other elements used to analyze the taste.

This is followed by the nutritional value, mineral content and other elements used to analyze the taste. 

Wine companies always use this tactic which is very effective for them. This is because it reduces their wine’s chances of being rejected by the palate, especially the palate of new drinkers.

Wine marketing strategies: Another marketing campaign that wine companies have been using is the seasonal advertisement. This strategy allows wine companies to advertise and market their products during particular seasons. This type of advertising allows wine companies to create an exclusive image while marketing their wine.

Wine marketing strategies: Commercials are another marketing strategy that wine companies often use. This marketing technique is very effective. It’s possible to use television commercials as a tool to persuade the public to purchase wine.

Wine marketing strategies: Wine companies can use online advertisements and email marketing campaigns to promote their wines. Other marketing strategies include billboards, seminars, festivals, and promotions through flyers.

Wine marketing strategies: Wine companies are able to utilize these marketing strategies to produce more success and increase sales.

Wine marketing strategies: This is why wine companies must use one or more of these strategies to produce success.

People And Marketing In Wine

People and marketing go hand in hand. When it comes to marketing people, it’s a lot easier to market. To put it another way, people are the most precious resource that every wine company has. This is because people can be used in a wide range of ways to help a company become a success.

People And Marketing Go Hand In Hand.

They can cut tires, clean toilets, and do a thousand other tasks. People are most important for marketing in the wine industry. Even so, different people are used to perform different tasks.

People in the wine industry are very different from those in other industries. In the wine industry, the main things that are used to market it are people.

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Marketing wine first that is for a company will have a lot of money. Moreover, it will also help them to find new markets.

Marketing wine first that is for a company will have a lot of money.

As stated earlier, wine companies use various types of strategies to market their products. These strategies can be classified into four main categories. They are:

The most successful wine companies in the wine industry are those that have developed interesting and sophisticated marketing campaigns.

One of the successful strategies in the wine industry is the “flavor first strategy.” This is a type of television advertisement that wine companies can use to present their wines. It does far more than that. For example, it presents the taste of the wine.

Another successful marketing strategy for wine companies in the wine industry is the seasonal advertisement. This type of strategy allows wine companies to promote their products during certain seasons.

Wine companies are able to use this marketing strategy in order to attract customers to their products. People are exposed to different wine campaigns in the campaign season.

Marketing wine with websites can be effective. And it is usually used by small and medium sized companies. For this reason, some wine companies are interested in this type of marketing strategy.

Marketing wine with websites can be effective.

Furthermore, it’s possible to commercially market wine in the internet. This is because it’s possible to create websites and use this strategy to market wine.

This has proven to be a successful marketing strategy to a great number of wine companies. They’re able to use this strategy to create more success using it. Direct marketing of wine is also one of the most successful ways to promote wine.

Direct marketing of wine is also one of the most successful ways to promote wine.

This is because it has proven to be very efficient. One of the most successful wine companies in the USA is the Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits of the USA. They have been using this strategy for more than 30 years.

The main goal of this company is to introduce their products to a new market. It’s a strategy that has proved to be efficient because of this.

Other successful strategies in the wine industry are posters. They have proven to be very important in marketing wine. They have proved to be very successful especially in getting a young audience.

Finally, the most effective strategy in the wine industry is marketing to children. This strategy can be particularly effective in developing new wine drinkers.

There are many other things that wine companies have used.

Weddings And Social Media

Weddings are a very important event in people’s lives. Weddings and wine go hand in hand. This is why wine companies have always tried to market to wedding guests.

Weddings are a very important event in people’s lives. Weddings and wine go hand in hand.

This is because they offer a wide range of benefits. For example, it offers the opportunity for people to enjoy a free lunch. In addition, it also offers tips on how the wedding ceremony should be conducted.

Moreover, they also offer tips on how the wedding ceremony should be conducted.

This is because they provide tips on how the wedding should be conducted.

This is because the high class areas where weddings are held provide more benefits that wine companies can use. Through excellent marketing, wedding guests are able to enjoy a wonderful day.

In this way, wine companies are able to provide various benefits that will make a wedding host to feel happy all the time.

Wine marketing strategy examples: One of the best strategies in this case is the “Wine first strategy.” This is a strategy that is used by wine companies to market their products. This strategy is very effective too. It has proved to be efficient in a lot of ways.

A good wine is easy to know.

This is because it’s easy to tell them without having to taste it. A good wine is easy to know. This is because it’s easy to taste and distinguish between this. Even so, it’s incomplete without using something that has been proven.

This is why there are expert wine tasters. This is because it’s very difficult to differentiate between the suave and the inferior wine by just tasting it.

This is because it’s very difficult to differentiate between the suave and the inferior wine by just tasting it.

This is why there are expert wine tasters. Wine tastings have proved to be very effective. This is because it’s possible to determine the quality and taste of a wine by tasting it.

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Wine Marketing: 16 Steps to Vine Growth & Marketing Success

Wine marketing is similar to most other marketing strategies (including restaurant marketing and wholesale marketing ). For a winery, while you are marketing a specific product and brand style, you’re still implementing longstanding marketing practices-including when it comes to selling wine by the glass . That said, there are plenty of unique wine marketing strategies you can use that are specific to wineries and wine sales . 

While there’s nothing wrong with using some basic wine marketing practices like showcasing a lamb wine pairing , a winery is an opportunity to make a marketing splash-with some restaurant marketing ideas to boot. From basing a campaign around your label art to hosting vineyard events, wineries are unique in so many ways. It's your job to take advantage of that unique situation and make the most of it with your marketing.

Winery Marketing: 16 Top Winery Marketing Plans

You may be thinking, “That’s all well and good, but how do I find unique wine marketing ideas?” It’s hard to come up with winery marketing plans that haven’t been used, or are completely new. Some might say it’s impossible, but at BinWise , we don’t believe that’s the case.

Yes, winery marketing is a practice that’s been around for a long time. Yes, there are lots of people working on new winery marketing ideas every day. However, that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. There are always new ideas out there. These 16 ideas–some old, some new, and some reworked tricks of the past–will set you up for success.

16. Gain Influence

Working with an influencer is an efficient way to get your brand in front of your target audience on social media. A good way to dabble in influencer marketing is to reach out to wine influencers. Start a conversation and see if they’d be willing to work with you.

15. Gift with Giveaways

The realm of social media, influencer marketing, and everything in between has brought out a marketing strategy that lights up any audience: giveaways. Yes, giveaways existed before social media, but the way news spreads on socials has reinvigorated giveaway potential.

With wine and other alcoholic beverages, you need some set rules for giveaways. As long as you cross your Ts and dot your Is, you can bring in visitors with some complimentary wine.

14. Make It Virtual

While the COVID-19 pandemic may be winding down, the last few years have opened everyone’s eyes to the joy of virtual events. You can tap into this with virtual tastings, webinars, and even virtual winery happy hours. If you can do it over Zoom, you can make it virtual.

13. Follow Through from Vine to Wine Shelf

This tip is a more general marketing strategy. With any promotions and marketing practices you use, the most important thing is follow through.

Your sales need to be on behalf of quality wines. If you’re hosting parties, make sure you have someone on staff who knows how to plan a party or a happy hour event. With everything you implement, make sure you stick the landing.

12. Wine Raffle

Everyone loves a raffle. The thrill of buying a ticket for the chance to win is difficult to resist. Raffles are even better when the item you can win is something truly exceptional, like a great bottle of wine.

As a winery, you’re in the position to host wine raffles. Once a season, or once a year, is a good frequency for hosting raffles to bring in guests and promote your wine.

11. Family Fun Days

When you hear family fun days and winery in the same sentence, you might think, “How do family activities mix with wine?” Sure, there are definitely families out there that can’t all gather and enjoy wine together.

That said, wine isn’t the only thing wineries have to offer. If you want to host a family day, you can mix up your menu with kid-friendly treats and drinks. You can also offer attractions that appeal to folks of every age.

For family members above 21, wine pairing menus are very profitable. Promote your best wine to pair with salmon or the best wine to pair with turkey alongside delicious snacks.

10. Wine and Paint Night

Who doesn’t love to paint while they drink some wine? Nobody, that’s who! This isn’t an original idea, though; it can be found in bars and living rooms across the world.

It’s a common idea for good reason. Supplying some canvases, paint, and brushes alongside your wine will bring out everyone looking for an artistic retreat. 

9. Vintage Sale

Every winery has vintages they are particularly proud of. There are even some years of wine that are rarely sold on the open market. To thrill your winery visitors, a small vintage sale of wines that are usually kept in the cellar (with ideal wine storage temperature ) will draw in curious guests. Maybe even some sparkling wines will make an appearance.

8. Strive for Sustainability

It doesn’t need to be Earth Day for you to celebrate and practice sustainability. From refining production practices (with planning around manufacturing inventory ) and producing canned wines to composting, there's plenty to do to make your winery more sustainable. Putting those practices in place and using direct to consumer advertising will bring in everyone who wants to celebrate steps to protect the environment. 

7. Wine Blog

It’s a classic move, but that’s for a reason. Starting a blog for your winery is an effective way to bring in curious wine enthusiasts. You can structure your wine blog any way you like; the most important thing is that it highlights your wines and your brand. However, don’t start a blog with the expectation of a thousand followers in a month. You’ll need to put some work into SEO, content marketing, and web design. You may even want to hire someone who specializes in the above work to come in and create your blog. With the right work, a blog can bring in online traffic and more wine sales.

6. Build Your Brand

Starting a wine blog and many of the other items on this list are related to this crucial step: building your brand. Yes, you’ve got a winery, but what makes your winery unique? Showing off what makes your winery special will bring in curious folks to taste your wines and go home with a bottle.

5. Wine Tasting Kits

What goes better with wine than a wine kit including glasses, a corkscrew, a wine aerator , and maybe even a wine aroma kit ? Crafting some custom wine kits to sell after a tasting is a way to sell some wine and some fun treats all in one.

4. Understanding Ingredients

In recent years, more folks have become much more interested in the ingredients that go into what they’re buying in the food and beverage industry . With wine, it’s easy to know that grapes are among the ingredients. If you mix in anything else, or you’re particularly proud of the grapes you use, sharing your ingredients list is a great idea. 

3. Email Marketing for Wineries

From standard email marketing to eCommerce email marketing , email marketing for wineries is vital for your marketing plan.

You can use email marketing for sending weekly newsletters, sharing promotions, gathering loyal fans for your winery, and much more. The value of email marketing can’t be stated enough. A good email campaign can get your winery on the minds of all the right people. 

2. Bottle Label Galleries 

One thing you’ll put a lot of artistic effort into is the design of your bottle labels. Maybe your label will be a stylized list of ingredients. Maybe it’ll be a drawing of your vineyard. It could be anything. The most important factor is that it’s important to you. Bottle labels deserve to be preserved, not just recycled when people finish a bottle. To do that, you can create a gallery wall of your label art in your winery. You can even sell postcards or magnets with the label designs on them. 

1. Work with Your Website

A lot of your advertising will involve work on your winery website. Your site should reflect the care you put into every aspect of your wine business . To personalize your site, you can include anything from a virtual gallery wall of your bottle art to a full wine list. Whatever you do, make sure it shows enough to bring folks to your winery.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wine Marketing

Like all other forms of marketing (including eCommerce marketing ), wine marketing is multi-faceted. There will always be more to learn, and more to practice.

As new faces join the winery scene, winery marketing will continue to grow alongside the vines. These frequently asked questions will lead you further down the road of advancing your winery marketing plans.

How Do You Promote Wine?

The best way to promote wine is to let the wine speak for itself through your marketing practices. The marketing ideas you implement should all be focused on getting people to taste your wine one way or another. Once you get them in the door, the hard work you’ve put into the quality of your wine will do the rest.

How Do You Market Wine to Millennials?

To market wine to millennials, you need to give people the feeling of a good time with a glass of wine. The writer of this blog post is a Millennial herself, and there’s no one better to give you advice on marketing to Millennials than a Millennial. Unique wine advertising that shows what your wine has to offer will get you selling to the Millennial generation. Social media campaigns and working with influencers will also help. Of course, a great price tag on the wine itself will also help.

What Do Wine Marketers Do?

The primary job of wine marketers is to find the unique attributes of the wine and execute exciting ways to showcase those attributes. Basically, a wine marketer is responsible for coming up with ideas similar to the 16 ideas outlined above. Then, once they’ve got the ideas, they work to implement them and track how those practices are promoting the wine.

How Can I Promote My Wine Online?

Some of the best ways to promote your wine online include email marketing, paid advertising, and social media campaigns. The world is online these days. Getting your wine seen via people’s computers and phones is one of the best ways to get more people to buy it. 

