Issue link: http://digital.copcomm.com/i/1025306
56 / the tasting panel / september 2018 DEPARTMENT HEADER DEPARTMENT HEADER 56 / the tasting panel / september 2018 Events To get on our events list, contact Events Director Francesca Marciano at Francesca@TastingPanelMag.com. Branded As leading publications in the wine and spirits industries, both The Tasting Panel and The SOMM Journal plan events in a wide range of formats, including dinners and tastings. Every detail is customized specifically to adhere to the partnering brand's identity, ensuring originality, personal- ity, and creativity sure to make a strong impression on guests. Educational While The SOMM Journal's wine events range in size, they all serve as informative seminars where industry leaders gather to discuss wide-ranging topics relevant to the business today. The magazine's wine-tasting competitions, meanwhile, give winning participants a chance to walk away with cash prizes. Interactive The Tasting Panel hosts occasions varying in theme, from speed tastings to brand-specific events where guests have the opportunity to meet with ambassadors and learn about the company in an intimate group setting. In addi- tion to sampling custom-made cocktails, guests can also take home branded goodie bags. The SOMM Journal and The Tasting Panel host multiple exclusive events a month for trade members that aim to be educational, interactive, hands-on gatherings ideal for networking within the industry. THE SOMM JOURNAL