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Margins Tightening? It’s Not What You Think
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Margins Tightening? It’s Not What You Think

Podcast, Trade Marketing ROI Increase, Video

Margins Tightening? It’s Not What You Think

By Daniel Lohman, CPSA|2026-05-26T12:27:20-06:00May 26th, 2026|Podcast, Trade Marketing ROI Increase, Video|

Growth feels harder right now because many brands are making decisions with only part of the picture. In this episode, Dan Lohman explains why most CPG brands do not have a spend problem — they have a visibility problem. Learn how the Retail Clarity Framework™ helps founders identify hidden profit leaks, improve decision quality, [...]

Promotion Efficiency Calculator - How effective is your trade spending?

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Annual Gross Sales

% Trade Promotion Spending 25%

Sales % Trade Promotion Spending $

% Promotion Efficiency Improvement 10%

Annual Trade Promotional Savings $

What could you do with the additional $$,$$$?

Now, let’s give you the tools and resources to make this a reality!

Promotion Analysis Tool Lite (Trade Promotion ROI Calculator)

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