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NPR: Coconut Water is “Not Magical”

Clearly, coconut water has been one of the fastest growing categories in the beverage industry, but are its highly touted rehydration benefits as helpful as advertised? In a recent article, National Public Radio (NPR) posits that while coconut water does provide an electrolyte-packed punch, most individuals can rehydrate just as well with plain water.

Video: CNBC’s Darren Rovell Discusses Red Bull’s Sports Marketing Strategy at BevNET Live

Focusing on lessons that beverage entrepreneurs could take from Red Bull and its marketing techniques, CNBC reporter Darren Rovell dazzled BevNET Live attendees with his talk on the intersection of sports, marketing, and beverages. Rovell, who has covered the sports business beat for CNBC since 2006, called Red Bull's promotions, endorsement deals, and advertising campaigns, “an active case study” in innovative marketing.