The Wineries Of The World

I see many producers posting discussions on groups here stating that they are looking for a U.S. wine importer. There are hundreds, maybe thousands & few ever get a comment. If you haven’t engaged a person in previous conversations the chances of anyone responding is very small. If not like this than how do you find one?   There are a number of different ways to achieve this but at what cost?   The spring seems to be the time for countless “tasting events. About 2 weeks ago, on a single…

This one is a bit advanced unless you are really spending time trying to understand how social networking works...but Brian's opening paragraph probably says it all...and may I quote  

 "The evolution of society and technology happens with or without adaptation or understanding. And, it’s contributing to a very real phenomenon of Digital Darwinism, a situation where organizations are faced with a need to adapt to markets and customer behavior or risk a loss in favor, competitive…

I've attached an article from Brian Solis. If you are trying to use social networking and you don't know who he is you better learn!  

His article is a general one that I think epitomizes so much of what is happening today in many industries but from my perspective none so important as in the wine world.  

Some might read the headline and respond with another question of why! Simply because consumers are changing in so many ways. In the US I can provide proof from many areas. I…