Brand Marketing Episodes

The CPG Guys speak with Venkatesh (Venky) Shankar, Professor of Marketing and Ford Chair in Marketing & E-Commerce and Director of Research at the Center for Retailing Studies, Mays Business School, Texas A&M University. His areas of specialization include Digital Business, Marketing Strategy, Innovation, New Product Management, Retailing, Services Marketing, Pricing, International Marketing, Branding, Mobile Marketing, and Artificial Intelligence. Follow Venky Shankar on LinkedIn at: https://w...

The CPG Guys, PVSB and Sri are joined in this episode by Rachel Marler, Chief Customer Officer of Haleon, the newly rebranded spinoff from GSK Consumer Healthcare. Haleon plc is a British multinational consumer healthcare company. It is the largest consumer healthcare business in the world, with brands including Sensodyne toothpaste, Panadol and Advil painkillers and Centrum vitamins. Follow Rachel Marler on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-marler-rkm/ Follow Haleon LinkedIn at...

The CPG Guys, PVSB and Sri are joined in this episode by Dan Hooker, Senior Lecturer at Cornell University's Johnson College of Business Follow Dan Hooker on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hookerdaniel/ Follow The Johnson College of Business on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/school/cornelljohnsonmba/ Follow Cornell Executive Education at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cornell-university-retail-programs/ Dan answers these questions: 1) Why do retailers market private la...

The CPG Guys, PVSB and Sri are joined in this episode by Aliya Ali, Director of Omnichannel Shopper Marketing at Johnson & Johnson & Risa Crandall, SVP CPG + BevAlc Head of Industry at Aki Technologies, an Inmar Intelligence company that empowers brands and retailers to reach people by targeting pivotal moments in the consumer journey with personalized advertising. This episode is sponsored by Aki Technologies. Follow Aliya Ali on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliya-ali-3aa01244/ ...

The CPG Guys, PVSB and Sri are joined in this episode by Chris Haimbach, US Head of Sales, Commercial Strategy & Operations, Consumer Health Care at Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the Life Science fields of health care and agriculture. Follow Chris Haimbach on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-haimbach-4bb7193/ Follow Bayer on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bayer/ Follow Bayer online at: https://www.bayer.com/en/us/bayer-united-states-of-ameri...

Bryan Gildenberg, host of the Gildenberg Omnicomment LinkedIn Video Series, joins Sri & PVSB for a conversation on rank punditry.

The CPG Guys, PVSB and Sri are joined in this episode by Chantal Templeton, GM of Mars Canada. With $40 billion in annual sales, Mars produces some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™ Follow Chantal Templeton on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantal-templeton-4a269012/ Follow Mars on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mars/ Follow Mars onlin...

The CPG Guys, PVSB and Sri are joined in this episode by Carolyn Brown, Head of Commerce Marketing at AB InBev, the world’s leading brewer including iconic brands like Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; multi-country brands Beck’s, Castle, Castle Light, Leffe and Hoegaarden; and local champions such as Aguila, Antarctica, Bud Light, Brahma, Cass, Chernigivske, Cristal, Harbin, Jupiler, Klinskoye, Michelob Ultra, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Victoria, Sedrin, Sibirskaya Korona, and Skol. Follow...

The CPG Guys, PVSB and Sri are joined in this episode by Francesca Hahn, VP of Digital Commerce & GM of DTC at Mondelēz International, the world's leading manufacturer of snacking foods. Follow Francesca Hahn on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-hahn/ Follow Mondelēz International on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mondelezinternational/ Follow Mondelēz International online at: https://www.mondelezinternational.com/ Francesca answers these questions: 1) Your...

The CPG Guys, PVSB and Sri are joined in this episode by Monica Belsito, Chief Marketing Officer at Lola, the first lifelong brand for reproductive health. They’re dedicated to providing consumers with an ever-expanding portfolio of trusted products and candid information for you to make deliberate decisions about your reproductive health. From your first period to your last hot flash (and beyond!), we’ve got you covered. Founded and led by women, LOLA is on a mission to reshape the conversatio...

The CPG Guys, PVSB and Sri are joined in this episode by Neha Mallik, Director of eCommerce & Digital Marketing at B&G Foods which manufactures, sells and distributes high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. B&G's portfolio includes 50+ familiar brands like Green Giant, Cream of Wheat, Ortega & Spice Island. Follow Neha Mallik on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neha-gupta-mallik-0990a4a/ Follow B&G Foods on LinkedIn at: https...

