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How LibDib Is Building the Future of Alcohol Logistics: Two New Partnerships, One Seamless Path for Makers
"Victory is the beautiful, bright-colored flower. Transport is the stem without which it could never have blossomed.” Winston Churchill In the evolving world of wine and spirits distribution, logistics has become one of the biggest barriers to growth for small and mid-sized Makers. Storage is in one place, bottling in another, compliance somewhere else entirely—and distribution? Too often, it’s the bottleneck that slows down otherwise incredible brands. LibDib is changing that. At the end of last year we announced two major partnerships—Corning & Company and WineDirect Fulfillment—that both point toward the same mission: eliminating logistics pain points for Makers and giving them a smoother, simpler, more cost-effective path to market. In terms of what these partnerships mean for the future of Maker-first distribution, we are focused on logistics that work for Makers, not against them. At its core, our strategy is simple: streamline everyth
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How to Sell Alcohol in Sobering Times
With no and low-alcohol categories on the rise and the sober-curious boogeyman around every corner, we needn’t wait for rock bottom to take a hard look at our sales strategy and make a change today.  While much of the wine & spirits industry points the finger at Gen Z & Millennials, the World Health Organization or the Surgeon General, the truth is there’s only one entity responsible for the trajectory of our revenue.  According to Navy SEALs Jocko Willink and Leif Babin in Extreme Ownership, when “problems feel overwhelming and insurmountable . . . it’s our human nature to shift blame, find excuses, and avoid consequences. But taking ownership over what went wrong and accepting the reality of the situation gives you complete control over how you can solve these challenges.” Trying to sell alcohol in 2025 is tough. Plain and simple, no way around it. With that acknowledged, let’s explore what we can do about it.   A Sign of
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3 Tips to Market Your Winery without Breaking the Bank!
Blossoming in North America’s scenic landscape, winery businesses face a unique challenge: how to effectively market themselves without breaking the bank. Here are three marketing tips that can help you breathe some life into your wine brand, while on a budget:  Tip #1: Strategic Social Media Focus your efforts on a relevant social media platform and be consistent. Interact meaningfully with your audience, responding to comments and messages promptly. Amplify your reach with strategic use of hashtags, and utilize free scheduling tools to maintain a steady online presence.  Tip #2: Collaboration for Elevation  Forge collaborations with local eateries, influencers, and complementary businesses. Cross-promote each other's offerings, exposing your wine brand to new audiences. A collaborative Grape Stomping event hosted by Taste of Abby and Tourism Abbotsford at Singletree Winery Tip #3: Showcase User Reviews  Transform happy customers into your
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Tips to Level Up Your Winery & Cidery’s Next Marketing Campaign
On the lookout for creative inspiration to elevate your winery or cidery’s next marketing campaign? From collaborating with like-minded industry leaders to generating interactive content, read on to learn how: TIP #1: Collaborative Limited Editions Team up with other wineries or cideries to create collaborative limited-edition products. This can involve joint production, blending, or aging processes, resulting in unique and exclusive offerings that are only available for a limited time. Collaborations not only attract attention, but also foster a sense of community among wine and cider enthusiasts. Blasted Church limited edition wines in celebration of 20th anniversary TIP #2: Interactive Social Media Campaigns Go beyond standard social media posts by creating interactive campaigns that encourage user participation. Launch contests or challenges that prompt your audience to share their wine or cider stories, recipes, or pairing suggestions. Incorporate user-generated content
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Adaptability, Resilience Help California Wineries Survive: Wine is among the North Bay’s largest industries, and it took significant one-two punches from pandemic restrictions on its major sales channels then sizable losses of grapes to wildfires...

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On Sunday, December 19, Prayer Vineyards presented a $10,000 check to Hope Clinic for Women on behalf of the many volunteers who helped with the grape harvest on the organization’s behalf...

December 22nd – [Roseburg, OR] On Sunday, December 19, Prayer Vineyards presented a $10,000 check to Hope Clinic for Women on behalf of the many volunteers who helped with the grape harvest on the organization’s behalf. Over the past years, the Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards Wine Club Family, with the help of churches in the […]

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