Episodes

June 12, 2025

Start Now: Building AI-Literate, High-Performing Teams (Alex Brueckma…

Your approach emphasizes making strategy accessible for leaders. What are the most common misconceptions leaders have about strategy, and how do you help them overcome these? AI is transforming businesses across industries. H...

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June 5, 2025

Think Global, Act Local: The Power of Market-Centric Execution (Melda…

You’ve led the development of e-commerce strategies across multiple markets. What are the key elements of a successful e-commerce strategy, and how do you ensure it is flexible enough to adapt to different consumer behaviors ...

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May 22, 2025

Beyond the Banner: Crafting AI-Driven, Creative-First eCommerce Strat…

What excites you most about the future of digital commerce, and how do you see Barilla evolving to meet emerging trends? Leading a team across 35 countries must come with unique challenges and opportunities. How do you balanc...

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May 15, 2025

Retail at a Crossroads: Mariano on Redefining IT Value and Industry C…

The MACH approach was originally seen as a breakthrough for digital commerce, but VTEX has voiced concerns about how it's evolved. In your view, where did the industry start to veer off course?" You’ve emphasized the importan...

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May 12, 2025

Playing for the W: Leadership, Learning, and the Power of Team (Nikki…

GroupM’s mission is to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. What strategies do you employ to ensure that bold innovation consistently translates into measurable ROI for your clients? As someo...

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May 8, 2025

Connected, Not Complicated: A New Vision for Digital Retail (Frank Mu…

Chewy has built an incredibly loyal customer base. How do you ensure that advertising remains a helpful and additive part of the shopping experience? Chewy recently launched a newly optimized version of its retail media netwo...

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April 24, 2025

Must Be Present to Win: Rethinking Leadership in the Age of AI (Art H…

As the Global Head of Technology Officers Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates, you’ve guided companies through significant leadership transitions. What are the most notable shifts you’ve seen in the role of top tech execu...

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April 17, 2025

Uncorking Retail Media: Blending Compliance, Creativity & Commerce (J…

Can you share your journey into the CPG world? What sparked your interest in this field, and how have your experiences shaped your approach to building brands and driving growth within the industry? With nearly two decades of...

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April 10, 2025

Disrupting the Shelf: How Predictive Tech Is Changing Retail Forever …

Can you share the inspiration behind founding Volcanic Retail and some of the key factors that drove its rapid growth, leading it to be one of the fastest-growing retail brands? With your experience scaling over 500+ brands w...

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March 27, 2025

The Future of Brand Experience: Retail Media, DTC, and Creative Strat…

As the Chief Experience Officer overseeing a wide range of teams—Creative, Strategy, CX, Retail Media, and DTC—how do you ensure alignment across these diverse functions to deliver a seamless customer experience? Creative and...

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March 20, 2025

Elevating eCommerce with Content : The Kraft Heinz Company's Approach…

Can you tell us more about the specific challenges that Kraft Heinz faced when it comes to reaching consumers through the digital shelf? What was the process like of selecting your tech partner to help address those challenge...

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March 13, 2025

Winning the Digital Shelf: Omar Haque on Omnichannel Strategy, Leader…

Given your experience in shaping the online future of CPG and FMCG, could you share some key strategies or insights on how CPG companies can successfully navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, especially in the context...

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March 6, 2025

Cracking the Code: Identity Resolution, First-Party Data & Growth wit…

You've had an incredibly diverse career. Can you share how those experiences shaped your entrepreneurial journey and brought you to where you are today with Retention.com and RB2B? What excites you the most about the work you...

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Feb. 27, 2025

Swag & Strategy: Navigating the Future of Digital Commerce (Swagat Ch…

You've spent a significant part of your career at the forefront of new-age marketing, especially in digital and e-commerce. What major shifts in digital commerce do you anticipate in the CPG industry over the next few years? ...

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Feb. 20, 2025

Unlocking Retail Media’s Power: Molly Hjelm on Data, Programmatic Adv…

Can you walk us through your career journey and share the pivotal moments that led you to become the Head of Ad Sales at DG Media Network? You’ve mentioned that you get energy from working with brilliant people and cultivatin...

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Feb. 13, 2025

Breaking New Ground: Inside Macy’s Retail Media Transformation (Micha…

Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s have built a strong legacy as shopping destinations. How does Macy’s Media Network leverage this deep customer connection to create personalized and inspiring content that enhances brand storytelling...

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Feb. 6, 2025

Building Balanced Teams, Simplifying eCommerce, and Planning for Succ…

As the Director of DTC, Martech, and Digital Compliance at OLLY PBC, how do you balance strategic vision with technical execution to create seamless and impactful digital customer experiences? With your expertise in replatfor...

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Jan. 30, 2025

AI Meets Marketing: How General Mills is Redefining Enterprise Capabi…

What has been the most exciting or rewarding aspect of leading the acceleration of AI in marketing, and how do you see it reshaping the future of connected commerce? What key experiences or lessons have been most pivotal in s...

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Jan. 23, 2025

Leading with Purpose: Bryan Santee on Innovation, Trust, and Customer…

Can you walk us through your career journey and share a pivotal moment that defined your leadership approach? You’re passionate about fostering high-performing teams. What principles or practices do you prioritize to build a ...

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Jan. 16, 2025

Driving E-Commerce Excellence: Wendell Venerable on Strategy, Growth,…

Could you share the story of how you got started in your career and what inspired you to pursue a path in eCommerce? With your focus on continuously driving business results, what have been some of the key levers or strategie...

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Jan. 9, 2025

Scaling with Purpose: Mike Beckham on Building a Mission-Driven Brand…

What inspired the founding of Simple Modern in Oklahoma, and how has the company evolved since its establishment in 2015? Could you share some insights into the unique styles and designs that set Simple Modern products apart ...

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Dec. 23, 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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Dec. 19, 2024

Transforming Consumer Health: Data, Innovation, and Leadership in Mod…

Can you share a specific example where innovative brand or performance marketing led to significant business growth? Digital transformation can be complex, especially when integrating it across marketing, sales, and operation...

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Dec. 12, 2024

Data-Driven Creativity: How Albertsons Media Collective is Shaping th…

In your role at Albertsons Media Collective, how do you approach innovation in advancing digital media strategies through consumer insights, targeting, and content? Can you share a recent project that exemplifies your innovat...

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