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A new collaboration with Google is part of the company's commitment to invest 10 percent of its global marketing budget in mobile activations across the entire consumer journey.

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

New this year, CGT's readers rank the top five technology companies that provide software, hardware and/or services for managing "mobility" for both internal and external communications.

Apple jumps to the No. 2 position with stellar sales in both developed and emerging markets. Find out what other CG brands moved up, moved down, returned to, and just entered the ranking of this annual report.

The biggest names in beverages, consumer technology and restaurants dominate social media conversations, making up the majority of the top ten social media brands of late. Find out what other consumer goods brands join Coke on this list.

CGT presents the most recent crop of "Visionaries" 13 influential leaders who are shaping the future of their respective companies with unprecedented initiatives. Starting with a tribute to "Big Data" pioneer Tony van der Hoek, the 2012 Visionaries share details on how they are bringing "big picture" ideas to life.

Consumer goods marketers are still wrestling with fundamental questions when it comes to digital investments: How much should I spend on digital? Where should I spend it? What will be the value of my investment? Jerry Lohse, Senior Director, Accenture Interactive, answers these questions and more.

15 brands have flexed their staying power "muscle" year after year among consumers. Within the list are "mega-brands" that came to define their respective categories, like Coca-Cola, Craftsman, Gatorade, HBO and Life Savers. But this story isnt just about the winners. Find out which brands are slipping and why.