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Prefer to watch instead of read? This is where we get visual. These videos unpack marketing trends, share expert interviews, and offer straight talk on what works (and what doesn’t) in wine marketing. Grab a coffee and let’s dive in!
This is the gently edited transcript of the July 31 episode of The Wine Marketer’s Radar — a weekly series from 5forests that connects external marketing shifts to modern wine brand strategy. Three very different stories, but each a lesson for wine brands: why labels can mislead us, how to leverage packaging for growth, and…
Continue reading Gen Z clichés. Coke cans with QR codes. Sydney Sweeney’s “great jeans.”
This is the gently edited transcript of the July 10 episode of The Wine Marketer’s Radar — a weekly series from 5forests that connects external marketing shifts to modern wine brand strategy. Tariffs, trust, and wine marketing in uncertain times We’re kicking off this week with a story from Marketing Dive that hits especially close…
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This article is a gently edited transcript from the June 29 episode of The Wine Marketer’s Radar, a weekly series from 5forests connecting big-picture marketing trends to wine brand strategy. Brand-owned coffee shops are the new flagship store First up, coffee — and the proliferation of brand-owned coffee shops. What does that have to do…
Continue reading Third Places, Nostalgia Marketing, and Why Strategy Still Beats Tactics
This article is a gently edited version of the latest episode of The Wine Marketer’s Radar—our weekly series connecting wine brands with the business and marketing trends that matter most. This week, we’re talking leadership, memory, marketing, and momentum. From boardrooms to your browser, we’ll explore the culture shifts that are shaping how consumers think,…
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This is the gently edited transcript from the May 19 episode of The Wine Marketer’s Radar, a weekly series by 5forests that connects global business trends to wine marketing strategy. This week on The Wine Marketer’s Radar, we’re looking at how smart brands are building loyalty, trust, and attention. From Pinterest’s role in Gen Z…
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Why Wineries Need Better Marketing Briefs Editor’s note: What follows is a full transcript of our video, “How to Write a Winery Digital Marketing Brief That Works.” It has been lightly formatted for clarity, but all content reflects the original recording. In a digital landscape where every detail counts, the difference between a successful marketing…
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In this episode, Polly dives into marketing non-alcohol beverages. Discover the secrets behind successful integration of non-alcohol options, understanding your customer base, and enhancing the overall experience for non-alc consumers. Join us as we explore how to make your non-alcohol offerings an integral and celebrated part of your brand. The Transcript How do you market…
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Are you ready to unlock the role of wine packaging as a pivotal part of your marketing strategy? Dive into this recap of Luxe Pack Monaco 2023, where the fusion of luxury packaging and marketing unfolds. In this video, we delve into how color, aesthetics, and sustainability in packaging are not just about appeal, but…
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Are you a winery owner or marketer who wants to learn the digital marketing secrets that will help you grow your business? Then you need to tune in to “Headtraining,” the weekly series hosted by Polly Hammond, founder of 5forests and digital marketing expert for the wine industry.
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