The GEES Project challenges the old assumption that girls were not allowed to perform on the early English stage. It explores girls’ participation in English dramatic culture from its earliest beginnings, and shows that they took active roles in religious drama, court masques, royal entries, civic pageants, and household entertainments: basically everywhere except the commercial London stage of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.
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Welcome to The B2B eCommerce Show – a hub for leaders, innovators, industry experts, and newbies to explore the fast-paced world of digital commerce. Hosted by respected thought leader Justin King, this podcast delves into the strategies, challenges, and successes shaping how manufacturers, distributors, and service providers thrive online. Each episode features insightful conversations, practical advice, and compelling stories from pioneers driving digital transformation in the B2B eCommerc ...
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For fans of classic movies, talking with authors, archivists, filmmakers, musicians and others doing work with our film heritage. From NitrateVille.com, the classic film discussion site.
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Parthenia: Music for Virginals Ep. 4: Louise Hung on Tuning and Temperament, Gibbons' Fantasia of Foure Parts
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35:51'Parthenia or the Maydenhead of the first musicke that ever was printed for the Virginalls (in England at least), composed by three famous masters: William Byrd, Dr. John Bull and Orlando Gibbons' was probably printed in 1613 probably as part of the celebrations for a royal wedding. MIO's Artistic Director John Edwards talks to keyboardist Louise H…
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Parthenia: Music for Virginals Ep. 3: Prof. Deanne Williams and Bull's Pavan and Gibbons' Galiardo and The Queen's Command
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35:37'Parthenia or the Maydenhead of the first musicke that ever was printed for the Virginalls (in England at least), composed by three famous masters: William Byrd, Dr. John Bull and Orlando Gibbons' was probably printed in 1613 probably as part of the celebrations for a royal wedding. MIO's Artistic Director John Edwards talks to Prof. Deanne William…
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Parthenia: Music for Virginals Ep. 2: Louise Hung and John Edwards on the Earl of Salisbury and Byrd's Earl of Salisbury's Pavan and Galiardo Secundo
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37:02'Parthenia or the Maydenhead of the first musicke that ever was printed for the Virginalls (in England at least), composed by three famous masters: William Byrd, Dr. John Bull and Orlando Gibbons' was probably printed in 1613. As the chief counsellor in the last years of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign and the first years of James I’s, Robert Cecil, the …
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Parthenia: Music for Virginals Ep. 1 Louise Hung and Byrd's Preludium and Galliardo Mary Brown
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32:19'Parthenia or the Maydenhead of the first musicke that ever was printed for the Virginalls (in England at least), composed by three famous masters: William Byrd, Dr. John Bull and Orlando Gibbons' was probably printed in 1613. MIO's Artistic Director John Edwards talks to harpsichordist Louise Hung about the terminology of plucked string keyboard i…
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Anne Boleyn's Songbook: Prof. Matt Kavaler and the Basse Danse La Magdalena
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30:01Profs. Matt Kavaler and Deanne Williams talk with John Edwards about the paintings of the Master of the Female Half-lengths and their shared context with Anne Boleyn's songbook. We hear the Basse Danse La Magdalena by Pierre Blondeau played by John Edwards. This episode was originally released on the Musicians In Ordinary's podcast feed.…
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Anne Boleyn's Songbook: Rev. Lisa Wang and Brumel's Sicut Lilium
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16:54The Rev. Dr Lisa Wang speaks to John Edwards about the adoration of the Virgin Mary and the Song of Solomon in the context of the Anne Boleyn Songbook. We hear Sicut Lilium by Antoine Brumel sung by The Musicians In Ordinary, Julia Morson, Whitney O'Hearn and Katherine Anderson, led by Hallie Fishel with John Edwards on lute. This episode was origi…
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Anne Boleyn's Songbook: John Edwards and Jacob Obrecht's Alma Redemptoris Mater
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21:44John Edwards talks to Prof. Deanne Williams about performance practice questions thrown up by the Anne Boleyn Songbook. We hear Alma Redemptoris Mater composed by Jacob Obrecht performed by Julia Morson, sop. Whitney O'Hearn, mezzo, Katherine Anderson alto, Eleanor Verrette, vielle, John Edwards, lute all led by Hallie Fishel, singing alto. This ep…
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Anne Boleyn's Songbook: Deanne Williams and the Anon. Gabrielem Archangelum
