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⭐ Not to brag, but we received another wonderful 5-star review from one of our amazing clients! Thank you, Katie, for your kind words. If you haven't checked out our Virtual Whiskey Blending Bash 🥃, you are missing out! 😲 @timbercreekdistillery #FosterConnection #IgniteEngagement #GetHosted #Events #EventPlanner #ClientReview #SimplytheBest #TimberCreekDistillery

🏢 Unlock New Business Opportunities with Unoosh! 🥂 For venue renters, Unoosh is the ultimate platform to connect with wine, beer, and spirits producers, importers, PR agencies, and event organizers. 🎉 Whether you’re renting out a vineyard, a stylish bar, or an event hall, Unoosh helps you attract clients who need unique spaces for tastings, launches, and other events. 🌐 Why Unoosh? • Direct Connections: Build valuable relationships with leading industry players. • Increased Exposure: Showcase your venue to producers and event organizers looking for unforgettable settings. • Seamless Bookings: Let the right clients find your venue and bring their vision to life. Expand your network, increase bookings, and make your venue the next go-to location in the wine, beer, and spirits world. Join Unoosh and tap into a world of business possibilities! 🌍 #Unoosh #VenueRentals #WineIndustry #BeerIndustry #SpiritsIndustry #EventSpaces #PRAgencies #EventOrganizers #BusinessOpportunities #Networking #EventMarketing #GrowYourBusiness

Planning an event can feel like a juggling act, from finding the perfect venue to sorting out all those little details, like logistics and catering. 🤹♀️ But we've got your back. Whether you're hosting 20 or 200 people, we've got the venue for you, to make your event extra-special, so you can focus on what really matters — like deciding between Prosecco or cocktails at the open bar! 🥂 Let's make your next event one to remember. Ready to get started? We're here to help every step of the way! 💪 #EventPlanningLondon #EventSpaces #CorporateEvents #Workshops #PopUps #EventProfs #EventProfsUK #EventTrends #EventPlanning #EventMarketing #EventManagement #MeetingPlanners

The Power of Networking 🌐 One of the greatest career accelerators is building meaningful connections. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned professional, the relationships you create can open doors to opportunities you may not have seen coming. Here’s what I’ve learned: Listen more than you speak: Everyone has a story and experience that can teach you something. Add value: Offer your help or insight before seeking something in return. Follow up: A simple “It was great meeting you” message can go a long way in maintaining connections. Let’s keep growing and learning from each other. 🤝 Karen Melonie Gould #Networking #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #BuildingConnections

➡️ Would you like to keep your staff and clients happy in 2025? Here is how I can help: 👉 Staff Entertainment Providing you with in-house or location specific fun, filled enjoyable staff wine and/or cheese events to keep your staff motivated. 👉 Client Entertainment Looking to impress those clients who are in town or that you have built long term relationships with and want to show them some appreciation. Bring them along to The Sheffield Table for an upto 18 seater private dining experience, customisable between 3 and 7 courses! Or do an in-house event organised by me as a bespoke wine and/or cheese package. 👉 Wine Gifting Perhaps you want to kick off 2025 by appreciating key customers and are looking for wine to be able to gift. Then I can give that advice and organise delivery too. 👉 Wine Cellar Builds Maybe 2025 is the year that you look to explore wine further and want to experiment with trying different colours, styles, grape varietals and wine producing regions. Then let me help give you advice on where to begin your journey and to learn about individual producers, wines and build it based on your personalised taste buds! 👉 Virtual Wine Tastings It's cold in the early months of 2025 and with a larger proportion of the UK working from home or more flexibly, why not invite me into your home via a screen and we can host a group wine tasting experience to suit your needs. The best bit is you can still stay wrapped up at home as you enjoy the experience! 👉 The Wine and Cheese Network, SHEFFIELD Where better to look for those new business connections, network with new potential clients and build long term relationships than with the compliment of Wine and Cheese. Join the NEW Wine and Cheese Network event at the end of January to try different wines and cheeses whilst in a fun, relaxed networking experience at the newly regenerated Leah's Yard. Book here: https://lnkd.in/djFbyxf4 👉 Manchester Wine Club, MANCHESTER For those who are looking at building their client base and contacts in Manchester, or want to learn more about Wine in an informal atmosphere, then head over to book your place on the NEW Manchester Wine Club, where we will take a journey of exploration and have a themed focus for the wines each month. Book here: https://lnkd.in/djFbyxf4 👉 Looking to INVEST in Fine Wine ? 📈 Thinking about looking at alternative assets to place funds, given interest rates are falling in developed countries and inflation remains above trend? Then look at investing in fine wine with advice from me on where to place your funds, how long to store it for in bond, who to use and why? ➡️ If you are looking for all things wine related, drop me a message or reach out via the website for further details on how I can help your business or you as the individual with the help of wine 🍷🧀 #supportlocalbusiness #wineevents #wineeducation #motivateyourworkforce #cliententertainment #privatedining

