Airports


01.17.2023

7 Ways Your Business is Overspending on Beverages

When it comes to finding ways to save money, beverages don’t typically rise to the top of the list. In fact, many executives are surprised to learn how much their business is spending on beverages in the first place. The...

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12.14.2022

PHL Unveils Holiday Lounge – Powered by Pouring Rights

Project Overview: As a part of the ongoing partnership between the Philadelphia Division of Aviation, MarketPlace, and PepsiCo, travelers at Philadelphia International Airport will now be able to enjoy the Pure Leaf Holiday Oasis Lounge, a first-of-its-kind installation in the...

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11.17.2022

Coca-Cola Freestyle vs. Pepsi Spire – A Decade in Review

Photo by PepsiCo and The Coca-Cola Company The introduction of Coca-Cola Freestyle and Pepsi Spire was the largest change to the fountain soda industry since the transition from 5-gallon (“figal”) premix kegs to bag-in-box postmix syrup. Not only did the...

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10.17.2022

Why Issue a Formal Beverage RFP?

Producing a formal RFP can be a lot of work. Why go through all the effort? Isn’t it just as easy to call your beverage reps and let them send you a proposal? Why not work off of the early...

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09.19.2022

The Pros & Cons of Owning Your Beverage Equipment

Any time you prepare to negotiate a beverage partnership, you should consider your equipment strategy. And any well-designed equipment strategy should include a thorough evaluation of equipment ownership. Does it make sense for your organization to own its beverage equipment?...

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07.14.2022

The Beverage Company is Not Your Enemy

When approaching an upcoming negotiation with a beverage company, it’s tempting to see the process as a battle. Your job is to “win” by extracting as much value as possible from the competing beverage companies. There are some consultants out...

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05.4.2022

Do Pouring Rights Hurt My Concessions Partners?

AXiNsider by Airport Experience® News Enliven's CEO Tim Harms was featured in Episode 121 of AXiNsider, a podcast produced by Airport Experience® News. Take a listen below.   Episode Description Originally posted by Airport Experience® News: “This isn’t lip service....

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04.11.2022

The Ultimate Guide to a Beverage Deal

It’s not uncommon for executives to have a lot of questions when hearing about a beverage deal: What is a beverage deal?  Is it the same as a pouring rights agreement? How are they typically structured? Is it common in...

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02.15.2022

Why Hire A Beverage Consultant?

Sometimes, we get asked: “Can’t we just negotiate our beverage agreement in-house? We have an entire procurement department that does this every day.” We know your procurement team is qualified. When it comes to negotiating or managing your beverage partnership,...

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06.16.2021

RDU Airport Supports Veterans – Powered by Pouring Rights

Project Overview: As a part of the ongoing beverage partnership between Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and PepsiCo, a portion of every bottle of Aquafina water sold at the airport during March 2021 was donated to Vet Tix, an organization benefiting...

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Airports


01.17.2023

7 Ways Your Business is Overspending on Beverages

By Tim Harms

When it comes to finding ways to save money, beverages don’t typically rise to the top of the list. In fact, many executives are surprised to learn how much their business is spending on beverages in the first place. The...

Read Full Post


12.14.2022

PHL Unveils Holiday Lounge – Powered by Pouring Rights

By Tim Harms

Project Overview: As a part of the ongoing partnership between the Philadelphia Division of Aviation, MarketPlace, and PepsiCo, travelers at Philadelphia International Airport will now be able to enjoy the Pure Leaf Holiday Oasis Lounge, a first-of-its-kind installation in the...

Read Full Post


11.17.2022

Coca-Cola Freestyle vs. Pepsi Spire – A Decade in Review

By Tim Harms

Photo by PepsiCo and The Coca-Cola Company The introduction of Coca-Cola Freestyle and Pepsi Spire was the largest change to the fountain soda industry since the transition from 5-gallon (“figal”) premix kegs to bag-in-box postmix syrup. Not only did the...

Read Full Post


10.17.2022

Why Issue a Formal Beverage RFP?

By Tim Harms

Producing a formal RFP can be a lot of work. Why go through all the effort? Isn’t it just as easy to call your beverage reps and let them send you a proposal? Why not work off of the early...

Read Full Post


09.19.2022

The Pros & Cons of Owning Your Beverage Equipment

By Tim Harms

Any time you prepare to negotiate a beverage partnership, you should consider your equipment strategy. And any well-designed equipment strategy should include a thorough evaluation of equipment ownership. Does it make sense for your organization to own its beverage equipment?...

Read Full Post


07.14.2022

The Beverage Company is Not Your Enemy

By Tim Harms

When approaching an upcoming negotiation with a beverage company, it’s tempting to see the process as a battle. Your job is to “win” by extracting as much value as possible from the competing beverage companies. There are some consultants out...

Read Full Post


05.4.2022

Do Pouring Rights Hurt My Concessions Partners?

By Monica Harris

AXiNsider by Airport Experience® News Enliven's CEO Tim Harms was featured in Episode 121 of AXiNsider, a podcast produced by Airport Experience® News. Take a listen below.   Episode Description Originally posted by Airport Experience® News: “This isn’t lip service....

Read Full Post


04.11.2022

The Ultimate Guide to a Beverage Deal

By Tim Harms

It’s not uncommon for executives to have a lot of questions when hearing about a beverage deal: What is a beverage deal?  Is it the same as a pouring rights agreement? How are they typically structured? Is it common in...

Read Full Post


02.15.2022

Why Hire A Beverage Consultant?

By Tim Harms

Sometimes, we get asked: “Can’t we just negotiate our beverage agreement in-house? We have an entire procurement department that does this every day.” We know your procurement team is qualified. When it comes to negotiating or managing your beverage partnership,...

Read Full Post


06.16.2021

RDU Airport Supports Veterans – Powered by Pouring Rights

By Tim Harms

Project Overview: As a part of the ongoing beverage partnership between Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and PepsiCo, a portion of every bottle of Aquafina water sold at the airport during March 2021 was donated to Vet Tix, an organization benefiting...

Read Full Post

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