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2025 Midyear Trends

2025 Midyear Trends Update A lot of things can happen in a year. The world has seen several changes – political leadership transitions, evolving weather patterns, and continued technological advancements – particularly in AI.  Looking back at Midan’s 2025 Top Trends...

Maximizing ROI at the National Restaurant Show: How to Make the Most of This Perennial Event

Each May, as sure as the tulips blooming on Michigan Avenue, foodservice industry professionals from around the globe convene in Chicago for the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show. With great anticipation, they come to network, promote, buy, sell, and learn...

Top 10 Takeaways From the 2025 Annual Meat Conference

The 2025 Annual Meat Conference (AMC) in Orlando again saw another record attendance year with more than 2,500 attendees. Meat and poultry industry experts and first-time attendees from all over the world came together to network, grow professionally, and explore new...

Why Digital Advertising Needs Human Connection

Blogger’s note: While I love to eat all the time, I only like to shop when I have time. Since the pandemic, my loyalty has become more and more aligned with retailers that make shopping easy and convenient for me.  A recent trip inside the actual store I am most often...
Brand Awareness vs. Conversion

Brand Awareness vs. Conversion

A common conversation I find myself engaged in lately revolves around where a brand’s marketing strategy should focus:...

20 Years of Midan

20 Years of Midan

Get your party hats ready: Midan is turning 20 this month! Think back to when you were 20 years old. Pretty naïve,...