Data & Analytics

This edition of CGT's Review & Outlook Report features over 100 influencers and leaders that are laying the groundwork today for greater success tomorrow, and well beyond.

It's no surprise that this section continues to remain the largest, as the impact of social media and mobile technology (and newer technologies like beacons and 3D printing) are quickly changing the shopper experience.

Many of us have grown up in the CPG industry surrounded by leaders who have worked their way up from the bottom, and understand multiple aspects of the business. These individuals have historic knowledge on how things get done.

Downtown Austin, Texas has a new digital development with the opening of Under Armour's first-ever Connected Fitness digital headquarters.

Chief brand officer of P&G, Marc Pritchard says digital technology has brought marketers "unimaginable opportunities", but brands should not put "obsession" with technology at the cost of "customer experience" and should tackle the threats that digital presents as much as reaping the benefits of it.

This alliance is expected to provide a higher level of data accuracy and an unparalleled, global range of thought leadership on stimulating topics in the consumer healthcare space.

A couple of months ago, The Economist reported that the African economy, rather than being damaged by last years collapse in commodity prices, was actually standing its ground even despite its historical dependency on the extractive industry.

In addition the CEOs promotion, MPOWERDs Board of Directors appointed Valarie Gelb as Chairman of the Board and appointed two new directors, Mark Sperry and Michael Pecoraro.