In 2019, Mike Cessario (BFA 09) launched Liquid Death, an ironically named canned water brand, now valued at $1.4 billion. Named Ad Age Best Marketers of 2022, Liquid Death’s march toward world domination includes a line of energy drinks, collaborations with brands like BARK and Mr. Beast, and a series of “Greatest Hates” albums featuring lyrics comprised entirely of comments by internet haters.