From New Markets to AI: Four Market Trends to Watch in 2025

The wine industry is seeking new sales opportunities. Could emerging markets and innovative products offer viable alternatives? And how is AI transforming sales and communication? Anja Zimmer reports.

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Top Chinese Influencer, Lady Penguin, Steps Back. End of an Era?

Wang Shenghan, known as Lady Penguin, is the world's most successful wine influencer. Now she is stepping back.

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Hendrik Thoma: "The Industry Needs More Sex Appeal"

A conversation with German Master Sommelier Hendrik Thoma about audience-driven social media communication and the importance of proper storytelling.

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A New Wine Tourism Initiative Plus Ways to Enter the Chinese Market

The recent Wine Business Forum organised by New Zealand Winegrowers considered everything from wine tourism to e-commerce in China. Felicity Carter reports.

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Social Media is - Slightly - Losing Influence in Germany

German research suggests that social media usage may be declining - especially among older users.

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wine Advertising Laws in Germany

Thinking of exporting to Germany? Then be aware of these rules, which apply to everybody through the wine chain, both online and offline. Anja Zimmer summarises the German regulation.

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How TikTok Could Transform the Wine Industry

BookTok has turned the sleepy publishing industry upside down, driving sales and creating mammoth bestsellers. Could it do the same for wine? Felicity Carter takes a look.

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Wine Ads Now Permitted on TikTok in the USA and Canada

TikTok is growing up - and has opened its platform to alcohol advertising in the US and Canada. How far does the liberalization really go? Anja Zimmer reports. 

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YouTube Is the Way to Attract Younger Audiences to Wine

Brendan Carter can’t understand why so many wine professionals are ignoring YouTube. He tells Felicity Carter how he built his own Wine for the People channel.

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