Thirsty Thursday is Back – Live from Las Vegas!

We’re back, baby! 🎉 Thirsty Thursday has returned, and we’re kicking things off in a BIG way—with a special episode recorded live at the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas!

Last week, we got everyone ready for our return by sharing a Thirsty Thursday Greatest Hits episode, packed with some of our funniest moments from past episodes. If you haven’t checked it out yet, you can watch it here for some good laughs. But this week, we’re back with a brand-new episode, featuring a mystery drink, an awesome guest, and a whole lot of fun!

A Special Thirsty Thursday at PPAI Expo

For this episode, Kirby Hasseman and Jade Crider took Thirsty Thursday on the road to the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas, the biggest event of the year for branded merchandise and promotional products. And we didn’t just bring the show—we brought a special guest!

Joining us as this week’s guest taster was Dawn Browne from Keystone, who was kind enough to donate the Trail Mug for our mystery drink tasting. (Spoiler: The mug looked fantastic. The drink inside? Well, you’ll have to watch to find out. 😉)

But that’s not all. This episode couldn’t have happened without the generous help of Brandon Pecharich of Mark8Media, who not only recorded the episode but also took on the crucial task of hunting down the mystery drink. It was a lot to coordinate, and we’re so grateful for their help in making it happen!

What’s the Mystery Drink?

As always, Thirsty Thursday is all about drinking from branded drinkware—and hoping the mystery drink inside isn’t too terrible. We never know what we’re getting into, which makes every sip an adventure.

So, what did Brandon find for us to try this time? Was it a smooth sip or a rough ride? You’ll have to watch the episode to see our reactions!

Bringing back Thirsty Thursday has been a blast, and we’re excited to keep the momentum going with new episodes coming soon. We love sharing these moments with you, showcasing great branded drinkware, and (sometimes) suffering through questionable drink choices—all in the name of fun.

A huge thank you again to Dawn Browne from Keystone for the Trail Mug and to Brandon Pecharich from Mark8Media for recording this special episode. We appreciate you!  Want to check out the Trail Mug (and some other recent drinkware)?  Click here to head to the shop.

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Written by: Kirby Hasseman

Kirby Hasseman is the CEO of Hasseman Marketing & Communications. Kirby hosts a weekly Web show called Delivering Marketing Joy where he interviews business leaders from around the country. Kirby has published four books. His most recent is “Fan of Happy.” His book, called "Delivering Marketing Joy" is about doing “promo right” and is perfect for people in the industry and customers. He also wrote “Think Big For Small Business” and “Give Your Way to Success. All are available on Amazon.