an event production company that
THINKS OUTSIDE THE BOTTLE
WHO WE ARE
SKW Production is an experiential marketing and production company that thinks outside the bottle. We are the key ingredient for delivering top-tiered experiences within the wine, spirits and hospitality industry.
Founded in 2013, SKW Production offers a curated team of wine and spirit professionals who aren't afraid to get our hands (and sometimes feet) dirty to execute your vision.
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With our expansive knowledge, we maintain organizational excellence while keeping your goals top of mind from start to finish. No activation is too big or too small; we take great care in each project, dedicating our expertise to your big picture.
SERVICES
THE CORE
Our core offering is a bespoke event-production service catered to your needs.
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Budget Management
Venue Scouting
Liaison with caters and specialized vendors
Contract coordination for legal and finance departments for insurance and permitting needs
Procurement of staff and talent
Creation of marketing materials, event signage, programs and website
Onsite direction for day-of management
Product/Winery participation
BEYOND THE CORE
Additional service to elevate your brand.
Conception of brand programming
Coordination of product/wine logistics from start to finish
Specialized pre and post collateral for extended coverage
Media activation and campaign management
Strategic partnerships and sponsors
Outreach and exposure beyond the wine and hospitality industry
Brand Ambassador Staffing
Sommelier Level Wine Service
CLIENTS
TEAM
Get to Know Us
SIU KI WAN
Founder
Former Wine & Spirits Magazine's Event & Marketing Director; Siu Ki redefined the magazine's event program with their premiere event's Top 100 Tasting and Top of the List Event resulting in record-breaking profit for the magazine. Combining her extensive hospitality history in New York City’s most prestigious establishments while working with some of the top-wine producers, sommeliers, wine directors and personalities resulted in the birth of SKW Production Inc.
Siu Ki has worked for an array of wine and spirits events for some diverse high-profile clients including: Wine & Spirits Magazine, Newport Mansion Wine & Food Festival, Constellation Brands Inc., Pressoir Events (including La Fête du Champagne, La Paulée and La Tablée), Maisons Marques & Domaines and Sherryfest USA.
Siu Ki holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology and the Intermediate Certificate in Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET). Siu Ki resides in Manhattan with her two French bulldogs: Banksy and Jackson "JP" Pollock.
SAMANTHA KAY JOHNSON
Account Director
Most recently, Samantha was the Associate Publisher at Wine & Spirits Magazine. For eight years she led a team that encouraged clients to take a 360° approach when sharing their brand’s story.
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At Wine & Spirits, Samantha helped navigate the nuances of an independent publishing company; maintaining journalistic integrity while delivering readers a chance to experience wine from page to glass. Her team oversaw advertising sales, the magazine’s branding and events, including the prestigious Top 100 Tasting.
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Whether touting awards or connecting hospitality influencers, Samantha provides individualized guidance and support to execute the particular needs of her clients. Drawing from her vast experience she can make quick decisions while staying attentive to the nature of the client’s goal.
She holds a Bachelors of Art in Marketing and Sociology from Northeastern University where she graduated Cum Laude. Having worked in Boston, New York, and San Francisco she currently resides in her hometown of Pasadena, CA.