Wine Marketing: Ads and Aubin Blanc

As you go through the process of opening a winery, you learn firsthand the answer to: “ What is a winery ?” You’ll discover how each of these marketing tactics works for you. Some may work better, while some won’t quite fit your own winery. If you host winery weddings , you may discover some specific advertising that brings more couples to your venue. 

The most important part of your wine marketing efforts is that they work for your winery. Pull from any source that offers relevant advice, and always come on back to the BinWise blog as questions come up.

6 Proven Wine Marketing Strategies [+ Bonus Tools]

A strong marketing strategy is imperative for any business, especially in the wine industry. Here are 6 strategies that will ensure you reach your goals.

A strong marketing strategy is imperative for any business, especially in the wine industry. The good news is there are many effective wine marketing strategies out there. And the best part is you don’t have to convince people they want to drink wine, because they already do– Forbes reported the wine industry increased 16.8% last year and shows signs of growing even further. The market is thriving, but you need to make sure your brand is at the forefront in order to drive sales. These proven wine marketing strategies will ensure you reach your target audiences, increase brand awareness, and create loyal customers for your wine brand.

1. Wine Clubs & Subscription Boxes

Wine clubs are one of the most popular marketing strategies for wine brands. In fact, wine club sales surpassed tasting room sales in 2020 , accounting for 36% of direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine sales compared to 28% attributed to tasting room sales. With a wine club, customers can pay a yearly or monthly fee in order to receive a certain number of bottles on a monthly or quarterly basis. These wines are usually selected for customers based on a certain theme, like red or white wines, or are special edition wines with limited availability. The wines are also available to purchase at a discount for wine club members, making it both enticing and convenient to join.

Independent wine subscription boxes are also growing in popularity. Many e-commerce brands offer a monthly subscription box for their wines, but there are just as many wholesalers who purchase different wines to include in their subscription boxes. Getting your wine included in one of these boxes is convenient, as you don’t have to manage the subscription service itself, making it an easy and fantastic way to reach new audiences.

2. Winery Events

If you have a brick-and-mortar tasting room, hosting events at your winery is a brilliant marketing strategy. Whether it’s a private event organized by someone outside of your organization or an event your company puts together, it’s a chance to welcome people into your space and introduce your brand. The events don’t have to be fancy, either. Trivia and bingo are fun, popular events that are easy to organize and prepare for. You can even operate business-as-usual while these events are going on so the guests can purchase glasses of wine while enjoying themselves.

Wineries are also incredibly popular places to have weddings . If you haven’t already, consider creating an outdoor event space in or near your vineyard that happy couples can rent out for their nuptials. Weddings not only bring in additional revenue but also hundreds of potential new customers. 

Learn more: How to Create a Successful Wine Tasting Room

3. Pop-Up Tasting Events

If your brand doesn’t have a dedicated tasting room, and even if it does, holding pop-up wine tasting events is a great way to get in front of new audiences. If you live in an area that has regular farmers' markets and festivals, why not set up a wine-tasting booth? Potential customers can stop by to sample your product and learn more about your winery. 

Note that these events should be primarily focused on simply getting your customers to try your wine. Why? Studies have shown that free samples can boost sales up to 2000 percent . Essentially, the samples speak for themselves. Of course, you should have your products on hand in case visitors to your booth show interest in purchasing a bottle or two. With these events, you can also promote your wine club, upcoming winery events, and more.

4. Sponsorships

Sponsoring events and other businesses is a fantastic way to reach your target audiences. If you have a brick-and-mortar tasting room, sponsoring local events is also a great way to invest in your community and build prestige as a business.

Many community theaters are always in need of sponsorships for their shows. Reach out to your local theater to see if they serve alcohol during performances. Offer to sponsor an upcoming show and provide wine they can serve to audience members. You can also do this for art shows, galas, charity dinners, award events, and more. 

You don’t have to sponsor only local, in-person events. Many independent media groups are in need of sponsors for their podcasts and other projects. Likewise, many remote-first organizations hold virtual trade shows, webinars, and online happy hours for their employees that are certainly in need of sponsorships; the happy hours, of course, are perfect opportunities to get your products in the hands of potential customers. 

5. Social Media Marketing 

Marketing via social media can bring a wellspring of traffic to your business if done correctly. A strong social media marketing strategy increases brand awareness and converts leads to loyal customers, who in turn become brand advocates by liking and sharing your content. Marketing on social media can be tricky, but there are tried-and-true methods to making the most out of all the social platforms.

When marketing for your wine business on social media, you first need to determine the ideal audience you want to reach. This audience will be the people most likely to buy your wine. The more specific you can get, the better. For example, if your brand is focused on creating affordable and sustainable wine, then you likely want to target millennials in their thirties that tend to have environmentally-conscious buying habits. You’ll also need to consider which platforms work best for this audience (for this example, Instagram would be best). As for your content, you’ll want to center it around how your business promotes sustainability and your involvement in your community using fun, down-to-earth language. 

6. Influencer Marketing

Partnering with influencers is another great way to punch up social media marketing and brand awareness in general. Social media influencers have revolutionized the way products are presented to consumers. It’s estimated that social commerce sales will reach $958 billion in 2022 , which is no measly sum. By partnering with an influencer, you are immediately putting your product in front of their large, engaged audience, who are likely to try your product once recommended by their favorite content creator. Platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram have many “foodie” content creators that would be perfect for promoting your wine brand.

Bonus Wine Marketing Tools

Many tools exist that can help you market your wine business and make the aforementioned strategies that much more effective. Here are some of our favorite tools.

1. Grappos (that’s us!) - A store locator is an excellent tool to add to your site because it helps customers find your products close to them. If you are utilizing subscription boxes to promote your wine, you can direct customers to your website and show them where they can find more of your products. Store locators help boost engagement with your brand and make you more accessible to your customers. Best of all, Grappos is supported by a fantastic team who handles all your data management and locator customization, making it one of the easiest store locators to implement and maintain. Request a store locator demo from Grappos → 

2. Buffer - Social media marketing can be overwhelming, so why not get a tool that makes it easier? Buffer is a social media management tool that makes it easy to market your winery across multiple platforms. Create and schedule posts, reply to customers, and monitor engagement all in one place. 

3. Constant Contact - If you want to convert social media followers into more engaged audiences, email marketing is a great next step . With Constant Contact, you can create compelling and informative email campaigns with their easy-to-use templates. Track email performance to see what content gets the most engagement and adjust your strategy accordingly.

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Start Marketing Your Wine Today

With so many fun and creative ways to market your wine brand, you’re sure to find one or several that work well for your business and generate loyal customers. We hope these strategies inspire you with new ways to engage with potential customers and turn existing customers into loyal brand advocates.

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Eric Kunisawa is the founder of Grappos. He's been successfully helping businesses connect customers with their products since 2008.

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Introduction.

Wine marketing can be challenging yet rewarding for business owners, managers, and marketers. If you want to grow your winery and expand within the market, you’ve come to the right place.

You can position your business for success in the wine industry with the right strategies and tactics. This article will provide tips and resources to help maximize your marketing efforts for a barrel of success. From understanding your target audience to optimizing digital media, these tips will give you an overview of how to market your wine-related business effectively.

What is wine marketing?

According to the American Marketing Association (AMA) , marketing is the process of communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings (products or services) that have value for customers, partners, and society at large. This definition applies to marketing wine, as well.

Wine marketing is developing and implementing a set of strategies that help promote and sell your wine throughout its various stages – from production to packaging and sales. Your ultimate goal is to increase wine sales by understanding your customers, reaching out to them, and gaining their loyalty.   

Wine marketing components include branding, advertising, digital marketing, public relations, events, and retail promotions. 

The wine industry in numbers

The global wine industry is an important part of the world economy and one of its most fascinating. From its humble beginnings in the mountains of Europe thousands of years ago, the production and marketing of wine have spread to all corners of the globe, including the US.  

Here are some key facts and figures about the wine market :

• In 2020, the US wine industry was worth an estimated $66 billion in direct economic activity. It accounted for 1.8 million jobs across the country.
• In 2021, the US had the most significant volume of wine consumption worldwide at 3.3 billion liters , followed by France at 2.53 billion liters.
• In the same year, table wine was observed to be more popular, with 12 times more sales than sparkling wine and champagne.
• In a 2018 survey, popular wine varieties in the US included Cabernet , Merlot , and Chardonnay . Shiraz was the least popular variety in the country.
• Cabernet is the top-selling red wine variety, while Chardonnay is the top-selling white wine variety in the US.
• In the US alone, 773 million gallons of wine were produced in 2021, with about 83.9% coming from California .
• There is a strong positive relationship between income level and wine consumption in the US.
• Research shows that wine consumption worldwide is on track to grow exponentially in the coming years, with estimates showing that it could reach as high as 6 billion liters by 2023 .
• The wine consumption growth is attributed mainly to millennials, who are currently driving demand for premium wines at a much higher rate than previous generations. A strong marketing push from wineries and distributors alike, combined with an increased focus on education, has facilitated this growth.

Importance of marketing wine

Marketing wine is the backbone of your business. It is vital in so many aspects. You need to understand and satisfy your customers’ needs for your company to survive. You need to offer value to your clients for your business to grow.  

Wine marketing will help you bring in customers and generate sales by establishing a solid presence in the marketplace. This requires careful planning and execution of effective wine marketing strategies, including advertising and promotions.

Role of wine marketers

Wine marketers are responsible for developing and executing a marketing plan crucial to the business. As a wine marketer, your role is to create a comprehensive strategy that effectively combines different marketing elements to maximize your reach and impact. 

Consider the following tasks a wine marketer does as a guide:

• Define your target market.
• Develop a clear brand message.
• Understand buying attitudes and preferences.
• Stay up to date with wine industry data and trends.
• Perform marketing analysis to find more opportunities.
• Create marketing reports to monitor performance and adjust strategies.
• Utilize various marketing platforms, from print to digital media, to reach potential customers.
• Create and design marketing materials.
• Be active on social media to connect with customers and ensure brand presence.
• Be the “public face” of the company at events and appearances. 

As a wine marketer, your ultimate goal is to create connections that will increase your sales and brand loyalty. These connections include one between your products and your customers and one between you and your customers.

Who can be your target audience?

When it comes to wine marketing, targeting the right audience is essential for success. Knowing your potential customers can help you understand their needs and create effective campaigns that cater to them. Knowing and understanding your customer base will help generate more sales and profits.

How to identify your target audience

So who should be on your target list? 

Here are some tips for identifying your target audience:

1. Identify what you can offer 

To help you pinpoint your target audience, identify what you can offer. What types of wine can you provide? What varieties do you offer? Knowing what needs and wants you can cater to makes it easier for you to identify your target audience.

2. Ask yourself, where do you want to do business

Do you want to do business in your locality or sell wines in neighboring areas as well? Are you also planning on exporting your wine? Asking yourself these questions will help you narrow down the people you want to cater to.   

3. Do your research

Once you have decided where to sell, conduct market research. Find out the demographics of those who consume wine in the area. This includes age groups, gender, income levels, social media presence, and more. Next, learn which wine varieties are most popular to focus on selling wines with a high level of general interest. And, understand the buying trends in the area. Are the people in the area fond of affordable wine varieties, or do they value exclusiveness? It could also be both.  

4. Understand how  lifestyle affects people’s purchasing behavior 

Some lifestyles can affect how people choose their wine. For instance, some people may prefer locally-grown ingredients. Others also prefer eco-friendly and organic practices. You can capture a segment of the wine market when you position your brand along with these advocacies and lifestyles.       

5. Use current customer information

Identifying your target audience does not just happen when starting a business. It is a continuous and evolving process, just like wine consumer trends. Keeping this in mind, keep track of your current customers to know who to target. 

Ask the following questions:

• Who buys our wine?
• What age group do they belong to?
• What wine varieties do they buy?
• Do they prefer to purchase in our physical store or online?
• When do customers buy our wine? Do they buy more during certain days of the week, occasions, or promotions?   

Knowing your current customer base and their buying attitude will help you identify the audience you’ll want to focus on.

How to succeed in wine marketing

Wine marketing has become more competitive in recent years as the industry continues to grow and expand. Successfully promoting wine products requires understanding and always being on the lookout for market trends, consumer preferences, and effective marketing strategies.

Tried-and-true wine marketing ideas

The following are tried-and-true wine marketing ideas you should consider:

1. Conduct wine-tasting events

Holding a wine-tasting event has been an effective marketing strategy for raising brand awareness, creating and strengthening partnerships, and increasing sales. People can get a free taste of your wine and buy them on the spot. It is also an opportune time to create or strengthen partnerships with luxurious venues, upscale restaurants, and fine-dining food suppliers, with which wine is usually paired. 

