Summary: Michael speaks with Craft Beer Veteran Jim McCune about the first EVER Craft Beer Awards and the importance of Branding your product in an increasingly competitive marketplace.<br><br>Jim McCune is the executive director of EGC Group’s Craft Beverage Marketing Division . EGC Group is fully immersed in the beer industry with over 21 years’ experience in craft beverage marketing.<br><br>The CBMAs were developed to recognize and award the very best marketing in the brewing industry across the USA. Breweries, their agencies, artists and marketing partners are invited to enter their top work. The 2020 CBMAs include over 30 categories that recognize all aspects of beer marketing.<br><br>The Craft Beer Marketing Awards feature categories that celebrate the very best of beer marketing and the teams, and individuals behind them. All categories are judged by an influential and respected panel of beer, marketing, and design experts. The CBMAS judging process is a robust, credible, and transparent digital scoring system.<br><br>Check out the website at <a href="https://craftbeermarketingawards.com/" rel="noopener">https://craftbeermarketingawards.com/</a><br><br>Craft Beer Storm Website: <a href="http://www.craftbeerstorm.com" rel="noopener">www.craftbeerstorm.com</a><br><br> <br>If your Company, Hotel or Restaurant wants to book a CraftBeer Weekend or Craft Beer Evening for your guests or employees send an email to <a href="mailto:Michael@craftbeerstorm.com">Michael@craftbeerstorm.com</a> <br><br>Linked In: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craft-beer-storm-podcast-30776075/" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/craft-beer-storm-podcast-30776075/</a><br><br><br>Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: <br><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2</a><br><br>*** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes ***<br><br>Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH<br><br>*** Interested in starting your own brewery? Our Portsmouth, NH TURNKEY facility is for sale! Follow link for more info:<br><br><a href="https://www.neren.com/Listing/2800-Lafayette-Rd-12A/5cdda2dabf34cb9150a7faeb" rel="noopener">https://www.neren.com/Listing/2800-Lafayette-Rd-12A/5cdda2dabf34cb9150a7faeb</a><br><br><br>Michael Potorti<br>Founder/Brewer<br>Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast<br><a href="mailto:michael@craftbeerstorm.com">michael@craftbeerstorm.com</a><br><a href="mailto:michael@bearairishbrew.com">michael@bearairishbrew.com</a><br><br>*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***<br><br>Beara Brewing Co.<br>2800 Lafayette Road<br>Portsmouth, NH 03801<br>Tel. (857) 342-3272<br> <br><a href="http://www.bearairishbrew.com" rel="noopener">www.bearairishbrew.com</a><br> <br>Like us on<br><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en</a><br><br><br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo</a><br> <br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew</a><br> <br>Linked In: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/</a><br><br>**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**<br><br>Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: <br><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278" rel="noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278</a><br><br>Craft Beer Storm You Tube:
