CMO of the Year: 2018 FinalistsA quartet of industry professionals — Lee Applbaum of Patron, Antonio Lucio of HP, Scott Parker of Atkins Nutritionals and Justin Woolverton of Halo Top — rounds out this year’s crop of top marketers. The Central Group Acquires Packaging TechnologiesThe Central Group, Toronto, has acquired Packaging Technologies Inc., a Concord, Ontario-based designer and manufacturer of high impact graphic corrugated packaging and P-O-P displays. Nestlé Waters Names New CMO Former cereal marketer Yumi Clevenger-Lee replaces CGT's 2016 "CMO of the Year" Antonio Sciuto in the role. Tito's Vodka, Allrecipes.com Host a Chatbot "Barkeep" is an artificial intelligence-powered virtual bartender that provides users with drink recommendations and recipes. Giant Food Teams with CPGs on NBA-Related Sponsorship The Ahold Delhaize chain has partnered with P&G, Nestlé and Chobani on a new basketball gaming sponsorship. Eversight Expands Offer Innovation Suite for CPGs New features are designed to give packaged goods companies rapid feedback and optimization based on AI and experimentation. Frank Mayer and Associates' Ron Bowers Announces Retirement After 35 years as a member of Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.'s staff, Ron Bowers, senior vice president of retail technology business development, will retire at the end of July. Who’s Who in Shopper Marketing ... 10th-Year Flashback We caught up with a few of the people who were profiled in our inaugural Who’s Who in Shopper Marketing in 2009. Campbell’s Names Palmieri Chief Marketing Officer Former SC Johnson executive Diego Palmieri will lead marketing for U.S. meals and beverages. Dean Foods Enjoys More Good Karma The dairy products giant now has a majority stake in flaxseed-based milk and yogurt alternative. First Previous 66 67 68 69 70 Next Last