Ep. 2416 Juliana Colangelo interviews Stacy Buchanan of Blood of Gods Zine | Masterclass US Wine Market

Welcome to Episode 2416 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews Stacy Buchanan, the creator of the Blood of Gods zine. Together, they explore how the wine industry can better connect with new audiences through passion and unexpected experiences. More about the guest: Stacy Buchanan is the creator of the “Blood of Gods” zine, a biannual publication that brings together his appreciation for wine with his passion for heavy metal music. Stacy also organises Merrymaking, an annual event held in Walla Walla that brings together heavy metal, wine, and art. With a background in both the music and hospitality industries, Stacy was named to Wine Enthusiast’s Future 40 list in 2023 for his innovative contributions to wine culture. Connect: Website: https://bloodofgods.bigcartel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodofgodszine/ More about the host: Juliana Colangelo is a leading communications and marketing professional for the beverage alcohol industry. Currently, Juliana is a Senior Brand Manager at Frederick Wildman, where she is focused on building their Italian wine portfolio. Prior to that, she led the California Division as a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. for over 10 years. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana led the development of the California office, growing the agency’s domestic presence to a dedicated office of 15 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more. Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022, Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julezcolang/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/ Twitter: https://x.com/JulezColang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!