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Ken Payton replied to Thea The Wine Brat's discussion WBC 09 picture, posts, video Summary! in the group Wine Bloggers' Conference"Think this might be the last:
http://reignofterroir.com/2009/08/25/sterling-vineyards-green-initiatives-pt2-under-the-napa-sun/"
Ken Payton commented on Gabriella Opaz's event European Wine Bloggers Conference 2009"Yes, I will be attending!"
Ken Payton replied to Thea The Wine Brat's discussion WBC 09 picture, posts, video Summary! in the group Wine Bloggers' ConferenceKen Payton replied to Brandy Bell's discussion ~*~ Wine Bloggers- You're Invited ~*~"Brandy, I'm interested. Just so I understand, the tasting would be at your Paicines vineyards. Yes?"
Ken Payton might attend Carrie Jorgensen's event
Pre-EWBC winery visit to Cortes de Cima at Cortes de Cima Family Vineyards and Winery
October 29, 2009 all day
Coming to Portugal for the EWBC2? Cortes de Cima is inviting any interested EWBC2 participants to a day's outing to the lovely Alentejo - an opportunity not to be missed!VINEYARD and WINERY TOURWe will start off with a guided vineyard and winery tour at Cortes de Cima, to work up your thirst and appetite. As the olive harvest, is sure to have started, you should also have the chance to see olive picking first hand!LUNCHNext, we will serve lunch based on the local Alentejan specialties, local…See More
Ken Payton might attend Gabriella Opaz's event
European Wine Bloggers Conference 2009 at VIP Grand Lisboa
October 30, 2009 at 4pm to November 1, 2009 at 5pm
The II annual European Wine Bloggers Conference will take place this October 30th through November 1st in the historical and breathtaking city of Lisbon, where we anticipate the attendance of 150 participants from around the world. Bringing together bloggers of all backgrounds including: winemakers, wine writers, marketers, retailers and distributors, this year's 3 day conference will address, “The Future of the Social Wine Brand”.Wine bloggers will not only attend a wide range of educational…See More
Ken Payton replied to Thea The Wine Brat's discussion WBC 09 picture, posts, video Summary! in the group Wine Bloggers' Conference"Posted another piece:
http://reignofterroir.com/2009/08/02/memorable-wines-from-the-wbc-tastings/"
Ken Payton replied to Thea The Wine Brat's discussion WBC 09 picture, posts, video Summary! in the group Wine Bloggers' Conference"I've three so…"
Ken Payton replied to Claire's discussion Paso Robles, Monterey, & Santa Cruz...Please help!"While in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA I recommend Ridge, Windy Oaks, Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard, Martin Ray, and Woodside Vineyards; there are a many others. But that's a start.
Tasting bars in Santa Cruz proper? Vinocruz and Soif."
Ken Payton might attend El Jefe's event
Pre-WBC Fun at Twisted Oak Winery at Twisted Oak Winery
July 23, 2009 at 12pm to July 24, 2009 at 8am
UPDATE TOO: All of the below is still applicable, but upon further review I'm thinking of limiting the guest list to just 10 or so to keep things manageable. Now would be a good time to let me know that you want to attend!I probably should re-iterate that this shindig is intended for registered participants in WBC.If you have a day before the WBC in Santa Rosa, why not come out to the Sierra Foothills of Calaveras County? Not sure exactly what we will be doing, but at the very least we'll tour…See More
Ken Payton posted a blog postFTC Redux, Bloggers and Guidelines
The other day I posted the gloss Bloggers Face New FTC Scrutiny, on the FTC’s proposed updated media guidelines, the first major update since 1980, that will, if approved, for the first time take bloggers and new social media generally under its purview. Bloggers would no longer enjoy an exemption from ‘truth in advertising’ regulation now binding upon traditional media.For my initial effort I…See More
Ken Payton commented on Ryan Opaz's group Wine Bloggers"Thanks for the feedback, Matt. And I agree with you. Neither do I see the FTC's guidelines as a big deal. Growing pains is all it comes down to.
Cheers."
Ken Payton commented on Bill Eyer's event Wine Bloggers Conference 2009"Looking forward to seeing what's new, meeting up with old friends and making new ones!"
Ken Payton is attending Bill Eyer's event
Wine Bloggers Conference 2009 at Flamingo Resort Hotel in Napa/Sonoma
July 24, 2009 to July 26, 2009
In this North American edition, join wine bloggers, new media innovators, and wine industry leaders on July 24-26 as they converge on Sonoma and Napa Counties for the premier conference for new media and the wine industry.This three day symposium builds on our 2008 success and brings you a unique opportunity to learn about and discuss the intersection of wine with the world of new media including blogging, social media, and more. We hope to see you there. As one participant from last year said:…See More
Ken Payton replied to Paul Mabray's discussion FINALLY RELEASED - VinTank Social Media Report"While my post seems to compare 'organic apples and nonorganic oranges' its purpose was to advance the important info contained in the Gort Cloud, that green, progressive wineries have additional avenues available to them to advance their…"
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FTC Redux, Bloggers and Guidelines
Posted on May 29, 2009 at 10:11pm
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- At 9:45am on October 8, 2009, Ken Payton said…
- Thanks, Paul. That's very sweet of you. I wish the greatest continued success for you and VinTank.
- At 9:28am on October 8, 2009,
Paul Mabray said… - Ken - VinTank still has love for you.
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