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VINTNERS IN - FEBRUARY 2, 2010
4350 Barnes Road
Santa Rosa, CA
707.575.7350 / www.vintnersinn.com

 
 

Event Schedule

  • 11:00 - Registration
  • 11:30 - Introductions and Speaker
  • 12:45 - Lunch and Networking
  • 01:30 - SIG Groups
  • 02:30 - Event Conclusion

Branding is not just a gimmick of the moment; it is your secret weapon for standing out, getting ahead, and getting your share of the wedding business in 2010. Join Branding Expert, Speaker and Author Liz Goodgold for an interactive, engaging, and rapid fire talk as she shares practical and tactical ideas that you can learn today and implement tomorrow!

  1. Discovering Your Brand DNA: There is a difference between a forgettable name and an indelible brand. Learn how to create a complete brand so that your name is on everyone's lips.

  2. Creating the Brand Experience: As we move into the experience economy, it's essential that every touch point deliver upon your brand promise.

  3. Launching Relevant and Compelling Promotions: Great promotions are consistent with your brand, but should also ignite sales. Discover ways to "acid test" your marketing materials to ensure they deliver.

  4. Creating Buzz and Referrals - Most of us claim to earn our business by referral, but how do we exponentially grow this component? Master the methods of "giving them something to talk about."

  5. How Public Relations Can Boost Your Brand: You should become the celebrity of your wedding specialty with TV, radio, print, and digital appearances monthly. Find out how to create media hooks that sizzle for every business involved in the wedding industry.

Speaker and author Liz Goodgold is a considered a fireball of energy with over 25 years of experience in marketing and branding. She is the author of RED FIRE BRANDING: Create a Hot Personal Brand and Have Customers for Life and DUH! Marketing.

Liz has worked for such major clients as Quaker Oats, Times Mirror, and Arco Oil as well as with small business owners and start-ups. Her specialized, one-on-one branding and coaching programs spark new ideas that deliver sure-fire results for the wedding & events industry as well including workshops & keynote presentations to San Diego Style Weddings, International Catering Association and American Disc Jockey Association.


An often quoted expert, Liz has appeared in over 500 media outlets including ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, CNBC, CNN, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. She also was the branding columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine reaching over 1 million readers per month.

For a preview of Liz's new book, Red Fire Branding, please go to www.redfirebranding.com/preview/


 
 
 
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Reservations....
VINTNERS INN
Vintners Inn has graciously extended a special room rate for WIPA Members, and we encourage you to take advantage of this special offer.  Just Click Here for reservations.
 
For dinner reservations at John Ash & Co. please go to www.vintnersinn.com or call 707.527.7687.

 
 
 
  A Special Thanks - Event Sponsors

 
  Venue/Food and Beverage
Vintners Inn John Ash & Co.
Cathy Reynolds-Stone
707-566-2619
creynolds@vintnersinn.com
www.vintnersinn.com

Wine
Ferrari-Carano Vineyard and Winery Estate
Cheryl McMillan
707-433-6700   
Cheryl@fcwinery.com
www.ferrari-carano.com

Photography
Wendy Maclaurin Richardson Photography
Wendy Maclaurin Richardson
415-863-7742
wendy@wmrphoto.com
www.wmrphoto.com

Florals  
Dragonfly Floral
Bonnie Z
707-433-3739
bonniez@dragonflyfloral.com
www.dragonflyfloral.com

Linens
Napa Valley Linens
Sharon Dexmier
925-459-0470
sdexmier@nvlinens.com
www.nvlinens.com

Co-Chairs of Event
Production
Dina Balatti, Bella Celebrations
Isabelle Adams, Bonjour Isabelle

Transportation
Pure Luxury Transportation
Antoinette Allison and Jennifer Buffo
707-775-2920
relax@pureluxury.com
www.pureluxury.com
 
     
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