2. Give out wine samples

People love free items. So whether you are giving out product samples in your tasting room or a grocery store, people will get to try your wine and will have a high propensity to purchase in the future.

Here are some statistics you can consider:

• 35% of people trying a sample will eventually buy the item on the same shopping trip.
• 47% of those who try your sample without hearing of your product beforehand will likely purchase it sometime in the future.

3. Launch off-peak promotions

Off-peak times may mean a season, months, days of the week, or times of the day. When there is less demand for your wine, think of a promotion that can help boost your sales. Happy Hours, wine raffles, and wine deals are some effective strategies you can try. 

4. Offer other promos and special packages

Promotions attract more customers and encourage repeat purchases. In addition to your off-peak promos, you can have the following weekly and seasonal events in your tasting room:

• Ladies night
• Banker’s night, Manager’s night, and other profession-related specials
• Birthday promos 
• Bachelor/Bachelorette event packages 

5. Host and participate in events

Hosting and participating in events will improve brand loyalty, reach, and awareness. Aside from gaining recognition with event attendees, it could lead to your brand being featured in local newspapers, magazines, and social media. 

Events will give you time to connect with your customers and, at the same time, introduce your brand to those who have yet to hear about you. These activities will also allow you to gather people’s information and grow your contact list for your follow-up email and social media campaigns. 

Wonderful event ideas include wedding expos, jewelry events, art exhibits, corporate events, family fun days, business expos, and wine masterclasses.      

6. Make an effective website

Whether you’re a small business just getting started or an established winery looking to expand your sales, having an attractive and engaging website is vital. Your website can be a gallery for your array of products, or you can create an e-commerce website.

To create an effective website:

• Make sure it looks professional and stylish.
• The design should be modern and easy to navigate.
• Choose colors that evoke warmth and sophistication, as these can be very attractive to potential customers browsing for wines online.
• Make sure there’s plenty of information available about each bottle, such as region of origin, tasting notes, food pairings, etc., so customers can make informed decisions when they purchase from your store.
• Make sure there are “buy now” and other call-to-action buttons to make the process of buying easier for your customers.
• Ensure that all payment methods are secure so that customers can have peace of mind when making purchases on your site.
• Include reviews from customers and recommendations from influencers.

7. Be an expert in your field

Being a source of knowledge can make you an industry expert. Include a blog on your website where you can share current and reliable information about the wine industry. Topics can range from broad, such as different types of wines, varieties of red and white wine, and wine pairings to more specific and exciting topics like the difference between cabernet sauvignon and pinot noir and the history of wine.   

8. Promote through email

Email marketing is an essential tool that allows you to reach a broad audience and build customer relationships. A bi-monthly or weekly email should be enough to keep your relationship going and, at the same time, not annoy your contacts. 

Here are some content ideas you can include in your marketing emails:   

• new blog content
• new product launch
• exclusive event invitations
• new and ongoing promotions
• personalized thank you messages after a purchase
• feedback collection
• company news

9. Announce deals and invitations through SMS

Sometimes, emails stay unread in a person’s inbox or spam folder. To ensure your contacts notice you, send an SMS blast every time you have a promo or event invitation. Be sure to include a link to your website so they can find more information.

Wine marketing in 2023: Wine industry trends

The above tried-and-true wine marketing strategies will be effective for many years to come. However, your company can grow and get more recognition with new online marketing trends.

1 . Social media presence

Social media is becoming an integral part of wine marketing. With the increased use of social media platforms, you will be able to reach a larger audience and stay ahead of your competition. By utilizing social media, you can create engaging campaigns to generate interest from potential customers.  

Being on social media also gives your potential customers another way to reach you via posts, comments, and private messages. So be sure to always stay active on different platforms. Also, always use hashtags on your posts to make your brand more visible on social media

2. Influencer marketing

In the modern age of digital marketing, wine producers have turned to social media influencers to help promote products. Wine marketing has become significantly more effective through this medium, with the ability to reach a broad audience in a short period of time. 

Whether promoting your product with someone with over a million followers or only a thousand followers, you can reach more people with influencer marketing.

Be sure to find an influencer to which your product and their audience can relate. Make sure you also clearly define your objectives and collaborate with your influencer on how to promote your product on social media.    

3. No- and Low-Alcohol (NOLO) Wines

There is an increasing trend in the wine market towards no- and low-alcohol (NOLO) wines as a growing number of wine consumers concentrate on their health and wellness. This trend is observed among the legal drinking age Gen-Z and younger millennials, who are moderating their alcohol intake, as well as among a broader range of people. 

4. Approach to sustainability 

Millennials and other consumers are increasingly becoming more mindful of what they purchase and consume. Sustainable choices have become more popular, and wines are no exception. These consumers appreciate and prefer locally produced, sustainable, organic, or vegan wines.   

If your company’s branding aligns with sustainability or any of these green trends, emphasize these values with your marketing strategies to capture your audience. You may do so through storytelling on your website, social media, and packaging.

Wine marketing for OND

As the holiday season approaches, you need to plan your OND (October-November-December) marketing strategy. The holidays are an excellent time to increase your market share with strategically designed advertisements and promotions. An effective marketing campaign can draw in customers and showcase your products in a more competitive environment. As the demand for wine increases during the holiday season, it is crucial to establish a strong presence to capitalize on this opportunity.

Here are some OND wine marketing tips:

1. Create a marketing calendar

It is important to create an annual calendar for your OND wine marketing plans. Decide when you will offer deals and conduct holiday events. Create a communication schedule on when to advertise on different platforms and send emails and SMS’ to your contacts.

Look at your previous OND strategies and review their pros and cons. Also, consider new industry trends to incorporate into your campaigns.       

2. Segment your contact list and audience

Segmenting your contact list will allow you to personalize your email and SMS promotional messages. Segregating your audience will also let you develop the most appropriate marketing strategies, such as what type of content to use, which media channels to promote your campaigns, which influencer to collaborate with, and more.     

3. Narrow down your offer

Just for the holidays, make shopping easier for your customers by creating “Holiday Specials” of specially selected wines. Here are some ideas you can choose from:

• Offer your best-selling wines in bundles. You can pair two best-selling wines or bundle a best-selling wine with a less popular wine you want to promote.
• Choose one or two of the most preferred wines for each of your customer segments. 
• Feature a wine that you only offer during the Holidays.
• Offer a Holiday wine that is a wine club exclusive.

4. Advertise with what’s trending 

It’s easier to promote your OND campaigns when you advertise using trending platforms and content types. For this year, consider the following trends:

• Short-form video content; TikTok, YouTube, Instagram Reels, and other short-form video platforms
• Facebook promotion for Millennials
• LinkedIn for B2B campaigns
• Humorous content 
• Sustainability and health
• User-generated content

Marketing wines to millennials

Millennials are a lucrative consumer group for many industries, and the wine industry is no exception. As the most diverse generation in history, millennials are known for their willingness to experiment with new products and experiences, making them an ideal target for your wine business.  

Marketing wine to millennials differs from other generations, so you need to handle them differently. Values like health consciousness, sustainability, and authenticity drive this demographic. They are more likely than other generations to research where their wines come from before buying. Additionally, they are drawn to brands that have a story behind them or provide meaningful social benefits—such as organic or fair-trade wines. 

To successfully market wine to millennials, here are some considerations:

• Focus on creating stories around your products that emphasize the unique characteristics of each vintage. 
• Be transparent with your labels.
• Highlight essential values such as eco-friendliness and community involvement in your wines, packaging, delivery, and campaigns. 
• Offer natural wine.
• Be visible and active on social media.
• Collaborate with social media influencers.
• Use hashtags for better reach and visibility.
• Market through emails and SMS.
• Sell on your website.

Growing your wine club

Many wine consumers love the exclusiveness of clubs. Organizing a wine club can create a sustainable cash flow for your business and promote brand loyalty. Your customers commit to buying a certain number of bottles at a discount per year and enjoy other benefits. You can start by having a wine club that offers a few bottles per year and see how it goes. 

As members of your private wine club, your customers will enjoy exclusive perks like member-only event invitations, discounted rates on the purchase of additional bottles, and unlimited tastings at your winery, among other benefits. Remember to keep your events exclusive and your perks attractive to add more value to your wine club.

Where to promote your wine: wine marketing platforms

With the ever-changing landscape of marketing platforms, it’s often hard to know where to start marketing your wine business. However, with the right approach and understanding of which platforms best suit your business, you can reach potential customers and increase sales. 

When it comes to successful wine marketing platforms, there are numerous options available. 

Digital wine marketing

Digital marketing channels like email, SMS, SEO, and online video advertising are excellent ways to engage with current customers and build relationships that last long into the future. With digital marketing , you can quickly generate data-driven insights into your target demographic and craft content and campaigns tailored specifically to them. Finally, digital marketing platforms let you measure the effectiveness of your campaigns with real-time analytics so you can adjust approaches as necessary.

Paid search campaigns

A paid search campaign is a digital marketing strategy where you pay search engines to place your ads at the top of the search results to get more website traffic and increase sales. 

You can use paid search campaigns to market your wines and reap the following benefits:

• Target audience. Unlike other ads, like print and billboard, you can directly reach your target market.   
• Cost-effectiveness. You can work around your budget for paid search campaigns.
• Control. You can choose a keyword that is relevant to your business and control the duration of your ad.
• Measurable results. You can monitor how many people see your ads, clicks to your website, and how many sales you get from your ads.  

When managed correctly, along with maintaining an effective website, paid search campaigns can boost your sales and expand your wine business.

Marketing wine on social media

Social media is a powerful marketing platform. Thanks to its global reach, social media can create brand awareness, boost sales, and connect with customers from your locality and worldwide.

You can use Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms to showcase your products, create content related to wine culture, promote new releases and deals, and create meaningful connections with customers. By using entertaining visuals and content, such as photos or videos,  you can capture the attention of potential customers on this platform. You can also use it to interact directly with customers by responding to comments or questions in real-time. 

Finally, don’t forget to tap influencers within the industry to help introduce your brand to a broader audience and gain valuable insights into how users perceive your products.

Marketing emails

As we have mentioned, email is an effective marketing platform. You can use it to drive brand awareness, increase sales, and reach new customers. 

Email campaigns allow you to create personalized, compelling, and persuasive content that can emotionally connect with potential customers and reinforce relationships with existing buyers.  Email campaigns also enable you to track reader engagement by using analytics tools to measure open rates, click-through rates, and other important metrics. This allows for the timely optimization of messaging to ensure maximum success.  

Effective wine marketing requires proper knowledge, careful planning, and execution. Understanding the wine industry and your target audience is necessary to develop the right marketing plan. It is also best to apply tried-and-true marketing strategies and adapt to industry trends to create meaningful and effective marketing campaigns. Finally, be sure to utilize the proper marketing channels and partner with the right influencers and businesses to ensure you are reaching your target audience.  

By following these tips, you will be on your way to gaining more attention and increasing your sales.   Twibi is a digital marketing expert in the wine industry .

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Wine Marketing Campaigns | Strategies & Promotion Ideas

By: Russ Shumaker on October 22, 2020

The wine business is a crowded retail space, with shelves already filled with more options than most consumers know what to do with.

So how do you stand out from the rest?

Marketing strategy is both art and science, which means there are tactics you can implement to strengthen your position and differentiate your offering.

As long as you understand your target customer and have a great product that will resonate with them, test out some of the below ideas and you might find yourself reaching new heights. 

Before we jump in, determine your goals, which will inform which tactics will work best. Of course, it also depends on your resources, product, and the story you're trying to tell. 

Here are 15 of the most effective wine marketing tactics you can use to get customers to pay attention to your products and become fans of your brand.

The Most Effective Wine Marketing Tactics

1. wine clubs.

Nearly every major winery offers a wine club. Members commit to purchasing 12-15 bottles of wine every quarter in exchange for a significant discount, invitations to members-only events , and unlimited free tastings at the winery. Wine clubs cultivate repeat business and provide sustainable cash flow that can be counted on throughout the year.

Despite being overused and over-relied upon channels for wine promotion , are wine clubs worthwhile?

Yes! The answer is still yes.

Wine club sales make up 33% of the average winery’s income , which increases for wineries that make fewer than 2,500 cases of wine each year.

2. Cross-Market With Other Local Businesses (Including Wineries)

Consumers are savvy with both their money and their time.

