Kid Rock Speaks Out on Bud Light Boycott: "They've Been Swatted Down Enough"
In an interview with Tucker Carlson on his show, Kid Rock shared his thoughts on Bud Light's partnership with Dylan Mulvaney, stating, "They deserve to be swatted down, and they've been swatted down." However, he also expressed his desire to move on from the boycott, saying, "No, I'm not gonna bury their heads under water and drown them because they made a mistake."
This change in heart could prove beneficial for Bud Light, whose sales have been hit hard since the partnership with Mulvaney in April. Several key customers have stopped buying the beer, and Bud Light's poor response to the backlash only fueled anger amongst both fans and the LGBTQ+ community.
According to Beer Business Daily scans, Bud Light's weekly sales have dropped by around 30%, with discounts and a new advertising campaign focusing on football and music providing little evidence of a turnaround.
In an April video, Kid Rock aimed his wrath at Budweiser beer, firing a machine gun at cans while shouting "F* Budweiser Beer." He explained to Carlson that the video was intended to promote his brewery's light beer and to show that many people are opposed to the brand.
Despite his stated boycott of Bud Light, Kid Rock's Nashville bar has continued to serve the beer. In August, he was even photographed drinking Bud Light by TMZ.
When speaking to Carlson, Kid Rock expressed his hope that other companies would learn from Bud Light's experience, saying, "I don't think the punishment fits the crime." He added that he would like to see Bud Light given another chance to grow and make amends, "because that's the America I want to live in."
In a recent announcement, Budweiser InBev revealed that their US Chief Marketing Officer, Benoit Garbe, would be stepping down at the end of the year.
In a statement, A-B US CEO Brendan Whitworth said that the restructuring of the executive team would help to reduce layers within the organization and better support its top leaders as they drive the business and heritage forward.
Budweiser's total US sales were down nearly 17% in their latest earnings report, largely due to lower Bud Light sales. During a conference call with analysts in October, the company revealed that over 40% of its regular Bud Light drinkers would be open to giving the brand another chance.
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Despite the controversy and resulting boycott, Kid Rock's decision to move on from Bud Light might offer some hope for the brand. Having suffered a significant hit to its sales and reputation, Bud Light has been making efforts to recover, including discounts and a new advertising campaign. However, the brand still faces an uphill climb to regain its market position, as it has been surpassed by competitors such as Michelob Ultra and Modelo Especial.
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The controversy surrounding Bud Light's partnership with Dylan Mulvaney has had a significant impact on the brand's sales, with weekly sales falling by around 30%. Despite Bud Light's best efforts to recover, including discounts and a new advertising campaign, there is little evidence of a turnaround. According to A-B US CEO Brendan Whitworth, the company's US sales were down nearly 17% in their latest earnings report, largely due to lower Bud Light sales. Bud Light has also lost millions of customers and billions of dollars in shareholder value since the controversy. Despite these challenges, over 40% of Bud Light's regular drinkers have expressed their willingness to give the brand another chance.
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