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SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Sales Channel & Trade Spend Planning
DESCRIPTION:What is your go-to-market sales plan? Depending on your category\, ambition for the business\, near term objectives and resources\, how should you be thinking about Omnichannel? \nJoin Emerge mentors Bob Burke and Betsy Gillette for our next interactive learning session on Sales Channel & Trade Spend Planning. \nBob & Betsy will discuss timing\, sequencing and prioritizing of channels and key customers. They will touch on channel strategy\, pricing\, promotional strategy and execution. They will also include simple tools to communicate\, track and manage trade spending – the funds you invest with distributors and retailers and for most companies is the biggest line item on your P&L after cost of goods. \nJoin this call to gain insights into: \n\nhow to plan for success in each channel\ntiming of regional expansion as well as moving into new channels\nunderstanding the role of trade spending and how to manage it\ndifferent approaches to execution\n\nCurious how the Emerge learning and networking community can support your growth goals? Schedule a conversation to learn more. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-on-sales-channel-sales-planning/
CATEGORIES:Channel Strategy,Sales Planning,Sales Strategy,Trade Spend
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20210218T194157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T143118Z
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SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Selling & Growing your Specialty/Natural distribution
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next live\, interactive education session with mentor and business growth strategy expert\, Art Papazian\, owner of ACP Specialty & Natural Consulting and Management. \nDuring this time\, gain insights into: \n\nIdentifying & understanding your Goals & Objectives (short-term & long-term)\nIdentifying & Understanding your Resources: Financial\, Personnel\, Intellectual\nIncreasing your Retail Points of Distribution\nIncreasing your distribution through Multiple Distributor Warehouses (Retailer/Market Focused)\n\nCurious how the Emerge learning and networking community can support your growth goals? Schedule a conversation to learn more.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-on-growing-your-specialty-natural-distribution/
CATEGORIES:Channel Strategy,Distribution,Sales Planning,Sales Strategy,Scaling Sustainably
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20210120T203344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T180024Z
UID:8324-1613563200-1613568600@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter on Amazon with Amplify Goods
DESCRIPTION:Join Emerge sponsor\, mentor and owner of Amplify Goods\, David Tenzer\, as he shares best in class practices for growing your business and optimizing sales on Amazon. \nJoin this session to: \n\nUnderstand how watching your competition closely on Amazon can help you win. Learn which software options make doing this easy\, and key takeaways on how to use the information-rich data you’ll uncover\nLearn new ways of looking at your Amazon business\, and unique ideas to keep in mind when selling on Amazon.\n\nNot an Emerge member and curious about how the Emerge CPG learning and networking community can support your business goals? Read details here and schedule a free consult. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-care-share-with-amplify-goods/
CATEGORIES:e-Commerce,Sales
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20210108T201645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210131T212919Z
UID:8268-1613044800-1613050200@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Care & Share: Understanding Pricing Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next live\, interactive education session hosted by Emerge mentor and pricing expert Scott Sanders of Growcery Partners. \nLearn how to think about the key inputs for setting your price\, which are closely connected to the margins expected at various steps in the supply chain. Join us and receive the tools to do these calculations on your own\, and learn: \n– How to build your price two ways: “up” from COGS and “down” from suggested retail price\n– An overview of ways to find the right retail price\n– A sampling of psychological pricing tricks \nNot yet a member of Emerge and curious about how the CPG learning and networking community can support your business growth goals? See details here and schedule a free call to discuss your business needs\, and how Emerge can help you achieve your growth goals. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-care-share-the-art-math-of-pricing/
CATEGORIES:Pricing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T131500
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20201217T175513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T203515Z
UID:8216-1611748800-1611753300@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Demystifying Brand Strategy with One10 North®
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this impactful session on “Demystifying Brand Strategy” as we continue to kick off 2021 with support for your marketing planning efforts! \nStephanie Louie from One10 North will share with the group what is brand strategy and how it plays a critical role in helping you grow your business.  And\, through short exercises\, you will walk away with thought starters on developing the brand strategy for your business. \nAbout the speaker: \nStephanie Louie is the Founder and Chief Strategist for One10 North\, a brand and design consultancy based in San Francisco.  With almost 20 years of experience in brand and marketing strategy\, consumer research and innovation\, Stephanie wants to ensure that every brand has the chance to succeed. She and her team of strategists\, researchers\, designers and innovators bring top-notch support\, strategic guidance and awesome creative to their clients\, leveraging customer and consumer insights to help every business reach their North Star. \nNot yet a member of Emerge and curious about how the CPG learning and networking community can support your business growth goals? Read details here and schedule a free consultation. Let’s chat about how we can help you achieve your goals this year. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-care-share-with-north-star-brand-builders/
