Trump is accused of being 'bought out' by Anheuser-Busch after pleading for Bud Light to get a 'second chance' - as it's revealed he is attending fundraiser hosted by groups GOP lobbyist
1 year, 1 month ago

Trump is accused of being 'bought out' by Anheuser-Busch after pleading for Bud Light to get a 'second chance' - as it's revealed he is attending fundraiser hosted by groups GOP lobbyist

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump has been accused of selling out to brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev by calling for the Bud Light boycott to end. Trump declared Bud Light deserved a 'second chance' almost a year after a single TikTok video by transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney with a branded beer can was enough to send right-wing drinkers into a frenzy. Donald Trump has been accused of selling out to brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev by calling for the Bud Light boycott to end Bud Light sales plunged in early April 2023 amid a conservative backlash after the brand sent a commemorative can to the transgender influencer This week, Trump insisted Anheuser-Busch InBev was not a 'woke company' as he threatened to release a list of those who believed were. Jeff Miller, a Republican lobbyist close to former House speaker Kevin McCarthy, announced the fundraiser on February 2, just days before Trump's call for a ceasefire Tickets to the event at an undisclosed location in Washington DC, headlined by Donald Jr, start at $1,000 and go up to $10,000 Trump is also drowning in more than $76 million of legal fees resulting from various civil and criminal trials, and faces the prospect of paying out $83 million in defamation damages following E Jean Carroll's court victory.

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MAGA fans call for boycott of Dunkin Donuts: ‘The Bud Lite treatment’
7 months, 1 week ago

MAGA fans call for boycott of Dunkin Donuts: ‘The Bud Lite treatment’

The Independent  

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Evidence Is Building That Samuel Alito’s Brain Is Filled to the Brim With Right-Wing Internet Chum
55 years, 2 months ago

Evidence Is Building That Samuel Alito’s Brain Is Filled to the Brim With Right-Wing Internet Chum

Slate  

Last week, the New York Times broke the news that there was an upside-down American flag flying outside Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s Virginia home for some period of time, possibly several days, in January 2021. In a statement and subsequent interview, Alito has said that his wife was responsible for the flag display choice, explaining that she had raised …

AB InBev sales grow but Bud Light boycott continues to drag on US arm
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AB InBev sales grow but Bud Light boycott continues to drag on US arm

The Independent  

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Budweiser and Stella Artois brewer says sales growth driven by higher prices
1 year ago

Budweiser and Stella Artois brewer says sales growth driven by higher prices

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The maker of Budweiser and …

Beer maker Anheuser-Busch InBev reports better-than-expected Q4 earnings despite Bud Light backlash
1 year ago

Beer maker Anheuser-Busch InBev reports better-than-expected Q4 earnings despite Bud Light backlash

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Anheuser-Busch InBev — maker of Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois and Corona — reported better-than-expected net income in the fourth quarter despite lower beer volumes. The Leuven, Belgium-based beverage company said Thursday that its fourth-quarter operating earnings, which exclude financial factors such as interest and taxes, rose 7% to $19.98 billion, or 82 cents per share. Bud …

Trump claims he’s making a list of ‘woke’ companies as he begs supporters to give Bud Light a ‘second chance’
1 year, 1 month ago

Trump claims he’s making a list of ‘woke’ companies as he begs supporters to give Bud Light a ‘second chance’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has urged conservatives to relax their boycott of …

Bud Light brewer confident it can win back US drinkers, but sales are still down after backlash
1 year, 4 months ago

Bud Light brewer confident it can win back US drinkers, but sales are still down after backlash

Associated Press  

Anheuser-Busch InBev said Tuesday that revenue growth in most of its global regions was offset by a drop in North American sales in the third quarter, in a sign of continuing fallout from a promotion with a transgender influencer. The world’s largest brewer and parent company of Bud Light said its revenue climbed 5% to $15.6 billion for the July-September …

Dana White defends UFC's £87million-a-year sponsorship deal with Bud Light, labels critics as 'dummies' and insists that all commercial contracts 'are for the money'
1 year, 4 months ago

Dana White defends UFC's £87million-a-year sponsorship deal with Bud Light, labels critics as 'dummies' and insists that all commercial contracts 'are for the money'

