Episodes

Nov. 21, 2024

Disrupting Workforce Identity: Lessons in Innovation with William Lin…

What motivated you to focus on Workforce Identity and Access Management with AKAIdentity, and what specific challenges are you aiming to address in this space? Can you share some key insights or lessons learned from your jour...

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Nov. 14, 2024

Scaling Prestige & Innovation in Skin Health: A CPG Leader's Journey …

Can you share a bit about your career path and what led you to your current role as Chief Brand Officer at CP Skin Health Group? What experiences have been most pivotal in shaping your approach to brand leadership? How …

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Nov. 7, 2024

Redefining Retail Media: Insights from Austin Leonard on Data, Strate…

Can you elaborate on how your experience in event marketing, radio, and digital media has contributed to your proficiency in leveraging Retail Media Networks to drive advertising outcomes for retailers? As someone passionate ...

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Oct. 30, 2024

Retail Media Reinvented: Walmart Connect's Strategy for Building, Sca…

Ryan, you've had an impressive career journey from NBCUniversal to Amazon, Instacart, and now Walmart Connect. What are some of the key lessons you've learned along the way, and how have they shaped your approach to leadershi...

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Oct. 24, 2024

The Future of Retail Media: Inside GoPuff’s Innovative Approach with …

Retail media is evolving rapidly. How do you see the future of retail media, and what role do you envision Gopuff playing in shaping that landscape? Gopuff continues to innovate in retail media, what opportunities do you see ...

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Oct. 17, 2024

Redefining the Digital Marketplace: How DoorDash and PepsiCo are Shap…

DoorDash's mission is to empower local economies. Can you share how your partnerships with CPG brands like PepsiCo align with this mission, and how these collaborations contribute to the growth and support of local communitie...

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Oct. 10, 2024

Unlocking Digital Growth: Strategies for Success in Today's Competiti…

How do you think Amazon's decision to terminate a significant number of smaller 1P vendor accounts will impact brands, particularly those that rely heavily on the platform? What are the immediate challenges these brands face?...

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Oct. 3, 2024

Driving Commerce Excellence: Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines (…

You’ve had a dynamic career leading various aspects of digital commerce and retail media. Can you tell us a bit about your career journey? What experiences have been most pivotal in shaping your leadership style and approach ...

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Sept. 27, 2024

Staying Ahead of the Game: Omnichannel Strategies and Consumer-Centri…

You've had a successful track record of reigniting growth in storied brands through strategic brand direction and ecommerce channel development. How do you approach integrating omnichannel strategies to ensure consistent bran...

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Sept. 20, 2024

Unlocking Digital Transformation & Consumer-Centric Marketing in CPG …

How have digital strategies and technologies transformed the way companies operate and engage with consumers? Can you highlight some key trends or shifts you've observed? In your role, you handle consumer data from acquisitio...

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Sept. 12, 2024

Beyond Reviews: Unlocking Full Funnel Success with Bazaarvoice (Keith…

With over twenty years of experience across various leadership roles, what have been the key lessons you've learned as an entrepreneur, and how have they shaped your approach to leading Bazaarvoice? You’ve discussed the evolu...

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Sept. 5, 2024

Decoding Digital Disruption: A 15-Year Veteran's Insights on General …

Over your 15-year career at General Mills, you've held various roles from field sales to zone operations and now as Customer Vice President of eCommerce. How have you seen the industry evolve over this time, and what has been...

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Aug. 29, 2024

Mirror Moments: Unpacking Self-Awareness for Effective Leadership (Ti…

SELF-AWARENESS Many people lack a proper understanding of what they project and how they come across. Their behaviour and attitudes may be holding them back without them realising. Coaches use a number of techniques to help...

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Aug. 23, 2024

Driving Innovation in Retail Media: Insights from Albertsons Media Co…

In your role at Albertsons Media Collective, how do you approach innovation in building data and marketing products for retail media? Can you share a recent project that exemplifies your innovative approach and its impact on ...

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Aug. 15, 2024

Cracking the Oreo Code: Navigating the Digital Frontier of CPG (Franc…

In the CPG industry, how have you seen the approaches and strategies for engaging consumers online differ from those used in traditional retail channels, and what lessons can CPG brands learn from these differences to optimiz...

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Aug. 8, 2024

Charting the Future of CPG: Digital Innovation Insights from Uber (Me…

As the Global Director and Head of CPG Partnerships at Uber, could you share some insights into how you've leveraged your experience in digitalmarketing to forge successful collaborations with consumer packaged goods (CPG) co...

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Aug. 1, 2024

Beyond the Balance Sheet: Cultivating the Soft Skills of True Leaders…

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT People often think that getting on and getting to the top is all about hard skills: Decision-Making Skills Financial Acumen Budgeting and Forecasting Financial Statement Analysis Cost Management Investm...

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July 25, 2024

From Sales to Supply Chain: Navigating the Complexities of E-commerce…

Expansion of Amazon's network (as called out in the attached WSJ article) + the new inbound shipping fee. How is it impacting customers? How is it impacting sellers? What can sellers do to fend off Amazon's increasing complex...

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July 18, 2024

The Metrics That Matter: A Deep Dive into Retail Media with Don Brett…

How did you get your introduction to retail media and ecommerce? How do we fix that disconnect? How do you see organizations better aligning KPI’s and incentives to what generates growth? As you’ve built out ecommerce practic...

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July 11, 2024

Navigating Careers and Building Champions: Insights from a CPG Leader…

Can you share some key insights from your experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry over the past two decades, particularly regarding driving growth and fostering strong team dynamics? In your book, "Snap & Go," you...

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July 3, 2024

Mastering CPG Marketing: Strategies, Trends, and Innovations for Digi…

Can you discuss some key trends and challenges you've observed in the marketing landscape, particularly in the consumer goods industry, and how you've navigated them throughout your career? As a marketing leader, what strateg...

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June 26, 2024

Transformative Leadership: Cultivating Excellence at High Point Unive…

Dr. Qubein, your journey from arriving in the United States with limited English and only $50 to becoming an internationally recognized leader is truly remarkable. Could you share some pivotal moments or decisions that contri...

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June 11, 2024

Navigating Career Transitions with Tim Johns: Insights on Leadership …

Can you share more about your journey from a career in CPG to becoming a renowned career coach and consultant? What inspired you to develop the ThreePieceLife online coaching course, and how does it help individuals navigate ...

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June 11, 2024

The Backbone of Connected Commerce: How VTEX Drives Digital Transform…

Recently all the main analysts have pointed VTEX as one of the main leaders in B2C and B2B. Can you explain the main reasons that have positioned you so well? In your previous question, you mentioned the architecture focus an...

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