Let’s talk through the future of brand manufacturing in the digital age. Welcome to Unpacking the Digital Shelf. For more commerce content for all brands CPG & beyond, visit us at www.digitalshelfinstitute.org
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Digital Shelf Podcasts
Kevin Craine hosts best-selling authors, top technology innovators and top-shelf executives all exploring digital transformation success.
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Hosted by Mert Damlapinar, recognized as a Top Voice on LinkedIn and the #1 source in global eCommerce, retail media, artificial intelligence, digital shelf, and actionable insights. Our podcast explores the latest insights, trends, and innovations shaping today's digital commerce world and the CPG industry. Join us as we delve into pivotal topics crucial to navigating the evolving landscape of digital commerce. For partnership opportunities, speaking engagements, or to be featured on our ep ...
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Why join the Craft Beer Republic? Because we are a nation of beer lovers. Every week, we're tapping a fresh keg of double-digit fun with the best dry-hopped topics to keep you well-hydrated! We're mashing in all the week's booze news, researching the tastiest beers, getting nerdy with Beer Science, and whirlpooling all the latest info! We also hang out with the brewers of some of the best craft breweries in the nation; we sample their brew and take a deep dive into the nerdier side of the in ...
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Welcome to Access Granted, the podcast that opens the doors to Latin America's fast-evolving retail and FMCG landscape. Brought to you by the team at GetRetailAccess.com, each episode features conversations with market entry experts, category managers, distributors, and brand leaders who are shaping the future of retail across the region. Whether you're a global brand eyeing expansion or a strategist navigating supply chains, compliance, or consumer behavior in LATAM, this show is your guide ...
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Board Gamers Anonymous is a podcast about tabletop board gamers and the insane fun they have at the table together - from Euros like Food Chain Magnate, Caverna, and Gaia Project to American Style games like Rising Sun, Gloomhaven, and more.
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A nostalgic look at classic music, video games, TV and films asking the question: "Does it hold up?" Each episode features a different host that brings a fresh take on a film, TV show, video game, or music album of their choice. What can we discover? Do old favorites have a shelf life? Will the classics hold up? “The Classic Hold Up” is an AudioVideoLand production by Digital Storytelling students of Michigan State University in collaboration with Impact 89FM.
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Step into the future of digital commerce with Mert Damlapinar, a LinkedIn Top Voice and a seasoned expert with over 16 years of experience in digital commerce, retail media, artificial intelligence, and digital shelf strategies. Having held key executive roles at global giants like L'Oréal, Mondelēz, and Sabra/PepsiCo, Mert brings unparalleled insight into the omni-channel landscape. As the author of the bestselling books "Analytics of Life" and "Agile Analytics for Start-Ups", he combines d ...
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We help business leaders save time and be more efficient with world-class B2B Lead Generation techniques and sales advice. www.sentrama.com
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Guna Meldere from Sun Flair Studio reveals her online business and branding strategies. Being great at what you do and having proven methods and frameworks is not what is setting you apart. That is the bare minimum. Your dreamy clients already expect that. When we become the Masterpiece brand we become the status symbol, we set new standards in the industry. Give your inner artist the permission to express, permission to create. Add the heartbeat to your business. Embody the leader you have ...
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X-Health.show - meet the future of healthcare
Alex Jani: interviewing visionaries of healthcare innovation
The X-Health.show brings to you brilliant minds behind programming living cells, tech that detects pre-term delivery in seconds, brain-computer interface or apps that employ AI to match you, your disease with the best treatment. For the eXtra Health of the future. You’ll meet visionaries from Switzerland who push the boundaries of healthcare. Engineers who teamed up with doctors, scientists turned CEOs, doctors programming AI-powered apps, researchers who abandoned university labs to improve ...
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The Revenue Amplifier is your source for actionable insights to unlock your organization's full potential, hosted by Dudley Peacock and AI expert Dimitri Stepanov. We help healthcare and life science organizations boost revenue, cut costs, and adopt cutting-edge technology faster. This podcast is your gateway to: ⚪ Deep dives into AI and its applications ⚪ Strategies to amplify revenue and cut costs ⚪ Insights on using AI to improve patient care Are You Running a Healthcare Organization? Dri ...
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Join Medscape editor-in-chief Eric Topol, MD, and master storyteller and clinician Abraham Verghese, MD, as they interview experts on the hottest topics in healthcare ranging from COVID-19 to social determinants of health to bringing humanity back to medicine.
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Unleash your ecommerce potential with 'Ecomm Marketing with the Pitbulls.' Dive into deep, enlightening conversations with industry leaders, marketing mavens, and innovative entrepreneurs. Each episode brings you insightful discussions on ecommerce strategies, practical marketing tactics, and behind-the-scenes startup stories. Tune in as we navigate the intricate ecommerce landscape, uncovering the secrets of success in today's digital world.
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This Food Industry focused podcast brings together Xtalks editorial staff to share insights into the latest B2B industry news. Xtalks connects professionals in the life science, medical device, and food industries with useful content like webinars, job opening, articles and virtual meetings.
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From Cannes to the Future: AI, Brands & the Power of Human Connection
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22:08Recorded live from Cannes Lions, this episode dives into the future of commerce, creativity, and connection with special guest Eric. We unpack why brands are losing their voice, how AI is transforming everything from influencer marketing to grocery shopping, and why human experience still matters. It’s a fast-paced, thought-provoking conversation a…
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Digital Design as a Form of Infrastructure
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25:57John Roescher discusses digital design as a form of infrastructure. John is the founder of Raw Materials, an award-winning digital design firm specializing in complex technology interfaces. He works with companies to transform advanced technologies into clear, intuitive user experiences and an expert in using design thinking to drive clarity, trust…
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Episode 536 - Most Buck for Your Bang!
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1:08:44This week, we take a look at the games that have the most buck associated with a whole lot of bang—e.g. the big, expensive, massive, sprawling games that live on the top shelf of our game rooms but are still somehow worth it. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameacademics.com/regis…
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Welcome in, country road travelers! This week on Craft Beer Republic, Flex, the Louisville Chugger, is back from his road trip all over the east-ish part of the south. He’s got tales of missed opportunities, life-changing beers, and kids riding ponies. Greg is currently on a road trip and is drinking local to pass the time. Hulk Hogan is being sued…
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Data Analytics and Predictive Modeling for Higher Education
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16:22Aishwary Pawar discusses digital transformation in higher education and using data-driven insights to foster innovation and improve institutional outcomes. Aishwary is a Statistician at Southern Methodist University and he specializes in leveraging data analytics and predictive modeling to enhance student success and retention. Listen for three act…
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Using AI in Professional Services to Drive Results
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23:18Sarah Edwards talks about how professional services firms can use AI to streamline project delivery and drive better results. Sarah is Chief Product Officer at Kantata, an innovative project management solution tailored for professional services. She drives solutions that improve collaboration and guide teams toward more efficient and successful ou…
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Episode 535 - BGG Hotness and Draft Update
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1:09:32It's that time again - let's take a deep dive into the BGG Hotness for June and into July and discuss what games everyone is getting psyched for going into the convention season. Plus, an update on the status of the BGA draft. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameacademics.com/regi…
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Welcome in! Greg’s rocking an ice pack and Flex is diving into seltzer science—but don’t worry, this is still very much a beer podcast. The guys compare notes on wild beer adventures, including a boys' day out that turned into a Casa Agria treasure hunt and a seltzer experiment involving soft serve ice cream. Plus, Erica calls in drunk from Alaska …
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Trends in Amazon Brand Strategy and Innovation, with Jay Lovelace, CEO at Jungle Scout
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25:14These are, how should I say it, interesting times to be a seller on Amazon. It’s good to be able to make decisions based on data in the midst of the chaos, so Jay Lovelace, CEO at Jungle Scout joined the podcast to lay out the trends that the data is identifying overall and across some specific categories that are on the move.…
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S3E04 - Part 2: Visual Intelligence at Scale: How Vizit is Redefining Content Performance in Digital Commerce
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31:23In this episode of The Ecommert Podcast, host Mert sits down with Jehan Hamedi, Founder and CEO of Vizit, at their Boston headquarters to explore the intersection of visual content, AI, and digital commerce. Jihan shares his entrepreneurial journey, shaped by a family legacy of business building, and how it led him to create a company that’s transf…
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Digital Quality Management and Supply Chain Strategies for Manufacturing
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23:44Vick Vaishnavi discusses how manufacturers can gain a competitive edge through digital quality management and supply chain strategies. Vick is the CEO of ETQ, a software provider supporting manufacturing companies in industries like aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Want t…
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Episode 534 - Let them Fight: Andromeda's Edge vs. Dwellings of Eldervale
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1:18:25This week we're pitting two heavy weights of recent gaming against one another, both with a similar design and common designer: Andromeda's Edge and Dwellings of Eldervale. Which is worth tracking down? Find out in our newest VS. episode. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameacademic…
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We’re keeping it juicy and unfiltered this week—just like Greg’s IPA. Flex’s kids play a dangerous game of beer roulette, Greg recounts his wakeboarding-induced soreness (and pride), and both share 4th of July plans that include everything from action movie marathons to borderline-illegal fireworks. Plus, we finally find out how many hot dogs Ameri…
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Surfing the Retail Media Wave, with Paul Brooks, Partner at Tenet Advisory & Investments, ex-Coles 360
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39:55For the first episode of the APAC edition of Unpacking the Digital Shelf, Teresa is joined by Paul Brooks, former GM of Retail Media at Coles360 to discuss the retail media scene in Australia. Paul shares his journey building one of Australia’s largest retail media networks, the growth phases retailers go through, and the real-world trade-offs that…
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The Budget Flows Where the Performance Goes and Other OmniCommerce Lessons, with Kacie McKee, Head of Omni-Commerce and Digital Acceleration at Kenvue
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30:41I don’t know whether it’s a holy grail, but certainly a worthy grail is getting your organizations to behave with an omnichannel mindset to hopefully connect with the consumer however and wherever they choose, driving better conversion and a more strategic joint approach with your customers. Kenvue has organized around that mindset to ensure that t…
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S3E04 - Part 1: Visual Intelligence at Scale: How Vizit is Redefining Content Performance in Digital Commerce
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29:53In this episode of The Ecommert Podcast, host Mert sits down with Jehan Hamedi, Founder and CEO of Vizit, at their Boston headquarters to explore the intersection of visual content, AI, and digital commerce. Jihan shares his entrepreneurial journey, shaped by a family legacy of business building, and how it led him to create a company that’s transf…
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How AI and Sustainability are Transforming Chemical Manufacturing
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23:16Michael Lefenfeld discusses how AI and sustainability are transforming operations in chemical manufacturing. Michael is CEO of Hexion and an expert on the integration of AI into manufacturing processes in the construction, automotive and electronics industries. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Want to be a guest? …