Daily Mail  

Dana White has fiercely hit back at critics of UFC's record-breaking sponsorship deal with Bud Light. UFC president Dana White hit back at critics of the brand's new lucrative sponsorship deal Some UFC fans threatened to boycott the sport after the new sponsorship deal was annouced Mulvaney worked with Bud Light in April as part of their March Madness campaign …

Bud Light to return as the UFC’s official beer next year as it recovers from a conservative backlash
1 year, 4 months ago

Bud Light to return as the UFC’s official beer next year as it recovers from a conservative backlash

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Bud Light is set to return as the official beer of the UFC in the U.S. next year as the brand tries to recover from a conservative backlash to a promotion with a transgender influencer. Under a new multiyear marketing deal between the promoter of mixed martial arts fights and Bud Light maker Anheuser-Busch, the brewer will …

Bud Light partners with UFC in the 'biggest sponsorship deal in the sport's history' as embattled beer company attempts to fight back after Dylan Mulvaney backlash: Dana White says their 'core values
1 year, 4 months ago

Bud Light partners with UFC in the 'biggest sponsorship deal in the sport's history' as embattled beer company attempts to fight back after Dylan Mulvaney backlash: Dana White says their 'core values

Daily Mail  

Brewer Anheuser-Busch are reuniting with the popular promotion company after a tumultuous year for the business Beleaguered Bud Light has partnered with the UFC in a 'nine figure' deal that is reportedly the largest in the sport's history Anheuser-Busch has announced a partnership with UFC, as the embattled beer company attempts to fight back following the Dylan Mulvaney backlash. Dana …

Dylan Mulvaney says Bud Light backlash was a 'wake-up call' and 'feels guilty' that it 'affected a lot more lives' than just hers after sales plunged - as she reveals she now wants to meet Meghan Mark
1 year, 6 months ago

Dylan Mulvaney says Bud Light backlash was a 'wake-up call' and 'feels guilty' that it 'affected a lot more lives' than just hers after sales plunged - as she reveals she now wants to meet Meghan Mark

Daily Mail  

The trans influencer now wants to meet Meghan Markle and Jill Biden She admits that she was ' concerned with her well-being' in the aftermath Trans-influencer Dylan Mulvaney says she wants to meet Meghan Markle while admitting she feels 'guilty' over the Bud Light backlash that cost the beer its American title and $400million in sales. The backlash caused Bud …

Consumer backlash against Bud Light knocks AB InBev US sales
1 year, 7 months ago

Consumer backlash against Bud Light knocks AB InBev US sales

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Stella Artois and Budweiser maker …

Bud Light maker Anheuser-Busch lays off hundreds of US corporate workers after sales slump
1 year, 7 months ago

Bud Light maker Anheuser-Busch lays off hundreds of US corporate workers after sales slump

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Anheuser-Busch, the maker of Bud Light, confirmed this week is laying off hundreds of positions across its U.S. corporate staff. The job cuts arrive during a rocky time for Anheuser-Busch, which has seen a months-long sales decline for Bud Light since April when conservative critics vowed to boycott the brand after the brewer sent a commemorative can …

Political stunts and an uphill battle: Breaking down Cruz and DeSantis' proposed Bud Light lawsuits
1 year, 7 months ago

Political stunts and an uphill battle: Breaking down Cruz and DeSantis' proposed Bud Light lawsuits

Salon  

It's been a defining year for Bud Light, and its parent company Anheuser-Busch, as the brand misstepped its way into being boycotted by both conservatives and liberals. We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism "We would urge you, in your capacity at Anheuser-Busch, to avoid a lengthy investigation by the Beer Institute by …

Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney says Bud Light didn’t support her during backlash
1 year, 8 months ago

Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney says Bud Light didn’t support her during backlash

Associated Press  

Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney says she felt abandoned by Bud Light after facing “more bullying and transphobia than I could have ever imagined” over her partnership with the beer giant. But it said it remains “committed to the programs and partnerships we have forged over decades with organizations across a number of communities, including those in the LGBTQ+ community.” A …

Dylan Mulvaney says Bud Light never contacted her after anti-trans backlash
1 year, 8 months ago

Dylan Mulvaney says Bud Light never contacted her after anti-trans backlash

LA Times  

Dylan Mulvaney says Bud Light did not “publicly stand” with her following the transphobic hate she received after her Dylan Mulvaney is speaking out against Bud Light following the anti-trans backlash she received from her In a Thursday TikTok video, the transgender influencer told her 10.7 million followers that she had “something uncomfy sitting on chest” about the public scrutiny …

Bud Light starts new ad campaign and tweets for first time in months after Dylan Mulvaney boycott
1 year, 8 months ago

Bud Light starts new ad campaign and tweets for first time in months after Dylan Mulvaney boycott

Daily Mail  

Bud Light has posted its first tweet since the company's ill-fated partnership with transgender influence Dylan Mulvaney as the company launches a new ad campaign and tries to return to being the 'beer of easy enjoyment.' Bud Light has launched a new ad campaign since pairing with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney in disastrous partnership The 'Crack a cold one: we've …

Anheuser-Busch Exec Says Bud Light Controversy Was An 'Important Wake-Up Call'
1 year, 9 months ago

Anheuser-Busch Exec Says Bud Light Controversy Was An 'Important Wake-Up Call'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING An executive at Anheuser-Busch InBev, the international beer company that oversees Anheuser-Busch, said the controversy that followed a Bud Light partnership with transgender TikTok influencer Dylan Mulvaney was an “important wake-up call.” “In times like this, when things get divisive and controversial so easily, I think it’s an important wake-up call to all of us marketers, for …

Bud Light is no longer America’s top beer following anti-LGBTQ+ pushback
1 year, 9 months ago

Bud Light is no longer America’s top beer following anti-LGBTQ+ pushback

Associated Press  

After more than two decades as America’s best-selling beer, Bud Light has slipped into second place. Modelo Especial, a Mexican lager, overtook Bud Light in U.S. retail dollar sales in the month ending June 3, according to Nielsen data analyzed by Bump Williams Consulting. Dave William, Bump Williams’ vice president of analytics and insights, said Bud Light has been the …

Bud Light boycott hits salespeople as cuts in commissions continue thanks to disastrous partnership
1 year, 9 months ago

Bud Light boycott hits salespeople as cuts in commissions continue thanks to disastrous partnership

Daily Mail  

Salespeople working for independent wholesalers that sell Anheuser-Busch beverages are feeling the pain in their wallets of the ongoing boycott of Bud Light following its partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Bud Light has faced boycotts since the April partnership with Dylan Mulvaney that has led to a drop in sales Since partnering with Mulvaney, Bud Light's parent company Anheuser-Busch …

Bud Light risks losing its title as the top-selling US beer to Modelo
1 year, 9 months ago

Bud Light risks losing its title as the top-selling US beer to Modelo

Daily Mail  

Bud Light risks losing its title as the top-selling US beer, after sales of the beer posted their biggest decline from the prior year since the brand's controversial partnership with transgender influence Dylan Mulvaney. For the week ended May 20, Bud Light sales were down 25.7% from the same week a year ago The latest data indicates a hardening of …

Budweiser gives beer away for free in stores with new promotions after Dylan Mulvaney backlash
1 year, 9 months ago

Budweiser gives beer away for free in stores with new promotions after Dylan Mulvaney backlash

Daily Mail  

Up to two submissions can be made till the end of the month to get the free beer Anheuser-Busch has seen its market value plunge $15.7billion since the disastrous campaign with Mulvaney Budweiser is giving away free beer as part of a promotional rebate Budweiser is giving away its beer for free with new promotions after the Dylan Mulvaney backlash …

Former Anheuser-Busch exec warns Bud Light sales will 'get worse'
1 year, 10 months ago

Former Anheuser-Busch exec warns Bud Light sales will 'get worse'

Daily Mail  

A former Anheuser-Busch executive has warned that Bud Light sales will get 'worse and worse' after the partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Bud Light sales fell for the fifth successive week as people continue to boycott it following the controversial collaboration and they were down by nearly 24 per cent in the week ending May 6. Former Anheuser-Busch executive …

Bud Light giving beer away for FREE as it is mocked for offering $20 rebate on cases worth $19.98
1 year, 10 months ago

Bud Light giving beer away for FREE as it is mocked for offering $20 rebate on cases worth $19.98

Daily Mail  

The latest promotion was slammed on social media, with right-wing commentator Ashley St. Clair leading the criticism America's flagship beer has been in damage control since partnering with the trans influencer in April Bud Light now appears to be giving its beer away for free, following its disastrous partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. America's flagship beer brand and its …

Bud Light sales have plunged in EVERY US region - dropping 29% in heartlands
1 year, 10 months ago

