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2012 Issue Dates and Deadlines



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    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

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

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 America/em>

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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


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