Stephanie • February 15, 2021
When the pandemic broke out in March 2020, we examined how global brand leaders were responding to Covid-19. Industry leaders stepped up – turning alcohol into hand sanitizers, lending their factories to public authorities, donating products and profits, and more. National alcohol associations offer valuable information Many businesses feel overwhelmed by the massive amount of
Stephanie • February 12, 2021
This February we had a very special live edition of Mixed Drink Monday – on a Wednesday! Our special guest instructor Or Asulin – a passionate mixologist with a flair for detail – welcomed Emily to Poupée, one of Tel Aviv’s most renowned bars. Or loves to experiment with new flavors and to reinvent old
Stephanie • December 14, 2020
We were so pleased to have our longtime friend and collaborator Bob Peters, of Charlotte North Carolina, join Emily for our very first Mixed Drinks Monday Live. They walked us through three easy, delicious cocktails perfect for the winter season, and gave lots of tips to create a perfect smooth “canvas” for Ripples right on
stephanie9 • November 11, 2020
For brands worldwide, the holiday season isn’t just around the corner – it’s already here. From mega online sales to gift shopping, this festive period’s business influence is in full power and holiday branding is the focal point. If you’re looking for original solutions that will elevate your brand around this critical period, look no
Global lockdown is slowly beginning to lift and we’re all eager to resume enjoying the experience of drinking and eating out. But with social distancing as the new normal, it remains to be seen how these experiences will change. No one is more eager to understand than the cafe, restaurant, and bar businesses themselves as
Will Harvey is the Digital Innovation Manager, and a member of the Culture, Media & Futures Team at Diageo – one of the world’s largest distillers and makers of leading global alcoholic beverage brands including Guinness, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker and Baileys. As DIM, Will works directly with the Head of Technology & Innovation to scout,
While the world’s HORECA industries wait anxiously for signs of the ‘day after’ Covid-19, public return to these hospitality services will likely be gradual as we learn to adjust to social distancing. Tracking the pace of this process is critical. For many businesses, the difference between several weeks or months could mean staying afloat versus closing
Stephanie • April 30, 2020
If you’re struggling to understand the effects of Covid-19 on the alcohol industry – you’re not alone. A big picture snapshot of the current situation is composed of starkly contrasting black and white trends, each telling very different tales. On the one hand, online sales are booming globally as many people are drinking more at
Ripples is super excited to be launching DrinkX, a new podcast about next-gen drink experiences. DrinkX is about the developing influence of consumer drink experiences on the beverage sector, from the changing nature of drink occasions, to digital innovations in drink marketing, to new developments in customization. Beyond offering multiple perspectives on drink experience from
Stephanie • March 30, 2020
Over the past few weeks, as COVID-19 continues to spread and containment efforts reach new peaks, global sentiment has turned from shock to anxiety (and everything in between) quite quickly. For many of us COVID-19 creates a very uncertain future. People are concerned about their own health, the health of their loved ones, school, employment,
Stephanie • March 30, 2020
For better or worse, the shift towards at-home mixology couldn’t be more timely. This list of home mixologist influencers from around the globe – and their Instagammable works of drink art – will inspire you to get crafty at your own bar cart. As all things seasonal, local, and even foraged continue to dominate cocktail
Stephanie • March 25, 2020
The recent tidal wave of Covid-19 related memes underlines the power of positive content to help us cope collectively in times of crisis. As one popular illustrator notes, “Using art and humor right is one of the most comforting things in times like this… it normalizes the situation we’re in without really ignoring the concern.“
