Vanessa Felix
International Communications
Co-Marketing Partnerships
LATEST PROJECTS
![Instagram Post by Ufeast on Rioja and Antler Kitchen Wine Dinner](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_421b08a336654ed190a8b920f39d4e7c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_928,h_445,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_421b08a336654ed190a8b920f39d4e7c~mv2.png)
![DailyHive Article on DOCa Rioja](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_b6b7c034b65342518f64285b38c2debc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_484,h_386,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_b6b7c034b65342518f64285b38c2debc~mv2.jpeg)
![Mastercard Rioja Wine Dinner Menu](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_68e0aebf0b8247e79f1772599a7af7d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_868,h_1168,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_68e0aebf0b8247e79f1772599a7af7d0~mv2.jpg)
![DailyHive Article on Rioja MC Event](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_1c9bd276d316478f9d52e69c1dcd29a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_928,h_1120,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_1c9bd276d316478f9d52e69c1dcd29a8~mv2.jpg)
![Ufeast.com Rioja and Antler Kitchen Event Listing](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_3e04b94515e14775ac29d25ea4a78033~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_628,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_3e04b94515e14775ac29d25ea4a78033~mv2.png)
![MC Eblast for Rioja Event](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_fd770e3b87e246fb8fe9b00f040de481~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_630,h_813,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_fd770e3b87e246fb8fe9b00f040de481~mv2.png)
![Instagram Post by Ufeast on Rioja and Antler Kitchen Wine Dinner](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_421b08a336654ed190a8b920f39d4e7c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_928,h_445,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_421b08a336654ed190a8b920f39d4e7c~mv2.png)
![DailyHive Article on DOCa Rioja](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_b6b7c034b65342518f64285b38c2debc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_484,h_386,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_b6b7c034b65342518f64285b38c2debc~mv2.jpeg)
![Mastercard Rioja Wine Dinner Menu](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_68e0aebf0b8247e79f1772599a7af7d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_868,h_1168,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_68e0aebf0b8247e79f1772599a7af7d0~mv2.jpg)
![DailyHive Article on Rioja MC Event](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_1c9bd276d316478f9d52e69c1dcd29a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_928,h_1120,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_1c9bd276d316478f9d52e69c1dcd29a8~mv2.jpg)
![Ufeast.com Rioja and Antler Kitchen Event Listing](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_3e04b94515e14775ac29d25ea4a78033~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_628,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_3e04b94515e14775ac29d25ea4a78033~mv2.png)
![MC Eblast for Rioja Event](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_fd770e3b87e246fb8fe9b00f040de481~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_630,h_813,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_fd770e3b87e246fb8fe9b00f040de481~mv2.png)
Ufeast
I managed a $100,000 annual contractual co-marketing partnership for two consecutive years with Ufeast and Mastercard Priceless Cities. I collaborated with partners on planning and execution of eight wine dinners per year, approved partner marketing copy in both digital and print format, wine and food pairings, and media placements. I attend eight events per year as a DOCa Rioja expert and brand ambassador. Canada partnerships contributed to an 14% increase in volume and 6% increase in value from 2016 to 2017.
![Rioja Week Montreal Sponsored Web Content](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_222e457c54f14503b3b67811d6176fc1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_727,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_222e457c54f14503b3b67811d6176fc1~mv2.png)
![Exquis Fall 2017 Advertisement](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_35d318dcba1e4b64bd76451bc3d1df04~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_619,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_35d318dcba1e4b64bd76451bc3d1df04~mv2.jpg)
![Exquis Winter 2017 Wine Region of Rioja Placement](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_e5bf1fdc24a8489081771a2c2b371790~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_382,h_393,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_e5bf1fdc24a8489081771a2c2b371790~mv2.jpeg)
![Rioja Week Montreal Sponsored E-blast](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_2f6b18e3f0854b68a9a98cac8aa3eccb~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_670,h_844,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_2f6b18e3f0854b68a9a98cac8aa3eccb~mv2.png)
![Rioja Master Class Invitation Dec. 4th](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_dfe6ce768b924f2fb64d4d725dca551b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_686,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_dfe6ce768b924f2fb64d4d725dca551b~mv2.jpg)
![Rioja Week Montreal Sponsored Web Content](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_222e457c54f14503b3b67811d6176fc1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_727,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_222e457c54f14503b3b67811d6176fc1~mv2.png)
![Exquis Fall 2017 Advertisement](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_35d318dcba1e4b64bd76451bc3d1df04~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_619,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_35d318dcba1e4b64bd76451bc3d1df04~mv2.jpg)
![Exquis Winter 2017 Wine Region of Rioja Placement](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_e5bf1fdc24a8489081771a2c2b371790~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_382,h_393,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_e5bf1fdc24a8489081771a2c2b371790~mv2.jpeg)
![Rioja Week Montreal Sponsored E-blast](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_2f6b18e3f0854b68a9a98cac8aa3eccb~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_670,h_844,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_2f6b18e3f0854b68a9a98cac8aa3eccb~mv2.png)
![Rioja Master Class Invitation Dec. 4th](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_dfe6ce768b924f2fb64d4d725dca551b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_686,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_dfe6ce768b924f2fb64d4d725dca551b~mv2.jpg)
EXQUIS Magazine
I oversaw Exquis’ annual co-marketing partnership valued at $80,000 annually. Partnership programs included DOCa Rioja sommelier master classes, paid media opportunities on Exquis printed and online publications, and organization of Rioja sponsored industry events like Quebec City Wine Fair and Somm360.
