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stephanie • January 9, 2023

Tapping into Digital Data to Amplify On-Premise Personalized Marketing

Starting in the late 90s, pioneering online superstars like Amazon, Netflix, and later Spotify paved the way for using digital data to personalize marketing. Today, virtually all companies use personalization to enhance online interactions with consumers: through surfacing shopping preferences based on previous purchases, content based on related interests, or to offer super-customized loyalty rewards.

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stephanie • October 19, 2022

4 Fantastic Beer Marketing Campaigns From Around the World

At the Spirits Innovation Conference in London Yossi Meshulam, Ripples CEO, shared several case studies to demonstrate how beer and spirits brands can use innovation to make their brands stand out. Here are a few of the beer marketing campaigns he discussed, plus takeaways for you – no matter what size brand or budget you’re

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stephanie • October 5, 2022

Top 6 Tips for Bars for Winter 2022

Libations expert Mia Mastroianni joined us on Instagram Live last month to talk about the future of the bar industry, the best new trends she’s seeing, and what to do to get ready for the holiday season. Mia has nearly 20 years of experience in the service industry all over the USA. She was one

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stephanie • September 13, 2022

10 Amazing Tips for Your Next Eco Friendly Event

Planning sustainable events is better for the planet – but it’s also better for your brand. high parentage of Gen Zs and Gen Ys believe that companies should address urgent environmental issues. So it comes as no surprise that sustainability is top of mind for event creators. But if you’re expecting a list of strict

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stephanie • July 27, 2022

The Three Fool-proof Ways These Brands Are Standing Out

You’ve nailed your audience, your strategy is based on bleeding-edge best practices, your creative is super smart. But none of that matters if nobody is paying attention to your advertising, and throwing a large media budget at the problem doesn’t guarantee a thing. In the words of American businessman William Birnbach, “If your advertising goes

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Stephanie Morrison • June 22, 2022

5 Stats Behind the Gen Z Drink Trend That’s Not Going Away

You already know that Gen Z is drinking less alcohol than previous generations. But what are the key factors driving this trend? How long is it expected to last? Which non-alcoholic drink categories are leading in sales? And what are some innovative ways that businesses and brands can leverage buzz-free drinks to cater to Gen

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stephanie9 • May 17, 2022

“Retail Magic” in London

Coca-Cola is a master of creating engaging, hands-on experiences for their customers, and their latest offering in Covent Garden is the best one yet. With bi-monthly clothing launches with local labels, sustainable fashion, personalized coke cans, and a mocktail bar with drinks topped off with Ripples — and oh, yeah, our absolute favorite drag queen

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stephanie • January 26, 2022

The Definitive Guide to Food and Beverage Trends for 2022

The noted American Chef James Beard once said “food is our common ground, a universal experience”. The degree of relatedness between food and society in these trends feels tighter today than ever before. From personal health, to planetary health, to the blurring lines between physical and digital experiences in our technology-driven world — food is

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stephanie • May 20, 2021

Four Hot Experiential Marketing Trends for 2021

Over the last few years, experiential marketing has been a growing and vital tactic for brands, and with good reason; 85% of customers say they’re more likely to buy after participating in a branded experience. It’s also one of the marketing channels that was most impacted by the pandemic. However, the pros in this

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stephanie • May 6, 2021

Welcome Back! How to Attract Customers to Your Business After the Pandemic

The global Covid-19 pandemic is far from over, but clear signs of adjustment and recovery can be seen in different regions worldwide. After a year of dealing with the virus and its implications, we’re a lot smarter, and vaccination operations are in full force. Businesses in the F&B and Hospitality sectors are either starting to

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stephanie • March 22, 2021

Brands Reach the Top With These 5 Tips for the Right Drink Toppers

It’s always fun to celebrate important events and milestones with a festive drink, and what could be more festive than a creative drink topper? What are drink toppers? Drink toppers are customized images and fun personal slogans that can be placed on top of any hot or cold beverage, from coffee lattes, to nitro cold

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stephanie • February 15, 2021

Another round: Keeping you updated on the global alcohol industry’s response to Covid-19

When the pandemic broke out in March 2020, we examined how global brand leaders were responding to Covid-19. Industry leaders stepped up – turning alcohol into hand sanitizers, lending their factories to public authorities, donating products and profits, and more. National alcohol associations offer valuable information Many businesses feel overwhelmed by the massive amount of

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