Fri 11 May 2012
By Kimberly Charles
As I gear up for two big competitions where I’ll be judging in the coming months, http://www.fairplex.com/wos/wine_competition/ in May and http://www.sunset.com/marketplace/sunset-international-wine-competition-details-00418000074753/ in July, I’ve been reflecting on why wineries should participate.
I’m a fan of wine competitions and if you’re a winery, or an olive… Read more.
Fri 4 May 2012
By Skye Morgan
What happens when you put all the Bay Area’s hottest chefs and vintners into one room? A literal explosion of deliciousness. The non-profit organization, Meals on Wheels San Francisco, which benefits homebound seniors in the San Francisco area, hosted the 25th Annual Star Chefs & Vintners… Read more.
Wed 25 Apr 2012
By Kimberly Charles
As we commemorate Earth Month, as more and more people are calling April, we reflect on one of the fundamental reasons we love the wine business. Being focused on agriculture as a business, naturally responsible farming for both the winery staff as well as consumers… Read more.
Thu 12 Apr 2012
By Skye Morgan
A few weeks ago, I represented Charles Communications Associates at what has to be one of the largest conventions in the nation: the Natural Products Expo West. Over 60,000 people attend this event, with thousands of vendors showcasing their new products, and let me tell you,… Read more.
Fri 6 Apr 2012
Spring training has begun; meaning SOMA has turned into a constant sea of black and orange. Because our office is a block away from AT&T park, this tends to make our lives a little difficult. The constant shouts from ticket scalpers, the overwhelmingly crowded MUNI on the bus ride home,… Read more.
Mon 19 Mar 2012
By Katie Hunter
Wow, it’s March already? What a start to the year. We’ve kicked off 2012 with some road tripping on the wine trails, with stops in Napa, Sonoma, Livermore, and even a quick flight to Monterey.
As CCA’s new Social Media Director, I’ve been sharing snippets from our… Read more.
Tue 13 Dec 2011
By Skye Morgan
The Charles Communications team is a mix of all different cultures; we therefore get the opportunity to celebrate the full spectrum of holidays! This holiday season, the CCA team is sharing the various traditional recipes that represent each one of our incredible staff. What are some ritual… Read more.
Thu 17 Nov 2011
By Kristin Namimoto
While we can always appreciate a press release that oh-so-eloquently tells the story of a brand, let’s be real: Who has time to spend more than five minutes reading press materials anymore? Photos, videos and information graphics (infographics) are taking over traditional public relations and marketing strategies.… Read more.
Tue 8 Nov 2011
By Skye Morgan
Two weeks ago, Charles Communications Associates organized an event to raise awareness on the pending ban in California of foie gras. We worked alongside such top U.S. foie gras producers as Sonoma Foie Gras, Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Bella Gourmet and D’Artagnan, one of the world’s main… Read more.
Thu 27 Oct 2011
By Emily Aschbrenner
The air has turned crisp, pumpkins grin from their stoops, the distinct scent of Snickers minis wafts from the local Safeway…Halloween is here, dear friends! By far the best celebrated holiday in San Francisco! In our city, tricks and treats aren’t just for the kiddies. Just about… Read more.