Bud Light Launches “Grunts” Ad featuring Travis Kelce from Kansas City Chiefs following the Dylan Mulvaney Controversy

In an effort to pivot and regain its market share, Bud Light is shifting its advertising strategy to target male consumers. The company recently released a new ad featuring Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce. This retro-themed commercial is a response to the conservative backlash that the beer brand faced earlier this year due …

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Sales of Bud Light plunge by 28% ahead of July 4th festivities.

Bud Light, the nation’s top-selling beer, has experienced a continued decline in sales leading up to the important Fourth of July holiday, following the controversy involving Dylan Mulvaney. According to data from NielsenIQ and Bump Williams Consulting, sales for Bud Light dropped by 27.9% in the week ending June 24, slightly better than the previous …

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Anheuser-Busch refutes allegations of terminating Bud Light marketing VP

Anheuser-Busch has denied reports that Alissa Heinerscheid, the VP of marketing responsible for Bud Light’s unsuccessful campaign with Dylan Mulvaney, has been fired and is “gone for good.” While Heinerscheid and Anheuser-Busch’s Group VP of mainstream portfolio, Daniel Blake, were criticized for their involvement in the campaign, they were initially said to be on a …

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Bud Light rescue plan propelled by Anheuser-Busch

Brendan Whitworth, the US CEO of Anheuser-Busch, made an announcement about Bud Light’s plans to revive their brand following the controversy surrounding the Dylan Mulvaney partnership. Whitworth acknowledged that the focus had shifted away from beer and outlined a three-step strategy. The company will provide financial assistance to independent wholesalers, reimburse distributors for fuel surcharges …

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Garth Brooks Embraces Diversity: A Response to Bud Light Backlash

Country music icon Garth Brooks recently sparked controversy when he announced that he would serve Bud Light at his new bar, Friends in Low Places, located in Nashville, Tennessee. During a live Q&A event with Billboard on June 7, Brooks stated, “We’re going to serve every brand of beer. We are. It’s not our decision …

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Spirits Surge in Demand: Liquor Industry Trends Reveal Shift in Market Share from Beer

At the opening party for Alo Miami in Miami on December 16, 2021, a talented bartender showcased their creativity by crafting specialty cocktails using Casamigos. This event symbolizes the spirits industry’s triumph over economic challenges and its ability to adapt to changing consumer preferences, as it gradually overtakes the dominance of beer. According to the …

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The latest top-selling beer brand in the U.S. is Modelo Especial.

Bud Light, America’s favorite beer brand, has finally been knocked off its throne after years of dominating the beer market. During May 2022, sales for Bud Light plummeted by 23% compared to the previous year, and the brand’s parent company, Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI), sold only $297 million worth of the beer. In comparison, Modelo Especial …

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