Presentation Title: Quantifying the Content Rollercoaster of 2020: Macro Viewership Trends Across the VODs (AVOD, SVOD & TVOD) Presenter: John Buffone, Executive Director, Industry Analyst, The NPD Group Date & Time: September 1, 2:45PM Eastern Location: Virtual Description: The backdrop… Before COVID-19 upended 2020, it was already shaping up to be among the most dynamic years in home entertainment as the major media conglomerates launched direct-to-consumer streaming services. This primed environment was then catapulted by the stay-at-home orders that propelled a massive increase in home entertainment engagement. As with any roller coaster the recovery phases generated shifts in viewing habits, ones that will impact home entertainment marketing and distribution strategies well into 2021. In a fast hitting, 15-minute session, we’ll summarize the key trends that matter for operating successfully across The VODs in an environment that none of us have seen before.
Presentation Title: State of Product Categories and Formats Presenter: David Portalatin, Vice President, Food Industry Advisor, The NPD Group Date & Time: Thursday, August 13 at 12:00pm CT Location: Virtual Description: A fact-based analysis of how COVID -19 has reshaped the foodservice industry not just for today but for tomorrow. This data-driven session will explore operator segments, product categories, product formats, and geographies revealing insights that will help manufacturers collaborate across the supply chain. Prepare for the road to recovery by learning what has happened and how to overcome headwinds in the future.
Presentation Title: Embracing the OMinchannel Opportunity Presenter: David Portalatin, Vice President, Food Industry Advisor, The NPD Group Date and Time: Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. EDT (1:00 p.m. CDT) Location: Virtual Description: Finding white space in the rapidly evolving retail marketplace is difficult. Stay a step ahead by learning about how consumer perceptions of different retail models are affecting purchasing patterns.
Title: Conference – Consumption in the Post-Outbreak Normal Date: August 20, 2020, time TBD Description: Join The NPD Group’s Darren Seifer, Food and Beverage Industry Analyst, and the U.S. Apple Association’s Outlook 2020 virtual conference event.
Outlook 2020 is the must-attend event for apple industry leaders. No other conference brings together this expert cohort of apple industry executives to discuss critical issues – from impacts of COVID-19 to production forecasts and more.
Connect and collaborate with leaders from every area of the apple industry, including production, packing, processing, sales, marketing, and new product development. In addition, a specially-curated roster of speakers will take on the challenges and emerging trends facing apple industry businesses and prepare them for the unexpected changes they will need to implement to stay current.
