Diego Osorio didn’t set out to create an award-winning tequila that brings people together. Instead, it happened organically. It was a natural evolution of his creativity, family history, and passion for storytelling that culminated in the creation of Lobos 1707. As the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of a unique tequila that blends heritage and […]
The wine industry has historically lacked diversity, but that doesn’t mean progress isn’t being made. To help build a more equitable industry, Rania Zayyat and Cara Bertone are spearheading an initiative called Lift Collective, which quite literally is lifting up and empowering others to advance their careers in wine. In 2022, the platform introduced a […]
Leah Pitman has been named PR and Cultural Partnerships at Campari. She had been Head of Communications and Digital at New Belgium Brewing.
Phil West has been named VP of Marketing at Conecuh Brands, LLC. He had been Brand Marketing at E. & J. Gallo Winery.
Scott Butler has been named Senior Controller at Archer Roose. He had been Controller at Donum Estate Winery.
Inspired by her worldly travels, Pauline Idogho initially launched Mocktail Club as a way for her to continue to enjoy celebratory cocktails while pregnant. Capitalizing on the low- to no-alc trend among today’s younger consumers, Idogho hopes to build Mocktail Club into a global brand. We caught up with her to learn more about the […]
Phil West has been named VP of Marketing at Conecuh Brands, LLC. He had been Brand Marketing at E. & J. Gallo Winery
Join Founder and CEO of ForceBrands and PINATA Josh Wand in 10-minute conversations with leaders across the consumer brand universe. The series of fireside-like chats, originally shared on his LinkedIn, feature some of the industry’s most game-changing thought leaders. Watch the video to catch up with Deborah Brenner, Founder of Women of the Vine & Spirits. Read the full interview […]
Join Founder and CEO of ForceBrands and PINATA Josh Wand in 10-minute conversations with leaders across the consumer brand universe. The series of fireside-like chats, originally shared on his LinkedIn, feature some of the industry’s most game-changing thought leaders. Watch the video to catch up with beverage industry executive Jeff Popkin. Read the full interview […]
Rocco Venneri is building a community of ‘Cool Cats’ — like-minded individuals who share his mission to break down barriers and be inspired to follow their dreams. As a minority founded, led, and operated beverage lifestyle company, Cool Cat is a modern brand that represents more than ‘just a drink.’ We caught up with Rocco […]