News Briefs

BENNIGANS: is out with a St. Patrick’s Day sweepstakes offering consumers the chance to win a trip for two to Ireland. Consumers can enter the Think Lucky Thoughts sweepstakes online at Bennigans.com. Lesser prizes include Bennigan’s T-shirts, caps and free desserts and appetizers. The sweepstakes is open to consumers 21 and older and runs through March 31. Online materials and in-store signage support.

RESEARCH IN MOTION: announced yesterday that it has acquired Ascendent Systems, which will allow the Blackberry maker to deliver enhanced voice solutions to customers. Ascendent will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of RIM. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

GEYSER PEAK WINERY: San Rafael, CA named Duncan/Channon, San Francisco, agency of record for its Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Duncan/Channon has handled Geyser Peak’s sister brand Clos du Bois since 2001.