CALENDARS
2012 Issue Dates and Deadlines
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Issue |
Space Close |
Material Due |
January/February |
Jan 2, 2013 |
Jan 4, 2013 |
March |
Jan 28, 2013 |
Jan 30, 2013 |
April |
March 7, 2013 |
March 11, 2013 |
May |
April 4, 2013 |
April 8, 2013 |
June |
May 3, 2013 |
May 8, 2013 |
July/August |
June 11, 2013 |
June 17, 2013 |
September |
Aug 9, 2013 |
Aug 15, 2013 |
Leaders |
Aug 15, 2013 |
Aug 19, 2013 |
October |
Sep 6, 2013 |
Sep 12, 2013 |
November |
Oct 4, 2013 |
Oct 8, 2013 |
December |
Nov 1, 2013 |
Nov 5, 2013 |
Not to be missed...
Jan./Feb.: |
- Armagnac Feature
- Mixology: Veggie Cocktails
- On-Premise Profile: Fox Restaurant Concepts
- On-Premise Profile: On Revel Casino in Atlantic City
- Retailer Profile: Berbiglia, Kansas City
- Craft Spirits
- Deschutes Brewery Profile
- Jim Beam American Stillhouse
- Crystal Ball: A Look Ahead In 2013
- City Scope: Atlantic City
- Wine Files: California
- Beer Watch: Craft Beer And The Inflight Channel
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March: |
On Premise Player of the Year
- Vodka Category Feature
- Mixology: Rye And Other American Whiskies
- On-Premise Player of the Year
- On-Premise Profile: Enlightened Hospitality
- Retailer Profile: Lisa’s Liquor Barn
- More States Look To Allow Wine Sales In Supermarkets
- Washington State Privatization
- Delivery Web Sites (New companies in markets like Austin and San Francisco that deliver beverage alcohol to people’s homes)
- Bar Talk: Cocktail Machines
- City Scope: Pittsburgh
- Wine Files: Argentina
- Beer Watch: Temperature Control for Beer
- Special Bonus Distribution: Impact Marketing Seminar
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April: |
Hot Brand Awards
- Gin Category Feature
- On-Premise Profile: EMM Group
- On-Premise Profile: Koi Restaurant Group
- Beer and Running
- Hot Brands Feature
- Bottle Shops Feature
- Wine Files: Cutting-Edge By-The-Glass Programs
- Beer Watch: Local Pours Dominate In Some Markets
- Beer Watch: Beer & Bikes
- Special Bonus Distribution: Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of
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May: |
Control State Roundup/NABCA
- Rum Category Feature
- Mixology: Spirits Outside Traditional Categories (Hybrid
liqueurs, etc.)
- On-Premise Profile: Bourbon & Branch
- Retailer Feature: Fresh Market
- Control State Roundup
- Impact Seminar Roundup
- City Scope: Detroit
- Red Robin, Other Chains Take New Approach To Cocktails
- Craft Brewers Tilt To India Pale Ales (IPAs)
- Wine Files: Australia
- Beer Watch: Brewery-Winery Hybrids
- Special Bonus Distribution: National Alcohol Beverage
Control Association and National Restaurant Association
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June: |
Beer Season
- Cider Category Feature
- Mixology: Vodka
- Moonshine’s Renaissance ( White Whisky)
- On-Premise Profile: Big Night Entertainment Group
- Retailer Profile: Lund’s Supermarkets
- City Scope: Birmingham
- Beach Bars
- Growler Update
- Bar Talk: Alcohol-Based Snow Cones and Slushies
- Wine Files: Rosés and Other Summer Wines
- Beer Watch: Beer and the Cruise Ship Channel
- Special Bonus Distribution: American Beverages Licensees
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July/August: |
Las Vegas
- Tequila Category Feature
- Sangria Category Feature
- Mixology: Gin
- On-Premise Profile: Zislis Group
- On-Premise Profile: Changes at Ruth’s Chris
- Retailer Profile: Goody Goody
- City Scope: Boston
- Wine Files: Branded Wines Targeting Women
- The Sweet Red Wine Phenomenon
- Beer Watch
- Special Advertorial Section: Summer Cocktails
- Special Bonus Distribution: Texas Package Store
Association and Tales of the Cocktail
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September: |
Whiskey
- Bourbon Category Feature
- Irish Whiskey Category Feature
- Mixology: Tequila
- On-Premise Profile: Brick House Tavern Plus Tap
- Retailer Profile: DeCicco’s, New York State
- Craft Brewer Profile: Bell’s Brewery
- Beer Hot Brands
- Beer Wholesaler of the Year Profile
- Craft Beer In Mainstream Retail Accounts
- City Scope: Kansas City, MO
- Wine Files: Spain
- Beer Watch
- Special Bonus Distribution: National Beer Wholesalers
Association
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Leaders: |
Annual Retail Awards Publication
Leaders Banquet
Profiles of Six Leaders, Four Alumni Award Winners and The
Retailer of the Year. The Publication honors the best industry
retailers in the country. Leaders awards are presented at the
annual Leaders Dinner event attended by retail, wholesale and
supplier executives.
