Sales & Marketing

Tide Loads of Hope releases a documentary film that shares stories of hope through those affected by the earthquake of Haiti.

ConAgra Foods launches first blogger-hosted virtual cooking school in partnership with popular online community, 'The Motherhood'.

The Pepsi Refresh Project is expected to fund twice as many ideas to move communities forward in 2011.

Alice.com rolls out Facebook Storefronts to its more than 350 CPG manufacturer customers including Annies Homegrown, Summit Brands and Replenish.

The prospect of a continuing recovery is good. Brand-oriented manufacturing firms -- those selling branded goods and serving consumer markets -- are optimistic but cautious, ready to grow again and looking for guidance on the cadence of growth. Click here for IDC Manufacturing Insights 10 predictions for this market in 2011.

The resulting companies will have distinct growth strategies within their respective core markets. Plus, the Board of Directors names a new Chairman and CEO to lead the spin off.

A clever excuse indeed, a marketing campaign presents "Walking the Dog" as the perfect ploy for catching up with friends to have a Newcastle Brown Ale.