The document discusses branding and the future of the wine industry. It argues that there will be fewer wineries and appellations due to lack of clear branding and marketing. Producers need to establish a coherent brand identity focused on benefits rather than features. Relationships with consumers are important to build understanding and forgiveness of inconsistencies. Developing a devoted fan base like some producers is key to success in an inconsistent industry.
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Wine Industry Branding & Future Trends
1. Wine Future 2009 Branding & the Future of the Wine Industry Robert Joseph Editor at large of Meininger’s Wine Business International & Director of DoILikeIt
18. Lovemarks , command both respect and love. In September 2006, Saatchi & Saatchi won a US $430m million contract with retailers JC Penney because of the idea of lovemarks
41. “ People are deserting us for other, simpler appellations. We’re failing to attract newcomers to our wine because of confusion about likely sweetness levels” Jean-Louis Vézien, Director of the CIVA, the official promotional body for Alsace wines.
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63. “ People find vintages interesting”. Yes… and some people find the variation in stamps interesting. They’re called stamp collectors. Most of us think of stamps as a means of getting letters to their destinations. And most people think of wine as a drink.
69. How is YOUR wine being sold? Is it being “hand-sold?” Or fighting for attention among hundreds of other similar bottles?
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71. Have such a devoted fan club that they’ll forgive you anything. Ch â teau Musar! Which brings us back to “Love Marks” A description that applies to many wines…
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