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Taste Radio: The Avoidable $1 Million Mistake & How Ponyboy Won A Showdown

Trademarks are important. Just ask MrBeast. The hosts discussed the YouTuber’s recent legal dilemma as well as the impact of Uber’s decision to shut down Drizly. We also spoke with Ponyboy Slings co-founders Mike and Janell Bass, who shared insights and advice on how to win a pitch slam.

Sprecher Brewing Co. Acquires Juvee

Marking its third acquisition since 2021, Wisconsin-based beer and craft soda producer Sprecher Brewing Company announced today it has acquired functional energy drink brand Juvee for an undisclosed sum.

Elevator Talk: MatchaKo, Lifted Supreme, Jabin, VUUM, Grim Reaper Coffee

Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Rebecca Bernard, the founder of Empire City Brand Builders, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

Nutpods Sells to Kroger-Backed MPearlRock

Nutpods, the plant-based coffee creamer brand founded in 2013 by Madeline Haydon, has been acquired by Kroger-backed investment group MPearlRock, the company announced this morning. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Taste Radio: He Convinced A CPG Giant To Invest… Pre-Launch. Here’s How.

Marcus Sakey, the co-founder of Ritual Zero Proof, spoke about why Diageo invested in his non-alcoholic spirit brand pre-launch, how it became an anchor in an increasingly crowded category, the evolution of its marketing strategy and how he assesses challenges from new and existing brands.

Diageo and Diddy Settle Racial Discrimination Suit

After nearly nine months of an ugly public legal battle, Sean “Diddy” Combs and Diageo have settled disputes over allegations from the music mogul that the brands he collaborated with Diageo on— Cîroc Vodka and DeLeon Tequila— received worse treatment because of his race.