The CPG Guys, PVSB and Sri are joined in this episode by Mir Zaman, VP of Commercial Operations at Spectrum Brands, a leading supplier of residential locksets, residential builders’ hardware, plumbing, shaving and grooming products, personal care products, small household appliances, specialty pet supplies, lawn and garden and home pest control products, and personal insect repellents. Follow Mir on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mir-zaman-3519852/ Follow Spectrum Brands on LinkedIn a...

The CPG Guys, PVSB and Sri are joined in this episode by Candace Mitchell Harris, the founder & CEO of MYAVANA which blends customized haircare recipes + patented technology to support and guide consumers through every phase of their hair care journey. Follow Candace on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candacevictoria/ Follow MYAVANA on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/myavana/ Follow MYAVANA online at: http://myavana.com Candace answers these questions: 1) Take us thro...

The CPG Guys, PVSB and Sri are joined in this episode by Tyler Dooley, the founder & CEO of Wakeup Water, a purpose-driven health and wellness company that believes your happiness starts with what you put into your body. Follow Tyler Dooley on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-dooley-a62317125/ Follow Wakeup Water on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupwater/ Follow Wakeup Water online at: https://drinkwakeupwater.com/ Tyler answers these questions: 1) Your story ...

The CPG Guys, PVSB are joined in this episode by Disha Gulati, Founder & CEO of Here Here Market, a hyper-local hospitality marketplace helping create memorable food and beverage experiences and curated e-commerce solutions. Its mission is to democratize industry access and opportunity by connecting local talent directly with consumers. Follow Disha Gulati on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/disha-gulati Follow Here Here Market on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hereheremk...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Will Yen, Director of National Accounts eCommerce at Pabst Brewing Company, a treasured protfolio of iconic American beer brands including Pabst Blue Ribbon, Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails, and others such as Lone Star, Rainier, Schlitz, Old Style, National Bohemian, Stag, Stroh's, and Old Milwaukee. Follow Will Yen on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-yen/ Follow Pabst Brewing Company on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.co...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Diana Haussling, VP & General Manager of Digital Commerce at Colgate-Palmolive Company. Diana was recently named to the AdAge "40 Under 40" list of honorees. Follow Diana Haussling on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianahaussling/ Find Colgate brand products at http://shop.colgate.com Find Co by Colgate brand products at https://co.colgate.com/ Find Hello brand products at https://www.hello-products.com/ Find Tom's of Maine bra...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Doug Bouton, the founder & CEO of Halo Top International and its US Subsidiary DoJo Brands which manufacturers Gatsby Chocolate Follow Doug Bouton on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-bouton-b1205a59/ Follow Halo Top International on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/halo-top-international/ Follow Halo Top International online at: https://halotop.com/ Follow Gatsby Chocolate online at: https://www.gatsbychocola...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Sean Riley, co-founder and Chief Executive Dude of Dude products. Follow Sean Riley on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spriles/ Follow Dude Products on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dude-products-inc/ Follow Dude Products online at: https://www.dudeproducts.com/ Follow Dude Products on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChd5U4N0VNU6TjXF_PTh7WA Sean answers these questions: 1) Your story starts at Illino...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Riz Akbar, Head of eCommerce for JBS Pilgrim's, a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers and a fully integrated pork producer, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. Follow Riz Akbar on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riz-akbar/ Follow...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Jim Simon, the co-founder & CEO of JiMMYBAR, a family company with a female co-founder & creator of "Bars With Benefits" meaning high protein-low sugar great tasting bars with Functional ingredients like immune boosting fruit, Collagen, Turmeric, Guarana Caffeine, Keto friendly nuts. Follow Jim Simon on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jisimon/ Follow JiMMYBAR on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jimmybar-whole-food-bar...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Vandana Khanna, Director of Digital Finance Transformation at Unilever. Follow Vandana Khanna on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vandanakhanna/ Follow Unilever on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unilever/ Follow Unilever online at: http://www.unilever.com Vandana answers these questions: 1) Your career has passed through several CPG brands, J&J, PepsiCo amongst them and core finance such as D&B. Decompose this for ...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Pete Maldonado the co-founder & CEO of Chomps & the Sr Director of eCommerce Stacey Hartnett. Chomps is a manufacturer of protein-packed meat snacks that deliver on taste, simple ingredients and powerful nutrition! Follow Pete Maldonado on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermaldonado/ Follow Stacey Hartnett on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-hartnett-berger-6b2aa124/ Follow Chomps on LinkedIn at: https://www.li...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Sarah Dajani, VP of Operations at Boosted Commerce, a FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) aggregator focused on accelerating the growth of beloved consumer brands. Follow Sarah Dajani on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdajani/ Follow Boosted Commerce on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boostedcommerce/ Follow Boosted Commerce online at: https://boostedcommerce.com/ Sarah answers these questions: 1) You have a background in...