Episodes

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Sherry Smith, Managing Director of Retail Media at Criteo, a global technology company that powers the world’s marketers and media owners with trusted and impactful advertising through its world-leading Commerce Media Platform, a suite of products that activates the world’s largest set of commerce data to drive better commerce outcomes. Follow Sherry Smith on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherryd-smith/ Follow Criteo online at: ...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Austin Wildmore, VP of Product Strategy at PSignite which uses AI, IoT and blockchain to guild applications on Salesforce Clouds to provide clients with workflow-driven solutions with deep analytics. This is the first of a two part partnership episode series with PSignite. Follow Austin Wildmore on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinwildmore/ Follow PSignite online at: http://psignite.com Follow PSignite on LinkedIn at: https:...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Joe Laszlo, VP of Content for Groceryshop which brings together leaders from the entire grocery ecosystem, including established and startup CPG brands, supermarkets, c-stores, drug stores, general merchandise stores, discount stores, ecommerce players, warehouse clubs, grocerants and non-traditional grocery retailers. Groceryshop is taking place Sept 19-22, 2021 at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV To learn more about Grocerys...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by CPG Chief Practice Officer, Dipita Chakraborty and CPG Principal Consultant Prateek Trivedi from Fractal, one of the leading providers of AI and analytics globally to the world’s most admired Fortune 500® companies. Fractal’s mission is to power every human decision in the enterprise by bringing AI, engineering, and design to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. This is the first of a two part partnership episode with Fractal. Fol...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Bryan Melo, Senior Director of eCommerce at Freixenet-Mionetto USA, one of the largest sparkling wine companies in the U.S. Follow Bryan Melo on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-melo-7ba64b55/ Follow Freixenet-Mionetto USA online at: https://www.freixenetmionettousa.com/ Bryan answers these questions: 1) You previously served in a similar role at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Can you give our audience a fundamental understa...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Mark Detelich, Chief Product Officer at Syndigo which enables commerce by supporting the efficient transfer of product information through its network of brands and their customers. The company provides descriptive product and nutritional information, images and other digital media, powered by deep analytics to empower engaging brand experiences online and in store. Follow Mark Detelich on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-dete...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Daniel Yaffe, the co-founder & COO of AnyRoad, the leading Experience Relationship Management (ERM) platform enabling global brands to properly measure, scale, and implement their experiential marketing campaigns. Follow Daniel Yaffe on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielyaffe/ Follow AnyRoad online at: Daniek answers these questions: 1) What’s a bay area guy like you doing on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail? In other words, what i...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Ethan Goodman, SVP of Commerce, Media & innovation at The Mars Agency & Jason Young, President of Chicory a NYC-based tech firm and the leading digital shopper marketing platform for CPG and grocery brands. Its signature “Get Ingredients” button can be found on over 1,500 recipe websites, including Taste of Home, Delish, LandOLakes.com and thousands of influencer food blogs. Leveraging its extensive recipe network, Chicory partners with lea...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Meredith Mahoney, President of Lantern, a home-delivery cannabis business that was incubated within Drizly. Follow Meredith Mahoney on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-mahoney/ Follow Lantern online at: http://www.lanternnow.com Meredith answers these questions: 1) You spent a good part of your career prior to Lantern working in DTC businesses, notably at Wayfair, a familiar online merchant of home furnishings, décor, hom...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Suresh Ganapathy, VP of Enterprise Analytics at Danone & Anil Kaul CEO of Absolutdata, an Infogain company. Absolutdata transforms how the world makes decisions by building AI-based scalable solutions enabling their clients to compete at a higher level and see the results in their top and bottom line. This is the the second in a two-part partnership with Absolutdata. Follow Suresh Ganapathy on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sure...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Matt Doll, founder & CEO of American Fireglass, the world's premier manufacture of Fireplace, Fire Pit Glass and related burner products. Follow Matt on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%94%A5-matt-doll-%F0%9F%94%A5-61313532/ Follow American Fireglass online at: http://americanfireglass.com Matt answers these questions: 1) How exactly did you get into fireglass - how was it born - what is the history of the company 2) I ima...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Wes Schroll, co-founder & CEO of Fetch Rewards, a mobile shopping platform that rewards shoppers for buying the brands they love. Follow Wes on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-schroll-98164418/ Follow Fetch Rewards online at: http://fetchrewards.com Download the Fetch Rewards app for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fetch-rewards-for-receipts/id1182474649 Download the Fetch Rewards app for Android: https://play.google.com/st...