CATEGORIES:Brand Strategy,Branding,Marketing Planning,Marketing Strategy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T131500
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20201221T180617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T202230Z
UID:8221-1610452800-1610457300@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Care & Share with &Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Emerge education session of 2021\, which will focus on supporting your marketing planning efforts! \nEmerge mentors and sponsors from &Marketing will be discussing how to optimize your 2021 Marketing programs. \nThe session will have two parts: \n\n&Marketing coaches will answer your 2021 marketing questions and challenges in a group coaching format.\n\nWe recommend watching this recent webinar “10 Ways Solo Marketers Can JumpStart their 2021 Marketing Plan” (https://youtu.be/Q47u41TbrHY) in advance because it’s filled with 10 (+1) practical tips that you and your teams can start to use immediately.\n\n\nWe’ll discuss “&Marketing U” (www.and-marketing.com/U) a digital marketing education program that will be starting in mid-January\, and answer any questions you may have. Emerge members receive a 40% discount.\n\nNot yet a member of Emerge and curious about how the CPG learning and networking community can support your business growth goals? Read details here and schedule a free consultation. Emerge can help you achieve your business growth goals this year. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-care-share-with-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Marketing Planning,Marketing Strategy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T131500
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20201117T181906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T181906Z
UID:8110-1606996800-1607001300@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Care & Share with National Co+op Grocers (NCG)
DESCRIPTION:Join Emerge and the NCG team\, as we discuss how co-ops differentiate from other retailers and why co-ops can be an important part of a brand’s retail growth strategy. During this live session\, we’ll review: \n\nAn overview of NCG and NCG programs\nThe value of investing in co-ops\nWhy it’s beneficial for emerging brands to work with NCG\nWhen and how emerging brands can approach NCG\nBest practices for emerging brands to succeed with NCG\n\nThis session is for you if you’ve been wondering about whether NCG could be part of your retail growth strategy and are curious to learn more!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-care-share-with-national-coop-grocers-ncg/
CATEGORIES:Channel Strategy,Retailer Relationships,Sales Strategy,Scaling Sustainably
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201127
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20201009T194654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T194654Z
UID:7861-1606348800-1606435199@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:Wishing you good health\, peace\, love and joy!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/thanksgiving/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20200905T094745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T160339Z
UID:7611-1605787200-1605790800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Care & Share with The Good Trends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual education session\, hosted by Emerge CEO Julie Pryor and Victor Mithouard\, CEO of The Good Trends. \nVictor is excited to share his vision for the future of online wholesale marketplaces in the food and beverage industry. With trade shows cancelled due to Covid\, buyers are increasingly moving to online discovery\, presenting an opportunity for brands to grow their distribution in unique channels building equity and sales. \nJoin us to learn: \n\nWhat an online wholesale marketplace is\, and how they work\nThe role of online marketplaces in your distribution strategy\nHow to evaluate a wholesale marketplace for your business – what are the questions to ask\nGetting started on an online marketplace: the first few steps and things to know\nHow to think about supporting a product in-store to make it more attractive\n\nNot yet an Emerge member? See details here and schedule a free consultation to learn how Emerge can support your growth goals. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-member-care-share-with-the-good-trends/
CATEGORIES:Distribution,e-Commerce
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20201009T194523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T224843Z
UID:7858-1605182400-1605187800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Care & Share with Brandology
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging virtual education session\, hosted by Emerge CEO Julie Pryor and Maura Mitchell\, founder and Managing Partner of Brandology. We’ll discuss how to create a powerful\, practical plan to drive business growth during these times of rapid\, unpredictable change. \nDid you know that: \n\nThe more uncertain the future\, the more a plan can help you succeed\nThe right plan will help you react to unexpected events more rapidly and positively\nDoing fewer things can help you deliver more sales and profits\, if you have the right plan\n\nJoin us to learn:  \n\nA step-by-step method for planning quickly and effectively\nHow to leverage scenarios so you are ready for nearly whatever the future brings\nHow to escape the trap of having too many things to do or jumping from priority to priority\nThe best way to determine when you should stick with your plan versus when you should pivot\n\nLearn alongside other Emerge member teams\, and receive guidance on your annual strategic planning process. \nNot yet an Emerge member? See details here and schedule a free consultation to learn how the program could support your growth goals. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-care-share-with-brandology/
