Tariffs Don’t Just Raise Costs: They Shrink What’s Possible
Step into any shower around the world and you’ll find a familiar lineup: Dove, Olay, Native—body washes that promise comfort, care, and increasing...
Innovation Articles by Gail Martino
Plugging into AI & ML Adoption
In the rapidly evolving landscape of consumer-packaged goods (CPG), the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is no lo...
Innovation in Action: Trends from FEI 2024
This past June, the vibrant city of Boston, known for its trailblazing spirit, became the epicenter of innovation as it hosted the Front End of Innova...
Managing Productive Innovation
Conservatively, I estimate that I've attended 20,000-plus meetings throughout my career. I'll admit, many of them should have been replaced with email...
Fractional Work: The Growth of Flexibility and Innovation
In the past year, I've observed a surge in the usage of a particular term across platforms like LinkedIn - "Fractional." It's become increasingly prev...
8 Risks If You Don’t Have an AI Strategy
In the fast-paced world of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), where product life cycles are short and consumer trends shift with lightning speed, stay...