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Episode 533 - Best Bang for Your Buck Games
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1:00:57This week, we asked all the listeners for the games they own that offer the best bang for their buck - the games you play a lot, were inexpensive, or have additional value outside of just playing them. We got a ton of great answers! Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameacademics.com/r…
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Welcome to the Show That’s More Dank Than Your Favorite Hop! This week on Craft Beer Republic, Greg and Flex are feeling extra old, extra nostalgic, and just the right amount of buzzed. We're talking Muppets, dry grad parties (gross), and why opening a tab isn’t just polite—it’s efficient, damn it! Plus, Greg dabbles with a THC experiment, and Flex…
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BONUS EPISODE: Live Recaps from Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity
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32:50On this bonus episode of Unpacking the Digital Shelf you will hear the recap of each day of the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity as Lauren Livak Gilbert sits down with Colin lewis & Kiri Masters each day to summarize the themes.By Digital Shelf Institute
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Live from Cannes Lions with Jeff Cohen from Amazon Ads
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24:23Tune in to hear some of Amazon’s announcements from Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity and how AI will change discover for the consumer.By Digital Shelf Institute
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"Sentient" Financial Assets and Tokenization
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22:45Violet Abtahi discusses “sentient assets,” and how they are a significant step forward in digital transformation in the world of finance. Violet is the CEO of Platonic, a company pioneering programmable financial assets and asset tokenization. Listen as we explore the value of adopting sentient financial assets that are smarter, automated, and fric…
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S3E03 - Part 2: Inside the Retail Media Shift: AI, Strategy & Digital Growth with Jack Lindberg
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28:04In this episode of The Ecommert Podcast, host Mert meets with Jack Lindberg from Shalion at the Yale Club in Manhattan to discuss digital commerce and sales synergy. Jack shares his unconventional career journey from an opera singer to leading product strategy at Shalion. The conversation delves into various aspects of the digital commerce landscap…
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Wisconsin: Where the Alcohol is Cheaper than Water
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38:01Welcome in, craft beer lovers! This week’s episode is tart, tangy, and packed full of laughs—Greg and Flex accidentally twinsies their way into a sour-off, proving once again that great minds drink alike. Greg gets VIP treatment at a local beer fest (even if he has no idea what that means), there’s a hunt for Flex in the wilds of Milwaukee, and som…
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Episode 532 - Board Game Club: Terraforming Mars
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1:10:33This week, Anthony and Chris do a deep dive into all things Terraforming Mars, along with the listeners, in our first Board Game Club presentation. We rereview each of the games and expansions, hear your stories and feedback, share a few of our own hot takes and generally talk all things Terraforming Mars for much of the episode: Join us at the Boa…
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Boosting the Search and Content Flywheel - An AI Case Study, with Bob Bowman, Search and Digital Shelf Expert at Win the Shelf and NEEM
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43:34While Global Head of Digital Commerce Search at Unilever, Bob Bowman, now Search and Digital Shelf Expert at Win the Shelf and NEEM, was at the forefront of introducing AI into his global search and content operations to scale the business impact they were able to have. He joined the podcast to share the under the cover essential components and str…
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Shoeb Javed, Chief Product Officer at iGrafx, discusses how AI is transforming business process optimization and what leaders can do to drive successful digital transformation. Shoeb is an expert in process optimization and digital innovation in healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. Host, Kevin Craine Want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransforma…
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Episode 531 - BGG Hotness + Board Game Draft Update!
