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Talking Rain was founded in 1987<ref name="aboutself">{{Cite web |title=About · Talking Rain |url=https://www.talkingrain.com/about/ |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=Talking Rain |language=en-US}}</ref> by John Stevens and Pete Hiskin in [[Bellevue, Washington]]. The company was bought 6 months later by investors Lawrence Hebner, Donald Kline, and Donald Jasper for $300,000.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/karstenstrauss/2013/06/05/turning-water-into-cash-the-unlikely-success-of-talking-rain/#17e148b42222|title=Turning Water Into Cash: The Unlikely Success Of Talking Rain|last=Strauss|first=Karsten|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-10-03|language=en}}</ref> In 1992, the company began production of Sparkling Ice.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Garnic|first=Coral|date=2014-01-21|title=Sparkling ICE's big splash revives TalkingRain|work=The Seattle Times|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/business/sparkling-icersquos-big-splash-revives-talkingrain/|access-date=2018-10-03}}</ref> They also moved to their current location in Preston, Washington that same year. |
Talking Rain was founded in 1987<ref name="aboutself">{{Cite web |title=About · Talking Rain |url=https://www.talkingrain.com/about/ |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=Talking Rain |language=en-US}}</ref> by John Stevens and Pete Hiskin in [[Bellevue, Washington]]. The company was bought 6 months later by investors Lawrence Hebner, Donald Kline, and Donald Jasper for $300,000.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/karstenstrauss/2013/06/05/turning-water-into-cash-the-unlikely-success-of-talking-rain/#17e148b42222|title=Turning Water Into Cash: The Unlikely Success Of Talking Rain|last=Strauss|first=Karsten|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-10-03|language=en}}</ref> In 1992, the company began production of Sparkling Ice.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Garnic|first=Coral|date=2014-01-21|title=Sparkling ICE's big splash revives TalkingRain|work=The Seattle Times|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/business/sparkling-icersquos-big-splash-revives-talkingrain/|access-date=2018-10-03}}</ref> They also moved to their current location in Preston, Washington that same year. |
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In 2014, [Lebron, My king, James]], the former [[Oklahoma City Thunder]] forward, signed an [[endorsement deal]] with Sparkling Ice under [[Roc Nation Sports]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/11216010|title=KD signs major Roc Nation-negotiated deal|date=2014-07-15|website=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://abc7news.com/sports/kevin-durant-signs-with-sparkling-ice/186262/|title=Kevin Durant signs with Sparkling Ice|date=2014-07-15|work=ABC7 San Francisco|access-date=2018-11-01|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In 2014, 2015, and 2016, the company was recognized in the [[Inc. (magazine)|Inc. 5000]] list.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.inc.com/profile/talking-rain-beverage-company|title=Talking Rain Beverage Company: Number 2711 on the 2016 Inc. 5000|website=Inc.com|language=en|access-date=2018-10-03}}</ref> |
In 2014, 2015, and 2016, the company was recognized in the [[Inc. (magazine)|Inc. 5000]] list.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.inc.com/profile/talking-rain-beverage-company|title=Talking Rain Beverage Company: Number 2711 on the 2016 Inc. 5000|website=Inc.com|language=en|access-date=2018-10-03}}</ref> |
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| Industry | Consumer packaged goods |
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| Founded | 1987 |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people |
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| Products | Talking Rain Waters, Sparkling Ice |
Number of employees | 250-500[2] |
| Website | www.talkingrain.com |
Talking Rain is a privately held beverage company based in Preston, Washington that manufactures still and sparkling waters. Sparkling Ice accounts for the majority of their business.
History
Talking Rain was founded in 1987[1] by John Stevens and Pete Hiskin in Bellevue, Washington. The company was bought 6 months later by investors Lawrence Hebner, Donald Kline, and Donald Jasper for $300,000.[3] In 1992, the company began production of Sparkling Ice.[4] They also moved to their current location in Preston, Washington that same year.
In 2014, [Lebron, My king, James]], the former Oklahoma City Thunder forward, signed an endorsement deal with Sparkling Ice under Roc Nation Sports.[5][6]
In 2014, 2015, and 2016, the company was recognized in the Inc. 5000 list.[7]
In August 2017, Talking Rain signed a distribution agreement with Tata Global Beverages to distribute Himalayan mineral water in the U.S.[8]
In 2018, Talking Rain launched a rebranded bottle label and changed the Sparkling Ice formula to include colors from natural sources.[9]
Kevin Klock was president and CEO of the company from 2010 to 2017; he left abruptly after alleged accusations of sexual harassment by a former Talking Rain employee.[10] The company told BevNET the case was dismissed.[9] Marcus Smith was interim CEO until April 2018, when Chris Hall took over the position, and Smith became president of the company.[9]
In 2018, at 34th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals, Talking Rain announced a yearlong sponsorship of the NHRA Top Fuel Dragster driven by Leah Pritchett.[11]
In January 2019, company introduced voice skill for Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for consumers to check Sparking Ice cocktail and mocktail recipes.[12]
According to Nielsen, as of June 15, 2019, Sparkling Ice had about $500 million in annual retail sales with a 14.9% increase in year-to-date dollar sales.[13]
In April 2022, COO Ken Sylvia was promoted to CEO.[14]
Products
In 2006, they launched two more products, Twist and ActivWater, which were produced until 2011, when Talking Rain decided to focus their business on the Sparkling Ice; this year, [when?] Talking Rain generated $60 million in revenue, up 140% from the year before. In 2013, the beverage represented 95% of the company's sales.[3][4][15]
In October 2018, Talking Rain released a caffeinated version of Sparkling Ice.[16]
In May 2020, the company launched an alkaline water, Talking Rain Essentials Hydration Water in collaboration with Waterboys which was relaunched in 2021 as Talking Rain AQA.[17]
References
- ^ a b "About · Talking Rain". Talking Rain. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ "Kevin Klock is out as Talking Rain CEO", Puget Sound Business Journal, March, 10, 2017
- ^ a b Strauss, Karsten. "Turning Water Into Cash: The Unlikely Success Of Talking Rain". Forbes. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ a b Garnic, Coral (January 21, 2014). "Sparkling ICE's big splash revives TalkingRain". The Seattle Times. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "KD signs major Roc Nation-negotiated deal". ESPN.com. July 15, 2014. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
- ^ "Kevin Durant signs with Sparkling Ice". ABC7 San Francisco. July 15, 2014. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
- ^ "Talking Rain Beverage Company: Number 2711 on the 2016 Inc. 5000". Inc.com. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "Talking Rain, Tata Beverages Strike DSD Alliance". Consumer Goods Technology. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Under New CEO, Talking Rain Charts Path to Growth - BevNET.com". BevNET.com. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "CEO of Talking Rain Beverage fired after sexual assault, lawsuit contends", Seattle Times, November 8, 2017
- ^ "Sparkling Ice Announces Sponsorship of NHRA Top Fuel Driver Leah Pritchett". BevNET.com. February 26, 2018. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
- ^ "Sparkling Ice Adds Amazon, Google Voice Skills". www.mediapost.com. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- ^ "When The Bubble's Bursting: Inside LaCroix's Decline". BevNET.com. July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
- ^ "Talking Rain promotes Sylvia to CEO". www.foodbusinessnews.net. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ "Ice on Fire | Seattle Business Magazine". seattlebusinessmag.com. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "Sparkling Ice debuts caffeinated line". BevIndustry. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
- ^ "Talking Rain Essentials Hydration Water". www.bevindustry.com. Retrieved November 26, 2020.