Episodes

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Joanna O’Connell, Chief Intelligence Officer at Omnicom Media Group & Xian Wang, VP of Retail Insights at Flywheel. Joining PVSB in the hosting seats is Jacqui Dynowski of Flywheel. Follow Joanna O’Connell on LikedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannao2/ Follow Xian Wang on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xian-w-4221b3b/ Follow Jacqui Dynowski on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-dynowski/ Download the new “Connected Com...

The CPG Guys are joined by Neel Arora, Global Head of eCommerce at Nestlé, the world's largest food & beverage consumer goods manufacturer. Joining PVSB in co-hosting this episode is FMCG Guys host Daniel Torres Dwyer. Follow Neel on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neel-arora-60912130/ Follow Nestlé on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-/ Follow Nestlé online at: https://www.nestle.com/ Listen to Neel's first episode of the CPG Guys podcast: http://cgguys.com/nee...

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode shot LIVE from the KPM/84.51 Cabana at Cannes Lions international festival of creativity at Cannes, France. We are joined by Cara Pratt, SVP and head of Kroger precision marketing, and Meghan Johnson, head of consumer experience and media at Mondelez international. Find Cara Pratt on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-pratt-2429614/ Find Meghan Johnson on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/megataps/ Find 84.51 on Linkedin : https://www.linkedi...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Michael La Kier, VP of Brand Development at Independent Grocers Association, Inc. (IGA), the largest affiliation of independent grocers in the U.S. and around the world, boasting 1,700 U.S. stores and 6,200+ globally. Follow Michael La Kier on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellakier/ Follow IGA on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iga-inc./ Follow IGA online at: https://corporate.iga.com/ Michael answers these questions: ...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Nicole Vinson, VP Global Digital, Media & Omni Shopper Experience at Kellanova. This episode was recorded at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Ajay Sharma, VP of eCommerce & Omnichannel at Bayer guest hosted this episode. Follow Nicole Vinson on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolevinson Follow Kellanova on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kellanova/ Follow Kellanova online at: http://kellanova.com Follow Aj...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Steve Dennis, author of “Leaders Leap - Transforming Your company at the Speed of Disruption” and host of the Remarkable Retail Podcast. Follow Steve Dennis on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenpdennis/ Purchase Leaders Leap on Amazon: https://a.co/d/j8kHQ6M Listene to the Remarkable Retail podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5br8q17fDMJx6mmpuTw9SX?si=5MT-PFjGRS270lve23N4_A Steve answers these questions: Shift happens. W...

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Bharat Pulgam, co-founder & CEO of affordable last mile delivery service - Buncha. Buncha is a 'milk-man' type delivery service now operating in Colorado & Minnesota and fast expanding. For $3.45 per delivery, this is about the lowest cost we are experiencing in the marketplace. Find Bharat Pulgam on Linkedin at : https://www.linkedin.com/in/bpulgam/ Find Buncha on Linkedin at : https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobuncha/ Find Buncha online at : https://...

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Luke Kigel - VP of digital marketing & consumer experiences at Kimberly-Clark. Connect with Luke Kigel on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukekigel/ Connect with Kimberly-Clark on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/kimberly-clark/ Connect with Kimberly-Clark online : https://www.kimberly-clark.com/en-us This discussion is all about modern marketing and catering to today's digitally influenced consumer and what skillsets are required to ...

THE CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Jeff Cohen, tech evangelist for Amazon ads. We did this LIVE from the Amazon port podcast studio at Cannes Lions international festival of creativity at Cannes, France. Find Jeff on Linkedin at : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreycohen/ Find Amazon on Linkedin at : https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon/ Find Amazon ads online at : https://advertising.amazon.com/ This discussion is about career leadership and how it is to work at Amazon day to day. H...

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Kenny Juskowiak, MD for emerging brands. Our discussion was recorded LIVE at NielsenIQ's annual c360 conference in May 2024. We discussed NielsenIQ's offerings and services for startup and emerging brands. This episode is sponsored by NielsenIQ. Find Kenny Juskowiak on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-juskowiak/ Find NielsenIQ on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/nielseniq/ Find NielsenIQ online : https://nielseniq.com/global/en/ H...