CATEGORIES:Channel Strategy,Sales Strategy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T131500
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20201014T011128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T141257Z
UID:7916-1604577600-1604582100@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Care & Share with Jebbit
DESCRIPTION:Join this virtual education session\, hosted by Emerge CEO Julie Pryor and Pam Erlichman\, CMO at Jebbit and Emerge mentor. \nJebbit is a marketing platform that allows companies to create beautifully branded\, no code\, interactive experiences that capture 1st party data. Experiences such as product matches\, personality quizzes\, trivia and live polling – to drive high engagement and data capture from consumers. \nShe’ll share how personalized\, engaging and interactive quizzes are key to capturing 1st party data and increasing your sales\, and will review new ways that emerging brands can overcome these challenges across the customer journey: \n\nCapturing consumer attention\nConveying your brand story or differentiation\nLearning about your consumers interest and needs\nDriving conversions\n\nThese are all really tough challenges for any brand never mind emerging brands with limited time\, resources and budget! \nAs an Emerge member\, you receive a 30 minute consultation with the Jebbit team & 2 free interactive experiences to increase engagement\, open rates and/or onsite conversion while capturing 1st party data? See more exclusive member benefits. \nNot yet an Emerge member? See details here and schedule a free consultation to learn how the program could help your company scale sustainably. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-care-share-with-jebbit/
CATEGORIES:Data and Insights,e-Commerce
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20201014T013453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T013453Z
UID:7922-1603972800-1603976400@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:proquo ai webinar: How To Build an Unforgettable Brand
DESCRIPTION:Ready to make your brand a household name? \nJoin this upcoming webinar\, hosted by Emerge industry partner\, proquo ai\, to learn how to create surprisingly memorable experiences at every stage of the consumer journey — without flashy budgets or studio settings. \nIn this session\, the proquo ai team will cover: \n\nThe critical differences between brand memorability and awareness and how to achieve both\nThe end-to-end consumer journey and how brands can identify memorable moments\nHow brands can curate and execute experiences in a consistent\, authentic way\nReal-life examples of memorable experiences and how they work to stick with consumers
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/proquo-ai-webinar-how-to-build-an-unforgettable-brand/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20200925T135556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T014827Z
UID:7798-1603281600-1603287000@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Care & Share with Nielsen and Bedrock
DESCRIPTION:Emerge partners Nielsen and Bedrock will join us to share how they support growing CPG teams with affordable & valuable data and insights\, to conduct effective sales calls with buyers. If buyers know that you don’t have a compass to steer your own ship\, they\, or their category captain will do it for you! \nDid you know that: \n\nOn average\, the total first year spend on market intelligence is $5\,100? Nielsen reports start under $1\,000.\nBedrock’s monthly pricing starts as low as $1\,000 which makes AI & retailer-curated analytics affordable for almost all brands\n\nJoin us to learn:  \n\nHow you can prioritize growth opportunities for your business and properly identify them\nHow to develop your item pricing strategy and evaluate if changes are needed\nThe selling stories retail buyers find irresistible: how to leverage your best fact-based sales pitch to break through and create FOMO for your brand\nBest practices highly successful brands apply to quickly accelerate their sales growth\n\nBring your questions related to purchasing and using data\, and gain the clarity you’re seeking. \nCurious about whether Emerge is right for you? See details here and schedule a brief call to discuss how Emerge could support your growth goals. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-care-share-with-nielsen-and-bedrock/
CATEGORIES:Data and Insights,Distribution
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20200905T100513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T205109Z
UID:7621-1602590400-1602595800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Care & Share with Joe Dickson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and engaging virtual education session\, hosted by Emerge CEO Julie Pryor and mentor Joe Dickson\, Co-founder and Head of Standards & Policy at Merrifield. \nJoe will share his insights on clean label formulations\, certifications and quality trends in the natural and organic marketplace\, and during this session\, will discuss: \n\nLandscape and trends in standards and certification programs\nClean label ingredients\nThe role of standards in meeting consumer expectations\nCleanwashing – confusing and misleading label claims\n\nJoin us to receive expert business guidance\, along side other Emerge member teams. \nInterested in learning how Emerge can support your growing business? See details here and schedule a brief consultation. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-care-share-with-joe-dickson/
