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Oct 23, 2017Last Updated Oct 24, 2017NACS 2017: Coffee, Energy Drinks Highlighted in New ProductsThough convenience store traffic has dipped in 2017, you couldn’t tell from looking around the packed floor at this year’s National Association of Convenience…Oct 20, 2017Last Updated Oct 23, 2017Talking Rain COO Responds: “We Have a Great Group”Following a report on Wednesday that Talking Rain and its former CEO, Kevin Klock, had been named in a lawsuit alleging that Klock had sexually harassed an…Oct 18, 2017Last Updated Oct 18, 2017Talking Rain Debuts New Sparkling Ice Flavor and Premium WaterIn addition to the debut of Sparkling Ice’s upcoming new flavor, Ginger Lime, Talking Rain, in partnership with Tata Global Beverages, is proud to introduce…Aug 16, 2017Talking Rain Beverage Company Announces Strategic Alliance with Tata Global BeveragesThe agreement will enhance the brand reach of Himalayan Natural Mineral Water under the Talking Rain Beverage Company umbrella, leveraging the Sparkling Ice…Aug 15, 2017Last Updated Dec 29, 2017Talking Rain Partners with Tata to Distribute ‘Himalayan’ in U.S.Following through on a goal to tap its distribution capabilities by bringing on additional brands, Talking Rain Beverage Company announced a partnership…Mar 10, 2017Last Updated Dec 1, 2017Kevin Klock Departs As CEO of Talking RainIn a highly unexpected move, Kevin Klock has departed as president and CEO of Talking Rain, the maker of Sparkling Ice. Talking Rain CFO Marcus Smith has…Mar 3, 2017Last Updated Dec 11, 2017BevNET Podcast Ep. 47: Klocked In — Why Sparking Ice Is Looking for a StablemateAs part of a wide-ranging interview recorded for this edition of the BevNET Podcast, Talking Rain president and CEO Kevin Klock discussed why the company is…Feb 15, 2017Last Updated Nov 22, 2017Sparkling Ice Launches $37M Integrated Marketing CampaignThe “Be Not Bland” campaign features a series of television advertisements designed to embrace “authenticity and individuality, celebrating the people, places…Nov 30, 2016Last Updated Nov 30, 2016Big Geyser Signs Exclusive 10-Year Deal With Muscle Milk, COO Reda Talks Brand PortfolioIn an interview with BevNET, Jerry Reda, the COO of Big Geyser, said his belief in the management and marketing team at Minnesota-based food conglomerate…Oct 25, 2016Last Updated Oct 26, 2016Carbonated Conversation: Talking Rain Executives Discuss Strategy for Sparkling Ice EssenceAmid surging demand for unsweetened sparkling water, Sparkling Ice marketer Talking Rain is planning a major distribution push for its “essence of sparkling…Oct 20, 2016Last Updated Oct 20, 2016People Moves: Sparkling Ice, Mamma Chia, Califia Expand Executive TeamsSparkling Ice maker Talking Rain has announced the hire of Brian Kuz as its new CMO. Kuz’s career spans over 30 years with CPG companies. Kuz was most recently…Oct 6, 2016Sparkling Ice Teams With “Trolls” Movie For New CampaignLeading up to the film’s November 4th premier, Sparkling Ice will kick off its “UnconTROLLable Flavor” campaign, which will feature a variety of elements…Jul 6, 2016Talking Rain CEO Kevin Klock Named Gold Winner at CEO World AwardsKlock was selected as “The Leader” in the CEO of the Year category, recognized for his key role at the helm of the wildly successful brand.May 23, 2016Sparkling Ice Announces Partnership with Advantage WaypointAdvantage Waypoint will play a key role in the coast to coast representation of Sparkling Ice, covering all channels in the foodservice category including…