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26:13Prof. Deanne Williams talks to John Edwards about Anne Boleyn's Songbook. We hear the anonymous Gabrielem Archangelum sung by Julia Morson, Whitney O'Hearn and Hallie Fishel. This episode was originally released on the Musicians In Ordinary's podcast feed.By GEES Project
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Connected Commerce or Get Left Behind: Why B2B Integration Is the Future with Beth Segovia
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1:00:22In this episode of the B2BEA Insider, Justin King sits down with Beth Segovia, CEO of TradeCentric, to explore how B2B suppliers can drive revenue, efficiency, and strategic impact by embracing connected commerce. Beth shares insights on why eCommerce in B2B is not just about great websites and strong products—it’s about delivering seamless procure…
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Agentic AI: Your Next Employee Isn’t Human with Jason Hein & Chris Gee
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1:03:12In this episode of the B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King dives deep into the world of agentic AI with Jason Hein and Chris Gee, two thought leaders shaping how AI will fundamentally alter B2B digital commerce. As AI evolves beyond static chatbots, the conversation explores how agentic AI, autonomous, goal-oriented digital agents, can perform complex …
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AI, Talent, and Scaling B2B eCommerce Platforms with Alexander Graf
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51:40In this episode of the B2BEA Insider, Justin King speaks with Alexander Graf, Co-CEO of Spryker, for a no-fluff, deep-dive conversation on the state and future of B2B digital commerce. Alexander shares his two-decade journey from traditional retail to co-founding Spryker, shedding light on why B2B eCommerce has outpaced B2C in complexity, innovatio…
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AI for B2B: What We Learned at AppliedAI 2025 with The Crew
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55:30In this episode of the B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King brings together Jason Hein, Jay Schneider, and Sam Aldinger to reflect on key insights from the AppliedAI Conference 2025, one of the industry’s most talked-about events shaping the future of B2B. From supply chain automation to intelligent product discovery and the future of AI in customer eng…
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In this episode, Justin shares the behind-the-scenes story of the B2B eCommerce / Digital for CEOs — a brand-new video series designed specifically for CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and Presidents of manufacturing and distribution companies. Too often, digital leaders struggle to get buy-in from the executive team — not because the ideas are wrong, but because…
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Storytelling Over Data: The Secret to Modern B2B Marketing with Lori Highby
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40:55In this episode of The B2B eCommerce Show, host Justin King welcomes Lori Highby, marketing strategist, podcast host, and founder of Keystone Click, for a deep dive into why manufacturers still struggle with marketing in the digital age. Lori shares her journey from growing up in tool and die shops to helping manufacturers shift from outdated tacti…
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Why Digital Fails Without Executive Buy-In with Liz Saxen-Duggan
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50:33In this episode of The B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King welcomes digital transformation leader Liz Duggan for a powerhouse conversation about the evolution, and persistent challenges of B2B digital commerce. Liz, who has led digital strategy for over 85 Fortune 1000 companies and now heads strategy at Smith, shares deeply insightful perspectives on …
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121: Rob Byrne on San Francisco Film Preserve • Lisa Stein Haven on Early Buster Keaton
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1:24:27Rob Byrne on San Francisco Film Preserve • Lisa Stein Haven, author of Early Buster Keaton: From the Vaudeville Stage to Comique Films, 1899-1920 (84:28)By Michael Gebert
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120: Eddie Muller and the Dames of Noir • Ben Model on The Silent Film Universe
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1:31:13Eddie Muller, author of Dark City Dames • Ben Model, author of The Silent Film UniverseBy Michael Gebert
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AI Tools for Personal Use, Amazon, and the Future of B2B eCommerce
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1:14:36Guest: Jason Hein, Jason Greenwood, Sam Aldinger, Jay Schneider Host: Justin King In this episode of The B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King brings together an expert panel—Jason Hein, Jason Greenwood, Sam Aldinger, and Jay Schneider—for a raw and practical discussion on what it really takes to drive customer adoption in B2B eCommerce. From legacy syst…
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119: First Women of Hollywood • The Visionary June Mathis
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1:27:33Mary Mallory, author of First Women of Hollywood • Thomas J. Slater, author of June Mathis: The Rise and Fall of a Silent Film Visionary (87:33)By Michael Gebert
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The Hidden Levers of Customer Adoption with Carlos Camacho
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1:02:50In this episode of The B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King sits down with Carlos Camacho, Global Commerce Lead at Bausch + Lomb, to unpack the real-world challenges—and practical strategies—behind customer adoption in B2B eCommerce. Carlos brings nearly two decades of hands-on experience driving digital transformation across manufacturing and distribut…
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John Milton's Comus - Interview with John Edwards on the music of Comus - Pt. 2
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14:46Director Heather Davies and theorbo player and music director John Edwards chat about the music in John Milton's masque Comus and especially about the dance music of masques in general, and the dances of William Lawes which we used in our production. Visit https://musiciansinordinary.ca/episodes to click through the series and download mp3s to add …
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John Milton's Comus - Interview with John Edwards on the music of Comus - Pt. 1
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19:43Director Heather Davies and theorbo player and music director John Edwards chat about the music in John Milton's masque Comus and especially about the original songs by Henry Lawes. Visit https://musiciansinordinary.ca/episodes to click through the series and download mp3s to add to your music playlist. This episode was originally released on the M…
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John Milton's Comus - Interview with director Heather Davies
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22:15Director Heather Davies discusses the special challenges of the masque form, Milton’s verse and the rehearsal process in the time of covid with John Edwards. Visit https://musiciansinordinary.ca/episodes to click through the series and download mp3s to add to your music playlist. Heather Davies was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and grew up in Toronto,…
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John Milton's Comus - Interview with Prof. Deanne Williams
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16:28Deanne Williams is professor in English at York University, a Fellow of the Centre for Renaissance and Reformation Studies and a member of the College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists of the Royal Society of Canada. She was dramaturge for our production of Comus, has written extensively on girl performers in the Early Modern Period and dedi…
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John Milton's Comus with music by William and Henry Lawes - Part 2
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34:22John Milton's Comus (Bridgewater manuscript version), with the original songs set by Henry Lawes and dance music by William Lawes, directed by Heather Davies, performed by Roger Honeywell - Attendant Spirit, Paul Hopkins - Comus, Bethany Jillard - The Lady, Tracy Ryan - Elder Brother, Beryl Bain - Second Brother, and Tahirih Vejdani - Sabrina, with…
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John Milton's Comus with music by William and Henry Lawes - Part 1
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46:34John Milton's Comus (Bridgewater manuscript version), with the original songs set by Henry Lawes and dance music by William Lawes, directed by Heather Davies, performed by Roger Honeywell - Attendant Spirit, Paul Hopkins - Comus, Bethany Jillard - The Lady, Tracy Ryan - Elder Brother, Beryl Bain - Second Brother and Tahirih Vejdani - Sabrina, with …
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Board Lutebook Podcasts - George Torres-Deanne Williams-Delyght Pavan-Delyght Gallyard-I cannot keepe my wyfe at Howme
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42:13George Torres, Prof. in Music at Lafayette College, Deanne Williams, Prof. in English at York University, and John Edwards discuss correspondences between lute instruction manuals and manuals on civility from 16th and 17th century in France & England, how lute lessons were also decorum lessons, & the lute lesson in Taming of the Shrew. We hear Dely…
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Board Lutebook Podcasts - Deanne Williams - Masque Dances
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32:47Prof. Deanne Williams, author of Shakespeare and the Performance of Girlhood, discusses the Stuart masque, its meaning and its participants. From Margaret Board's Lutebook we hear lute arrangements of The Antiq Masque, The Witches Daunce, The Lady Phyllyes Masque, The Lady Elyza, her Masque, The Prince his Almayne and The Prince his Corrento played…
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Board Lutebook Podcasts - Tom Bishop - Lachrymae, Poore Tome, Bony Sweete Robyn, Goe from my Wyndowe
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32:35Prof. Tom Bishop (Univ. of Auckland) talks to John Edwards about plays, theatres, playgoers and pieces in Margaret Board's Lutebook she’d need to know to get all the references in the plays of Jacobean London. From Margaret’s book we hear Lachrymae, by John Dowland, referenced in Knight of the Burning Pestle, anonymous settings of ballads Poore Tom…
