VinePair Podcast

Drinks Marketing Needs to Target Where People Actually Consume

VinePair Podcast

Show Notes

Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to a recent Royal Bank of Canada report that indicates some of the changing ways that alcohol is consumed and discovered, and in particular the fact that at-home drinking occasions, in particular those of a social nature, remain appealing to consumers across a range of demographics, while on-premise drinking appears to be one of the first types cut when budgets get squeezed. Why is it that drinks brands are struggling to market to those drinking occasions? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review The VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and cheers!

Zach is reading: 8 Producers You Should Know To Get Into Bordeaux

Joanna is reading: The Highest-Rated Beer in Every State

Adam is reading: The Omakase Fad Took Over Restaurants. Now, It’s Coming for Bars

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