Park Street University (PSU) is a free resource for alcohol industry news, education, data, and analysis, reaching over 20,000 industry members around the world.
PSU utilizes Park Street’s unique position within the industry to leverage our vast network of industry experts to educate emerging brands and spark conversation within the alcohol community.
Our Community
Park Street University reaches thousands of alcoholic beverage entrepreneurs around the world.
Our primary audience is suppliers seeking guidance for the U.S. market but we reach a range of industry members including distributors, retailers, industry trade groups, and chain retailers.
Our Reach
We prioritize quality over quantity in our content and in our subscribers. As a result, we have built a community of highly engaged individuals.
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Annual Publications
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Monthly Interactions
Our Content
Blog Posts
Weekly blog posts covering a wide variety of topics including breaking news, industry trends, sales & marketing, distribution, and resources for navigating the U.S. market.
2023 represented a shift in the alcohol industry’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) trends compared to the acquisitions seen in 2020 and 2022. In an environment characterized by inflation and high-interest rates, key players exercised caution in their strategic acquisitions last year, and many chose to reposition their portfolios through divestments.
In this video, Jeff Menashe, an industry leader with extensive experience in the alcohol business, shares insights on building successful alcohol brands within this sector. As the CEO of Demeter Advisory Group, an investment bank specializing in the alcohol category, Menashe offers a perspectives on how to start a beverage company and navigate the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
The Craft Spirits Data Project, which was first introduced in 2016, is a first-of-its-kind research initiative that aims to provide a solid and reliable fact base for evaluating performance and trends for U.S. craft spirits. The Craft Spirits Data Project seeks to quantify the number, size, and impact of craft spirits producers in the United States in an effort led by the American Craft Spirits Association and Park Street.
The full-length report provides an in-depth look at the craft spirits industry statistics, but we have put together a few highlights below.
Kick joins Emmett Strack and the Park Street Insider Podcast to share her journey of building Buzzballz into one of the largest ready-to-drink suppliers in the world, operating across all 50 states and 27 countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to present for Park Street University
Anyone in the industry including suppliers, retailers, distributors, and more! Participation is not limited to Park Street suppliers or partners only. If you have participated before that’s great, but it’s not a requirement.
Does Park Street compensate participants?
There is no monetary compensation for industry members who work with us to create a video series, blog post, podcast, or live event on Park Street University.
Where can I submit an idea?
All educational content proposals should be submitted via this form.
What is the turnaround time?
The Park Street University team typically begins work on each piece of content about 6-8 weeks out from publication date.
What type of proposal is most likely to get rejected?
We are most likely to pass on a proposal because:
The topic has already been covered extensively.
It is positioned for the wrong audience.
It doesn’t align with the topics we’re currently recruiting for.
You have participated before and did not meet our deadlines in a timely manner.
Is there a fee associated with participating?
No, there is no fee required to participate in Park Street University. It is a free resource for the industry, but we have high standards for the level of educational insights we provide.
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