Episodes

Cracking the Amazon Data Code: Smarter Growth Through Clean Insights (Andrew Hamada, CEO and Co-Founder of Reason Automation)
Aug. 21, 2025

Cracking the Amazon Data Code: Smarter Growth Through Clean Insights …

Your career journey from Amazon to founding Reason Automation is fascinating. Can you share how your experience at Amazon inspired you to create a company focused on data and analytics? You emphasize the importance of masteri...

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Marketplace Momentum: Scaling Brands in the Fast Lane of E-Commerce (Jamie Roller, Director, Growth Channels at Dr. Squatch)
Aug. 14, 2025

Marketplace Momentum: Scaling Brands in the Fast Lane of E-Commerce (…

Your career spans strategy consulting, high-growth eCommerce, and leading CPG brands. Can you walk us through your journey and how these experiences shaped your expertise in scaling challenger brands? At Dr. Squatch, you over...

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Beyond Awareness: Modernizing Iconic Brands for Amazon Profitability (Noah Knoblauch, Head of Ecommerce & Retail Media at Suave Brands Company)
Aug. 7, 2025

Beyond Awareness: Modernizing Iconic Brands for Amazon Profitability …

What are the unique challenges and opportunities in integrating iconic brands into a modern eCommerce and retail media strategy? Your career spans roles in major corporations, startups, and private equity. How has this divers...

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The Long Game: Why Brand Building Beats Short-Term Wins (Preston Rutherford, Cofounder of Chubbies)
July 31, 2025

The Long Game: Why Brand Building Beats Short-Term Wins (Preston Ruth…

Having co-founded Chubbies Shorts, you share some insights into building a CPG brand that resonates with consumers and stands out in a competitive market? What strategies do you find most effective for driving growth and buil...

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Data, Distribution & Disruption: Russell Close on What’s Next in Digital Commerce (Russell Close, Global eCommerce Director at Carlsberg Group)
July 24, 2025

Data, Distribution & Disruption: Russell Close on What’s Next in Digi…

Can you share your career journey and how it led you to your current role as Global eCommerce Director at Carlsberg Group? What were some key milestones along the way? What are you most excited about in the world of eCommerce...

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No Shiny Objects: How Costco is Redefining Retail Media with Purpose (Mark Williamson, AVP, Retail Media at Costco)
July 17, 2025

No Shiny Objects: How Costco is Redefining Retail Media with Purpose …

Costco is known for its unique business model and loyal member base. How has Costco approached retail media differently, and what role does it play in enhancing the member experience and driving sales? Costco operates across ...

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Beauty Meets the Digital Shelf: Winning Strategies in eCommerce (Chris Chesebro, Global Chief Digital Officer at Wella Company)
June 26, 2025

Beauty Meets the Digital Shelf: Winning Strategies in eCommerce (Chri…

As someone deeply involved in the beauty ecommerce space, what emerging trends or shifts are you currently observing in consumer behavior and technology? What do you consider to be the most underutilized levers for optimizing...

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Tariffs, Trust & Trade: Navigating the Future of Supplements on Marketplaces (Loren Israelsen, Founder and President, United Natural Products Alliance)
June 19, 2025

Tariffs, Trust & Trade: Navigating the Future of Supplements on Marke…

For those unfamiliar, can you share the origin story of the United Natural Products Alliance, what its mission is, and how it’s evolved to serve the natural health products and supplement industry today? How are tariffs impac...

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Start Now: Building AI-Literate, High-Performing Teams (Alex Brueckmann, Chief Executive Officer at Brueckmann Strategy Consultants Ltd.)
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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Think Global, Act Local: The Power of Market-Centric Execution (Melda Hamarat, Global Head of Digital Commerce Strategy  at Unilever)
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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Beyond the Banner: Crafting AI-Driven, Creative-First eCommerce Strategies (Nicole Pilkington, Global Head of eCommerce Acceleration at Barilla Group)
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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Retail at a Crossroads: Mariano on Redefining IT Value and Industry Collaboration (Mariano Gomide de Faria, Founder and co-CEO of Vtex)
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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Playing for the W: Leadership, Learning, and the Power of Team (Nikki Stone, Chief Commerce Officer at GroupM)
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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Connected, Not Complicated: A New Vision for Digital Retail (Frank Mulcahy, Head of Sales at Chewy Advertising)
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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Must Be Present to Win: Rethinking Leadership in the Age of AI (Art Hopkins, Global Head of Technology Officers Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates)
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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Uncorking Retail Media: Blending Compliance, Creativity & Commerce (Jenna Steele, Vice President, eCommerce and Digital at Riboli Family Wines)
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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Disrupting the Shelf: How Predictive Tech Is Changing Retail Forever (Jeremy Brockbank, Chairman & CEO at Volcanic Retail)
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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The Future of Brand Experience: Retail Media, DTC, and Creative Strategy with Michael Lovegrove (Chief Experience Officer at Omnicom Commerce)
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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Elevating eCommerce with Content : The Kraft Heinz Company's Approach to Digital Shelf Mastery (Christina Tziallas, Head, Digital Shelf, Process Improvement and Last Mile/Emerging Markets)
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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Winning the Digital Shelf: Omar Haque on Omnichannel Strategy, Leadership, and Innovation (Vice President & General Manager, Omnichannel at Bimbo Bakeries USA)
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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Cracking the Code: Identity Resolution, First-Party Data & Growth with Adam Robinson (Founder & CEO of RB2B and Retention.com)
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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Swag & Strategy: Navigating the Future of Digital Commerce (Swagat Choudhury , Global Digital Commerce Director - Perfect Digital Store at Mars )
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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Unlocking Retail Media’s Power: Molly Hjelm on Data, Programmatic Advertising & Brand Growth (Head of Ad Sales, DG Media Network at Dollar General)
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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Breaking New Ground: Inside Macy’s Retail Media Transformation (Michael J. Krans, Vice President of Retail Media at Macy’s)
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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