Phoenix, AZ | Napa, CA | Sausalito, CA
Also known as: RickBakas
Author, Certified Sommelier and Brand Strategist, Rick Bakas is globally recognized as a thought leader in the world of wine and social media. As the first Director of Social media in the wine industry, he influenced new ideas and new concepts that connect wineries to new consumers through tweetup tours and global online wine tastings. Rick specializes in translating personal and corporate brands to new media. He is an adviser at Bakas Media, a new media branding agency in San Francisco with results including, but not limited to the wine industry. Prior to entering the wine industry in , Rick spent eight years at NIKE, Inc where he worked on branding efforts for the NFLs Denver Broncos, New York Giants and the University of Oregon. Specialties Social Media Strategy, Mobile, Branding and Identity, Site Design, Grass Roots Marketing, User Experience Design, Wine and Food Marketing.
