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Australian Alternative Varietals Wine Show Talk and Taste – Fizz, Dirt and Zero
On the concluding day of judging at the Australian Alternative Varietals Wine Show (AAVWS), a thought-provoking session titled "Fizz, Dirt and Zero" brought together a panel of industry experts, led by chair of judges Leanne Altmann, to explore key t [...]
It’s Fun Being Alternative! 2025 Alternative Varieties Wine Show
The cool kids all gathered in Mildura in early November. The 2025 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show (AAVWS) is now in its 25th year, celebrating wines that push boundaries and challenge conventions. What started as an idea in 1999 by Stefano [...]
Google Just Flipped the Script: Google AI Mode Introduced in Australia
AI Mode officially launched in Australia last week, marking one of the biggest shake-ups in digital marketing in recent times. According to Semrush, approximately 90% of all global searches happen via Google, so the ripple effects of AI Mode will be [...]
Extra pizzazz for our Aussie Shiraz: Celebrating our fifth annual Shiraz Day – 24 July 2025
Varietal wine days are nothing new, marketing calendars are adorned with plenty of “gimmicky” days and themes, which provide marketers and social media managers with something to post about on a regular basis. When there is a news drought or no new p [...]
Spreading Good News with #Grapeful: A Campaign for Positivity
In a world often dominated by headlines that can feel overwhelming, a new movement is brewing in the wine industry, and it’s all about positivity. The campaign, dubbed #Grapeful, aims to capture and share the countless good news stories from this vib [...]
Open that Bottle Night 2025! How to get involved
Waiting for a rainy day to open those wines you’ve been saving? That day, Open that Bottle Night is 22 February 2025. Great wine is made to be shared, wouldn’t you agree? And it’s not always about cracking open the oldest bottle in your cellar (alth [...]
What do the new ABAC regulations mean for marketers in the drinks industry?
If, like us, you’re responsible for marketing alcohol, then you’ll be well-aware of the ABAC (Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code) regulations. It’s the code that governs responsible marketing of beverage products. Until now, if you were marketing no- [...]
Five Ways To Authentically Build Your Instagram Following
One of the first questions we’re often asked by our clients is “How do I get more Instagram followers?”. While some patience is required, incrementally growing your social media following is possible – you just have to know what to do! We share our t [...]
What Apple Mail’s changes mean for your EDM analytics
September 2021 saw Apple Mail release Mail Privacy Protection (MPP), so for Apple device users who opt in, email marketers will lose the ability to accurately measure both whether an email has been opened and where a subscriber is. What does this mea [...]
A Game Changer in the World of Wine Preservation! Introducing Coravin
There are times when you just want to enjoy a glass of wine and not have the rest of the bottle go to waste. Alternatively, you might have some people at your table who prefer a white, with others opting for a red. The dilemma … what do you open? Luc [...]