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Trade promotion management and optimization is a big challenge faced by all consumer-packaged goods (CPG) companies due to the complexity of tasks involved in the trade promotion lifecycle.

Brands must be ready for convenience to be redefined, local to go hyper-local, and tech to take the lead.

It will take smart bets and consistency for brands to earn their consumers’ business and keep them coming back for more.

Packaged goods companies need to build a deeper level of interaction with consumers through personalized offerings and improved omnichannel experiences. An effective product information management system can help.

A consumer goods industry now focused on building better shopping experiences shouldn’t underestimate the impact of delivering the right product, at the right price, on time.

In the post-digital era, hyper-personalized, instantaneous digital experiences will increasingly provide competitive advantage for consumer goods brands looking to deliver relevance at scale.

As private label penetration grows, national brands should consider unique loyalty-building programs

Will the California Consumer Privacy Act impact your business next year? Now's the time to find out.

If marketing messages can be individualized based on what we know about consumers, our media and measurement strategies should follow suit.

Brick-and-mortar retail is very much alive — and might help reimagine the advertising industry.

Consumers are starting to expect the same level of brand responsiveness they enjoy online across all touchpoints, including packaging and P-O-P displays. Here's what brands must do to meet those expectations.

The rapid expansion of blockchain is making it easier for business analysts to achieve operational efficiencies, create added value for their companies and enhance the customer experience.