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Media focus on German wines continues to rise
"The findings of the analysis reflect the outstanding commitment to quality by the whole wine economy in Germany, without whose success we would not be able to communicate effectively".
Considered separately, the figures show that the proportion of Wines of Germany's online publications rose to 59% (previous year 53%) of total coverage in 2018 when compared to the share of printed media. The overall circulation of Wines of Germany's publications stands at 876 million single copies meanwhile (see photo).
Increased online coverage and increased attention to online content about wines produced in the thirteen German wine-growing regions have lately been proven by a Google trend analysis (dpa). Results show that the number of search inquiries for leading grape varieties such as Riesling or Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) has been rising steadily for about a decade throughout the world. Communicating effectively is vital for companies when it comes to facing today's fierce competition on the market.
Communication activities of Wines of Germany (DWI) are based on a multichannel strategy comprising continuing media work, recommendation marketing and global networking. Besides its German headquarters in Bodenheim near Mainz, Wines of Germany (DWI) operates information offices in important export markets, the number of foreign offices having risen to fourteen with the newest office opened in Russia on November 2018.
source: PMG TrendAnalyse, AG MA, IVW-Online, Mediadaten Einzeltitel
more information/literature: Word of Mouth Impulses boost Wines of Germany
The latest analysis regarding 'Wines of Germany'-coverage indicates a significant rise in media reach of about 28.7% from the previous year. Results show that the proportion of Wines of Germany's online publications rose to 59% (previous year 53%) of total coverage when compared to the share of printed media. The overall circulation of Wines of Germany's publications stands at 876 million single copies meanwhile.