Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
Unilever's sales of its Ragu and Bertolli brands to Japan's Mizkan Group for $2.15 billion "[marks] a final step the restructuring of its portfolio in North America," Reuters tells us. … Read the whole story
FOOD
by Karlene Lukovitz
The campaign also includes a mobile sampling tour, in partnership with CBS Radio. The tour, which will run from May 18 until September, will … Read the whole story
AUTOMOTIVE
by Karl Greenberg
The BET Awards program kicks off a lineup experiential Ford plans this summer featuring vehicles on the ground at major events. Ford, which has … Read the whole story
RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
A poll from Bloomberg reports that 85% of Target customers say they intend to spend just as much money at Target this year as … Read the whole story
CONFERENCE
by Karl Greenberg
Melissa Stevens, director, global Internet and mobile banking program at Citi Connections, said that once, people picked their banks for proximity and person-to-person connection. … Read the whole story
BEVERAGES
by Tanya Gazdik
"I met the Chopaderos (outlaw bike club) at the San Diego Tour de Fat and just loved the culture they had built around their … Read the whole story
by Tyler Loechner
The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) on Thursday announced it plans to "acquire" the Brand Activation Association (BAA). The acquisition will take place on … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Lewis Paine
Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) marketers are in a pickle. They are criticized for serving unhealthy meals - but the "good-for-you" menu items they offer … Read the whole story