Morning Brew Daily Bud Light Out as Top US Beer? & How The Debt Ceiling Deal Impacts You
6 snips
Jun 1, 2023 Bud Light's sales plunge could lead to its dethroning as America's top beer, driven by backlash to its recent marketing. The podcast dives into the implications of the latest debt ceiling deal and its impact on the economy. There's a quirky segment about a New Zealand airline's unusual passenger weight checks. Listeners will also hear about the National Eating Disorder Association's chatbot controversy and get a chuckle from a spelling challenge inspired by the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Bud Light Controversy Impact
- Bud Light's sales declined significantly after partnering with Dylan Mulvaney, facing conservative boycotts.
- This highlights the impact of social controversies on brands, especially those with easily replaceable products.
Pride Month Corporate Criticism
- This year's Pride Month has seen a shift in criticism towards corporations.
- Companies face backlash from both the left, for surface-level solidarity, and the right, for perceived 'wokeness'.
Target, Chick-fil-A, and Bud Light
- Target removed Pride items after backlash, and Chick-fil-A faced criticism for a diversity hire.
- Unlike Bud Light, these companies haven't experienced significant sales impacts, perhaps due to product replaceability.