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Join us for day 2 of Adult Beverage Planning Program's two-day event featuring two brand-new supplier custom research studies: Drink Promotion Dynamics and Segment Spotlight: Midscale Restaurants.

Drink Promotion Dynamics:
On-premise operators are leveraging drink promotions and limited-time offers to win occasions and prompt purchases in a challenging environment. As promotional activity accelerates, operators need to break through the clutter and engage consumers with efficient, effective programs. Understanding operator approaches, processes and priorities in developing drink promotions – and variances across adult beverage categories – will position suppliers to best support their on-premise partners and drive growth for their brands. ​

Segment Spotlight: Midscale Restaurants:
As consumers embrace earlier dayparts, midscale restaurants are finding greater relevance with consumers via menu innovation and concept refreshes. For many chains, adult beverages play a key role in differentiating and elevating their offerings, presenting new opportunities for beer, wine and spirits suppliers and distributors to drive growth.
When
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 · 10:00 a.m. Central Time (US & Canada) (GMT -6:00)
Agenda
  • Drink Promotion Dynamics:
  • Segment Spotlight: Midscale Restaurants
Presenters
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Donna Hood Crecca
Senior Principal, Technomic
Donna directs the firm’s convenience store and adult beverage practices. She is a veteran of the foodservice and drinks industries, having consulted for and covered the restaurant, foodservice, convenience store, beverage and adult beverage markets for nearly two decades.
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Julie Heseman
Senior Director, Research & Insights, Technomic
At Technomic, Julie manages syndicated and proprietary research engagements for food and beverage manufacturers, trade associations and restaurant operators. Specializing in qualitative fieldwork and adult beverage research, she has more than a decade of experience in the foodservice industry, including research and consulting, culinary innovation, supply chain management, managing conferences and training seminars.
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Heather Nelson
Director, Syndicated Research, Technomic
As Director of Syndicated Research, Heather Nelson helps clients maximize and leverage their Technomic resources to address unique business questions. Drawing from more than 15 years’ experience serving the needs of foodservice clients in a research and marketing capacity, Heather first joined Technomic in 2008 as member of our account management team. She now oversees Technomic’s Smart Support service, leading a team of analysts who specialize in Technomic’s Ignite syndicated research programs.
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Martha Szekely
Senior Manager, Research & Insights, Technomic
As a crucial part of Technomic’s Research & Insights team, Martha manages a variety of syndicated and proprietary research engagements. While her focus is on the noncommercial space, she is well-versed in employing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies for a vast array of foodservice research.
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