Bud Light sales have plunged in EVERY US region - dropping 29% in heartlands

Daily Mail  

Anheuser-Busch has had its stock downgraded by HSBC which says the brewing giant is in a 'crisis' New figures reveal that Bud Light sales have plummeted in every US region in the wake of its disastrous partnership with Dylan Mulvaney. Sales in the Rocky Mountain states dipped the most significantly, down by 29 percent, with the South Atlantic, West North …

Anheuser-Busch plans to triple Bud Light's marketing this summer and give delivery drivers $500
1 year, 10 months ago

Anheuser-Busch plans to triple Bud Light's marketing this summer and give delivery drivers $500

Daily Mail  

Anheuser-Busch will triple its marketing budget this summer and give $500 cash bonuses to its drivers, retailers and salespeople as it struggles to regain its footing in the wake of national boycotts against its use of a transgender woman in a promotion. CEO Michel Doukeris disavowed the He also said the boycott had mostly affected their workers who had nothing …

Bud Light sales dip after trans promotion, but such boycotts are often short-lived
1 year, 10 months ago

Bud Light sales dip after trans promotion, but such boycotts are often short-lived

NPR  

Bud Light sales dip after trans promotion, but such boycotts are often short-lived Enlarge this image toggle caption Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for GLAAD Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for GLAAD Sales of Bud Light have dipped after conservatives on social media lashed out at its best-selling beer over a social media promotion with a trans influencer earlier this month. By contrast, for …

Trump kept quiet on the Bud Light boycott. It turns out he owns Anheuser-Busch stock
1 year, 10 months ago

Trump kept quiet on the Bud Light boycott. It turns out he owns Anheuser-Busch stock

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy When conservative activists and Maga influencers called for a boycott …

Reports of Bud Light’s demise greatly exaggerated, experts say
1 year, 10 months ago

Reports of Bud Light’s demise greatly exaggerated, experts say

Associated Press  

CLAIM: The maker of Bud Light is going bankrupt as it faces ongoing backlash over a marketing campaign featuring a transgender social media personality. A number are sharing posts suggesting Bud Light’s recent social media effort with transgender personality Dylan Mulvaney has resulted in plummeting sales. While it’s true the beer conglomerate’s stock price dipped briefly and sales of Bud …

Bud Light sales have fallen a 'staggering' 17% since Dylan Mulvaney debacle
1 year, 10 months ago

Bud Light sales have fallen a 'staggering' 17% since Dylan Mulvaney debacle

Daily Mail  

Bud Light has been hit by a huge 17 percent fall in sales in the three weeks since disastrous paid partnership with Dylan Mulvaney paralyzed the brand. Daniel Blake, who is the Anheuser-Busch vice president for mainstream brands, has stepped back from his job just days after Bud Light's VP of marketing Alissa Heinerscheid took a leave of absence. Mulvaney …

Bud Light exec takes leave after boycott calls, reports say
1 year, 11 months ago

Bud Light exec takes leave after boycott calls, reports say

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The marketing executive who oversaw a partnership between Bud Light and a transgender influencer is taking a leave of absence after it snowballed into cries for boycotts from some angry customers, according to media reports. Alissa Heinerscheid, Bud Light’s vice president of marketing, will be replaced by Todd Allen, most recently global vice president of Budweiser, according …

Bud Light's parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev has lost more than $6 BILLION in market cap
1 year, 11 months ago

Bud Light's parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev has lost more than $6 BILLION in market cap

Daily Mail  

Bud Light's parent company has lost more than $6billion in market capitalization since announcing its partnership with a polarizing transgender internet personality. Unveiled on April 2, the brand's alliance with 26-year-old Dylan Mulvaney has since incited outrage and calls for a boycott - and now appears to be hitting Anheuser-Busch where it matters most: in the wallet. Bud Light's parent …

Bud Light distributors in the Heartland and the South are 'spooked'
1 year, 11 months ago

Bud Light distributors in the Heartland and the South are 'spooked'

Daily Mail  

Bud Light sales have plunged and its distributors in the Midwest, the South, and rural areas are 'spooked' by backlash after the company partnered with trans TikToker Dylan Mulvaney. Distributors for Anheuser-Busch products, the company that owns Bud Light, have reported dwindling sales over the weekend, according to trade publication Beer Business Daily. A video of a man claiming to …

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