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VTEX Leaving MACH Alliance / Religion? B2B at ShopTalk, the B2B Bubble, with The Crew
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1:13:25Guests: Jason Greenwood, Jason Hein, Jay Schneider, Sam Aldinger Host: Justin King In this episode of the B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King brings together a powerhouse panel — Jason Greenwood, Jason Hein, Jay Schneider, and Sam Aldinger — to unpack three of the hottest topics in B2B right now: VTEX leaving the MACH Alliance, what B2B leaders were re…
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Board Lutebook Podcasts - John Edwards - Delacourt Pavan, Markanthonyes Gallyard, Orlando
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24:03Margaret Board was born in 1600, the daughter of a rich merchant, and had Europe's leading lutenist, John Dowland, as a teacher. Her book of lute pieces, notated in tablature in her hand and that of her teacher, is a collaboration between what her lute master thinks she needs to know and her taste as a young woman in Jacobean London. This episode w…
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The Concealed Fancies - a discussion of the music in GEES Project's film of the play
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50:20This is the first of two episodes about the GEES Project's film of The Concealed Fancies (which you can find on YouTube or by clicking a link at geesproject.com), a play written by Jane Cavendish and Elizabeth Brackley, née Cavendish, during the English Civil Wars with an induction by Paul Hopkins to move the action from the Cavendish sisters’ hous…
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The Concealed Fancies - a discussion of the GEES Project's film of the play
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45:17This is the first of two episodes about the GEES Project's film of The Concealed Fancies (which you can find on YouTube or by clicking a link at geesproject.com), a play written by Jane Cavendish and Elizabeth Brackley, née Cavendish, during the English Civil Wars with an induction by Paul Hopkins to move the action from the Cavendish sisters’ hous…
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How to Select a B2B eCommerce Platform with Jay Schneider
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57:21In this episode of the B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King talks with Jay Schneider, founder of B2B Squared, about the massive shift happening in B2B eCommerce—specifically around platform selection and replatforming. With 65% of B2B companies expected to replatform in 2024, Jay breaks down the reasons behind this trend and shares how his team is using…
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Prof. Stephen Orgel - An Oral History - Episode 4
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51:38An oral history of the extraordinary life of Prof. Stephen Orgel, in a series of conversations with Prof. Deanne Williams. Prof. Orgel is best known for his work on the Stuart Court Masque but these conversations also touch on his contribution to and gender studies, his work as an editor, and his lifelong passion for book collecting. In our last co…
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Prof. Stephen Orgel - An Oral History - Episode 3
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1:31:24An oral history of the extraordinary life of Prof. Stephen Orgel, in a series of conversations with Prof. Deanne Williams. Prof. Orgel is best known for his work on the Stuart Court Masque but these conversations also touch on his contribution to and gender studies, his work as an editor, and his lifelong passion for book collecting. Here we discus…
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Prof. Stephen Orgel - An Oral History - Episode 2
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1:04:02An oral history of the extraordinary life of Prof. Stephen Orgel, in a series of conversations with Prof. Deanne Williams. Prof. Orgel is best known for his work on the Stuart Court Masque but these conversations also touch on his contribution to and gender studies, his work as an editor, and his lifelong passion for book collecting. In our second …
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Prof. Stephen Orgel - An Oral History - Episode 1
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1:41:25An oral history of the extraordinary life of Prof. Stephen Orgel, in a series of conversations with Prof. Deanne Williams. Prof. Orgel is best known for his work on the Stuart Court Masque but these conversations also touch on his contribution to and gender studies, his work as an editor, and his lifelong passion for book collecting. In this first …
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The Leadership Playbook: Lessons from Fastenal’s Culture with Sam Aldinger
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45:41In this episode of the B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King sits down with Sam Aldinger, a respected leader with over 20 years at Fastenal, to explore the power of leadership, culture, and people in business. Sam shares his journey—from starting in a tool crib to leading corporate initiatives—and reflects on the leadership principles that shaped Fastena…