If you want people to visit your tasting room or winery , create content promoting other local businesses nearby (and encourage them to promote your business too). People searching for wine-related activities in your area will be intrigued when they see that visiting your establishment can also visit several other local attractions.

When they have to choose between going to a single winery or visiting a winery like yours that showcases other wineries or related businesses nearby, they will realize that traveling to yours offers more bang for their buck. You can reap the rewards of co-marketing: less money spent out of your budget to reach new audiences.

3. Host (Virtual) Events

Many wineries host business events, weddings, and summer concert series , and these are all great ways to leverage a stunning location to increase revenue.

During COVID-19, with social distancing measures in effect , wine businesses can adapt and focus on virtual events.

Virtual events are wonderful for forming connections with your customers. And without some of the limitations of in-person events, you can actually attract a broader audience than you may have been able to otherwise! 

But instead of just doing the same thing everyone else is doing, host events that will set you apart from the crowd.

• Hold a blind tasting with your competitors’ wine
• Invite amateur winemakers to take a weekend class from your head vintner.
• Show a behind-the-scenes look at your production process.

And don’t be afraid to branch outside of winemaking. For example:

• If you grow organic grapes, host an event focused on sustainable organic gardening and invite local garden aficionados.
• Host a pet adoption weekend with the local pet shelter
• Hold a family fun day with chaperoned games for children, kickball and ultimate frisbee for teens, wine, and great food for the parents.

Not only will you sell your products at these events, but you can also collect attendees' email addresses to build your list and craft an event follow-up campaign to continue engaging them later.

You’ll also have the chance to get to know your customers in a fun, laid-back environment, providing you with firsthand knowledge that would be otherwise hard to get.

4. Offer Tasting Packages

Free samples work.

Studies show that up to 48% more people make a purchase after sampling a product; just ask Costco. As a winery, you likely offer tastings at your primary location. But why not set up a pop-up shop in a local liquor store, at a festival, or in a farmers market?

You’ll be a welcome surprise to people who come across your booth. And chances are, the unique setting will help people perceive the unique flavor profiles of your wines. Just be sure to check with local authorities to ensure you have the proper permits needed.

If you cannot do tastings in person, try creating introductory packages that customers can order to sample your bestsellers or try a few wines in different categories.

5. Bring the Winery on the Road

Scottish whiskey distiller Laphroaig recently embarked on a multi-city bus tour of the United States. At each stop, visitors were encouraged to sample various whiskeys, learn about the distillery's history, and meet other local whiskey enthusiasts.

For those who live in wine regions, a wine-tasting tour bus may sound like a waste of time.

But for people living in other parts of the country where wineries are scarce, a chance to have an “authentic” Napa or Columbia River experience may be enough to win lifelong brand ambassadors.

6. Become a Source of Knowledge

Working at a winery, it may feel like most people have at least a working knowledge of wine—the difference between a cabernet sauvignon, a merlot, and a pinot noir, when to serve red, and when to serve white or rose—but the truth is, many consumers can’t distinguish a cabernet from another dry red wine.

Leverage your website, blog, social media channels , and employee expertise to create a library of interesting and easy-to-read content that people will want to turn to for insight, and you will build a loyal brand following.

7. Post Consistently on Social Media

If you don’t have a Facebook and Instagram account, you’re already behind your competitors, but there’s good news. If you post regularly and follow a strategy , it won’t be long before you start to see your following increase significantly.

You’ll want to stay consistent with your brand and ensure that everything you post is instantly recognizable. Also, remember that you only have a split second to capture someone’s attention on social media, so be creative!

8. Use Influencers

While we’re on the topic of social media, using influencers is another effective tactic to use when promoting your wine business.

A social media influencer is simply someone who has a sphere of influence. I think of the most significant influencers as those with 100,000 followers or more, but even someone with half that following can help you sell wine.

You can find influencers that meet your needs with platforms like IZEA , Onalytica , and  Influential .

9. Use Micro-Influencers

Micro-influencers differ from influencers because they don’t have huge followings, and you won’t find them on platforms like Influential, but they can still be useful for your brand. Micro-influencers are brand advocates who may have as few as 2,000 followers on social media, but they work hard to actively promote brands they care about.

Because they have fewer followers, micro-influencers aren’t as expensive to work with as celebrities and can speak to more niche affinity groups; they also tend to have high engagement rates because they have such loyal followers. Easily find micro-influencers via platforms like MAVRCK  and Pixlee . 

10. Use Humor

Who said wine tasting has to be serious? Sure, a few decades ago, a trip to Bordeaux meant packing your most fashionable outfits and making sure you were keeping your manners and tact in check.

But then Napa and Sonoma became popular, and today, wine tasting is a casual affair where not taking yourself too seriously can help you distinguish your brand and attract newcomers who are still intimidated at the thought of wine tasting.

Currently, nobody is better at incorporating humor into their wine marketing than Jordan, as this video shows.

11. Use Live Video

Live video is an effective marketing tool because it feels authentic. There’s no need for production or a script (although jotting down a few talking points beforehand can be helpful), plus you can interact with fans and viewers in real-time.

Most people are a little self-conscious when they first start using programs like Facebook Live, but usually, after a few attempts, you’ll feel more natural, and it will become second nature. And remember—Live videos on Facebook and Instagram don’t disappear when you go offline; they remain on the social media platform for people to view later.

12. Create a Sub-Brand

Sub-brands are brands that fall under your larger brand umbrella but are directed at a different demographic than your typical product. Think Diet Coke versus Coca-Cola. Millennials make up a huge segment of the wine-consuming audience, drinking 42% of all wine sold in the U.S. If your brand isn’t appealing to this demographic, consider a sub-brand that is focused on earning their loyalty.

13. Be Customer-Centric

If you can exceed expectations in customer service, you will increase your loyal customer base. There was a time when returning an item to a store meant searching frantically for a receipt or fighting the clerk behind the counter and hoping for store credit.

But now, anything less than a full refund with no questions asked leaves us feeling upset.

Why? Because the customer-centric model of Nordstrom and Amazon has become the norm. Figure out what it means to make your customers happy, and they will not only return to your business but also refer their friends and become brand ambassadors.

14. Highlight Unique Topics and Tell Your Story

With so many wineries blogging and providing helpful advice to their followers, it’s important to differentiate your brand.

One of the best ways to do this is by focusing on unique topics that appeal strongly to a niche segment. What is it that your customers are interested in? What are they searching for? Where is there a market opportunity that few other wineries are producing content about?

Don’t be afraid to get specific.

At worst, you’ll have created something few people are interested in; at best, you’ll be attracting a fiercely loyal consumer.

Consumers are more attracted to brands they can relate to on a personal level; they want to hear your story .  What are you passionate about? How did your winery get its start? What keeps you going to work every day? Find ways to address these questions in your content, and you will build a deeper level of brand trust.

15. Track Your Results

Even if you implement all of the above wine marketing tactics, there is no way to know whether they are working unless you track your results. Whether you are instituting a wine club, hosting pop-up tastings, or creating a sub-brand, track the results before and after, and don’t be afraid to make predictions about what will happen as you implement each change.

If your results aren’t quite what you’d hoped for, tweak them and try again.

Learning from your mistakes is part of the path to success.

Wine Marketing Strategy: Closing Thoughts

Hopefully, these strategies have inspired some new ideas for how you can drive awareness for your brand using an integrated marketing approach and ultimately sell more wine.

With a little grit and creativity, you can expand your presence, strengthen your bond with your existing customers, and hit your business goals.

What wine marketing tactics have you used in the past that you've found to be the most effective? Tweet or contact us to let us know. 

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Standing out in a crowded wine market can be a daunting task. A top-quality product and passionate staff are no longer enough to differentiate your winery from the competition, as new brands emerge every day. With the fast-paced nature of the industry, it can be challenging for wineries to keep up. However, the success of your brand and profitability depends on how well you execute your marketing strategy for your wine business. The good news is that you don't need a large marketing team or unlimited resources to achieve success.

By implementing the right wine marketing strategy, planning, and tools, you can easily master your winery's growth. In this article, we will explore three high-impact ways to improve your winery's marketing strategy.

1. Collect the right data

Your winery's marketing strategy should be data-driven. The data you collect about your consumers and how you utilize it is crucial for your winery's growth. The good news is that collecting the right data is not as challenging as you might think and you can start right in your tasting room.

Collect email addresses: 

Collecting email addresses is crucial and should be a priority in your tasting room. Record them before your consumers leave, and use them to send timely emails to keep them engaged. This strategy will result in higher repeat consumer rates and positive word-of-mouth referrals.

Segmentation:

As you build your contact list, make sure to segment the data you collect. By parsing out your contacts by preferences, location, tasting room visits, etc., you can send more personalized and effective emails that will keep your consumers coming back for more.

Referral source & location:

Gathering as much information as possible about your consumers has several benefits. For example, knowing the referral source enables you to determine which channels or relationships are working and which ones to prioritize.

2. Set marketing goals & measure results

It's important to start your marketing strategy with clear goals. What are you aiming for? More tasting room visitors? Increased online sales? Better engagement and retention for your wine club members? Defining your business goals and identifying your target audience is essential before you start creating content.

When setting specific strategies and metrics, make sure they align with your overall goals. Setting SMART goals for your marketing can help your winery achieve success more efficiently.

Specific: 

Make sure your goals are as specific as possible to guide improvement in your business. For example, "Increase visitors in the tasting room by 15% next month."

Measurable:

What metric will you use to track progress toward your goal? For example, "A visitor increase of 15% or more indicates success."

Attainable:

Ensure your goal is attainable by understanding the benchmarks involved. For example, "I have the necessary resources to attract more visitors to our tasting room."

Is your goal aligned with your winery’s direction? For example, "Increasing the number of visitors in the tasting room will help me convert more wine club members and boost winery growth."

Consider a realistic timeframe for your goal. For example, "Within the next six months, I aim to see a 15% increase in tasting room visitors. By the end of the year, that number should increase to 40%."

Remember to try not to do too much at once. Focus on one goal at a time to set achievable goals and get better results.

3. Leverage the right software

Winery software can significantly support your marketing efforts by providing easy data collection, robust marketing tools, and comprehensive reporting. WineDirect is the only all-in-one platform purpose-built for wineries that provides the tools you need to achieve an outstanding marketing strategy, including tracking and analyzing wine sales. When choosing a winery software, prioritize the following features that can help improve your marketing:

• A single customer relationship management (CRM) system that provides a complete 360-degree view of your consumers across all touchpoints. It should allow you to manage every aspect of your wine club, from sign-ups to club processing to email alerts.
• Robust list segmentation capabilities enable you to make marketing decisions based on consumer demographics, purchase history, and other relevant factors. Advanced options should also provide real-time in-depth reporting.
• Built-in marketing features that engage consumers and drive sales, such as up- and cross-sell tools, automated abandoned cart recovery emails , and dynamic sales messages in the online cart.

Remember that having mobile-friendly websites and emails is crucial to the success of modern marketing strategies. Neglecting these aspects can cost your winery sales, as more than half of website traffic to WineDirect client websites comes from mobile devices, and mobile orders increased by 30% from 2017 to 2018.

Mastering growth

However, the success of your winery depends not only on effective marketing strategies but also on maintaining a high level of consumer satisfaction. It is crucial to build a loyal consumer base by providing them with a unique experience that sets your winery apart from the rest. This can be achieved by offering wine tastings, hosting events , and engaging in cross-promotion with other local businesses, and displaying advertisements for local products. These strategies can help attract potential customers looking to try different wines and improve your overall wine marketing strategy.

Creating a strong brand identity is also essential for standing out in the saturated wine market. Your brand should represent the values and qualities your winery embodies, and it should be consistent across all marketing channels, including your website, social media platforms, and advertising campaigns.

By combining these strategies with the three high-impact ways discussed earlier, you can create a powerful marketing plan that drives growth, builds a loyal consumer base, and establishes your winery as a leader in the industry. With the right approach, planning, and tools, you can overcome the challenges of a crowded market and achieve success in a long time.

Unlock winery success with WineDirect's all-in-one platform and powerful tools . From seamless data collection and robust marketing features to a 360-degree customer relationship management system, WineDirect streamlines operations and maximizes growth potential for its clients.  For personalized assistance, don't hesitate to contact us.

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Winery Marketing: 11 Ways to Win More Business

Whether you operate a small, family-owned winery in a rural area or a massive property located in the heart of wine country, every location can benefit from a marketing refresh. That's where this winery marketing guide comes in. 

In this post, we jump right in and discuss a variety of winery marketing tips and strategies you can use to reach more customers, drive more business, outshine your comp set , increase revenue, and much more. 

Explore 11 winery marketing tips and strategies that actually work

1. market your winery as an event venue..

Move beyond marketing your property as a winery alone; market it as an event venue on the Cvent Supplier Network and as a wedding venue on Wedding Spot . 

• Cvent Supplier Network: Thousands of planners source their meetings through the Cvent Supplier Network. With CSN Advertising, you can put your message in front of them as they decide which destinations, venues, and event services will receive their RFP.
• Wedding Spot: Fill need dates and drive weekend revenue by marketing to thousands of couples on Wedding Spot — a platform designed to give couples the tools to successfully find the right venue and give suppliers the opportunity to drive more wedding business.

2. Tell your story.

It's a high-level tip, but it's one that's overlooked far too often: Storytelling. When a potential customer sees an ad for your winery, whether online or in print, do they immediately get an idea of your brand and who you are? If not, should they? 

Understand what sets your business apart from competing wineries as well as what you do better than anyone else. Ask yourself the following questions:

• Are you in a unique location?
• Does your architecture stand out?
• Does the winery have any historical significance?
• Does the business have a rich family history?
• What do you want customers to see, hear, and feel when they think of your business?

If you have any  unique selling points, make it a priority to connect with your customers in a personal and memorable way; customers perceive storytelling in marketing as 22 times more memorable than fact-based advertising. Use your winery marketing as a platform to tell the story of your business and the team that keeps it going.

3. Get to know your audience.

In order to successfully appeal to your customers, it’s important to understand who they are. Identify what they like, how the behave, and how they see your business.

• What are the demographics of your customer base?
• How/where are customers finding your business?
• What are your most popular offerings or services, and why?
• What are the most common concerns or complaints customers make?
• Are you primarily seen a winery only, as a winery and restaurant, or as an entire event venue?
• Do people contact the winery for weddings, wedding parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthday parties, or other social events?

Take what you know about your customers and use it to create targeted, personalized winery marketing campaigns.

4. Build, and maintain, your online presence. 

Build a top-tier website that highlights your winery's key features, services, and rave reviews. If you haven’t already, add social media advertising to your winery marketing to-do list. Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok are great promotional tools for marketing on a budget. They offer a variety of free and paid advertising services, as well as a vast suite of easy-to-use digital marketing tools.

To improve your online presence and widen the reach of your digital marketing, consider the following:

• Post relevant and creative content regularly.
• Ensure that information is accurate across all channels.
• Engage with members of your audience.
• Read and respond to guest reviews .
• Post high-quality photographs.
• Share a variety of content and media types.
• Encourage customers and visitors to post original content on your pages.

5. Start, and market, a wine club.

Increase winery profits and reach new customers by starting a wine club. Offer membership in your wine club for a fee that makes sense for your target audience. Offer rewards, promotional purchase pricing, reduced admission to events, exclusive samples, and other loyalty perks.

Wine clubs provide winery marketers with a way to improve direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales and grow profits while building a business base founded on customer loyalty. With DTC wine sales on the rise, wineries who choose not to offer a club or membership opportunity may be missing out.

Wine Vines Analytics partnered with Sovos to produce a 2022 Direct to Consumer Wine Shipping Report , which found that DTC wine club sales exploded in 2021. In fact, wine club sales outpaced tasting room sales for the very first time, with customers spending over $4 billion in DTC wine purchases. While the report notes that some of the growth was the result of pandemic restrictions and venue closures, it also identifies that the trend has been steadily growing and is likely to continue.

In marketing materials for the wine club, clearly outline the exclusive perks that members will receive, and the benefits of joining. For example, membership may grant customers two bottles of wine a month, free access to limited tastings, winery merchandise, or a 10% off all in-house purchases.

6. Offer free tastings or sample packages.

While it may seem counterintuitive to offer free products in an effort to bring in more money, free tastings are a key component of most winery operations. Even while offering free wine to visiting tasters, wineries can use these events to drive additional revenue and market to new customers.

Thoughtfully plan and promote tasting events. Offer a small, initial tasting of 4-5 wines at no-cost to entice new consumers and draw a crowd. Then, offer additional tastings for a fee. If guests enjoy the initial free tastings provided, they may choose to purchase an additional tasting, a charcuterie board, a branded wine glass, or a bottle to take home. Impress visitors with a knowledgeable staff, beautiful property, and an engaging tasting event led by an enthusiastic wine expert.

7. Engage in cross promotion.

Take advantage of cross-promotion opportunities by partnering with small businesses, local artists, and other artisans in your area. Showcase a variety of local products for sale and ask partners to do the same with yours. Dedicate a portion of your winery to displaying local brochures, newsletters, small advertisements, and other promotional materials.

Provide partnering businesses with winery marketing materials for display. Always offer cross-promotional services in return to grow a reliable network of partners, vendors, and friends. Look for public advertising opportunities well, such as park bulletin boards, in the windows of downtown shops (with permission), and other areas of heavy foot traffic.

8. Create a B2B scavenger hunt.

Partner with a group of related businesses nearby to create a scavenger hunt map that connects your businesses. Offer participants discounts, membership rewards, swag, or free services for completing various activities at each location. Offer impressive prizes for hunters who finish the entire map, visiting each of the businesses and completing all of the challenges. Create a punch card or use a mobile app to track participant progress.

9. Take your winery on tour.

Take your winery on the road to widen your audience base and make fruitful connections. Visit local wine and beer festivals, music festivals, and farmer’s markets. Become a regular vendor!

Create travel-friendly winery marketing materials to give out along the way. Magnets, corkscrews, and collapsible glasses are all small, durable, and easy to lug from place to place. While on tour, network and make business contacts while you grow your business. Sell your products, promote your wine club, and invite excited customers to come pay a visit.

10. Host virtual events.

Advancements in virtual and augmented reality have given winery owners, operators, and marketing managers exciting new opportunities to connect with consumers. We have virtual meeting platforms, video conferencing tools, the metaverse , and other exciting resources that connect us with consumers. Use this technology to host virtual events, bringing your winery to folks at home.

A few examples of virtual winery events include:

• Virtual wine tastings
• Sommelier Q&As
• Step-by-step winemaking tutorials
• “Cooking With Wine” classes

Consider your audience and plan exciting virtual events based on their habits, preferences, and passions.

11. Create and share relevant content.

Personalization is a critical component of successful winery marketing. To appeal to your audience, you need to produce marketing content that they find relevant. Create different winery marketing campaigns for audience sub-groups, as relevant content shifts from group to group. Millennial wine drinkers, for example, may respond to differing winery marketing that Gen Xers do.

Do you produce organic wine? Is that a big part of your mission and why customers like your product? If so, create marketing content for your winery that focuses on the importance of sustainability and organic living. Offer videos, classes, downloadable templates, or other resources related to mission-driven activities like organic gardening and sustainable winemaking.

You’re ready to start a new winery marketing campaign!

Keep track of all winery marketing efforts to track which strategies are the most successful. See what works, what doesn’t, and capitalize on the winery marketing styles that fit your business. Eliminate less successful campaigns and spend your marketing dollars where they count most.

Up next, we take a deep dive into the wedding boom and explore eight ways for your venue to seize the moment. 

Kim Campbell

Kim is a full-time copy and content writer with many years of experience in the hospitality industry. She entered the hotel world in 2013 as a housekeeping team member and worked her way through various departments before being appointed to Director of Sales. Kim has championed numerous successful sales efforts, revenue strategies, and marketing campaigns — all of which landed her a spot on Hotel Management Magazine’s “Thirty Under 30” list.

Don’t be fooled though; she’s not all business! An avid forest forager, post-apocalyptic fiction fan, and free-sample-fiend, Kim prides herself on being well-rounded.

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How to Develop a Winery Marketing Plan That Supercharges Engagement with Your Customers

When it comes to selecting a winery to taste at or wine to buy, your winery is usually one of the many in a seemingly sea of options. Wine tasters new to the area and even seasoned veterans find it hard to make a decision if they haven’t heard of you before. Tasters don’t always know where to start and they are most likely going to look online to explore their options. It can be overwhelming. But in this post, we want to show you how to develop a winery marketing plan to more effectively engage your customers and why it’s important to do so.

It is becoming so important to set yourself apart for potential new wine fans to consider your tasting room. How can you attract more visitors to the tasting room or your eCommerce site so you’re not just one of the options, but the best option? Below, we will walk through 5 different steps you can take to develop your winery marketing plan in 2020 and beyond. And of course, this will include how you can take the most advantage of your commercial video production content.

• Define Your Goals and Budget – Be Specific
• Define Your Audience – Attract The Right Tasters
• Create Better Content – Not More Noise
• Create a Marketing Campaign
• Measure the Results and Be Flexible

Step 1: Define Your Winery Marketing Goals and Budget – Be Specific

Before beginning any marketing initiatives with your winery, the first thing you will want to do is define your goals, along with what budget you will be allocating toward these marketing goals.

All too often, we see a number of wineries who start to do marketing because that’s just what you are supposed to do in order to get the word out. And so they start investing in this newsletter, or this digital magazine to talk about their upcoming events and wine releases. They start to get more images, more graphics and then post on social media. Post and share, rinse and repeat. Although these tactics are not all for nothing, they are sometimes performed without a specific goal in mind and it becomes harder and harder to even measure how effective these marketing tactics are. So first things first, define your goals and begin to form your budget around what it might take to achieve those goals.

” What Goals am I supposed to define?

As you could imagine, there are a number of different goals you can set for your winery. There’s not one right way to set goals, however, we’d suggest to begin with those goals that moved you to want to perform marketing in the first place. What problem are you seeking to solve that marketing might be able to handle? Is there a number you need to reach or number of bottles you need to move with regards to revenue? Are you wanting more visitors to step foot in the tasting room? Perhaps you want to sell more wine online? Remember, be specific about these goals.

For example, your goal might look something like this: I would like my winery to increase online wine sales by 30% by end of year.

From there, you can begin to ask yourself a number of questions for you to be able to move into what marketing plan you should put in place to make sure (best you can) to achieve that goal.

What does that revenue number look like? Based on current traffic and conversions to sales, how many more visitors to my website would I need in order to increase the number of sales I have online? What am I willing to invest in order to see that outcome?

Step 2: Define Your Audience – Attract The Right Buyers and Club Members

Once you are able to establish your goals, you are going to want to make sure that you define the audience who will help you to achieve those goals. How old are they, where do they hang out? How do they interact with content online and how can you better serve them and their needs before they come to the tasting room?

Just like we worked through with your goals above, you are going to want to be very specific about your audience. As we briefly discussed in our previous blog, “How Winery Commercial Video Marketing Can Increase Wine Sales ” you must be very clear as to who your ideal customer is and to understand the “anyone who drinks wine” isn’t going to cut it. You need to show your audience exactly who they are, what they think and who they look like, so every touch point they have with your winery brand is relevant to them. One way wineries can think about defining their audience, is by building a tribe you want them to be a part of.

For instance, when you think of Nike, those who wear their clothing are a part of a tribe. Why do their sneakers cost more than brands you haven’t heard of? Why do I feel more like an NBA player when I wear their shoes in a basketball game? Nike has made me feel like I am a part of a particular tribe by how they market themselves. They’ve defined their tribe and it consists of the athletes I see on television who represent that brand. “If you buy our clothing, you’re one of us.” Don’t mistake targeting your audience with having to discriminate against others, because Nike’s mission is all-inclusive!

“Our mission is, To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. *If you have a body, you are an athlete.” –

What Is Nike’s Mission? | Nike Help

So who is your audience? What tribe are you inviting tasters to be a part of? It’s okay to have an inclusive market, however, be very precise with your touch points with each of your potential customers.

Step 3: Create Better Winery Marketing Content – Not More Noise

We’re almost half-way there, and this is the fun part! Time to create content that engages your audience and hits those goals. As you know, when it comes to social media and the web, there is a lot of noise and not all of it is helpful. Nor engaging. A lot of content is great, however, the way in which we deliver content does not always get their attention.

How can you start creating better content?

With absolutely zero bias, we recommend a video marketing strategy.

According to Hubspot,

” Using videos on landing pages will increase conversions by 86%.

(Wordstream, 2018) (Source: https://www.hubspot.com/marketing-statistics )

Remember that sample goal above with regards to selling more wine online? The use of winery videos on your website can increase conversions by 86%. That’s a lot more sales.

A couple more stats that show how others have taken advantage of commercial video marketing content:

” 20% of people will read the text on a page, but 80% of people will watch a video.

(My SMN, 2017)

” After watching a video, 64% of users are more likely to buy a product online.

