Jeffrey Davis

FYI: Advertisers on retail media networks running on Grocery TV platform can now measure sales from in-store ads in 6,000 locations (Adweek): By Kathryn Lundstrom. Advertisers can now measure sales from in-store digital ads across retailers including Hy-Vee, Cub Foods, and ShopRite. These retailers and others use Grocery TV‘s tech to sell in-store ads. Grocery TV has digital screens in nearly 6,000 stores across 120 retailers, reaching one in four Americans, according to the company. Eventually, the […] #DOOH #digitalbillboards #digitalsignage

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Zone RV's $42M Collapse Reshapes Q4 RV Market Search Landscape Our Q4 RV Market Brand Consideration Report is live, and we've witnessed the most dramatic quarter in recent history. Zone RV's entry into voluntary administration in late December 2024 drove unprecedented search interest, propelling the defunct manufacturer to second place overall (4.6%, +142.1%) and absolute dominance in the Discontinued category (77.6%). But beyond the crisis-driven spike, here's what really caught our attention: 🚀 Crusader Caravans delivered Q4's standout commercial performance, surging 16.3% in RVMAP (8.0% to 9.3%) and 12.1% overall to claim top-five positions 📈 Opus Camper posted exceptional gains, exploding 29.4% from 8.5% to 11.0% in the Imported segment, marking the year's strongest performance outside of liquidation-driven spikes 💥 Dreamhaven Caravans stunned with a 400.0% surge from 0.3% to 1.5% in the Australian-made category 📉 Titanium Caravans experienced a dramatic reversal, plummeting 37.5% from 2.4% to 1.5%, erasing its exceptional Q3 gains 🔻 Jayco's gradual erosion continued, declining to 23.6% and sitting 2.5 percentage points below its Q1 position despite maintaining overall dominance Meanwhile, Market Direct (MDC), Snowy River Caravans, and Patriot Campers all posted solid gains, whilst Royal Flair Caravans, Windsor RVs, and Essential Caravans experienced notable declines. This RV Market Brand Consideration Report tracks 137 brands across 12,358 keywords and 2.7 million searches. We're measuring real consumer interest as both crisis-driven events and commercial momentum reshape the competitive landscape. 🔗 Download the full Q4 breakdown today: https://hi.switchy.io/p5k2 #RVIndustry #BrandConsideration #Q42025 #RetainMediaInsights

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REVISED ILLINOIS CROP BUDGETS FOR 2026 — by Nick Paulson, Gary Schnitkey, Bradley Zwilling and Carl Zulauf Revisions to Illinois crop budgets show improved return prospects due to slight increases in projected prices and significant federal support from the Farmer Bridge Assistance and ARC/PLC programs. The FBA payments, in addition to the significant ARC/PLC support expected for 2025, may result in returns close to or slightly above break-even levels for corn-soybean rotations in northern and central Illinois. Production costs in 2026 are projected to increase slightly from 2025 levels and, despite the potential for significant ARC/PLC support for 2026, average return projections for the 2026 crop year are negative for corn across all regions. The expected ARC/PLC payments imply projected returns on soybean acres are just above break-even in northern and central Illinois, and negative in southern Illinois. This suggests negative average returns for corn-soybean rotations in 2026 and the potential for continued calls for additional ad hoc assistance. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekkaREDv #Illinois #crop #budgets #corn #soybeans #assistance #returns #prices

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Under Dave’s leadership, R-CALF continues to push for policies that promote transparency, fairness and independence within the U.S. cattle industry. Chief among these is mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL), which he believes is essential for both producers and consumers.

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Dealers / GM’s / GSM’s and Automotive Executives - If business is down, or you’re missing goals don’t complain and don’t give up. ***There are plenty of records being broken right now and if you’re crushing it, this may not be for you. This is for the managers that are struggling to compete and get back on a record breaking track. Find the reason, dig until you do find it and fix it. There is always a way. Sometimes it’s not easy to see, sometimes it’s way outside the box of your normal thinking, sometimes it’s painful. Sometimes the mirror doesn’t look back at you the way you want it too. Sometimes you have to ask for help. Sometimes you have to work a little harder than you’d like. But the answer is there - somewhere, the answer is always there. Here’s a few places to look. It could be marketing - and driving opportunities. Too many people are chasing the shiny linear paths that are not converting. - Think holistcally. It could be staffing and not having the right people in place. - Make the tough decisions and make hiring top talent a top priority. It could be process and the right people need to be trained better. - Invest (heavily) in good people. It could be inventory volumes and mix - Bad momentum at the OEM level? Pivot to used and or grind like never before on new volume and market accordingly and take the smaller margins. - Stop complaining and do something about it. It’s could be leadership and culture. - that mirror tells the truth. - Be better to your internal customers (Employees) that always pays off. It could be a limiting belief mindset. If you think you can or if you think you can’t, you’re normally right. - Manifest your way there. It could be energy levels. - See all of the above as this one affects everything. I find the best mentally and physically fit dealers out perform those that are not as “able”. It’s a harsh fact, but it is a fact. “You can have succcess or excuses, but you can’t have both.” - Choose wisely.

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Patriot partner agency Momentum Ag recently brought the North Region Team together in Kansas City for an offsite meeting — all with one goal in mind: helping farmers and ranchers succeed. The team focused on: ✔️ Strategies to better meet client needs in the upcoming seasons ✔️ Enhancements to their in-house Crop Agency Management System (CAMS) to deliver smoother service ✔️ Training on new products and streamlined processes designed to support your operation With insights from Bill Calderaro, Regional President for the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, and Lucas Strom, President of Momentum Ag, the team left energized and equipped with fresh tools and ideas to put into action. Momentum Ag designs custom insurance policies tailored to each operation. And because many of their agents are farmers and ranchers themselves, they understand your challenges firsthand. #OnePatriot #MomentumAg #PatriotGrowthInsuranceServices #AgIndustry #InsuranceSolutions #CropProtection #FarmRiskManagement

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