M. Shanken Communications Announces Program For 49th Annual Impact Marketing Seminar
M. Shanken Communications, Inc. has announced the program for the 49th Annual Impact Marketing Seminar, set to take place at New York City’s Pierre Hotel on October 9. The preeminent global conference for the drinks industry, the Impact Marketing Seminar brings together CEOs, presidents, and senior executives of leading companies from around the world.
In past years, the event has also been held in London, Paris, Tokyo, Berlin, and Madrid. Distinguished luncheon speakers have included Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, Vice President Dick Cheney, and Secretaries of State Dr. Henry Kissinger, Alexander Haig, and Madeleine Albright. Recent luncheon speakers have included former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (2024), NFL star and television personality Michael Strahan (2023), Fox News anchor Brett Baier (2022), Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (2021), and financier and philanthropist Michael Milken (2020).
The 49th Annual Impact Marketing Seminar will feature the following speakers:
- Debra Crew, Chief Executive, Diageo plc, London, U.K., on “Growth Opportunities in an Evolving Industry”
- Bill Newlands, President and CEO, Constellation Brands, Rochester, NY, on “Facing Realities in the U.S. Wine & Spirits Market”
- Simon Hunt, Chief Executive, Campari Group, Milan, Italy, on “Marketing Global Brands for Maximum Growth”
- Chris Gabaldon, President and CEO, North America, Moët Hennessy, New York, on “The New Landscape for Luxury Wine and Spirits”
- David Chaplin, Chief Growth Officer, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Miami, FL, on “Partnering to Build World Class Brands Through the Power of Technology”
- Brian Cox, Global Vice President, Scotch Whisky, Bacardi Ltd, Hamilton, Bermuda, on “Marketing Scotch Whisky to the Next Generation”
- Lander Otegui, Chief Marketing Officer, Proximo Spirits, Jersey City, NJ, on “Keeping Pace in the Dynamic Tequila Market”
The Seminar is hosted by Marvin R. Shanken, Chairman of M. Shanken Communications; Vice Chairman Michael Moaba; and David Fleming, Senior Vice President, Wine & Spirits Editorial. The moderators are Jessica Shanken Reid, Executive Vice President; Daniel Marsteller, Vice President, Wine & Spirits Editorial; Jeffery Lindenmuth, Executive Editor, Wine Spectator; and David Savona, Executive Editor, Cigar Aficionado.
Prior to the Seminar, there will be a welcome reception from 6pm to 8pm on October 8. Details will be announced soon.
Seating for the 49th Annual Impact Marketing Seminar is limited, with the event typically selling out early. For more details and to register, visit impactseminar.com.
Plans for our 50th Anniversary next year will be announced at a later date.
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