CATEGORIES:Ingredient Claims & Insights,Label Insights,Quality Standards
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20200831T235241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T135253Z
UID:7580-1601640000-1601643600@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Care & Share with Jerry Chadwick and Bryan Bootka
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and conversational virtual education session\, hosted by Emerge CEO Julie Pryor\, Jerry Chadwick and Bryan Bootka. Jerry and Bryan will each share their extensive broker expertise in the CPG\, food and grocery retail space with the Emerge community. \nCelebrate\, learn and ask questions\, along side other Emerge member teams. \nNot yet an Emerge member? See details here and schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss how Emerge can support your company growth goals! \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-member-care-share-with-jerry-chadwick-and-bryan-bootka/
CATEGORIES:Distribution,Retailer Relationships,Sales
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20200831T235006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T125734Z
UID:7577-1601391600-1601395200@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Care & Share with Jennifer McKinley
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and engaging virtual education session\, hosted by Emerge CEO Julie Pryor and Jennifer McKinley\, Small Business Financial Health Coach. \n83% of small businesses are never profitable. And 88% of small business owners could actually make more money doing the same work for someone else. After implementing Profit First in her own global skincare company\, Jennifer McKinley found it to be such a game-changer she became certified in the methodology and now teaches other small business owners how to set up the simple – yet genius – Profit First cash flow management system so that they can get out of the cash-flow survival trap and start growing their business profitably\, while eradicating debt and paying themselves what they are worth. \nLearn how to implement this intuitive cash management system in your business so that you can continue to thrive without stressing over your company’s finances … even if looking at your books is the last thing you ever want to do! \nJennifer will share a special program discount and details of an exclusive Emerge Profit First cohort starting October 6\, 2020 for Emerge members. \nNot yet an Emerge member? See details here and schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss how Emerge can support your company growth goals! \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-member-care-share-with-jennifer-mckinley/
CATEGORIES:Finance Management
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201002
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20200902T154523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T154638Z
UID:7595-1601337600-1601596799@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:FMI Private Brands Summit & Business Conference Suites
DESCRIPTION:With a continued rapid growth in sales over the years\, private brands have become a major decision driver when it comes to where people shop. Ensuring your private brands can deliver a reliable solution in times of crisis is key to maintaining customer loyalty\, continued visibility\, and establishing connectivity with your customers. \nLearn more and read the FAQs for specific details about this year’s FMI Private Brands Online Summit. \nRead industry news related to private brands on the FMI Blog.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/fmi-private-brands-summit-9-29-10-1-online/
CATEGORIES:Private Brands
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20200820T164244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T135310Z
UID:7351-1600862400-1600866000@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Care & Share with John Maggiore
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and engaging virtual education session\, hosted by Emerge CEO Julie Pryor and John Maggiore\, founder of Maggiore’s Sales & Consulting and Emerge mentor. \nLearn and ask questions\, along side other Emerge member teams. \nJohn will share his knowledge on working with category buyers during this ever-changing time\, specifically: \n\nHow to prepare for a virtual meeting with your buyer\nWhat buyers are looking for in a virtual presentation\nKey items that need to be in your presentation deck\n\nNot yet an Emerge member? See details here and schedule a brief consultation to discuss how Emerge could support your company growth goals. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-member-care-share-with-john-maggiore/
CATEGORIES:Buyer Insights,Retailer Insights
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20200729T192705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200905T095441Z
UID:7175-1600257600-1600261200@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Member Care & Share with Betsy Gillette
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and engaging virtual education session\, as you and your teams continue to navigate during Covid and beyond! \nJoin Emerge CEO\, Julie Pryor and Betsy Gillette\, Co-Founder of Synergy Consulting and Emerge mentor. Betsy will share valuable insights on: \n\nSales team structure\nWhen to hire brokers\nWhat to think about and questions to ask when interviewing brokers\nSales Management vs hiring internally\n\nNot yet an Emerge member? See details here and schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss how Emerge can support your company growth goals! \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-virtual-care-share-community-call-with-betsy-gillette/