In our 400th episode, the CPG Guys are joined by Seth Dallaire, Chief Revenue Officer at Walmart. The episode was recorded at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. This episode is sponsored by the 2024 DSN Issue Summit, December 4 in New York City. To learn more, visit: https://events.drugstorenews.com/issuesummit CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.com FMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.com CPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.com RetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com Rhea Raj’s...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Deren Baker CEO of Flywheel Ventures and Molly O'Bryen Sr. Director, Head of TikTok Shops at Flywheel Ventures, part of the Flywheel Commerce Network. Follow Deren on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derenbaker/ Follow Molly on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-o-bryen-3a050147/ eMail Molly at: molly.obryen@flywheeldigital.com Read Flywheel's new White Paper "The Big Shift" at: https://www.flywheeldigital.com/guides/the-big-shift-...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Jay Richman, VP of product & technology for Amazon. This episode was recorded LIVE at Cannes, France during the Cannes Lions festival of creativity in June 2024. Customer obsession, experimenting with new technology are at the core of Amazon. In this episode, we discuss everything from today's artificial intelligence trends to user experience improvements and of course creativity. Follow Jay Richman on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrichman/...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Evan Hovorka, VP of Product & Innovation at Albertsons Media Collective & Lori Johnshoy, Head of Global Retail, Media Network & CPG Industry Strategy at LiveRamp, the data collaboration platform for the world’s most innovative companies. A leader in consumer privacy, data ethics, and foundational identity, LiveRamp sets the new standard for building a connected customer view with unmatched clarity and context while protecting brand and consumer trust. ...

This episode was recorded at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity with a live audience. The CPG Guys were joined by Ryan Mayward, SVP of Sales at Walmart Connect and Jacquelyn Baker, CEO of Omnicom Commerce Group, part of the Flywheel Commerce Network. Follow Ryan Mayward on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-mayward-b67458/ Follow Walmart Connect online at: https://www.walmartconnect.com/ Follow Jacquelyn Baker on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelyn-...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Joell Robinson, Senior Director for Retail Media Sales & Activation at Giant Eagle & Neil Murphy Chief Revenue Officer at Bridg, a division of Cardlytics. This episode is sponsored by Bridg. Follow Joell Robinson on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellguglielmo/ Follow Leap Retail Media Network online at: https://www.leapmediagroup.com Follow Neil Murphy on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-murphy-49b940? Follow Rippl Media Netwo...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Marco Steinsieck, Head of Sephora Media Network, the retail media division of Sephora, a global omnichannel beauty care retailer. Follow Marco Steinsieck on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcosteinsieck/ Follow Sephora on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sephora/ Follow Sephora online at: https://www.inside-sephora.com/en/about-sephora Marco answers these questions: Can you share some highlights of your journey to becoming ...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Jeff Malmad, global head of commerce at Mindshare. He is also the host of our weekly programming on Tuesday's - the retail media minute. Jeff's previous episode can be found here and is one of our top performing episodes of all time to the day : 'the ABC's of retail media' https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-abcs-of-retail-media-with-mindshares-jeff-malmad/id1517335575?i=1000567672015 Follow Jeff Malmad on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Jill Pavlovich, SVP of Digital Shopping Experiences at Albertsons Companies. Follow Jill Pavlovich on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-pavlovich/ Follow Albertsons Companies on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/albertsons/ Follow Albertsons Companies online at: https://www.albertsonscompanies.com/ Jill answers these questions: Would you share with us some of the most relevant ones that you feel shaped your career to this p...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Conor Keane CEO and Andre Souza Head of Data Science at Spring Global, a company renowned for its engineering excellence in CPG salesforce automation software. This episode is sponsored by Spring Global. Follow Conor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-keane-1aaa6/ Follow Andre on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andr%C3%A9-luiz-ara%C3%BAjo-de-souza-b8b766115/ Follow Spring Global on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/...

Sri & PVSB recap the highlights & insights from their trip to the 2024 Cannes Lion Festival of Creativity. Follow Cannes Lions on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cannes-lions-international-advertising-festival/ Follow Cannes Lions online at: https://www.canneslions.com/ CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.com FMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.com CPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.com NextUp Website: http://NextUpisnow.org/cpgguys RetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com Rhea Raj’s ...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Abi Subramanian, Group VP of Customer Loyalty, Marketing at the Walgreens Advertising Group. Follow Abi Subramanian on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abishake/ Follow Walgreens advertising group on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walgreens/ Abi answers the following questions : 1. Welcome back, since we last had you, here you are at Walgreens. What are your early observations on Walgreens RMN? 2. How have your past experiences...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Imteaz Ahamed, Director of Performance Marketing, Nutrition at Reckitt & Host of the Applied Intelligence Podcast. This episode was recorded at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. Follow Imteaz on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imteaza/ Subscribe to the Applied Intelligence podcast on Apple or Spotify CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.com FMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.com CPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.com NextUp Website: http:...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Brittain Ladd, an independent supply chain consultant working with the world's largest brands and retailers. He is very popular for his M&A predictions and ability to accurately stay connected with modern trends. Follow Brittain Ladd on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittainladd/ Brittain answers these questions: 1. Your career began in the United States Marine Corps where you served as a Tank Commander before reenlisting into the Infantry...