'I think they just want companies that are focused on the brands themselves, they don't want brands that are trying to get political, we're certainly not. 'With so many of these companies coming out with bold, oftentimes polarizing positions, and they lack authenticity, and it's really just trying to gain market share. and Aikman believes most consumers just want a company that isn't phony, and most importantly, makes a good product. In fact, Bud Light sales are reportedly down over 20%, and Anheuser-Busch, who makes BL, market cap (total value of companies stock) has taken an $18 BILLION hit, down from over 132B in April, to about 113B today.Ĭlearly, Americans are split on many issues. Of course, Bud Light and Miller Lite have faced boycotts from angry customers over recent ad campaigns. and would instead like to reach an agreement amicably.īrown's tenure in Albany, depending on who you ask, has been an unmitigated disaster, with players and coaches quitting midseason over AB's alleged erratic behavior. and tell us they're ready to go to court if necessary.īut, they hope it doesn't turn into a legal battle.

In fact, it's gotten so bad, the von Schillers have consulted with an attorney. 'The disregard and disrespect from AB and his group has been incredulous.' The von Schillers tell us they've repeatedly attempted to have civilized conversations with AB about a buyout of their portion of the franchise, but instead, he's essentially told them to get lost, and at times has allegedly berated them on the phone.

Otherwise, he only owns 95%, and that's just the facts,' Charlotte told us. 'If he wants to actually own 100% then he needs to buy us out. and he has even failed to acknowledge they own even the smallest piece of the Empire. Unfortunately for the von Schillers, they say things have been absolutely awful since Antonio took over.

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