the drinks association welcomes 100Proof as a Category 1 member.

The drinks association’s new CEO Georgia Lennon discusses her career path and her plans for the organisation.

It is with great pleasure that the drinks association announces the appointment of Georgia Lennon as its new CEO.

What an amazing journey it has been for the drinks association since it was established in mid-1897. As the association celebrates its 120th anniversary, it’s a time of growth and renewal. But one thing remains constant: the members’ commitment to working together for the benefit of our vibrant and dynamic industry. As it looks ahead to the announcement of a new CEO later this month, the drinks a…

Suppliers from the Australian alcohol industry were at Luna Park this week for the drinks association’s latest Network Breakfast on diversity. The topic was addressed by author, novelist, social commentator, columnist, broadcaster and award-winning advertising writer Jane Caro, who shared her experiences as a minority female in the workplace during the 60s and how she thinks the industry can address the g…

After two years of consultation with the drinks industry, the drinks association, in conjunction with Ebiquity, has launched its new Ad Watch platform. A presentation to introduce members to its features will be held on July 5. Included will be an update on the services Ebiquity provides the drinks association members and a demonstration of the new platform for Retail Price Point Tracking and A…

The drinks association’s 2017 Mentoring Program, in partnership with Women in drinks and Serendis, held a workshop this week designed to help mentors and mentees identify their signature strengths. Almost 50 participants, some of whom travelled from New Zealand and Melbourne, attended the session at Sydney’s Luna Park, where they were introduced to the framework to use during their mentoring sess…

Jane Caro will be guest speaker at the drinks association’s upcoming network breakfast, discussing “Diversity in Action”. Caro wears many hats, including author, novelist, lecturer, mentor, social commentator, columnist, workshop facilitator, speaker, broadcaster and award winning advertising writer. We asked her to give a few insights on how diversity has shaped her life and career. drinks bul…

StayinFront has expanded its footprint in the Australian drinks industry, adding SouthTrade International to its portfolio of clients. SouthTrade – the Australian distributor of brands including Southern Comfort, Green Fairy, Fireball, Limoncello, Patron and Titos – has chosen StayinFront TouchCG to support its field sales team with its mobile cloud-based sales force automation solution.  The a…

Many of the drinks industry’s biggest names have joined the inaugural Women in drinks/ Serendis  Mentoring Program to champion diversity in their business. There are 58 participants in the 2017 program, from companies including Australian Vintage Limited, Brown-Forman Australia, Bacardi-Martini Australia, Campari Australia, Casella Family Brands, Carlton & United Breweries, Coca-Cola Amatil, L…