Consumer Analytics

Digital marketing agency Leapfrog appoints Matt Kelley as Senior Vice President, Consumer Journey, a newly created position.

Digital technology has opened up a wide array of opportunities to better target advertising and promotions, but all too often there remains a divide that prevents CG companies from fully unlocking the potential of their significant investments in digital.

Launched in November of 2013, Unilever Project Sunlight is a long-term initiative designed to bring Unilever's purpose to life and inspire Americans to take small actions that add up to a big difference. Through the use of the powerful nature of film, Unilever has been able to tackle social issues to help spread awareness of its many recent campaigns, including its latest called The Hunger Project.

Diamond Foods, Inc. has opened a new 7,000-square-foot innovation center adjacent to the Kettle Brand potato chip facility. The innovation center will drive new product offerings for Diamond's entire family of brands.

A digital engagement solution that seeks to maximize trial response may turn anonymous samplers into known consumers.

For brands, online sales represent huge opportunities for growth, but there are significant threats as well. Online success starts with complete visibility of who is selling their brands online, where and for how much, especially in the age of marketplaces. Here arethree primary steps to protecting and building brand value online.

A new IDC PlanScape is available, offering practical guidance to help IT and business leaders in manufacturing justify investment in IoT and an IoT foundation for incremental improvements and transformation.

Nestle opens its new Nestle Research & Development Center in Solon, Ohio, the completion of a $50 million, two-year project to establish this global center.