Marketing

Successful innovation requires a balance between incremental and disruptive innovation, and while new product introductions are still elusive, they are not impossible. Therefore, CGT is proud to recognize deserving consumer goods companies for excellence in bringing new products to market.

The newly created position gives the candidate responsibility for energizing the company's innovation funnel.

With a background in mergers & acquisitions, the candidate helped architect the separation of the former Kraft Foods Inc. into two standalone public companies.

Seth Kaufman becomes the new head of marketing most recently from the Starbucks Joint Venture.

While people may debate "nature versus nurture", the right environment can help stimulate creative thought and collaboration that leads to breakthrough innovations.

CGT Editor Ali Ackerman gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

AVT, Inc.'s expansion into Korea is expected to provide significant new revenues.

Elmer's Products, Inc.'s Director of Innovation and New Business Development, Joe Wetli, details how innovation efforts have changed dramatically over the last two years.