Technology

The Internet, including social media, is increasingly at the heart of everything people do, changing the way consumers interact with one another and the commercial world around them. Expert social media analysts from Mintel announce the top five trends in online consumer marketplace behavior, including their impact on the current social media marketplace.

As consumer adoption of smartphones and tablets in the United States reaches critical mass, retailers are eagerly looking for ways to optimize their digital marketing campaigns across various devices. And, 40 percent plan to hire for open positions in marketing analytics in 2013, reflecting the need to wrestle down volumes of marketing data to create more effective interactions and an improved customer experience.

A new cloud-based portal enables retailers to share their proprietary data including point of sale, inventory, loyalty and more with their supplier partners.

The new store applies Tide's 60 years of fabric-care experience, GreenEarth cleaning technology and concierge services to meet customers' needs.

Unilever is extending its remit to cover digital display communications for Dove women, and to lead work on digital infrastructure and integration.

Oscar Mayer brand launches its first-ever Wienermobile Run program, giving fans unprecedented access to the most popular and longest running mobile marketing tour in America.

While maximizing ROI remains the most sought-after number for business leaders, Chief Information Officers (CIO), especially in the consumer goods industry, are experiencing an interesting paradigm shift.

Dial commemorates its 65th anniversary this summer with the Dial $65K Gold Giveaway, a $65,000 sweepstakes in honor of the brand's golden heritage.