{"podcast":{"title":"Associations Thrive","slug":"associations-thrive-5756942","podcast_index_feed_id":5756942,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/associations-thrive/","website_url":"https://www.matrixgroup.net/associations-thrive-podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d7b8bee9-a4ea-4d53-9590-cb5dd05e76cf/AEgteUQAHsjBcEekDEHb6bJU.jpg","author":"Joanna Pineda","episode_count":182,"summary":"This is Associations Thrive, the podcast celebrating successful associations and their leaders. Listen in as top association executives tell all, revealing the creative and innovative ways they’re increasing their bottom line, serving their members, and reimaging their organizations. The Associations Thrive podcast is hosted by Joanna Pineda, CEO & Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International. Joanna’s personal mission and the mission of Matrix Group is to help associations and nonprofits increase membership, generate revenue and thrive in the digital space. We believe that every association has a unique mission and unique story in how they’re serving their members, impacting their industry, and ultimately changing the world. Guests include top trade association, professional society, and non profit executives. We’re here to help amplify their stories so all associations can learn and thrive, together.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942"},"episode":{"title":"159. Bart Watson, President & CEO of the Brewers Association, on the Mature Craft Beer Market, Consumer Education, and Supporting Small Brewers Amid Tariff Pressures","slug":"159-bart-watson-president-ceo-of-the-brewers-association-on-the-mature-craft-beer-market-consumer-education-and-supporting-small-brewers-amid-tariff-pressures","published_at":"2025-10-16T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942/159-bart-watson-president-ceo-of-the-brewers-association-on-the-mature-craft-beer-market-consumer-education-and-supporting-small-brewers-amid-tariff-pressures","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942","url":"https://www.matrixgroup.net/associations-thrive-podcast/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2e0d4885-81b9-4ff8-b6d2-a6af86a95453.mp3","summary":"Craft beer transformed American tastes—so how does the industry stay relevant in a crowded, flavor-filled beverage market? How can associations support their members during a time of economic uncertainty and competition from larger players? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Bart Watson, President and CEO of the Brewers Association. Bart discusses: How the Brewers Association represents over 5,000 small and independent craft brewers across the U.S. The evolving landscape of the craft beer industry as it enters a mature, stable phase The impact of competing beverage innovations like hard seltzers, canned cocktails, and THC beverages on market share and consumer attention. The recent spin-off of the American Homebrewers Association and how both organizations benefit from their independence. The importance of renewed consumer education to engage new generations and promote local craft breweries. Why the Brewers Association continues to invest in consumer-facing platforms like CraftBeer.com and large-scale events like the Great American Beer Festival. How the association is rethinking its convention (Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America®) to focus more on business acumen, total beverage strategies, and meaningful networking. The significant challenges small brewers face with supply chain inflation, especially with aluminum and barley, and the association’s advocacy work on tariffs. Why gathering and analyzing data is a key member benefit, and how it helps level the playing field for smaller breweries. The role of local breweries in community life, especially during events like Oktoberfest, and how fresh hop beers are a seasonal must-try. References: Brewers Association Website Great American Beer Festival CraftBeer.com Episode…","meta_description":"Craft beer transformed American tastes—so how does the industry stay relevant in a crowded, flavor-filled beverage market? 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