(Forbes, 2017) (Source: HubSpot )

In short, let’s develop better content; video content. Developing content that moves the needle and makes an impact on your marketing efforts is key so you can achieve the goals you’ve set out to accomplish. Tell your story, show your tasting room, and give your audience a reason why they should visit or buy through winery commercial video production.

Step 4: Create a Winery Marketing Campaign

Let’s put everything we’ve covered so far together (goals, audience, and content) and create your marketing campaign. Once again, the key to creating your marketing campaign is to be specific, organized, and strategic.

How long should a marketing campaign be? Well that depends on your goal, audience, and content type and how aggressive you would like to be in reaching that goal.

To continue with the example we’ve used before:

Goal : Increase online wine sales by 30% by end of year

Audience : The discerning wine taster age 35 to 45

Content : Winery Brand Story Video Production

Marketing Campaign : Before you kick off your winery marketing campaign, start with a schedule and ask yourself: How will I share my content and where?

Making sure you promote your content is key and so important to launching an effective winery marketing campaign. Ever hear of the latest product that solves your x, y, z needs? Probably by way of a marketing campaign. Share the content you’ve created for the right people. This is why we recommend working with a winery marketing agency you can trust like our friends at Vinbound Marketing. They offer a full range of digital marketing and branding services to grow tasting room traffic and help you to sell more wine.

Step 5: Measure the Results and Be Flexible

How did your winery marketing campaign perform? Did you reach your goal? If not, where do you see areas for improvement? Measuring the performance of your campaign is important to note so you can be flexible in how you approach your next marketing effort. Marketing, like everything else, is about making sure you’re always improving and simply getting better. For instance, if you did not see as much traffic as you would have liked, find out why. Ask yourself how you can make better use of the content you have on hand. Moreover, you may realize that your marketing campaign was delivered in the best way, but you might have to be more realistic with your upcoming goals and expectations. Or maybe you exceeded all expectations and blew your goal out of the water and it’s time to set your sights even higher, make it more challenging. Whether you missed your goal by a landslide, or over performed, take note and adapt for your next marketing efforts to pack your tasting room in 2020.

If you would like to learn more about how commercial video production can impact your marketing plan for 2020, let us know and send us an email. We’d love to hear more about how you are video marketing today, what’s worked, and what hasn’t. Learn More

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How To Write a Wine Business Plan + Template

Creating a business plan is essential for any business, but it can be especially helpful for wine businesses that want to improve their strategy and/or raise funding.

A well-crafted business plan not only outlines the vision for your company, but also documents a step-by-step roadmap of how you are going to accomplish it. In order to create an effective business plan, you must first understand the components that are essential to its success.

This article provides an overview of the key elements that every wine business owner should include in their business plan.

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What is a Wine Business Plan?

A wine business plan is a formal written document that describes your company’s business strategy and its feasibility. It documents the reasons you will be successful, your areas of competitive advantage, and it includes information about your team members. Your business plan is a key document that will convince investors and lenders (if needed) that you are positioned to become a successful venture.

Why Write a Wine Business Plan?

A wine business plan is required for banks and investors. The document is a clear and concise guide of your business idea and the steps you will take to make it profitable.

Entrepreneurs can also use this as a roadmap when starting their new company or venture, especially if they are inexperienced in starting a business.

Writing an Effective Wine Business Plan

The following are the key components of a successful wine business plan:

Executive Summary

The executive summary of a wine business plan is a one to two page overview of your entire business plan. It should summarize the main points, which will be presented in full in the rest of your business plan.

• Start with a one-line description of your wine company.
• Provide a short summary of the key points in each section of your business plan, which includes information about your company’s management team, industry analysis, competitive analysis, and financial forecast among others.

Company Description

This section should include a brief history of your company. Include a short description of how your company started, and provide a timeline of milestones your company has achieved.

If you are just starting your wine business, you may not have a long company history. Instead, you can include information about your professional experience in this industry and how and why you conceived your new venture. If you have worked for a similar company before or have been involved in an entrepreneurial venture before starting your wine firm, mention this.

You will also include information about your chosen wine business model and how, if applicable, it is different from other companies in your industry.

Industry Analysis

The industry or market analysis is an important component of a wine business plan. Conduct thorough market research to determine industry trends and document the size of your market. 

Questions to answer include:

• What part of the wine industry are you targeting?
• How big is the market?
• What trends are happening in the industry right now (and if applicable, how do these trends support the success of your company)?

You should also include sources for the information you provide, such as published research reports and expert opinions.

Customer Analysis

This section should include a list of your target audience(s) with demographic and psychographic profiles (e.g., age, gender, income level, profession, job titles, interests). You will need to provide a profile of each customer segment separately, including their needs and wants.

For example, a wine business’ customers may include restaurants, grocery stores, wine bars, and home consumers.

You can include information about how your customers make the decision to buy from you as well as what keeps them buying from you.

Develop a strategy for targeting those customers who are most likely to buy from you, as well as those that might be influenced to buy your products or wine services with the right marketing.

Competitive Analysis

The competitive analysis helps you determine how your product or service will be different from competitors, and what your unique selling proposition (USP) might be that will set you apart in this industry.

For each competitor, list their strengths and weaknesses. Next, determine your areas of competitive differentiation and/or advantage; that is, in what ways are you different from and ideally better than your competitors.

Below are sample competitive advantages your wine business may have:

• Passion for wine
• Extensive industry knowledge
• Proven business model
• Strong branding and marketing
• Robust sales and distribution network

Marketing Plan

This part of the business plan is where you determine and document your marketing plan. . Your plan should be clearly laid out, including the following 4 Ps.

• Product/Service : Detail your product/service offerings here. Document their features and benefits.
• Price : Document your pricing strategy here. In addition to stating the prices for your products/services, mention how your pricing compares to your competition.
• Place : Where will your customers find you? What channels of distribution (e.g., partnerships) will you use to reach them if applicable?
• Promotion : How will you reach your target customers? For example, you may use social media, write blog posts, create an email marketing campaign, use pay-per-click advertising, or launch a direct mail campaign. Or you may promote your wine business via a public relations campaign.

Operations Plan

This part of your wine business plan should include the following information:

• How will you deliver your product/service to customers? For example, will you do it in person or over the phone only?
• What infrastructure, equipment, and resources are needed to operate successfully? How can you meet those requirements within budget constraints?

The operations plan is where you also need to include your company’s business policies. You will want to establish policies related to everything from customer service to pricing, to the overall brand image you are trying to present.

Finally, and most importantly, in your Operations Plan, you will lay out the milestones your company hopes to achieve within the next five years. Create a chart that shows the key milestone(s) you hope to achieve each quarter for the next four quarters, and then each year for the following four years. Examples of milestones for a wine business include reaching $X in sales. Other examples include launching a new service, signing up X number of customers, or hiring key personnel.

Management Team

List your team members here including their names and titles, as well as their expertise and experience relevant to your specific wine industry. Include brief biography sketches for each team member.

Particularly if you are seeking funding, the goal of this section is to convince investors and lenders that your team has the expertise and experience to execute on your plan. If you are missing key team members, document the roles and responsibilities you plan to hire for in the future.

Financial Plan

Here you will include a summary of your complete and detailed financial plan (your full financial projections go in the Appendix). 

This includes the following three financial statements:

Income Statement

Your income statement should include:

• Revenue : how much revenue you generate.
• Cost of Goods Sold : These are your direct costs associated with generating revenue. This includes labor costs, as well as the cost of any equipment and supplies used to deliver the product/service offering.
• Net Income (or loss) : Once expenses and revenue are totaled and deducted from each other, this is the net income or loss.

Sample Income Statement for a Startup Wine Business

Balance sheet.

Include a balance sheet that shows your assets, liabilities, and equity. Your balance sheet should include:

• Assets : All of the things you own (including cash).
• Liabilities : This is what you owe against your company’s assets, such as accounts payable or loans.
• Equity : The worth of your business after all liabilities and assets are totaled and deducted from each other.

Sample Balance Sheet for a Startup Wine Business

Cash flow statement.

Include a cash flow statement showing how much cash comes in, how much cash goes out and a net cash flow for each year. The cash flow statement should include:

• Cash Flow From Operations
• Cash Flow From Investments
• Cash Flow From Financing

Below is a sample of a projected cash flow statement for a startup wine business.

Sample Cash Flow Statement for a Startup Wine Business

You will also want to include an appendix section which will include:

• Your complete financial projections
• A complete list of your company’s business policies and procedures related to the rest of the business plan (marketing, operations, etc.)
• Any other documentation which supports what you included in the body of your business plan

Writing a good business plan gives you the advantage of being fully prepared to launch and/or grow your wine company. It not only outlines your business vision but also provides a step-by-step process of how you are going to accomplish it.

A well-written wine business plan is an essential tool for any entrepreneur looking to start or grow a wine company. Your business plan is your roadmap to success. By following the tips outlined in this article, you will be well on your way to writing a winning business plan for your wine company.  

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Wine distribution is an art, and a well-crafted marketing plan is the brush that paints your success story. With ClickUp's Wine Distribution Marketing Plan Template, you'll uncork the secrets to effectively market and distribute your wines to the right audience.

This template will help you:

• Identify and understand your target market, ensuring your efforts are laser-focused for maximum impact
• Develop branding strategies that captivate wine enthusiasts and create a lasting impression
• Create efficient distribution channels to reach retailers and consumers, expanding your reach and boosting sales
• Implement promotional campaigns that ignite excitement and drive wine lovers to choose your bottles

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Benefits of Wine Distribution Marketing Plan Template

When it comes to wine distribution, having a solid marketing plan is crucial. With ClickUp's Wine Distribution Marketing Plan Template, you can:

• Identify target markets and demographics, ensuring your efforts are focused and effective
• Develop branding strategies that resonate with your target audience and differentiate your wines
• Create efficient distribution channels, optimizing the flow of your wines from vineyard to consumer
• Implement promotional campaigns that generate buzz and drive sales
• Track and analyze the success of your marketing efforts, allowing you to make data-driven decisions for future campaigns.

Main Elements of Wine Distribution Marketing Plan Template

ClickUp's Wine Distribution Marketing Plan template is designed to help you streamline your marketing efforts and achieve your wine distribution goals. Here are its main elements:

• Custom Statuses: Track the progress of your marketing tasks with 6 different statuses, including Cancelled, Complete, In Progress, Needs Input, Planned, and To Do.
• Custom Fields: Utilize 6 custom fields such as Quarter, Task Type, Impact, Progress, Percent Completion, and Effort to provide detailed information about each task and measure its success.
• Custom Views: Access 5 different views, including Key Results, Timeline, Getting Started Guide, Objectives, and Progress Board, to visualize your marketing plan, set objectives, track progress, and stay organized throughout the process.
• Collaboration Tools: Collaborate with your team in real-time using features like comments, attachments, and mentions to ensure effective communication and seamless workflow.

With ClickUp's Wine Distribution Marketing Plan template, you can efficiently manage your marketing tasks, monitor progress, and drive success in your wine distribution business.

How to Use Marketing Plan for Wine Distribution

If you're in the wine distribution business and looking to create a marketing plan, follow these steps to effectively use the Wine Distribution Marketing Plan Template:

1. Define your target audience

The first step in creating a marketing plan is to identify and define your target audience. Who are your ideal customers? Are they wine enthusiasts, restaurant owners, or retail shops? Understanding your target audience will help you tailor your marketing strategies to reach and appeal to them.

Use custom fields in ClickUp to categorize and segment your target audience based on demographics, preferences, and behaviors.

2. Analyze the competition

To stand out in the wine distribution industry, it's essential to know what your competitors are doing. Research and analyze other wine distributors in your market. Identify their strengths, weaknesses, and unique selling propositions. This analysis will help you differentiate your business and develop strategies to gain a competitive edge.

Create tasks in ClickUp to track and monitor your competitor analysis, noting key findings and insights.

3. Develop marketing strategies

Based on your target audience and competitive analysis, it's time to develop marketing strategies to promote your wine distribution business. Consider various channels such as digital marketing, social media, influencer partnerships, events, and collaborations. Determine which strategies align best with your target audience and business goals.

Use the Board view in ClickUp to create a visual representation of your marketing strategies, with each strategy represented as a card.

4. Set goals and track performance

Setting measurable goals is crucial for monitoring the success of your marketing efforts. Determine key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales revenue, customer acquisition, brand awareness, or website traffic. Set specific goals for each KPI and regularly track and analyze your performance to identify areas of improvement and make data-driven decisions.

Utilize Dashboards in ClickUp to visualize and track your marketing goals and KPIs in real-time, making it easy to monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.