CATEGORIES:Retailer Relationships,Sales,Strategy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20200818T194016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200905T095517Z
UID:7338-1599825600-1599831000@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Member Care & Share with Specialty Food Partners
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this fun and engaging virtual education session\, hosted by Emerge CEO\, Julie Pryor and the Specialty Food Partners (SFP) team. \nSpecialty Food Partners (SFP) operates private online marketplaces for grocery wholesalers and distributors who want to sell more specialty products to their stores. Expand your distribution network and ship your products directly to stores with SFP. Learn about how SFP and Emerge have partnered to support emerging brand growth. The SFP platform provides:\n\n\nEmerging brands with the ability to make their products available to multiple distributors and their retail customers in the SFP Marketplace\nDistributors’ retail customers the ability to easily view and order Emerge member products\nSingle point of contact for sales and order history for all the distributors in the SFP network\nNo set up fees\, no slotting fees\, and no surprise chargebacks\n\n\nNot yet an Emerge member? See details here and schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss how Emerge can support your company growth goals! \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-care-share-with-specialty-food-partners/
CATEGORIES:Distribution,Sales,Strategy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20200811T211304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T160602Z
UID:7307-1598443200-1598446800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Member Care & Share with Raj Kapur
DESCRIPTION:“It is not the strongest of species that survive\, nor the most intelligent\, but the one most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin  \nWe all agree that the world has changed over the past four months due to COVID\, so let’s talk about how best to pivot your marketing focus and efforts. Raj Kapur and his team from &Marketing will share how they’re working with emerging brands to adjust their marketing during this pandemic\, through the end of 2020 and for the foreseeable future. During this session\, Raj and his team will review: \n\nShifts in consumer shopping and purchase behavior\nWhat other companies (across industries) are doing to pivot and get ahead\nWhat Emerge members should be thinking about in regards to messaging\, marketing mix and spend\n\nNot yet an Emerge member? See details here and schedule time for a free 30 minute consultation to discuss how joining the program can support your company growth goals! \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-virtual-care-share-community-call-with-raj-kapur/
CATEGORIES:e-Commerce,marketing,Strategy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20200811T210827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T235809Z
UID:7303-1597748400-1597752000@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:[Free Webinar] 5 Steps to Crafting a Killer Trade Story with proquo ai
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how AI can help CPG brands successfully understand their brand and shoppers in a more accurate\, meaningful\, intuitive and real-time way\, and use these insights to grow their business? \nJoin Emerge partner proquo ai on August 18th for the first in a series of free webinars they’re offering. Their Head of Marketing (Michael)\, who spent 10 years at Unilever\, will be joined by a John Lewis & Waitrose buyer (Lisa) to share how to leverage ai to craft killer retailer sell-in stories that make buyers lean in and listen.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/free-webinar-5-steps-to-crafting-a-killer-trade-story-with-proquo-ai/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200814T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20200729T191842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T223458Z
UID:7167-1597406400-1597410000@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Member Care & Share with WeStock
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this bi-weekly virtual session\, hosted by Julie Pryor and the Emerge mentor community. \nCelebrate\, learn and ask questions\, along with other Emerge member teams. \nNot yet an Emerge member? See details here and schedule time for a free 30 minute consultation to discuss how joining the program can support your company growth goals! \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-virtual-care-share-community-call-with-westock/
CATEGORIES:Distribution,Sales
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200807T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200807T140000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20200626T211620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T021036Z
UID:6899-1596803400-1596808800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Member Care & Share with SPINS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this bi-weekly virtual session\, hosted by Emerge CEO Julie Pryor and the SPINS team. \nCelebrate\, learn and ask questions\, along with other Emerge member teams. \nNot yet an Emerge member? See details here and schedule time for a free 30 minute consultation to discuss how joining the program can support your company growth goals! \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-care-share-virtual-community-call-with-betsy-gillette/
CATEGORIES:Data and Insights,Sales
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20200626T202107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T192307Z
UID:6891-1596196800-1596200400@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Care & Share Virtual Community Call with Proquo AI
