Buckle your seat belts!  Things just got interesting.  In everyone’s lifetime there is a movement that most look back and say, “God, I wish I was apart of that.”  For those of you, like myself, who wish to dedicate their life to the wine industry… THIS IS OUR TIME!  Murphy-Goode has officially accepted the support of VinTank which has expanded their original and very generous offer of $100K of free marketing support.

“We are pleased that VinTank reached out and extended its offer to whomever we select to be our Wine Country Lifestyle Correspondent,” said Mark Osmun, spokesperson for Murphy-Goode.

“We thank Murphy Goode for accepting our offer of support and look forward to working together as well as helping all our candidates raise awareness for the brand and learn wine online” – VinTank

Fantasy Becomes Reality!

I feel like I’m on a hit television series with an all-star cast and we just aired our season finale… a cliff hanger!  A new figure head emerges (VinTank) with a goal of improving the wine industry on a global scale and hand picks eight people to spearhead the revolution.  Sure, sounds like the next Hollywood blockbuster, but its true!  Yesterday, VinTank announced their top four candidates: Hardy Wallace, Rick Bakas, Ashley Bellview and Todd Havens. 

However they have also selected the Vintank 4+.  These are additional candidates who have the necessary skills to succeed and have stood out in this campaign by sharing the dream.  I congratulate my peers Ed Thralls, Alina Brown and Eric Hwang.

*Alina Brown’s video will be available June 10*

EVERYONE’S A WINNER!

VinTank has also extended the same offer to ANY WINERY that hires anyone endorsed by them after the competition ends on July 21, 2009.

“With all VinTank candidates we will be working closely with them to help them run their campaign and help others learn about wine, social media, and Murphy Goode.  We will be giving strategic guidance, business development support, and tactical assistance so they will be well versed in wine online.  They are all pioneers and we are confident that all of them will be excellent employees for wineries for digital marketing positions.”

- Vintank