Dentsu Communications
This family-owned wine importer had a marvelous product portfolio, but was lacking national distribution and awareness, while several producers were threatening to leave. DCI quickly saw that a show of strength to trade and producers alike was required, via a sell-in and sell-through communications program. Despite a modest budget, DCI designed a campaign to promote individual producers (who helped fund the marketing) and the Opici brand simultaneously— integrating trade advertising, publicity, collateral, point-of-sale material, events, web marketing, sponsorships, and promotions.

REAL RESULTS
The program generated several extremely favorable radio interviews for key spokespeople, positive on and offline editorial coverage and a public television sponsorship with 40 x 30 second spots. More important, it branded producers as well as Opici. Now all the producers involved are upping their budgets, while those who didn’t participate are clamoring to be included. In addition, this engendered solid relationship building with key influencers in the beverage community.