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IT’S TIME TO FACE FACTS BY SUSAN DEMATEI Maybe it is because my father was a published cell biologist, but I find neuromarketing fascinating. This field is dedicated to looking at biological and developmental triggers engrained deep in our evolution that considerably influences how we respond to marketing and branding. And it’s all based on fact and science. A great example of this would be why ads with faces perform better. Countless eye-tracking studies and recall and memory tests conclude that we typically remember and have a positive association with ads containing people.   Why? Because as babies, on day one, we look at faces, and as we develop into adults, we rely on faces to look for cues in our perception. Indeed, most animals grow up taking cues from others when the situation is dangerous, calm, funny, or solemn. It is likely because physiological recognition of faces comes from a different area of the brain than recognition of words, or shapes/visuals. (Hos

Afternoon Brief, February 3rd

Wine Tanker Used to Smuggle Thousands of Kilos of Drugs Across Europe: A full wine tanker was used to smuggle thousands of kilos of drugs between Italy and Spain it has been discovered, as Italian police make 19 arrests and raid suspects’ properties...

The year is coming to an end – and just in time for the festivities and celebrations, Jules Mumm presents a new limited edition of their sparkling wine. The three different designs are dressed to impress: embellishments that catch the eye were combined with inner values – the Shrink Sleeves contain 30 percent recycled material! The use of rPET for decoration reduces the overall carbon footprint of the packaging while film clarity, as well as glossiness, remain the same! There is no difference in shrink properties compared to standard material. The Shrink Sleeves with recycled content for the three design bottles “Cool Lover”, “Sweet Angel” and “Spicy Babe” were printed at CCL Label in Hohenems, Austria with Offset-Gravure technology. The combination of matt varnish and metallic effects provides a sophisticated and high-quality look that ensures an outstanding appearance from the supermarket shelves and festively illuminated homes. Whethe

Afternoon Brief, September 22nd

New Capstone California Global Education Program Focuses Exclusively on California Wine: The first-of-its kind California wine certification and education program, Capstone California, has launched onto the global wine stage during California Wine Month...

Is It Time to Kick the (Wine) Can?

Canned wine seems to have plateaued in the U.S., despite many opportunities for growth —Jeff Seigel What does it say about canned wine’s future that one of the most successful products comes from a beer company? Not much, says Rabobank analyst Stephen Rannekleiv, pointing to Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Babe. The brand’s general manager, Chelsea Phillips, has […]

Afternoon Brief, September 9th

New Oregon Wine Industry Report Exposes Effects of COVID and 2020 Wildfires: While the majority of Oregon winemakers made wine from grapes from 2020, the year held challenges including a western U.S. weather phenomenon combined with naturally lower yields, wildfires and COVID-19-related labor shortages and restrictions...

Babe Wine Teams up with Unnecessary Inventions for Football Season Kickoff

BABE is the Wine For All Fans  Thursday, September 9, 2021 – You may or may not have heard, but this football season is extra. With extra excitement, extra fans, and even an extra game, BABE Wine was inspired to be a little extra, too. That’s why BABE has teamed up with Unnecessary Inventions to […]

Afternoon Brief, August 19th

Fires Finally Reach California Wine Country: Until last weekend, California wine country had – knock on hardwood, preferably fire-resistant maple – so far largely avoided fires in 2021, even as the largest wildfire in state history continues to rage nearly uncontrolled in the northeast part of the state. That changed over the weekend...