The Powell Perspective

MLB All-Star Alejandro Kirk is now a shareholder in Banditos Mexican Lager in a strategic play aiming to disrupt Canada's competitive beer market.

Molson is swapping its iconic rant for disposable cameras, inviting Canadians to redefine national identity for a chance to win cash and nationwide fame.

CRŪ Winery's sponsorship of the California Honey Festival highlights a growing trend of eco-conscious marketing and the vital link between bees and wine.

Retailer Rural King is leveraging its free popcorn tradition into a national series, kicking off with champion Joey Chestnut in Terre Haute this Memorial Day.

Protera launches TeraAI, a new suite promising to embed production-ready AI into SAP workflows and deliver measurable business value in weeks, not years.

Shanghai-based Unionfab is expanding its CNC machining to the U.S., Germany, and Canada, challenging established players with aggressive 3-day lead times.

Screendragon's new AI Hub lets marketers build and govern AI agents in their workflows, aiming to solve enterprise issues of control, cost, and compliance.

Dr. Amanda Wilson's appointment to a powerful D.C. council puts her tech-driven addiction treatment model in the national policy spotlight.

With two new studios open and eight more planned, Uni K Wax and franchisee Kami Ebner are betting on Scottsdale's demand for a gentler, cleaner wax.

From the makers of the 'World's Best Tequila,' a new Reposado redefines aging with a unique blend of Sauternes, Sherry, and Bourbon casks.

A new AI-powered scanner promises to capture data from badges, business cards, and even conversations, transforming event ROI but raising privacy questions.

T. Rowe Price's private credit fund posts a 10.6% distribution rate, but a drop in net asset value and negative earnings raise deeper questions.

The financial research firm posted a net loss but saw Billings and subscribers grow, signaling a bold strategy of investing in the future.

Media accelerator MECENAS launches Sideline Sports, a new vertical dedicated to the fashion, rituals, and human stories powering modern sports fandom.

Miami-based charter airline GlobalX boosted profits 14-fold with fewer jets. We explore the strategy of high utilization fueling its rapid growth.

ThinkReservations' 'PMS of the Year' award highlights a major shift, empowering independent properties with tech once reserved for large hotel chains.

Patient ambassadors are on Capitol Hill urging lawmakers to pass bills protecting living organ donors and improving access to innovative kidney treatments.

Former PwC Chairman Kevin Ellis joins AI specialist Digital Futures, a major move signaling the urgency to solve the global AI skills crisis.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will address top leaders at the Reagan Forum amid a complex economy, blending Reagan's legacy with modern challenges.

A young Portland production company defied the odds, landing two Emmy nominations for its first-ever documentaries. How did they do it?