It's Fieldays week! If you can squeeze in the time, then I encourage you all to visit. I have a deep connection (past Board member, Innovations judge - and more...). But regardless of the past, I get such a kick out visiting each year. First, seeing this years' innovations - the gift that keeps growing (puns always intended). Clever people and technology adding value to NZInc. As a patent attorney it is particularly gratifying to see the commercial version of what you first came across as a raw concept, and as an IP strategist, it is such a pleasure to see how inventors and companies position themselves. Next, I am reminded how we are all interconnected in the Agritech space and how it underpins NZ's economic fabric. We all depend upon and support each other. Last - mussel fritters! Need I say more... See you there.

What's the #1 most effective promotional product? Drinkware! These practical items are frequently used, with 57% of recipients remembering the brand on a mug—surpassing the impact of TV ads. If your company needs personalized mugs, tumblers, water bottles, etc. let's connect!

TOMORROW!! Come and see me present some brand spanking new insight at Imbibe Live at 11.30- followed by what I can promise will be a lively panel discussion about the Future of Socialising!

The Honey Deuce, a signature cocktail of the US Open, surpassing $10 million in beverage sales, underscores its cultural significance and marketing success within the tournament. Its popularity is not just about the cocktail itself, a refreshing blend of GREY GOOSE vodka, lemonade, and raspberry liqueur, but also the experience it represents. Served in a collectible glass emblazoned with past US Open champions, the drink has become a symbol of the event, blending sports with social and leisure activities. The impressive sales figure highlights the cocktail’s role in enhancing fan engagement, turning it into a must-have experience for attendees, and reflects the broader trend of sports events offering more than just the game, but a complete, memorable experience. A memorable experience can significantly enhance a guest's overall satisfaction and create a lasting positive impression.It truly goes beyond the basic expectations, turning a visit into something special and unique. Such experiences can evoke strong emotional connections, making guests feel valued and appreciated as well as the brand. This often leads to increased loyalty, increased revenue, and as guests are more likely to return and recommend the venue or event to others. A memorable experience can differentiate a brand or location from competitors, driving word-of-mouth marketing and fostering a sense of community or belonging among guests. The memorable experience transforms a simple visit into a cherished memory that resonates well beyond the moment . Bacardi Cheers . https://lnkd.in/gw2WKAjU

As a Sponsor Manager, it is my job to know if a brand has any particular requirements for their participation. San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna are often the sparking and still water sponsors at the Wine & Food Festivals I manage. If their product is served at a dinner, the bottles should be chilled prior to service and a bottle of each is placed on the guest tables. During the dinner the wait staff is expected to pour from the bottles. This is not an outlandish request! This is merely a brand standard and one that makes sense for a water company that is associated with fine dining. Once I am made aware of any special requirements from a sponsor, it is my job to disseminate that info to all applicable event managers to ensure this is upheld. Always a big win when the sponsor notices our attention to detail to ensure their partnership is successful! #EventSponsorship #SponsorshipStrategies #bestpractices #successstrategies #businessevents #festivalfun #sponsorshipopportunity #wineandfoodfestival #winefestival #sponsorship #sponsors #brandrecognition #brandmarketing #brandidentity #eventplanning #marketing