"With regard to CA and the "marketing agent" issue, what's necessary is a new type of license to address the reality of Internet commerce. The marketing agent model, used by a number of companies, can be a vital way for wineries to…"
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Tom Wark replied to The Anonymous Vino Blogger's discussion State Liquor Control Boards Attack Innovation – legislators stand and watch!Tom Wark replied to The Anonymous Vino Blogger's discussion State Liquor Control Boards Attack Innovation – legislators stand and watch!"California legislators can only do so much. They are able to craft legislation that effects shipments of wine inside california, not outside california. What they could do not only to help californians and the state is to pass legislation that…"
Tom Wark replied to The Anonymous Vino Blogger's discussion State Liquor Control Boards Attack Innovation – legislators stand and watch!"Regulations are and will remain a reality. The question that needs to be taken up by legislators and stakeholders is how can the regulation of the distribution of alcohol best be designed so as to benefit the industry, the consumer and the interests…"
Tom Wark replied to Paul Mabray's discussion FINALLY RELEASED - VinTank Social Media Report"Ken Payton wrote:
"Well, that was rather the idea. Remember? Breaking the strangle-hold of the traditional media? I am not at all convinced bloggers are the least bit interested in a unified PR plan. That may be your brass ring, but it is…"
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- Wark Communications
- About my company:
- Wark Communications is a wine-centric PR and communications firm. It's clients include wineries, wine service companies, associations and retailers. The firm is headed by Tom Wark who has worked in the wine industry since 1990, maintains the FERMENTATION: Daily Wine News Blog and believes that great things happen following great thinking.
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- Media, Services, Blogger
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- Glen Ellen, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Comment Wall (27 comments)
- At 12:24pm on October 11, 2008,
Mutineer Magazine said… 
Here is a link to Issue 2 of Mutineer Magazine:
www.mutineermagazine.com/docs/MutineerIssue2.pdf
Let us know what you think!
- At 2:24pm on October 2, 2008,
Clark Smith said… - Dear Tom:
I waited too long to sign up for the shindig at the Flamingo and now it's sold out. I wonder if you have any pull with the group. I don't need lodging -- I live just around the corner. Let me know if there's a possibility. I'd sure like to meet all these folks.
Much thanks,
Clark
- At 10:04am on July 21, 2008,
Jennifer Deisher said… - Tom, I knew you didn't review wines on your blog but I was interested in your personal opinion. However, of course I would be interested in finding out who you would reccomend to review our wines and thank you for the offer.
- At 9:32pm on July 17, 2008, Jennifer Deisher said…
- I am new to OWC and I just wanted you to know that I am a huge fan of your blog! Also, I have to ask if you have heard of B Cellars Winery and if so, have you had the opportunity to try our wines? I would love to get your opinion and/or offer to send you some samples to try! I just can't help it, I am a fan of yours and your honest opinion would be welcome!
- At 8:48am on June 26, 2008,
Ian Griffith said… - That doesn't sound as sympathetic an audience for SWRA, but a great opportunity to win some new allies. Good luck with it! Will the debate be recorded?
- At 5:54pm on June 25, 2008,
David Cole said… - I've enjoyed your blog and your humor, keep up the good work.
- At 8:35pm on June 23, 2008, Ian Griffith said…
- Tom, did you ever do that radio show with Craig Wolf?
- At 8:18am on May 8, 2008,
Smoke said… - Ha Tom, will do... over a glass of vino I'm sure!
Smoke
- At 8:06am on April 16, 2008,
Jay Selman said… - Thanks for telling me about this site.
- At 1:45pm on April 15, 2008,
Wally's Wine and Spirits said… - Hey Tom,
It's Ben from Chateau Petrogasm. I've brought Wally's to the OWC! Check out the new website that I've been working on: http://community.wallywine.com
Cheers,
Ben
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