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1:03:27Anthony is back this week with a big update on the BGG hotness, our board game draft, and all the amazing stuff on Gamefound that's calling for his wallet. Plus a review of Nova Era from Chris and previous discussion of Hobbit: There and Back Again (roll and write for the win!) Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of …
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S3E03 - Part 1: Inside the Retail Media Shift: AI, Strategy & Digital Growth with Jack Lindberg
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23:45In this episode of The Ecommert Podcast, host Mert meets with Jack Lindberg from Shalion at the Yale Club in Manhattan to discuss digital commerce and sales synergy. Jack shares his unconventional career journey from an opera singer to leading product strategy at Shalion. The conversation delves into various aspects of the digital commerce landscap…
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Welcome in, beer lovers! This week, Greg returns from his Florida “vacation” with tales of heat-induced hallucinations, a surprise parking ticket sting operation, and chain restaurant dining nightmares. Meanwhile, Flex endures a major letdown from one of his most hyped beers, and Greg thankfully redeems the week with a dreamy Colorado hazy. We’re a…
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The Barcode is Getting WAY Smarter, with Kerry Morrison, Head of Retail and Marketplaces at GS1
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34:49That little barcode on the box, the engine of every sale, is getting a HUGE makeover, one that promises to transform the consumer’s shopping journey and their interactions with your brand. All powered by the new GS1 QR Code! There’s a ton of opportunity packed into that code, and Kerry Morrison, Head of Retail and Marketplaces at GS1 joined the pod…
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S3E02 - Part 1: Transforming Team Structures and Enhancing Digital Capabilities in CPG
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17:37In this episode of The Ecommert Podcast, industry experts discuss the evolution of team structures within large-scale and agile environments, emphasizing the need for agility and fast decision-making. The conversation highlights the integration of traditional and digital commerce capabilities, with insights from Bayer and Coca-Cola on removing bure…
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Cultural Factors Influencing Food Consumption in Latin America
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5:31Understanding the cultural dynamics of food consumption in Latin America is critical for global brands entering the region. While Latin American countries share some similarities, consumer behaviors vary widely based on tradition, lifestyle, income, and regional preferences.By Get Retail Access
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Thomas Payet talks about enhancing search experiences with AI-driven features and building a sustainable open source business. Thomas is the co-founder and COO of Meilisearch, an open-source search engine. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest Do you wa…
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Episode 530 - The Top 10 Games on Everyone’s Shelf
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1:12:04Chris is joined again this week by Chris Rodriguez from Board Games for the Better to discuss the top "owned" games on BoardGameGeek, what makes these games so lasting and sought after. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameacademics.com/register/ Our first Board Game Club will featu…
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Grab a pint and pull up a seat, because this episode is a straight-up hangout. Greg and Flex are talking Memorial Day misadventures, from Flex dominating the annual backyard game of HORSE (while drinking, of course) to Greg accidentally attending a fired coworker’s awkward wedding reception-only party. There’s sangria, journey cover bands, Uber puk…
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Operationalizing 3P for Greater Profitability and Growth, with Jordi Vermeer, VP of Revenue, North America at ChannelEngine
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36:40Love starting out with facts! Did you know, 47% of shoppers now start their buying journey on marketplaces. And 63% of consumers prefer buying from marketplaces? Seems like this 3P thing ain’t going away, particularly in chaotic times when having channels and listings that you can turn on and off, that you can control, can come in handy. Jordi Verm…
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Evolving Latin American Grocery Shoppers: What Global Brands Need to Know
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7:10In this inaugural episode of Access Granted, we dive into the changing behavior of grocery shoppers across Latin America. From shifting brand loyalty and price sensitivity to the rise of omnichannel purchasing, we explore what’s driving today's consumer choices—and how global brands can respond. Discover: Key post-pandemic consumer shifts The growi…
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S3E01 - Part 2: AI in Marketing: Transforming Business Strategies and Operations
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13:58In this episode of The Ecommert Podcast, delves into the impact of AI initiatives on business strategies, marketing, and digital channels. It covers the adoption of AI applications like generative AI, large language models, text optimization, and proprietary technologies by leading companies. The discussion highlights real-world case studies and ex…
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Anurag Shah, Head of Products and Solutions at Newgen Software, discusses how Generative AI is transforming content intake and content generation across industries. Host, Kevin Craine Want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? https://www.digitaltransformationpodcast.net/sponsor…
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Episode 529 - Top Ten Dexterity Games
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1:14:53Chris is joined this week by Chris Rodriguez from Board Games for the Better to talk about the top 10 dexterity games. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameacademics.com/register/ Our first Board Game Club will feature Terraforming Mars. Play the game and prepare to submit your commen…
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Kick off your shoes and crack a cold one—you're hanging with Craft Beer Republic. Greg’s got his lab coat and is back on his “beer research” grind, while Flex finds out what happens when brunch in a can goes sideways. The guys dive into beer horoscopes, swap stories from their younger (dumber) days, trade booze for cheeseburgers, and try to make se…
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