076 | Rob Malin | Navigating the Role of Sustainability in the Drinks Industry | When in Rome
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076 | Rob Malin | Navigating the Role of Sustainability in the Drinks Industry | When in Rome

Summary

In episode 76, we continue the conversation with Rob Malin from Ep. 75. We delve into the complexities of incorporating sustainability into a wine brand's selling story. We talk about the impact of consumer trends and government legislation on brand growth, and discover strategies for balancing traditional wine marketing with innovative sustainable practices. Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:48 Incorporating Sustainability into Wine Branding 02:43 Consumer Trends and Government Legislation 03:52 Packaging and Consumer Perception 06:47 Target Occasions vs. Target Consumers 09:03 Challenges and Opportunities in Wine Marketing 15:17 The Role of Education in Sustainability 27:25 Reflections and Future Strategies 32:01 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Us About The Guest: Rob Malin About The Host: Chris Maffeo
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In episode 76, we continue the conversation with Rob Malin from Ep. 75. We delve into the complexities of incorporating sustainability into a wine brand's selling story. We talk about the impact of consumer trends and government legislation on brand growth, and discover strategies for balancing traditional wine marketing with innovative sustainable practices.


Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:48 Incorporating Sustainability into Wine Branding

02:43 Consumer Trends and Government Legislation

03:52 Packaging and Consumer Perception

06:47 Target Occasions vs. Target Consumers

09:03 Challenges and Opportunities in Wine Marketing

15:17 The Role of Education in Sustainability

27:25 Reflections and Future Strategies

32:01 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Us

About The Guest: Rob Malin

About The Host: Chris Maffeo


This episode is brought to you by MAFFEO DRINKS, an Advisory helping drinks leaders execute bottom-up growth while managing stakeholder expectations.

Celebrate with us our 3rd anniversary with a special 30% off forever at
maffeodrinks.com/anniversary  

Creators and Guests

Chris Maffeo
Host
Chris Maffeo
Building Bottom-Up Strategies WITH Drinks Leaders Managing Top-Down Expectations | MAFFEO DRINKS Founder & Podcast Host
Rob Malin
Guest
Rob Malin
Founder | When in Rome | Wine