Apr 30, 2008 | Technology Marketing
Special Report: Buyer's Market?
“The concept and fundamental benefits of doing a long-term deal [with the nets] will remain. But the conversation is changing.”
April 30, 2008 AdweekMedia staff report Upfront 2008: Brand and Market Planning Be it a new toothpaste or the latest remedy for once-unheard-of medical conditions , the broadcast networks could always expect an ... via Technology Marketing
Is the apocalypse upon us? Americans are hoarding rice , Starbucks ' profits are declining , the American dollar is at parity with the Canadian dollar, and the Boston Red Sox have won two of the past four World ... via Fool.com
Miller Goes After Anheuser Busch In Cyberspace
“The idea behind this is to have an excuse to talk badly about Anheuser Busch”
As Miller Lite's new Dalmatian hopping beer ads prove Miller Brewing's battle with Bud has gone to the dogs. via MyFox St. Louis
Miller goes to cyberspace to rattle Anheuser-Busch's cage
“They're the industry leader. And they've been making a lot of news.”
Last month, beer reporter James Arndorfer broke a story that Anheuser-Busch Cos. via KansasCity.com
Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. Q1 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Dave Sauehoff - VP of Investor Relations W. Randolph Baker - VP and CFO Analyst s Kaumil Gajrawala - UBS Bill Pecoriello - Morgan Stanley Marc Greenberg - Deutsche Bank Bryan Spillane - Banc of America ... via Seeking Alpha
Anheuser-Busch net income falls
NEW YORKAnheuser-Busch Cos Inc. reported lower quarterly profit Wednesday, as U.S. retailers purchased less beer from wholesalers. via The Toronto Star
Tsingtao profit cut by higher company tax
Tsingtao profit cut by higher company tax http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=356150&type=Business Tsingtao profit cut by higher company tax By Wu Di TSINGTAO Brewery Co said yesterday that its profit in ... via Shanghai Daily
“We want it to be a kind of learning experience that once you walk in, you'll be able to experience the long legacy of beer.”
When Gold Coast Eagle Distributing completes its new, two-story office building and 150,000-square-foot warehouse this summer, the company will be bringing the history of beer to Lakewood Ranch. via Bradenton Herald
McCain releases tax returns - at least, some of them
For all the talk in recent weeks about Hillary Clinton's initial reluctance to release her tax returns, John McCain's identical reluctance has gone largely ignored. via The Carpetbagger Report
Ingredient costs have microbreweries scrambling
“In comparison to other what you might call luxury goods, that's a pretty good deal.”
Dan Kopman is chief operating officer for a microbrewery with an intensely local focus. via KMOV-TV Saint Louis
SIPP Industries Inc. Rated 'Speculative Buy,' Target Price $1.35 by Beacon Equity Research
SIPP Industries Inc. has been rated Speculative Buy with a price target of $1.35 by Beacon Equity Research Analyst, Victor Sula, Ph.D. The full report is available at http://www.BeaconEquity.com . Anyone ... via Business Wire
American Airlines Pilots to Demonstrate in St. Louis
American Airlines pilots plan two demonstrations in St. Louis Tuesday as part of a nationwide effort to draw attention to the airline's safety practices. via CW11 St. Louis KPLR-TV News
Anheuser-Busch is going "extreme." The nation's largest brewer is taking a cue from craft brewers and is creating an extreme beer of its own. via WUSA9
St. Louis brewers compete to create most 'extreme' new beers; companies follow suit
“Obviously, there's a lot of interest in all this”
Brewers in St. Louis are competing to create the next wave of "extreme" beers, including lemongrass flavored ales and a "barley wine" that contains 10 percent alcohol by volume. via Southeast Missourian
Students Helping ABT Agents Put Stickers On Alcoholic Energy Drinks
“They look like Red Bull and other energy drinks. There could be some confusion there”
Alcoholic energy drinks are getting popular around Central Florida, but state agents are cracking down to keep the drinks away from minors. via WFTV
“We get this opportunity once every 10 or so years.”
So, what's your No. 1 top holding? When I tell you mine, you'll be surprised. For one thing, it's no small cap. via Fool.com
'Beer is Back' Prohibition products
“Makes an excellent horse's neck.”
Going through the press kit that Anheuser-Busch sent me for their "Beer is Back" campaign, I find the products that A-B produced during the Prohibition years fascinating. via The Brew Site
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Brewers Association in Boulder, Colo.
“The majority of breweries in the U.S. are independent craft brewers who continue to push the envelope in flavor and diversity and who continue to set the pace for the beer category”
New Glarus Brewing Co. and Capital Brewing Co., Wisconsin's biggest-selling craft brewers, slipped in the most recent list of the largest craft brewers released Monday by the Brewers Association. via The Business Journal of Milwaukee
Storm clouds gather at Corona as beer sales fizzle
“I think people are drinking differently”
Corona Extra became America's best-selling imported beer by pitching itself as a vacation in a bottle. via The Post and Courier
Clydesdales to join Brat Days parade
The famous Budweiser Clydesdales will make an appearance in Sheboygan this summer, participating in the Brat Days parade on Saturday, Aug. via Sheboygan Press
Miller to launch craft-style Lite 2:40AM ET
“Some may be intimidated by the heavy flavor profile and full calories”
Craft beer by its definition is small, both in batches and distribution. So, what does it mean when the nation's second biggest brewer takes its most popular beer and does it up, craft-style? It's confusing, ... via BusinessWeek
“They wanted to keep everybody working. I think they knew Prohibition would pass, and they wanted to have a work force when it ended. But they probably didn't think it would take that long.”
In the annals of American history, there have been few days as momentous as April 7, 1933. via Riverfront Times
Lobbyists who gave donations were not a personal gift to Wright
“If was a legitimate expense, I have no problem with it whatsoever”
Three lobbyists testified Wednesday that money given by their companies to former Rep. via WCNC