CLIENT PRESS CLIPS

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Here is a small selection of my favourite client brand stories and where they’ve been featured…

FROSé THE LIGHTER WAY

This delicious frosé recipe uses Tempus Two Lighten Up Rosé as the star ingredient, so you can turn afternoon drinks with friends into a guilt-free evening of happy hours.
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Source: Tempus Two
February 2022

VODKA - THE NEW NEUTRAL

Cindy Panzera investigates why shopping for vodka is not as clear cut as it looks.
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Source: National Liquor New
December 2021

PORTERS PLAINLAND HOTEL INVESTING IN EXCELLENCE

Porters Plainland Hotel is a thriving local business and proud recipient of the 2021 Queensland Hotels Association Award for best Regional Hotel.
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Source: QHA Review
December 2021

STRIVING FOR THE BEST IN LIQUOR RETAIL

LMG’s store refresh program in Wellington Point Hotel (QLD), The Lakes Hotel (NSW), and D’amore Cellars (VIC).
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Source: National Liquor News
November 2021

19 CRIMES CALI RED LAUNCH DRIVES STRONG GROWTH IN-STORE

Snoop Dogg wine records strong sales in Bottlemart and SipnSave stores.
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Source: Drinks Trade
October 2021

A BUBBLY GOOD TIME

Cindy Panzera explores why Champagne and sparkling wine is a fizzy flute of indulgence for Aussie consumers.
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Source: National Liquor News
October 2021

LAUNCH OF PROJECT NUOVA FOR LMG IN vic

Liquor Marketing Group (LMG) has launched a store refresh program that will roll out across its Bottlemart stores in Victoria.
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Source: Hotel Today
September 2021

LMG ROLLS OUT STORE REFRESH PROGRAM QLD

Liquor Marketing Group (LMG) has launched a store refresh program that will roll out across its Queensland Bottlemart stores.
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Source: QHA Review
September 2021

LMG MEMBER CONFERENCE IN CAIRNS

Liquor Marketing Group (LMG) welcomed 150 delegates to its Member Conference in May at the Riley Crystalbrook, Cairns.
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Source: QHA Review
July 2021

TV Viewing in the philippines down in q1

Market disruptions in the Philippines have led to a new balance in the media landscape.
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Source: BusinessWorld
June 24, 2021

WINNING WITH WYNNS COONAWARRA

How Liquor Marketing Group (LMG) and Treasury Wine Estates collaborated around a single goal to make Wynns Coonawarra LMG’s fastest growing red wine brand.
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Source: National Liquor News
May 2021

RIDING THE RTD WAVE

The ready-to-drink (RTD) revolution is sweeping Australia and its growth has been accelerated by COVID-19.
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Source: Drinks Digest
May 5, 2021

SWEET SALES FOR TROPICAL FRUIT

Tropical fruit, which includes pineapples, papaya and lychees, recorded strong sales growth over the past 12 months.
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Source: Harvest to Home
March 21, 2021

REWARDED FOR KEEPING CONNECTED WITH CONSUMERS

Liquor Marketing Group (LMG) took a bold chance in 2020, maintaining its extensive promotional and catalogue activity which ultimately paid off.
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Source: National Liquor News
March 4, 2021

don’t panic, it’s organic!

Australian membership-owned retailer has recorded a five-fold year-on-year growth in sales of organic wine.
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Source: Inside FMCG
March 2, 2021

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BUMPER CHERRY SEASON STEMS FROM LOWER PRICES

Favourable growing conditions have led to a bountiful supply of cherries this season.
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Source: Harvest to Home
February 21, 2021

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NUTS IN THE PANDEMIC

Take-home packaged nuts recorded flat sales performance in the last 12 months.
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Source: Harvest to Home
January 24, 2021

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pandemic panic DRIVES STRONG FRESH PRODUCE SALES

More consumers cooking and eating at home resulted in the strongest uplift in vegetable volume sales in three years
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Source: Harvest to Home
December 27, 2020

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liquor marketing group reveals corporate rebranding

