Eight Essential Email Automations </span>
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Eight Essential Email Automations

Email automation doesn’t have to feel robotic. In food and wine, the inbox is another place to welcome, thank and celebrate your customers. This guide shares the automations I’ve seen work and how to make them feel like genuine connection, not marketing.

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How to Sell Out Your Food or Wine Event
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How to Sell Out Your Food or Wine Event

Spent time, energy and budget on an event, only to see sales stall? After 15 years in food and wine events — from restaurant launches and wine dinners to Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and Grampians Grape Escape — I’ve seen what actually works.

This article shares ten tactics that drive results. Whether you’re chasing ticket sales, launching something new or building an event brand, start here.

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Top Melbourne Food and Wine Media to Know in 2025
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Top Melbourne Food and Wine Media to Know in 2025

I’m a big believer that brands should own their media relationships. It builds credibility, authority and keeps you relevant.

Want to connect with Melbourne’s most influential food and wine media? Start here.

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A Guide to Launching a New (or Redeveloped) Venue</span>
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A Guide to Launching a New (or Redeveloped) Venue

Launching a new venue? Don’t miss your one shot to make it count.

Opening the doors to a hospitality destination is thrilling, but the pressure to get it right can also be intense. With so much riding on your launch, having a smart marketing plan is non-negotiable.

This guide walks you through the essentials—step by step—ensuring your venue shines from day one.

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The Essential SEO Guide for Food &amp; Wine Brands
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The Essential SEO Guide for Food & Wine Brands

Feeling like your food and wine business is lost in the digital noise? Don’t sweat it! This guide breaks down simple SEO strategies to help your website shine. From keyword research to local SEO, we’ve got you covered with actionable tips to boost your online visibility and attract more customers. Dive in and discover how to make SEO work for you!

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Holly’s DTC e-Commerce Guide </span>
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Holly’s DTC e-Commerce Guide

Going direct-to-consumer (DTC) gives you full control of sales, expands your reach, and connects directly with customers. By offering tailored products and smart marketing, DTC can thrive alongside wholesale. Plus, you’ll gain valuable customer insights and leverage email automation for growth. Ready to elevate your strategy?

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