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Chris Moye, CEO of Crossmark, a leading sales and marketing services agency that specializes in growing retail brands throughout nearly every category of the consumer goods industry. For more than 100 years, CROSSMARK has accelerated the world’s most powerful companies—ultimately driving sales and managing brand success. Our core services include Headquarter Sales, Retail Services, and Marketing Services. Follow Chris on LinkedIn at: https...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Abi Subramanian, Senior Director & head of advertising & brand partnerships at Walmart's Sam's Club division. Follow Abi on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abishake/ Follow Sam's Club online at: http://samsclub.com Abi answers these questions: 1) Is retail media - shopper marketing 201 or is it media 201? Audience or conversion? 2) Could you please explain to our audience why retail media is the single most important vehicle for ...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Michael Hauck, founding partner & CEO of Isomr Group, a global digital consulting firm that works with industry-leading organizations to transform and grow their businesses with digital strategies across a number of industries including consumer packaged goods, agriculture, hardlines, manufacturing and distribution. Follow Michael Hauck on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhauck/ Follow Isomr Group online at: http://isomr.gro...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Tim Whiting, VP of Marketing at Label Insight and Josh Goldman VP NA Product Operations at NielsenIQ. In May of 2021, NielsenIQ announced the acquisition of Label Insight. This is the third episode in a 3 part series with Label Insight. Follow Label Insight online at: http://www.labelinsight.com Follow NielsenIQ online at: http://www.nielseniq.com Tim and Josh answer these questions: 1) Josh, this is the third time we’ve spoken to Label ...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Kevin Coupe, renowned author and also editor of Morning News Beat, Kevin Coupe. Follow Kevin Coupe on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-coupe-6872196/ Follow Morning News Beat online at: http://morningnewsbeat.com Purchase Kevin's book "The Big Picture" on Amazon Kevin answers these questions: 1) Many people are focused on what appears to be an end in sight for the pandemic. Should retailers and brands be focused on the immed...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Anil Kaul CEO and Rohit Nagpal, Chief Customer Officer for Absolutdata, an Infogain company. Absolutdata transforms how the world makes decisions by building AI-based scalable solutions enabling their clients to compete at a higher level and see the results in their top and bottom line. This is the the first in a two-part partnership with Absolutdata. Follow Absolutdata online at: http://absolutdata.com Follow Infogain online at: http://i...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Tom Furphy, CEO of Replanium, an auto replenishment platform that uses machine learning and customer tools to improve order economics and customer loyalty. Follow Tom Furphy on LinkedIn at: http://linkedin.com/in/tomfurphy Follow Replenium online at: https://www.replenium.com/ Tom answers these questions: 1) Based upon the research you have conducted, why are retailer-based subscription services so desirable for consumers? Are there spec...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Joey Petracca, co-founder & Meagan Howard VP of Sales from Chicory a NYC-based tech firm and the leading digital shopper marketing platform for CPG and grocery brands. Its signature “Get Ingredients” button can be found on over 1,500 recipe websites, including Taste of Home, Delish, LandOLakes.com and thousands of influencer food blogs. Leveraging its extensive recipe network, Chicory partners with leading CPG brands like Nestlé and grocery...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Simon Hay, CEO of TCC Global, an international marketing company that specializes in creating loyalty platforms and campaigns that change the way shoppers think, act and feel. Follow Simon Hay on LinkedIn at: http://linkedin.com/in/simonhay999 Follow TCC Global online at: http://www.tccglobal.com Simon answers these questions: 1. What changes are you seeing in the US grocery loyalty rewards space? 2. How about retailers without a pre-exis...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Alan Verdun, the President at brandshare, the leader in Connected Sampling that creates omnichannel brand experiences to accelerate purchase conversion. Through curated subscription boxes, loyalty programs and e-commerce sampling with digital connectivity, they can engage millions of consumers monthly – connecting brands to their target consumers. This is the second in a 3 part series with brandshare. Follow Brandshare online at: http://w...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Jeff Wells, Senior Editor of Grocery Dive. Grocery Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping the grocery industry. The newsletters and website cover topics such as shopper behavior, omnichannel, e-commerce, pricing and discounting, store formats, and more. Follow Jeff Wells on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wells-08149426/ Follow Grocery Dive online at: http://grocerydive.c...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Sam Chang, Global Head of Data Science & Advanced Analytics at Mars. Sam is also joined by Risa Crandall from Aki Technologies. Aki Technologies has partnered with The CPG Guys in a 3 part series to discuss how personalized moments can be delivered at scale. This is part 3 of the series. Follow Aki Technologies online at: http://a.ki Follow Aki Technologies on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aki-technologies Sam answers thes...