By following these steps and utilizing the Wine Distribution Marketing Plan Template in ClickUp, you'll be well-equipped to create a comprehensive and effective marketing plan for your wine distribution business. Cheers to success!

Get Started with ClickUp’s Wine Distribution Marketing Plan Template

Wine distribution companies can use this Wine Distribution Marketing Plan Template to streamline their marketing efforts and boost sales.

First, hit “Add Template” to sign up for ClickUp and add the template to your Workspace. Make sure you designate which Space or location in your Workspace you’d like this template applied.

Next, invite relevant members or guests to your Workspace to start collaborating.

Now you can take advantage of the full potential of this template to create a robust marketing plan:

• Use the Key Results View to track the success of key marketing initiatives and measure performance against set goals
• The Timeline View will help you visualize and plan marketing activities and campaigns over a specific period of time
• Refer to the Getting Started Guide View for a step-by-step walkthrough on how to effectively use this template and create a comprehensive marketing plan
• The Objectives View will assist you in setting clear marketing objectives and aligning them with overall business goals
• Keep track of tasks and their progress in the Progress Board View to ensure timely completion
• Organize tasks into six different statuses: Cancelled, Complete, In Progress, Needs Input, Planned, To Do, to keep track of progress
• Update statuses as you move forward with marketing activities to keep the team informed

Monitor and analyze tasks to ensure maximum productivity and drive successful wine distribution.

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A successful wine and marketing strategy for bordeaux, les côtes.

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A little bit over ten years ago a group of winemakers in Bordeaux decided to band together to be more effective in marketing their wines. They created Les Côtes de Bordeaux, or simply Les Côtes. It is one of the rare occasions when French appellations have been simplified to make it easier for the consumer, rather than complexified. I can think of only one other occasion where that has happened (read through to the end and I’ll explain that too).

The tendency is otherwise to create more and more, and smaller and smaller appellations, often with names that few have heard of. For example, have you ever heard of La Clape? No? It is an excellent appellation in the Languedoc. But don’t snigger and think “oh là, là, the crazy French”. The same thing happens in other countries, not least in the USA. There are now some to 250 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs). Ever heard of Lewis-Clark Valley AVA? Just like La Clape, it was created recently. France has 320 or so geographic appellations with about twice the total acreage of the US, so America is actually more fragmented than France.

A vineyard in Cotes de Bordeaux, copyright BKWine Photography

But back to Les Côtes de Bordeaux. This time, ten years ago, on the initiative of a handful of enthusiast growers, they did the opposite. Four appellations joined forces and created a common, and bigger, denomination called Les Côtes de Bordeaux. Previously, each appellation had worked independently, now instead they wanted to join forces and work under a common brand and logo.

It was initially five appellations who created this project: Blaye, Bourg, Cadillac, Côte de Franc and Castillon. Before it became official Bourg dropped out, so the initial Côte de Bordeaux had four members. They have more recently been joined by Sainte Foy so there are now five “members”.

Here's the press conference (in French) for the 10-1 year anniversary of Cotes de Bordeaux:

Les Côtes just recently celebrated its 10(-1) anniversary and I had the occasion to meet with some of the representatives of the appellation. (It’s 10(-1), since the ten-year anniversary will not be until 2019. The launch of the project was in 2008 but the first vintage to be released was the 2009.) It might not seem dramatic but Françoise Lannoye, president of the Castillon part of Les Côtes and owner of Château Moulin de Clotte, says “it was a revolution, this creation of the appellation Côtes de Bordeaux. Four appellations that accepted to change their names”. They changed names to be able to work under a joint appellation, joining forces to be able to better market themselves. But not only that, “we also changed names [to a common one] to make it easier for the consumer to navigate the jungle of appellations”. It is actually the second biggest appellation in Bordeaux, with 12,000 hectares (30,000 acres).

Chateau Hostens-Picant, Cotes de Bordeaux Sainte Foy, copyright BKWine Photography

Did it work?

It certainly seems so.

Since the creation of the common appellation in 2009 exports have grown with 29% in volume and 34% in value. In the USA sales of Les Côtes has grown 25% in the last year alone. Exports now account for 23% of the sales compared to 11% ten years ago. “We would never have managed to develop the international market being separate appellations. It is really working together that has made it possible,” says Françoise Lannoye.

Another way of looking at it is what Florian Thienpont, co-owner of Chateau Clos Fontaine in Franc, points out: “Today, Les Côtes achieve better prices, thanks to the joint promotions” that have been done over the last ten years. “The small growers that exist in Les Côtes also benefits from the consumer tendency today to buy directly from the property and to come to the cellar door.”

So, why should we, the wine consumers, care?

For a wine drinker, it is interesting because it is an appellation where you can find many affordable, good-value wines from family-size wine producers, where you really know who is behind the wine. Even if Bordeaux is most famous for its great Grand Crus, for most people quite unaffordable, Bordeaux is, in reality, a very exciting place to go looking for great value wines – provided you know where to look. And then Les Côtes de Bordeaux is a great place to start.

Great wines at affordable prices, copyright BKWine Photography

Les Côtes has many family-owned properties with ambitious winemakers, and they have to sell their wines based on its quality, not thanks to a famous name or a famous appellation. The difficulty is, of course, that there are so many of them, around 1000(!), and few have global distribution. So you will have to search and explore what you can find at a wine shop near you.

Here are a few names to get you going (the list is from our book Bordeaux, The Wines, The Region, The Producers):

Côtes de Bordeaux Castillon : Clos Puy Arnaud, Château Lapeyronie, Château d’Aiguilhe, Château Peyrou, Château de Pitray, Château Côte Montpezat

Côtes de Bordeaux Francs: Château Laulan, Château les Charmes-Godard, Château de Francs, Château Pelan, Château Puygueraud, Château la Prade, Chateau Clos Fontaine

Côtes de Bordeaux Blaye: Château Mondesir-Gazin, Château Peybonhomme-les-Tours, Château Bel-Air la Royère, Château les Jonqueres, Château Haut-Bertinerie, Château Haut-Colombier

Côtes de Bordeaux Cadillac: Château Carsin, Château de Haux, Château Suau, Château Langoiran, Château Reynon, Château Lamothe de Haux, Château Tour du Bourdieu

Côtes de Bordeaux Sainte-Foy : Château Moulin de Clotte, Château Hostens-Picant

Chateau Carsin, Cotes de Bordeaux Cadillac, copyright BKWine Photography

A few facts about les Côtes de Bordeaux .

• 1000 wine producers
• 12,000 hectares (30,000 acres), which is 10% of all Bordeaux
• 65 million bottles, or 5.5 million cases, 97% red wine
• Formally six appellations, Côtes de Bordeaux, plus the five communal CdB Blaye, CdB Cadillac, CdB Castillon, CdB Franc, CdB Sainte Foy, but all using a common name and logo.
• Grape varieties: Most wines are blends with Merlot typically between 50% and 80% together with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec

And that other occasion when the French appellation system was simplified to responded to market demand and customer behaviour?

It was when vin de table (simple table wine) changed name to vin de france (much more sellable) and at the same time the producers were allowed to put the grape variety on the label, since many consumers wants to know. But that’s a story for another day.

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Be as unique as your wine with these marketing strategies for wine brands

Discover how to apply marketing in the wine sector. Having a bottle of wine is the first step in this long history of sales. Doing an exhaustive investigation of many marketing managers, partners, directors, among others, of the most famous wineries; We do not find a single special formula that they can declare to argue the success of their wine. Each one has their own skills and their thoughts on how to sell their wine.

If you want your wine to stand out, get closer to the public, and have good sales. So, in short, your marketing plan should not be an option but a necessity.

In this post, we are going to discover everything you need. Here, you will also find everything that you must take into account when you want to sell wine to the market. Take a pen and paper and learn with us.

Let’s talk about the client to sell

If you do not know your target audience, it is very unlikely that you know how to seduce and conquer them. And there would be no possibility of applying a good marketing strategy.

There are many things that you should know about your audience.

For example, their demographics, movements, jobs, hobbies, language, socioeconomic status, among others. If you want to be successful, you must first study all the factors that make up your market.

Another important piece of information you need to know is the tastes or consumption habits of your market. By getting this information, you will guide your products to the correct distribution. SO, in simple terms, if, for example, your clients have the habit of shopping through the Internet, you can’t stop using this channel.

Remember that consumer habits are constantly changing. That’s why it’s vital that you study and quickly adapt to them.

Presentation, an essential element for your wine to stand out

The presentation of your wine brand is essential for the success of the sale. Thus, you must study everything according to the segmentation factors you tested.

Bottle shape and color

The design and color of the bottle will give your wine a defined identity. So, for example, most wine bottles are green-colored glass, like champagne.

However, there are also dark brown, pink, and white bottles. Now, you can see blue and even yellow glass bottles. The reason behind this lies in the need to achieve that modern touch.

For the shape, an elongated bottle is modern, dynamic, original. The length of your neck can vary depending on how modern and unique you want it to be.

Tags a small and important element of identity

Not only that, but you must create a creative and unique design so it stands out.

Don’t forget to add those elements that your client will most likely remember. This way people won’t forget your wine and a lot of people will see it.

A label is also a communication tool. Thus, it must show the details of the wine and the necessary regulations. From typography to colors, these are the elements that will make you stand out from the competition.

Packaging, a box is the best presentation

So, the container of the bottle in the store, warehouse, or at the time of distribution is also important.

For this, you must take into account the tastes and preferences of your audience.

This way you will design the most appropriate packaging.

There are also other elements such as the stopper, the format, the relief, the quality of the glass.

Marketing strategies for wine brands.

The study and in-depth knowledge about the product that you will offer to a certain market will help you determine these points. It is not the same to launch a limited edition product than a normal one.

All these elements will represent your wine giving it image and personality. All of this will influence the purchase.

Distribution, the way to sales

This means that tracing the channels that you will use to sell your wines is the most effective way to obtain good results.

In the wine sector, determining your sales channels is very important.

This is because it will help you to achieve your quantitative objectives and goals. Thus, in this way, you will be able to bring the product closer to your segmented market . In the same way, you will be also bringing it to your loyal customers.

What sales channels does the wine sector have?

The company must know the channels it can use for its sales.

Today, the wine sector has 3 channels for this.

Next, we are going to better explain them.

• Direct selling: is the marketing process for an individual company. They have direct contact with the end consumer. Here, we can find wineries, wine tourism sub-categories, and wine e-shops.

• Horeca Circuit : Hotels, Restaurants, and cafeterias chains make up this circuit. What’s more, they are an important part of the commercialization of wine products. The reason for this lies in the fact that most people choose to drink wine outside their homes. Because of this, they mostly go to their favorite or most frequented places.

Modern distribution channels

The wine sector is known for being traditional but, thanks to technology, its sales won’t remain that way.

Thus, they must adapt to new distribution and sales methods.

Online commerce.

E-shops and electronic businesses ensure the sale of products by showing the client an online catalog.

This way they can see all the options available and thus easily decide.

So, this is one of the new channels that must be used as a viticulture sales strategy.

And, of course, we can forget social media.

This is yet another important factor in the creation of sales strategies.

There are many sales options on the internet.

Here, we’ll see some forms of online sales that can be very useful for your wine brand.

• Sell ​​your wine in a marketplace (in a multi-brand store): You can also sell from websites that already sell consumer products on the web.
• Social commerce adds a store on social media: Thanks to the growth of technology, you can get sales from social media. For this, you just have to create a custom store through it.

The e-commerce trend is beneficial for the wine industry because it can offer 24-hour sales, no matter where the customer is.

National and international export, Marketing strategies for wine brands 

However, before expanding to outside borders, you must first be sure that your sales are working at a national level. This way you will ensure the success of your brand in international territories.

Besides all this, International export also needs a great marketing strategy.

Not only that but a great knowledge of sales is also necessary to do it either through third parties or your winery.

Everyone wants to know your wine, show it!

As a result, many companies use this tool to publicize their product, position it, get feedback, and enhance their passion for their brand and wines.

However, you must remember that social media needs time and continuous updating.

SO, if you neglect your social media account and forget to update it, your product will lose its position in the market. Thus, it will become boring and old-fashioned. What’ worse, it could even become weak in the eyes of the market.

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Besides, you can use these to publish offers, launches, curious data, prices, curiosities, and more.

These must have the sensation factor.

They must represent the product as you want it to be seen and following the tastes of the target market.

Influencers

On the other hand, you should consider working with micro-influencers that are just starting. These have real followers and can have a lot of reception. This way you will be able to attract new clients who want or are interested in trying your wine.

However, influencers aren’t the only thing you should worry about. Everything will depend on your objectives and the product you are offering. For this, you must take into account your segmented audience.