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this bi-weekly virtual session\, hosted by Julie Pryor and the Emerge mentor community. \nCelebrate\, learn and ask questions\, along with other Emerge member teams. \nNot yet a member? See details here and schedule time for a free 30 minute consultation. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-care-share-virtual-community-call-with-proquo-ai/
CATEGORIES:Data and Insights,marketing,Strategy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20200626T201648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T175247Z
UID:6886-1594987200-1594990800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Care & Share Virtual Community Call with Crisp
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this bi-weekly virtual call\, led by an Emerge mentor and Julie Pryor who leads the Emerge program. Celebrate\, learn and ask questions\, along side other founders of emerging brands in the community. \nInterested in learning more and receiving support from the Emerge community? \nSee details here\, or schedule time for an initial assessment with the Emerge team. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/care-share-virtual-community-call-with-crisp/
CATEGORIES:Demand Forecasting,Supply Chain
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20200626T201444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T175213Z
UID:6883-1594382400-1594386000@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Care & Share Virtual Community Call with Range Me
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next virtual community Care & Share! \nRangeMe is the leading product discovery and sourcing platform where retailers and suppliers discover\, connect\, and grow their business. RangeMe has become even more vital to the CPG industry since the COVID-19 disruptions\, so join us and learn how RangeMe’s online platform can help you stay engaged with retailers. \nThe RangeMe team will cover the following areas below via a live demo: \n1. View buyers’ dashboards and how they discover and connect with emerging brands.\n2. Learn best practices in setting up your free or premium profile and getting the most out of RangeMe.\n3. Look at some recent updates to the RangeMe platform\, and find out why buyer engagement is at an all-time high.\n4. Explore the advantages of RangeMe Premium and why they’re so effective for your brand.\n5. Share the special discount for the Emerge community from RangeMe \nInterested in learning more and receiving support from the Emerge community? \nSee details here\, or schedule time to chat about your business goals with the Emerge team. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/care-share-virtual-community-call-with-range-me/
CATEGORIES:Distribution,Sales
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200701
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20191023T150709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T030406Z
UID:5589-1593302400-1593561599@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Summer Fancy Food Show: Canceled
DESCRIPTION:The Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show\, scheduled for June 28-30 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York\, will not take place as planned due to events outside of the SFA’s control. These include the national and global response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, associated travel restrictions\, and the Javits Center’s critical service in fighting the pandemic that impacts the facility’s availability. \nTo that end\, the SFA is evaluating alternative formats for later in the year that would help its members maintain their business footing during these unprecedented times.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/summer-fancy-food-show/
LOCATION:The Javits Center\, 429 11th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,Networking,Sales
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20200601T192244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200622T225519Z
UID:6828-1593172800-1593176400@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Care & Share Virtual Community Call with Perishable Shipping Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Mark Nelson\, CEO of Perishable Shipping Solutions\, will share how his team supports emerging brands’ e-commerce fulfillment efforts and needs. Join us to learn how his team can help solve your e-commerce shipping and fulfillment challenges\, and hear details of the exclusive benefit for Emerge members. \nMark will help answer the following: \n\nIt’s expensive – how can I lower the costs?\nPricing – should I charge for shipping or include it in the overall price?\nShould I sell on my website/Amazon/Other platforms?\nWhat are some common pitfalls to avoid?\nHow do I know if my eCommerce business is ready to outsource order fulfillment\nCase study example of some PSS clients\n\nNot yet part of the Emerge community\, and interested in learning more? \nMore details here\, or schedule time to speak with Julie Pryor\, Director of the Emerge Program. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/care-share-virtual-community-call/
CATEGORIES:Distribution,e-Commerce,Fulfillment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T161028
CREATED:20191202T181457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T201212Z
UID:5891-1591963200-1591966800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Care & Share Virtual Community Call with Alli Ball
DESCRIPTION:Emerge mentor and former Grocery Buyer turned Wholesale Consultant Alli Ball will share her predictions for the future of wholesale\, how Buyer relationships are shifting on the retail level\, and where you can capture the most sale moving forward. Join us! \nNot yet part of the Emerge community\, and interested in learning more? More details here\, or schedule time to speak with Julie Pryor\, Director of the Emerge Program. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-call-22/
CATEGORIES:Retailer Insights,Retailer Relationships,Sales,Strategy
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