Unilever is one of the world’s leading consumer products companies, with such brands as Ben & Jerry’s, Dove, Hellmann’s, Lipton, and Pond’s. Its Web site notes: “On any given day, …
Read moreIs the P&G Innovation Well Running Dry?
For many decades, Procter & Gamble has been the leading consumer products company in the world. (Today, it battles Unilever for global supremacy.) Among P&G’s best-known brands are Bounty, Charmin, …
Read moreDoes Apple NEED a New iPhone?
Apple has had a lot of good news lately, including its position as the most valuable company in the world.
Nonetheless, Erik Roberts, writing for CBS MarketWatch, says: “Even though …
Read moreSmall and Medium-Size Businesses Struggling with Social Media
According to a report by eMarketer, social media activities differ dramatically by the size of the firm. This is yet another competitive advantage for big firms: “Many larger companies and …
Read moreCereal Marketing Goes Global
Until recently, U.S.-style cereal brands were not popular in many countries around the world for a variety of cultural and taste differences. Now, the largest cereal marketers are fine-tuning their …
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