🎯 Connect with Leading Technology Providers at the POI 2026 Spring Summit

Join us in Chicago and discover the technologies helping manufacturers strengthen planning, optimize trade, and drive profitable growth.


📈 New Industry Article: Revenue Growth Management Insights

A new POI industry article is now available and free to read, sharing key insights from the 2026 State of the Industry research on how leading organizations are advancing RGM to improve pricing discipline and maximize profitability.


🎓 New Training Dates Available for Your Teams

New POI training opportunities have been announced, providing hands-on Revenue Growth Management education designed to help cross-functional teams improve pricing, promotions, and commercial decision-making.

 

New POI 2026 Spring Summit Sessions!



How Danone's Planning Transformation Journey Fuels RGM Success

Presented by: 

  • Paula Karhunen, Head of Sales, Danone 
  • Tuomas Penttinen, Senior Director, Industry Solutions, o9


Achieving Growth at the Center of Modern Category Management and RGM

Moderated by:  Michael Kantor, CEO and Founder, Promotion Optimization Institute  

Panelists Include: 

  • Emilia Tauss, VP Revenue Strategy Management & Planning, Talking Rain Beverage Company
  • Vicente Garcia, Global RGM and Transformation, PepsiCo (Ret.)
  • Marc Kennedy, Director of Trade & Category Management, Land O'Frost
 
 

Limited hotel rooms at a discounted rate are available!
Reserve your room at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place at the exclusive rate of
$219.00 + 17.39% tax. The POI discounted rate expires on March 20, 2026. Book your sleeping room early.


Book Your Stay Today

Interested in Sharing Your Expertise at an Upcoming Summit??

We’re inviting a select group of speakers to join panels with complimentary registration and covered travel expenses. Topics include:


  • Trade & Media Planning Optimization
  • Revenue Growth Management (RGM) – 5 Pillars
  • Advanced Analytics & Data Insights
  • Retail Execution & Omnichannel Strategies
  • Marketing
  • AI, Machine Learning & GenAI
  • Digital Transformation & E-commerce
  • Retail Media & Customer Experience
 

This executive insights article summarizes extended research from POI’s State of the Industry Report. Our 2026 findings show that leading organizations are elevating Revenue Growth Management into a strategic engine to unlock margin, optimize trade spend, and drive sustainable, profitable growth. Review the peer benchmarking to assess how your organization compares with the competition and identify opportunities to strengthen performance.

 
 

Upcoming Trainings For Your Teams

 

Grupo Bimbo Reports Robust Sales And EBITDA In 80th Anniversary Year

Read the Article


Whiskey maker Brown-Forman tops quarterly estimates on steady demand

Read the Article


J.M. Smucker reports strong Q3 earnings as U.S. retail coffee sales surge 23%

Read the Article

Procter & Gamble Doubles Down on Laundry Innovation with Major Product Launch

Read the Article


Hormel seeks to revitalize retail
Read the Article


Mars Wrigley offers guide to boost Easter sales
Read the Article


⬇️ Dive Deeper at the upcoming POI 2026 Spring Summit and hear directly from the Global Customer & Trade Planning Products Director at Mars Inc. Secure your spot today!


The POI 2026 State of the Industry Report has released! Read More


Mondelēz CEO says M&A is harder as acquisition targets become ‘too expensive’

Read the article


Nestlé, Mars & More: Partnering to Create Sustainable Cocoa

Read the Article


Johnson & Johnson launches website for direct-to-consumer sales
Read the Article

 
 
 

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