![Blanchards Holiday Print Catalog Rioja Feature](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_d72b500190c74b1788bfbb7a32d197cb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_625,h_400,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_d72b500190c74b1788bfbb7a32d197cb~mv2.jpeg)
![Blanchards Rioja Rose E-blast](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_4244b27db7ad4e4f95727d69bceb492f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_705,h_1686,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_4244b27db7ad4e4f95727d69bceb492f~mv2.jpeg)
![International Tempranillo Day Rioja E-blast](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_8e8abb81ab4046ebba901e2637ee1298~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_720,h_2016,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_8e8abb81ab4046ebba901e2637ee1298~mv2.jpeg)
![Blanchards Holiday Print Catalog Rioja Feature](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_d72b500190c74b1788bfbb7a32d197cb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_625,h_400,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_d72b500190c74b1788bfbb7a32d197cb~mv2.jpeg)
![Blanchards Rioja Rose E-blast](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_4244b27db7ad4e4f95727d69bceb492f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_705,h_1686,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_4244b27db7ad4e4f95727d69bceb492f~mv2.jpeg)
![International Tempranillo Day Rioja E-blast](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_8e8abb81ab4046ebba901e2637ee1298~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_720,h_2016,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_8e8abb81ab4046ebba901e2637ee1298~mv2.jpeg)
Blanchards Wine & Spirits
I managed 1-year partnership with Blanchards, a wine & liquor retailer with 8 locations throughout Massachusetts, in 2017. Managed partnership programs including approval of digital and print co-branded communications, organized in-store tastings and wine seminars. Rioja wine sales in the USA increased 15% in 2017 compared YOY; 5% above agreed partnership goals.
![WSJwine Holiday Catalog Feature](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_381dbd3316dd403c94c0c7b65cc6f4de~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_720,h_405,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_381dbd3316dd403c94c0c7b65cc6f4de~mv2.jpeg)
![WSJwine Holiday Catalog Feature Cont'd](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_12185fc1ea68442bb1e7e6e0adc8e84e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_720,h_405,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_12185fc1ea68442bb1e7e6e0adc8e84e~mv2.jpeg)
![WSJwine Rioja E-blast](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_329854ff37584156850b111880d6a088~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_510,h_643,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_329854ff37584156850b111880d6a088~mv2.png)
![WSJwine Holiday Catalog Feature](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_381dbd3316dd403c94c0c7b65cc6f4de~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_720,h_405,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_381dbd3316dd403c94c0c7b65cc6f4de~mv2.jpeg)
![WSJwine Holiday Catalog Feature Cont'd](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_12185fc1ea68442bb1e7e6e0adc8e84e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_720,h_405,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_12185fc1ea68442bb1e7e6e0adc8e84e~mv2.jpeg)
![WSJwine Rioja E-blast](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/609200_329854ff37584156850b111880d6a088~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_510,h_643,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/609200_329854ff37584156850b111880d6a088~mv2.png)
WSJwine
I co-managed a co-marketing partnership with WSJwine in 2017. I was responsible for reviewing and approving all copy on print and digital communications including case card inserts, WSJwine catalog features, and e-newsletter mailings. WSJwine partnership increased Rioja USA wine sales in 2017 15% compared YOY.