Rosalie Kennedy, senior director of marketing at Athletic Brewing, discusses how the company helped transform non-alcoholic beer from a niche category into a mainstream lifestyle brand. Rosalie shares how Athletic Brewing built cultural relevance around wellness, taste, and social connection, why authenticity matters in a crowded beverage market, and how changing consumer behavior is reshaping the future of beer. The conversation also explores category growth, brand positioning, distribution strategy, and how Athletic Brewing is thinking about younger consumers and evolving drinking habits.

Comments

New This Week

How Basic Persuasion Can Bypass AI Safeguards

How Basic Persuasion Can Bypass AI Safeguards

June 29, 20264 min read

New Wharton research suggests AI models may be vulnerable to many of the same persuasion tactics that influence people.

Evaluating Greenspan’s Legacy and the Evolution of Monetary Policy
Podcast

Evaluating Greenspan’s Legacy and the Evolution of Monetary Policy

June 26, 202616 min listen

Jeremy Siegel examines Alan Greenspan’s legacy, the Federal Reserve’s evolving approach under new leadership, and the economic outlook for interest rates.

Private Credit Risks and the Threat of Market Contagion
Podcast

Private Credit Risks and the Threat of Market Contagion

June 24, 202613 min listen

Wharton finance professor examines private credit market vulnerabilities, investor redemptions, liquidity risks, and the potential for broader financial instability.