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The Seattle Times seem to big believers in social media benefits from Twitter and Facebook this morning. Many local businesses are seeing returns by engaging current and future customers by joining the conversation. Some are offering discounts and letting their followers know about promotions through social media. Staying connected to customers is key in this […]

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Oh my, could people be catching on to using social Media? It seems that the Seattle Times thinks it may be the case with a huge front page article this morning on how local restaurants and wine bars are using Twitter and Facebook to build brand loyalty. Some of our Woodinville wineries are effectively using Twitter. I’d like […]

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I found an article online at Wines & Vines about panel discussions at Taste Washington this year. The consensus is that you should “join the conversation” in social media. It can help raise awareness of your business and building your brand. Tweet This Post

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We have another wine event coming up. It’s Merlot Gone Mad up at the Tulalip Resort Casino on Sunday, May 2nd. It’s a benefit for the Washhington Wine Industry Foundation. There will be  50+ wineries represented at the event. The cost is $45 for a general admission ticket or $75 for ticket and transportation by […]

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I tasted many Washington Merlots on Thursday night between 5pm and 7pm for the online #WAMerlot event. People were invited to open up a Washington Merlot and post their comments on Twitter. This event was created by Josh Wade @NectarWine. It seems that we have a big hit on our hands. There were about 2,000 comments […]

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I started seeing tweets on Saturday that Twisted Cork & Stir Martini Bar were closing this past weekend. The rumors proved to be true and Twisted Corks last night was Saturday and Stir closed up on Sunday according to an article in the Seattle Times. Tweet This Post

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On MondayI spent the entire day at the Twitter Conference #140tc. It  was an incredible event and I learned so much. I also realized that I am now a geek and I didn’t see it coming. After a full day of Twitter information and how it can be optimized there was a Tweetup at the Hotel […]

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Gordon Brothers is @gordonwines. Barrage Cellars is @BarrageCellars. Pomum Cellars just joined a few days ago as @PomumWine. Sparkman Cellars is @SparkmanCellars. Dusted Valley Vintners is @DustedValley.  I finally got Village Wines to sign up and they can be found at @MyVillageWines. I sat with Tefft Cellars to get them signed up as @TefftCellars. @ColumbiaWinery and […]

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On Saturday night I attended the launch of the Food and Wine Pairing Network. The site has just launched and they are planning more live meet ups to exchange recipes and wine pairings. I took a Chilled Avocado soup. It was decided that a nice crisp Sauvignon Blanc was the right pairing. Make sure you […]

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