1. CPG: Adult Beverage

Bud Light Reveals Aftermath of Controversy

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In 2023, Anheuser-Busch InBev faced a colossal setback, potentially losing $1.4 billion in sales due to a brief collaboration with a transgender influencer to endorse Bud Light beer.

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