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Insights for brands and operators
Practical thinking on activations, tastings, event marketing, reporting, and compliance — written for the people who put brands in market.

TABC Licensing and Why It Matters for Alcohol Promotions, Tastings & Events
A plain-language primer on TABC certification and why compliant staffing matters for tastings, on-premise activations, and events — plus where to verify current requirements.
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Measuring ROI from Retail Activations: What Actually Moves Sales
A simple, actionable framework we use with spirits brands to set goals, track the right KPIs, and prove the value of off-premise tastings and activations.

Behind the Scenes: Building Events That Elevate Your Brand
What goes into an activation that feels effortless — from planning and staffing to execution and breakdown — and why the prep is where brands are won or lost.

Event Marketing That Sells: Turning Guests into Loyal Customers
Trial gets a guest to try your brand once. Here's how to design activations that turn that first taste into repeat purchases and loyal customers.