Monthly Archives: February 2022

What to Expect from This Year’s Super Bowl Commercials

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Before joining the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in 2002, initially as a lecturer, Ann Bastianelli, spent more than 30 years in advertising and marketing. Campaigns she worked on include many of the classics of American consumer products advertising. … Continue reading →

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Black-Owned Brands Post Gains on Drizly

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

As of 2021, over 65% of Drizly retailers carry products from Black-owned brands, and these brands’ growth across all Drizly sales makes it clear that supporting brands from diverse owners can pay dividends for retailers, Drizly says. Since the Black-owned … Continue reading →

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Bev/Al Imports Grew 17% in Value in December; Exports Up 25%

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Total beverage alcohol imports (including bulk and packaged) grew +17% by value over the last twelve months and grew +10% by value over the last three months. 35% of all imported beverage alcohol by value came from Mexico over the … Continue reading →

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UC Davis Crowdfunds Research into Source of Red Wine Headaches

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Researchers at UC Davis are seeking to raise about $25,000 from the public, not from a government grant, in an effort to understand why some people suffer moderate to severe headaches after drinking red wine. The plan is to compare … Continue reading →

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Splash Beverage Signs Heimark for South Calif.

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Splash Beverage Group, Inc.  said it signed a distribution agreement with Heimark Distributing to distribute TapouT through the key Southern California markets.

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Hercules Mulligan Rum & Rye Launches in NY

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Hercules Mulligan Rum & Rye (43% ABV/$38), formerly distributed only through direct-to-consumer Flaviar, launches on-premise in New York and plans to expand into additional markets. It’s being distributed by Empire. Hercules Mulligan was created and launched during the COVID-19 pandemic … Continue reading →

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