San Francisco, Calif. (February 24, 2022) - In the latter part of 2021, we resumed our favorite and most influential activity since the onset of the pandemic: in-person media events and trips. We interviewed our own Account Director Katina Bush about the science of putting on these experiences and what changes are here to stay since COVID-19.
Read MoreSan Francisco, CA. (September 13, 2021) - Calhoun & Company Communications LLC would like to raise a glass to its recent recognition and achievements. With almost 20 years in business, one thing we’ve come to know is that the beauty of good public relations and communications is for the PR team to go relatively unnoticed. It’s a seamless dance of working around the clock, behind the scenes, to ensure our valued clients get every ounce of time in the sun they deserve. While we often forget to pat ourselves on the back (especially after a year like 2020), C&C wanted to take a moment and celebrate a few company milestones with all of you.
Read MoreSONOMA COUNTY, Calif., (November 12, 2020) – Foley Family Wines is proud to announce that its Chief Marketing Officer, Gerard Thoukis has won the 2020 Wine Star Award for Wine Executive of the Year from Wine Enthusiast magazine. The award highlights individuals that made outstanding achievements over the past year in the wine and alcoholic beverage industry.
Read MoreSALINAS, CA — October 28, 2020 – Scheid Family Wines is pleased to announce that Heidi Scheid, Executive Vice President of Scheid Family Wines, has been selected as Person of the Year for the wine industry’s prestigious Wine Star Awards, produced and presented by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Now in its 21st year, the awards annually recognize people and organizations within the wine and alcohol beverage industry who are making remarkable contributions to its advancement.
Read MoreLarkspur, CA; October 27, 2020 - O’Neill Vintners & Distillers with Charles Woodson are pleased to announce the Charles Woodson & O’Neill Family Wine Scholarship, a new series of college scholarships with California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo and Sonoma State University. The scholarships aim to recruit and retain high-achieving Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) interested in pursuing a career in the wine industry. The scholarships will be available to students accepted at the respective Universities for the upcoming Fall 2021 semester.
Read MoreMike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen interview Symington Family Estates’ Hugh Symington on the next generation of Symingtons and Port.
Read MoreCalhoun & Company is dedicated to supporting the Black community. We hear you, we see you, and we stand with you.
Read MoreWine educator and TV personality, Leslie Sbrocco, goes LIVE with Ralf Holdenried of Black Stallion Estate Winery on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16.
Read MoreDiora Rosé featured as one of Departure Magazine as ‘The Best Rosé Wines to Drink This Year.’
Read MoreDiora Rosé featured as Vinepair’s ‘Top 25 Rosé Wines of 2020.’
Read MoreSosie Wines’ 2017 Roussanne featured in Robb Report’s ‘21 Unusual White Wines That Will Pair Perfectly With This Unusual Spring.’
Read MoreWelcome to Wine Line, an hour long one-on-one lunch conversation to talk about your winery. Hop on the phone with one of our team members using our Calendly booking link to ask PR questions and gather ideas to promote your brand during this time.
Read MoreWe hope this post finds you healthy and safe.
On behalf of all of us at Calhoun & Company Communications and our winery clients, our thoughts and hearts go out to all experiencing hardship right now due to this pandemic.
Read MoreIn case you missed it, our President, Katie Calhoun was recently a panelist at WinExpo’s conference. Katie was joined by Balzac Communications President, Michael Wangbickler. The panel was moderated by Chris O’Gorman, communications director of Rodney Strong Vineyards and featured wine writers Virginie Boone of Wine Enthusiast and Sara Schneider of Robb Report. Below, Katie has summarized the panel and share the most important takeaways for writers, communications agencies, and wineries big or small.
Read MoreIf you keep an eye on the William Sonoma’s TASTE, or the popular lifestyle blog Cheetah is the New Black, you might have noticed a friendly face!
Have you been thinking of engaging influencer’s to bolster your marketing? Calhoun & Company recently attended a Wine Women marketing seminar on Influencer Marketing, which was presented by Kristy Sammis of Real Clever, read on to get the breakdown.
Read MoreWe are pleased to offer our congratulations to Warren Winiarski for winning the prestigious American Wine Legend award from Wine Enthusiast magazine.
Read MoreEvery wine brand wants a cover story in Wine Enthusiast, to receive 95 point scores and to be well respected in the wine trade community. This type of recognition is…
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