Rethinking the plan
You have to make a big decision about the second biggest line item on your P&L. Understanding omnichannel is foundational to budget planning. Your budget is not going to change so allocating half of your trade budget to online expenses means that you have to plan for the digital AND the physical shelf. Dramatic shifts in buyer behavior are causing you to rethink your promotional programs. Many new questions need to be answered and budgets need to be allocated based upon the answers.
Some questions you might consider:
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Keep in mind that omnichannel is so much more than ecommerce.
Are you optimized for: