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People Moves: Jones Soda Names Mark Murray as CEO; Aqua ViTea Builds Out C-Suite

Jones Soda has named Mark Murray as its permanent president and CEO; Vermont-based kombucha maker Aqua ViTea announced an expansion of its leadership team with three new additions to its c-suite; Soylent co-founder Rob Rhinehart has stepped down as chairman of the company’s board of directors.

Dewar’s Whisky Launches Sports Themed Multi-Channel Global Campaign

DEWAR'S®Whisky, the world's most awarded whisky, debuts its latest multi-million dollar marketing campaign, entitled Stay Curious. Calling upon consumers to “Stay Curious” and encouraging them to seek out new, memorable experiences across cultures, the campaign is a direct reflection of the brand’s history and ethos.

RTD Spirits Investments: Bomani Raises $3.5M, ‘Merican Mule Brings in SoBE Founders

Hard coffee maker Bomani Cold Buzz announced last week that it has raised $3.5 million in an investment round featuring over 40 firms and individuals; Connecticut-based ‘Merican Mule, maker of a line of canned ready-to-drink Moscow Mules, announced last week a round of financing led by The Bishop Family, founders of Blue Buffalo pet food and SoBe Beverages.

Bang’s Breakup With Pepsi Moves to Court

VPX Sports, the maker of Bang Energy, is seeking an injunction against PepsiCo to stop it from making threats to its customers and wholesale distributors, as the two companies’ dispute over a long-term distribution contract moves into the legal phase.