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Don’t Let Music Licensing Become an Expensive Surprise for Your Taproom

July 15, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

Music is often treated as background noise in a taproom, but experienced cideries say it deserves the same strategic attention as menu design, lighting or staffing. The right soundtrack helps shape a customer’s perception of […]

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From Guided Tastings to Community Events, These Can Drive Local Cidery Visits

July 8, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

The biggest marketing lesson isn’t about finding the latest social media trend or spending more money on advertising. Instead, centering on understanding your local community first, then building promotions that fit the way customers already […]

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Building A Cider Brand That Starts in the Orchard, Not the Taproom

July 1, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

Mostly, orchard preservation still gets framed as a values-driven initiative. It can sometimes be something adjacent to the business rather than embedded in it. But some cideries are leaning into long-term success and are increasingly […]

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Cider Business Podcast with Portland Cider

June 30, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

Closing a taproom doesn’t have to mean the end of a cidery, it can be the beginning of a new — and perhaps — smarter strategy. In this edition, of the Cider Business Podcast on […]

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The Art and Economics of Adjunct Cider Development

June 24, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

For many cideries, adjuncts are no longer simply a creative tool. They have become a strategic one. Whether it’s fruit, botanicals, teas, spices, extracts or other ingredients, adjuncts often serve as an entry point for […]

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Canopy Brand Group Named Agency of Record for High Limb Cider; Unveils Complete Brand Repositioning, Identity, Packaging, and Website

June 22, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

Canopy Brand Group announced it has been named Agency of Record (AOR) for High Limb Cider, coinciding with the debut of the brand’s new strategic positioning, visual identity, packaging system, and website. This milestone follows a […]

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Why Clarity Beats Cleverness in Cider Branding and Product Positioning

June 17, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

The challenge of building a cider product lineup is rarely limited to what goes into the bottle or can. Just as important is what consumers understand about the product before they ever take a sip. […]

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Cider Business Podcast: CiderCon is on the Move

June 16, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

It’s official… the American Cider Association will partner with the Brewers Association to bring CiderCon alongside the annual Craft Brewers Conference in San Antonio, Texas, this coming April. ACA Board President Christine Walter first shared […]

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Brewers Association, American Cider Association Announce Co-Location of CiderCon & Craft Brewers Conference in 2027

June 16, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

The Brewers Association (BA) and the American Cider Association (ACA) today announced that CiderCon® and the Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America® (CBC ®) will co-locate in San Antonio, Texas, April 5–7, 2027. The collaboration […]

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Are You Looking at the Right Numbers? A CPA-Turned-Cidery Owner Shares His Approach

June 10, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

Your cidery’s biggest financial risk isn’t a lack of sales, it’s losing sight of the broader financial picture while reacting to the highs and lows that come with being a seasonal business. A packed fall […]

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