In the last issue, overall Food Marketing strategy was covered. This planning process helps you answer the following questions: Once you get the answers to these questions, you can begin the process of developing your Brand Strategy. Your customer should always be at the center of your Brand Strategy. A great example of this is…
In the last blog, I discussed implementing change in the digital age. Things continue to change at a rapid pace. And the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will accelerate this change. You need to stay ahead of the curve if you want to be successful. This all starts with developing a sales and marketing plan….
By: George Latella, Professor of Food Marketing at Saint Joseph’s University In the last blog we discussed Leadership in the Digital Age. I have studied & taught leadership for many years. In my opinion, leadership is NOT a position or title, but a state of mind. Some of the traits of successful leaders that I…
In the last issue we discussed the importance of knowing your strengths and weaknesses as they relate to opportunities and threats. A big part of this process is not only knowing these things, but more importantly being able to implement them. And this implementation always starts with Leadership. This is even more important in the…
Brewed to be the best since 1873 A commitment to premium taste and quality have made Heineken one of the most iconic beer brands in the world. When you see the red star on the green bottle, you know every ice-cold, crisp sip will deliver that richly satisfying flavor with subtle fruity notes. This tradition…
By: Jerard Fagerberg For the past 44 years, Sierra Nevada has defined what craft beer means in America. Now, with the release of Hop Splash and Trail Pass, they’re shifting paradigms of quality, flavor and innovation in the non-alcoholic category. It’s been nearly a half-century since Ken Grossman and Paul Camusi introduced the world to…
In the last blog I discussed the importance of planning your work and working your plan. As I write this, the 2024 Super Bowl just occurred, and it got me thinking back to 2018 and the Philadelphia Eagles improbable victory. If you didn’t follow the story, the Eagles were riding high in November when Carson…
In the last blog, I discussed Amazon and the disruption they have created in the retail space over the past 10 years. And to quote Yogi Berra, “It’s Déjà vu all over again.” 100 years ago, Sears & Roebuck changed the retail landscape. (They are now out of business). 30 years ago, Wal-Mart entered the…
In the last blog I discussed “experience” and how we can learn a great lesson from brands like Starbucks, Wegman’s, Apple and Disney. In addition to visiting the Starbucks Roastery, I also checked out the Amazon “Go” store in Chicago. I have also visited Amazon Fresh stores in the Philadelphia area. In 2017, They were…