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The Unlikely Traits of a Modern B2B eCommerce Brand with Kyler Nixon
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59:18Guest: Kyler Nixon Host: Justin King In this episode, Justin King sits down with Kyler Nixon, to discuss the evolution of digital transformation in B2B businesses. They explore how distributors and manufacturers can leverage technology to create seamless customer experiences, improve efficiency, and drive growth. The conversation covers the challen…
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Why Distributors Need Better Product Data with Caroline Ernst
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41:01In this episode, Justin King sits down with Caroline Ernst, VP of eCommerce Solutions at AD, to discuss why product content is more than just an e-commerce necessity—it's the foundation of business success. - Why clean, standardized product data is essential for distributors - How AI is transforming product content management - The evolution of dig…
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118: Nasty Women Return! • Rhea Combs on Oscar Micheaux • Katie Gee Salisbury on Anna May Wong
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1:32:55Nasty Women Return! Karen Pearlman on Breaking Plates and Smashing the Patriarchy • Rhea Combs on Oscar Micheaux: The Complete Collection • Katie Gee Salisbury, author of Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong (92:56)By Michael Gebert
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Voice Notes: The Most Destructive Phrase in B2B eCommerce
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4:58There has never been a more destructive phrase in B2B eCommerce than “Consumerization of B2B.” In the musical Hamilton, there’s a song called “The Room Where It Happened.” Well, I was in the room where it happened when this phrase was born. I was working with the hybris team and a few of their big agency partners—mostly B2C guys—who wanted to push …
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AI Will Replace Your Job? Not So Fast! Practical AI Uses in Manufacturing and Distribution with Nick Pericle
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1:21:10Guest: Nick Pericle Host: Justin King Key Takeaways: AI is Not Deterministic—It’s Probabilistic Unlike traditional software, AI doesn’t always produce the same result for the same input. This unpredictability challenges how people perceive technology and requires a mindset shift. AI as a Business Partner, Not Just a Tool AI isn’t just for automatio…
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Secrets to Building a High-Performance Product Content Team with Anthony Testa
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1:05:31Structuring a World-Class Product Content Team with Anthony Testa Guest: Anthony Testa, Product Content and Supplier Relations Expert Host: Justin King Key Takeaways: The Wild West of Product Data: Early on, most manufacturers and distributors lacked structured product content, leading to inefficiencies. Attempting to migrate legacy data into new s…
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Voice Notes: One Little Feature that is Driving Customer Adoption
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2:40In today's voice note, I share an insightful discovery from a conversation with the VP of E-commerce at a large manufacturing company. During our chat, I learned that the feature driving high growth and adoption on their e-commerce site wasn’t search or product recommendations—it was the simple addition of favorites and lists. This seemingly basic …
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Dive into Episode 1 of the B2B eCommerce Show as our panel of B2B eCommerce experts explores the evolving landscape of B2B eCommerce. From groundbreaking technologies to market trends, this episode covers key insights and predictions for the future. Explore the impact of AI on B2B transactions and customer interactions. Discover how eCommerce platf…
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117: Steve Massa on Roscoe Arbuckle • Noah Isenberg on Edgar Ulmer
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1:32:14Steve Massa on a Roscoe Arbuckle DVD/Blu-ray Kickstarter • Noah Isenberg, author of Edgar G. Ulmer: A Filmmaker at the Margins (92:14)By Michael Gebert
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Welcome to the B2B eCommerce Show! We're thrilled to kick off what promises to be an insightful and transformative journey into the world of B2B eCommerce. In this trailer episode, hosts Justin King and Sarah Falcon dive into what makes this podcast essential listening for anyone in the B2B e-commerce space. From exploring market dynamics and innov…
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116: Dave Kehr on To Save and Project • Copenhagen Silent Film Festival • Moguls
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1:30:22Dave Kehr on MoMA's To Save and Project preservation festival • Thomas Christensen on the Copenhagen Silent Film Festival • Authors Michael Benson and Craig Singer on Moguls: The Lives and Times of Hollywood Pioneers Nicholas and Joseph Schenck (90:33)By Michael Gebert
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