Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice

We're getting noticed at Talking Rain, for all the right reasons. We’re thrilled to share that we've ranked at the top of the Ad Age Harris Poll, naming our Sparkling Ice portfolio of full-flavored, better-for-you beverages among the top five brands capturing cross-generational attention, and highlighting the significance of our new approach to corporate social responsibility. “…Sparkling Ice Energy [4th with GenZ] gained ground as its parent company Talking Rain Beverage Company in June kicked off a campaign in support of Girls on the Run, a non-profit that supports physical and mental health for young girls.” Flagship product Sparkling Ice was similarly recognized as #1 among the boomer generation. This recognition underscores our ability to identify with a diverse consumer base, and bridge generations by what connects us – investment in our communities. Talking Rain focuses on doing well by doing good, committed to sharing our success to support healthy communities, personal wellbeing, and greater inclusivity, and we’re thrilled that our purpose is resonating with crowds of all ages. “This year has been all about bold moves with significant investments in marketing, impactful charitable giving, and a whole lot of full-flavor fun. From our crowd-pleaser collaborations to welcoming new talent into our leadership team and redesigning our iconic bottles, we've expanded our reach and appeal. But what truly inspires us is how we've united Rain Makers and consumers of all ages around shared causes, partnering with incredible non-profits such as Girls on the Run International, K9s For Warriors, The Jed Foundation (JED), and American Cancer Society”, says Veronica Blankenship, Chief People and Communications Officer. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grkfiuDi #AnythingButSubtle #SparklingIce #TalkingRain #GirlsOnTheRun #HappyPace #K9sForWarriors #JEDFoundation #AmericanCancerSociety

As Disability Pride Month draws to a close, we’d like to take a moment to give a shout of support to all our Rain Makers and friends with visible and hidden disabilities who bring so much to our community through divergent thought, approach and ideation. During Disability Pride Month we honor people with disabilities who are increasingly stepping forward to claim their full identity, and celebrate the unique and varied perspectives brought by people who have diversity of experience.   Disability Pride Month, celebrated during July since 2015, marks 34 years since passage of the Americans With Disabilities (ADA) act. The ADA threw open doors of accessibility and change in our country, eliminating physical and social barriers to the inclusion of people with disabilities into the workforce and social fabric of our society. Though so much has changed in the last 34 years, we still find barriers for those who experience the world differently, either from physical limitations or neuro-diversity. We will continue to work together as a Rain Maker community to break down these barriers and improve access for all.

I recently had the pleasure of attending a Red Sox game back in Boston with Nuno, a U.S. Veteran, and Luna, his service dog. About a year ago, Sparkling Ice sponsored their training through K9s For Warriors - this was the first time I’ve been able to meet the pair personally and see their incredible partnership in action. K9s For Warriors is the largest provider of trained service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma. They like to say that they’re “saving lives at both ends of the leash” because not only do the service dogs help U.S. Veterans with invisible wounds of war, but the organization also saves shelter dogs by training them for this purpose. By sharing our success, Talking Rain helps people live life in full flavor. To me this means that they feel welcome and accepted exactly as they are. Inclusiveness is core to our values as a company, and it’s been the bedrock of our corporate philanthropy. I’m so glad that we can support organizations like K9s For Warriors and help make life more flavorful for folks like Nuno and his family. For my colleague Veronica’s thoughts on the day, plus more pictures of our day at the ballpark, check out https://lnkd.in/gtqUs758 In addition, to learn more about Nuno’s story, you can watch the video we produced just after he graduated from the K9s For Warriors program last year. https://lnkd.in/g6fHexi4

Get ready to add some sparkle to your NACUFS experience!   Swing by the Sparkling Ice booth at the National Association of College & University Food Services Conference for a blast of flavorful refreshment and fun giveaways. Let’s chat, sip and sparkle together July 18-19. See you there! #SparklingIce #AnythingButSubtle #NACUFS #TradeShow

Excitement is bubbling up as we get ready for the SNA ANC trade show next week! Join us at the Sparkling Ice booth – we’ll be stocked up with fruity, fizzy refreshment and we’re bringing the fun: ·     Sample our newest flavors.  ·     Fun giveaways and surprises.  ·     Quench your flavor cravings and connect with industry friends. See you July 15-16 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center! #SparklingIce #AnythingButSubtle #tradeshow

Rocky’s resilience and strength make him a perfect candidate for the 2024 presidential race! Once a stray wandering the streets, to becoming a trained service dog, Rocky is the perfect symbol of hope for Americans, especially those who have served. We are proud to sponsor Rocky’s campaign to raise awareness about service dogs and shelter dogs everywhere, as well as K9s For Warriors’ mission of saving lives at both ends of the leash. For more on Rocky's campaign, read here: https://lnkd.in/gpj4Y83m #RockyforPresident2024 #SparklingIce #AnythingButSubtle

Over the weekend, in celebration of #PrideMonth, members of our Rainbows Resource Group sparkled with pride as they handed out over 10,000 bottles of Sparkling Ice along the route of Seattle's Pride Parade. A big thank you to our Rain Maker Inclusivity Council and all the Sparkle Squad Rain Makers involved for your continuous dedication to fostering inclusion and connection. "I feel so fortunate to work with people who give so much of themselves to the community. This weekend at Seattle Pride, the Sparkle Squad and Rainbows Resource Group connected and engaged with a bright, bold, and thirsty crowd. What a wonderful day to wrap up a month of fun and love!" - Liz Carter, Rain Maker Inclusivity Council Chair #PrideMonth #Community

Our Rain Makers create connections and community with every sip – it’s in our DNA at Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice. So it’s no surprise to see how our Rain Makers lean in to our “See You in the Aisle” tradition. We love this post by Executive Vice President of Sales Adam Lapp sharing our teams out doing what they do best – creating connections. Catch a Rain Maker in the aisle near you this fall! #people #culture #community

Since launching the Sparkling Ice Flavorful Futures Scholarship program over seven years ago, Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice has awarded $175,000 in scholarship funds to high school seniors seeking a Flavorful Future, from universities to trade training and beyond! Congratulations to the 2023-2024 scholarship recipients! It's been an honor to help this new generation of leaders take the next step in their future. Stay tuned for our 2024-2025 Flavorful Futures Scholarship program - applications opening this fall! #FlavorfulFutures #community #scholarship

There’s a bit of flavorful serendipity when both #NationalHydrationDay and #InternationalWomenInEngineeringDay happened to fall on the same day. Why? Because our illustrious Flavor Lab, where our zero sugar, bold, better-for-you beverage creations emerge, happens to be run by some amazing women scientists. Meet the women driving the science behind your favorite Sparkling Ice drinks: Manisha Polur, Technical Innovation Manager, and Sahana L., a food technologist in R&D — two incredible women leading the science (and deliciousness) behind Sparkling Ice today and every day. Check out our interview to learn how Manisha and Sahana are finding new ways to keep Sparkling Ice at the center of flavor fun: https://lnkd.in/g4_eKfR9 #LifeInFullFlavor #People #RainisGoodforGrowth #Careers