After this, you must find a way to keep your audience active and create a close relationship with them. For this, you can use surveys, hashtags, mentions, and contests among others. These are just some creative ideas you can use to stay active with your followers.

Video marketing, Marketing strategies for wine brands

Video marketing is an element that should always be used. It is a perfect complement to show the product in a better way for those who have not had the opportunity to witness it.

Therefore, incorporating them into communication to spread the image of the company is a great marketing strategy in the wine sector.

Besides the product, you can make videos about all the activities or resources related to the wine-making area that you manage as a brand: videos about the natural areas of the vineyards and the harvest or the wine-making process.

Wine tourism and experiential marketing

Offering this type of tourism is part of an experiential marketing strategy.

This practice serves to get closer to new customers and even to keep existing ones, allowing them an opportunity to share activities related to your product.

Knowing your wine closely will make people feel comfortable and connect faster with your brand.

Without a doubt, knowing where the creation process takes place, visiting the wineries or vineyards, and learning about the wine world, from an experience, is the most direct way to attract customers and get them to position you as a different wine brand from the competition.

• Guided tours of the vineyards.
• Activities in the process of creating and making wine.
• Tastings and tasting courses.
• Tastings paired with the gastronomy of the area.

Remember that this strategy must be combined with others.

For example, with advertisements on social media, advertisements, and brochures, among others. This way, the consumer knows about these activities and attends.

Email marketing, Marketing strategies for wine brands 

In these, you can talk about events, activities, special messages, share the latest news from the winery, among others. Besides, you can segment emails according to the type of customer. This can be either by age, by years of loyalty, location, among other aspects.

Personalized messages will allow you to captivate new customers. On the other hand, you will also allow them to experience special treatment for being a loyal customer of the brand. Through them, you can also offer discounts, coupons, and exclusive promotions.

Email marketing is a direct and lasting means of communication.

Advertising in digital media

In the same way, this is an effective and inexpensive option. How can you do it? It’s very simple, you just have to know what tools you have at your disposal.

• Banners – These are ads placed on top-rated web pages . There are different sizes and formats for your convenience depending on the size that the page offers you.

Marketing strategies for wine brands. Besides, it’s prestigious for the winery to be able to appear in the main media, especially in magazines, blogs, and important forums.

• Advertising on Instagram: it is used for its low costs and because it can show your product to a large number of users. This in turn allows you to gain visibility and recognition.

These tools are useful for you because you can segment geographically, control expenses, and investments and make impact reports.

Marketing in the wine sector is essential

We’ll give you some basic tips to keep in mind.

Don’t forget that the wine sector is a sector that supports and is reinforced in tradition. This is because the creation of wine is filled with history. So, you should showcase your solid roots and years of experience. All of this will then grant you a special and incalculable value. 

Your brand image will speak for itself. So, you must associate it with a message and with the experience you want to provide to your ideal consumer. Not only that, but you must tie all of this together in such a way that it can be easily seen with the naked eye of the competition. As result, you will have a strong branding strategy filled with unique characteristics. Thanks to it, you will easily stand out from the rest of the wine brands.

Pay attention to details, Marketing strategies for wine brands

Your work team, your wineries, and facilities must be seen in perfect condition.

This way you will attract potential customers as they will want to know and connect more with the process of your wine.

Not only that, but the creation of interesting content is very important as you want your followers to share it. To this, we can also add an offer of good experiences. All of this will allow you to get positive feedback and popularity as people will want to share it.

Wine is not sold just because many drink wine. Marketing strategies in the wine sector are essential for many of the initiatives that exist to attract the attention of users.

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6 Common Wine Distribution Channels and Strategies

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Wine Distribution Channels and Strategy

Many wineries and wine brands often wonder how to grow sales. There is a time when you have exhausted all your contacts, your current distributors, and also all your brokers. The question that comes then is “Now what? How can we grow our wine distribution.” If you are looking for Wine Distributors, you don’t need to re-invent the wheel.

There are a few traditional techniques that you can use to grow your wine distribution and in the current scenario social media is another powerful medium that can be used.

In this article we will talk about some techniques that wineries can implement to grow their wine distribution network.

Trade Shows – Wine trade shows are still an effective way to generate leads. Tips on how to get ready for wine trade shows will help you generate more leads and ensure that your trade show investment yields returns. Wine Trade Shows are a vital marketing tool for your business, giving you exposure in the market and can get your brands in front of the right buyers if you are lucky. You can browse Wine Trade Shows in USA, Wine Trade Shows in Europe, Wine Trade Shows in China and many other countries on BTN.

Competitions and Awards – Many competitions have a follow-up trade event where they invite buyers. Almost 30% of buyers check leading ratings and websites like Decanter, Wine Spectator and other leading magazines for wine trade. Wines that have good ratings and best buy ratings are contacted by importers and distributors.

Private Label Strategy – Wineries can offer clients an option of private label packaging or even approach large retailers if they are interested in developing private label wine brands. Not only does it help you initiate a relationship with a buyer but you may offer your own line of brands to the buyer and see if they would also like to distribute.

Social Media - Wineries can use Social Media to find Wine Importers and Wine Distributors. Read our article for details on how you can search for potential buyers and create social media campaigns to grow your distribution reach.

Your own website – Harness your trade website to create sales for you. Have a clear and separate trade section which shows your current distribution. Have a contact form where you can take potential leads and title it “we are always looking for partners globally” (example). The last thing you want to do is leave money on the table. Distributors who find out about your products will come on your website. Learn more about how to design your website for wine trade.

Cold Calling - Nothing beats the traditional method of cold calling which involves sending an email or making a phone call. If you have the resources or know that you want to target a particular type of distributor, simply pick up the phone and make the call.

Marketing Companies and Brokers – You can compound your sales efforts through sales & marketing companies and brokers. Platforms like Beverage Trade Network offer a range of solutions that can help wineries grow their distribution network. The BTN Wine Importers Buyers guide is a channel that wineries can use to reach distributors directly. The wine brokers directory is a resource that can be used by wineries to select and contact brokers to help them grow their wine distribution.

The points mentioned above are standard techniques that wineries can use to grow their wine distribution channels. Once you have a solid distribution network, the next step is a mass market advertising campaign through which you can create an increased demand for your brands and focus on increasing sales in the distribution network that you have built.

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Oracle has unveiled new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within  Oracle Fusion Cloud Customer Experience (CX)  to help marketers, sellers, and service agents accelerate deal cycles.

The new AI capabilities will help organisations generate more sales faster by automating time-consuming tasks and enabling front office professionals to more precisely target, engage, and serve buyers.

Katrina Gosek, VP of product strategy, Oracle Cloud CX, said: “AI is continuously proving its ability to enhance user experiences and we are only beginning to see what this technology can do for customer service, sales, and marketing.

“The new AI capabilities embedded within Oracle Cloud CX will enable organisations to enhance customer satisfaction and drive more sales by automating processes that enable marketing, sales, and service professionals to spend their quality time on more meaningful tasks while the technology is helping to engage and serve buyers in a more precise manner.”

Built on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and leveraging its leading AI services, Oracle supports over 50 generative AI use cases that are embedded within  Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite  and designed to respect customers’ enterprise data, privacy, and security. With OCI Generative AI Service, no customer data is shared with large language model (LLM) providers or seen by other customers. In addition, an individual customer is the only entity allowed to use custom models trained on its data. To further protect sensitive information, role-based security is embedded directly into Oracle Fusion Applications workflows that only recommends content that end users are entitled to view.

The new AI capabilities in Oracle Cloud CX further expand the AI capabilities within Oracle Fusion Applications, which helps organisations be more competitive, boost productivity, and reduce the cost of doing business. New AI capabilities in Oracle Cloud CX include:

• Gen AI Assisted Answer Generation:  Helps service agents reduce their workloads by automatically crafting contextually aware responses to customer questions. This new generative AI capability in  Oracle Service  will improve customer response times and free up service agents to focus on more complex scenarios by leveraging Oracle Digital Assistant to manage and answer customer inquiries.
• Assisted Scheduling for Field Service:  Helps field service technicians optimise their schedules by automatically recommending relevant jobs by considering key identifiers such as availability, location, skills, billing status, and more. This new capability in Oracle Service leverages AI to improve service productivity and overall customer satisfaction by automatically recommending jobs based on the estimated job duration and travel time.
• Opportunity Identification:  Helps marketers and sellers generate more B2B deals and grow account-based revenue by helping to identify the right contacts at target accounts in order to improve effective cross-sell and upsell motions. The new AI models within  Oracle Unity CDP  provide look-alike modeling for contacts, job title normalisation, and topic interest mapping, which help predictively identify and label the right members of a buying group to drive activation and more relevant sales engagement.
• Gen AI Assisted Authoring for Marketing and Sales:  Helps marketers and sellers quickly create compelling content to better engage buyers and accelerate deal cycles. The new generative AI capabilities in  Oracle Marketing  and  Oracle Sales  help increase buyer engagement by producing targeted content for marketing and sales collateral, such as recommended copy for emails and landing pages.
• Seller Engagement Recommendations:  Helps sellers increase buyer engagement and accelerate purchase decisions. The new AI capabilities within Oracle Sales enable sellers to generate more deals by delivering highly targeted recommendations on specific products to offer, insights on the buyers’ role and engagement level, and additional contacts for key opportunities.

Aly Pinder, research vice president, IDC, said: “Service resources are finite so it is critical that organisations can predict, plan, and proactively activate the parts of service that can be automated. This would also free up time to be spent on more complex and business-critical tasks that only a human can complete.

“The latest updates to Oracle Service are good examples of how AI and machine learning models can improve customer experiences and create the efficiencies needed for service workers to be more productive.”

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Apple’s New iPad Ad Leaves Its Creative Audience Feeling … Flat

An ad meant to show how the updated device can do many things has become a metaphor for a community’s fears of the technology industry.

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Tripp Mickle has been writing about Apple since 2016.

The trumpet is the first thing to be squished. Then the industrial compressor flattens a row of paint cans, buckles a piano and levels what appears to be a marble bust. In a final act of destruction, it pops the eyes out of a ball-shaped yellow emoji.

When the compressor rises, it reveals Apple’s latest commodity: the updated iPad Pro.

Tim Cook, Apple’s chief executive, posted the advertisement, called “Crush,” on Tuesday after the company held an event to announce new tablets. “Meet the new iPad Pro: the thinnest product we’ve ever created,” Mr. Cook wrote, adding, “Just imagine all the things it’ll be used to create.”

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For decades, Apple has been the toast of the creative class. It has won over designers, musicians and film editors with promises that its products would help them “Think Different.”

But some creators took a different message from the one-minute iPad ad. Rather than seeing a device that could help them create, as Mr. Cook suggested, they saw a metaphor for how Big Tech has cashed in on their work by crushing or co-opting the artistic tools that humanity has used for centuries.

The image was especially unnerving at a time when artists fear that generative artificial intelligence, which can write poetry and create movies, might take away their jobs.

“It’s unusual in its cruelty,” said Justin Ouellette, a software designer in Portland, Ore., who does animation work and is a longtime Apple product user. “A lot of people see this as a betrayal of its commitment to human creative expression and a tone deafness to the pressures those artists feel at this time.”

Apple didn’t respond to requests for comment.

It was the latest in a series of recent promotional slip-ups by a company that is widely considered to be a marketing juggernaut. Its marketing of the Apple Vision Pro , released in January, struggled to help that device break through with many customers. Last year, Apple was criticized for making an awkward sketch that cast Octavia Spencer as Mother Earth , lording over a corporate meeting about the company’s effort to become carbon neutral by 2030.

Apple has been regarded as an advertising visionary since the 1980s. Its “ 1984” Super Bowl commercial to introduce the Macintosh computer is among the most famous commercials ever made. The ad, which was developed by the Chiat/Day agency, showed an actor throwing a sledgehammer through a screen projecting the face of a “Big Brother” figure that was meant to be a metaphor for IBM.

When Steve Jobs returned to Apple in 1997 after 12 years away, he sought to reclaim its marketing magic. Together he and Lee Clow, the advertising creative behind the “1984” spot, developed the “Think Different” campaign. It paved the way to the famous “Get a Mac” spots, featuring a Mac and PC , and the original iPhone ad , which showed people in classic films and television shows picking up a phone and saying, “Hello.”

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Tripp Mickle reports on Apple and Silicon Valley for The Times and is based in San Francisco. His focus on Apple includes product launches, manufacturing issues and political challenges. He also writes about trends across the tech industry, including layoffs, generative A.I. and robot taxis. More about Tripp Mickle