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October: |
Hot Prospect Brand Awards
- Scotch Whisky Category Feature
- Single Malt Category Feature
- Mixology: Trends At Tales of the Cocktail
- On-Premise Profile: Public House gastropub chain
- Retailer Feature: Jubilation Wines & Spirits, Albuquerque NM
- Spirits and Wine “Hot Prospect” Brands
- City Scope: Tampa/St. Pete
- Wine Files: Italy
- Beer Watch
- Special Advertising Section: Hot Prospect Brands and
Holiday Gift Giving
- Special Bonus Distribution: Wine Spectator Wine
Experience
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November: |
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
- Canadian Whisky Category Feature
- Sparkling Wine (including Prosecco and Champagne)
- Mixology: Liqueurs
- Las Vegas Feature
- On-Premise Profile: Sage Restaurant Group
- Retailer Feature: Bottle Bargains, Northport, NY
- Leaders Banquet Roundup
- Philadelphia-Area Casinos
- Beer Watch
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December: |
Blue Chip Brand Awards
- Imported Vodka Feature
- Cognac Category Feature
- Mixology: Top Trends Among Star Mixologists
- Blue Chip Brands
- On-Premise Profile: Fleming’s
- Retailer Feature: Tower, Atlanta, GA
- Wine Files: Chile
- Beer Watch
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Hot Themes for 2012...
On-Premise Player of the Year
The best restaurateur or bar owner is showcased in a feature story. Learn what has made them a success.
Leaders
Recognition of the best industry retailers in the country both in store and online.
Hot Brand Awards, Blue Chip Brands & Hot Prospects
These are the industry's most exciting and valued brands, quantified each year by Impact and published in Market Watch.
On-Premise & Off-Premise Profiles
A look at what your customers are doing with their stores and operations to maintain and enhance the customers' experience.
Appearing in every issue...
MRS Editorial
Letter from Marvin R. Shanken,
the Chairman of M. Shanken
Communications
Through the Glass
News about retailers, onand
off-premise operators,
supplier brands and more...
Nightclub &
Bar Openings
The hottest openings of
clubs and bars from around
the country
Restaurant Openings
The latest culinary openings,
and what their beverage
offerings look like
Events
Photographs and captions
from the latest industry and
celebrity events
Shop Window
News on expansion and
innovative marketing from
retail stores nationwide
New Product Watch
Information on new products
and how to get them |
First Birthdays
A look at brands after their
first year on the market
Bar Talk
The latest bar trends,
promotion,
technology
and more
Wine Files
A look at trends and innovation
in the wine category
Beer Watch
What's new and happening
in the beer category
Second Tier
Keeping up with the
changing distributor
landscape
Mixology
The latest cocktail trends
News Watch
All the news that's fit to print
Cocktail Hour
A bar/bartender profile and
the venue's signature drinks |
