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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.

Technologically-Advanced Consumers, The Demise of Enterprise IT, Proven Downstream Data Use Cases, The Supply Chain of the Future you name the topic, chances are that the speakers covered it at the 2011 Consumer Goods Business & Technology Leadership Conference. Click here for a recap of the event's many highlights, featuring industry all stars from P&G, Unilever, Kimberly-Clark, Energizer, PepsiCo and many more.

A first annual Digital Lifestyle Survey finds that consumers are facing a torrent of data growing faster than ever before. Results prove that the continued growth of content and data creation, without new ways to manage the consumer experience, will create catastrophic results.