Events

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

Celebrity chef, Vintner and specialty foods pioneer Michael Chiarello and Americas cookie queen Debbi Fields, with branding expert Chris Cornyn serve as mentors for aspiring home chefs competing to win product placement on supermarket shelves nationwide.

Dial commemorates its 65th anniversary this summer with the Dial $65K Gold Giveaway, a $65,000 sweepstakes in honor of the brand's golden heritage.

Philips partners with Indiegogo to host crowd funded campaigns; Philips to award $100,000 plus mentoring to the top ideas.

The viral contest developed by @WalmartLabs returns, offering more opportunities for American businesses and entrepreneurs to sell their products to millions of new customers.

This facility will play a key role in developing the talent to lead Unilever, as it aims to double the size of the business, while halving its environmental impact and increasing its positive social impact.

Past recipients have included the chairman and CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates and the chairman and CEO of IBM Corporation Samuel J. Palmisano.

On June 3, 2013, over 40 consumer goods executives gathered at the Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit in NYC, with a common goal to improve the ROI of trade funds. The meeting was kicked off with a presentation from Booz & Co. on trade promotion excellence including a case study, challenges and best practices to drive profitability.