Liquor Marketing Group (LMG) has revealed a new logo and tagline as part of a corporate rebrand that recognises the evolution of the group.
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Source: The Shout
October 15, 2020

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PRE-PACKED PRODUCE SALES SOAR DURING COVID-19

Whether it be for convenience, safety or to facilitate online shopping, there has been a significant consumer shift toward pre-packed fruit and vegetable options.
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Source: Harvest to Home
October 4 2, 2020

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HOW AGE & AFFLUENCE INFLUENCES OUR VEGETABLE CHOICES

Nielsen Homescan data reveals how vegetable purchasing differs by consumer lifestage and household affluence.
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Source: Harvest to Home
August 8, 2020

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unwavering commitment to supporting members

Although the pandemic caused significant challenges, it didn’t stop Liquor Marketing Group from gaining 22 new member stores in the March – June quarter.
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Source: The Shout
July 23, 2020

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AUSSIES STILL BANANAS FOR BANANAS

Bananas have retained the number one ranking in the Produce Plus Nielsen Top 20 Products, while fresh salad has surged into third position.
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Source: Produce Plus
July 7, 2020

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BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE

Australian software company, Reelae, provides free online learning licenses to students in North QLD and PNG
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Source: PNG Today
June 28, 2020

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from piccolos to percolators

Australia's coffee consumption habits have shifted with the COVID-19 lockdown, according to Nielsen.
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Source: AdNews
April 27, 2020

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no more smashed avo

Australian shoppers turn to cheaper, ‘long-lasting’ fruit and veg options during lockdown, according to Nielsen.
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Source: Australian Food News
April 22, 2020

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covid carb loading

The average Australian household as stocked up on enough essential food supplies to last them two to three months, according to Nielsen.
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Source: Inside FMCG
April 7, 2020

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virus fears fuel online grocery sales

Concerns over exposure to large crowds in the wake of the pandemic has resulted in a spike in online grocery sales.
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Source: Inside Retail
March 6, 2020

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the rise of merry but mindful drinking

Nielsen predicts consumer interest in health and wellness within the alcohol space will be the driving trend in off-premise sales for 2020.
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Source: Drinks Trade
February 25, 2020

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aussies’ growing appetite for meal kits

These easy-to-use/easy-to-prepare boxes offer the perfect sweet spot between convenience and gratification.
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Source: B&T
January 16, 2020

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experience influences store choice

While value for money is important when choosing where to shop, Australians are looking for a more rounded in-store experience.
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Source: Retail World
August 28, 2019

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the changing face of the aussie male

From beard oil to facial cleansers, 69% of all Aussie men now use at least one male grooming product in the bathroom.
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Source: B&T
August 8, 2019

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the $1.1B grocery opportunity

The Australian grocery sector has cut costs by $1.1 billion due to the reduction of unnecessary price promotions.
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Source: AFR
May 29, 2019

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two avenues for grocery growth

Nielsen research has identified “two distinct avenues” that grocery retailers can tap into to capture new growth.
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Source: Retail World
June 6, 2019

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embracing our ethnic shoppers

Multicultural consumers are providing a sizeable opportunity for Australian fruit and vegetable growers and retailers.
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Source: Inside FMCG
April 3, 2019

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aussies switch to private label

More than half of all Australians have changed their spending to save on household costs in the past year, and 43% said they would switch to cheaper grocery brands.
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Source: Inside FMCG
March 21, 2019

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anticipating amazon’s arrival

As online grocery shopping surges, Woolies and Coles enjoy a stranglehold on the Aussie market. But can the great disruptor, Amazon, loosen their grip?
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Source: Retail World
December 7, 2018

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baby boomers and booze

Baby Boomers may be Australia’s next booming customer base for alcohol retailers new Nielsen research suggests.
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Source: Australian Food News January 29, 2018

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aussies want authentic italian

Nielsen research has revealed that ‘authentic’ Italian grocery brands are rapidly growing in popularity.
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Source: Australian Food News October 25, 2017