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Mastering Selling on Amazon with Pharmapack's Aisha Khan
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July 20, 2020

Mastering Selling on Amazon with Pharmapack's Aisha Khan

Wondered how the world of third party marketplaces works on Amazon? Want to sell incremental distribution in eCommerce? You're not sure if this right for you? Need the secret sauce of how to do this without disturbing the equilibrium of channel management you have created over decades for your brand? Pharmapacks is here for you. We talked to the chief strategy officer Aisha Khan on what makes them the # 1 3P seller on Amazon. Find answers to this, and much more in this video : Her personal caree...
Building Female-Focused Brands with Krista Karpan
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July 17, 2020

Building Female-Focused Brands with Krista Karpan

Ever thought about Milking your media? That’s how Sri and Peter 's conversation with the CEO of Milked Media Krista Karpan started. Some takeaways : 1. Career paths are no longer linear 2. She’s worked with Randi Zuckerberg 3. Strong supporter of #femaleempowerment 4. #paidsocial is the future of adsvertising 5. Creating a #brandvoice consistently is not easy 6. #socialmedia is likely how your brand interacts and is found by #consumers 7. #facebookads do work 8. Website #userexperienceux is a hu...
Customer Data Science with dunnhumby's José Luis-Gomes
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July 13, 2020

Customer Data Science with dunnhumby's José Luis-Gomes

All week Peter V.S. Bond & Sri Rajagopalan bring to you our discussion with Jose Luis-Gomes president NA dunnhumby We discussed various topics : 1.) The mission of #dunnhumby 2.) What has the pandemic done to shopper behavior? 3.) Is #amazon the winner 4.) Are store visits changing? 5.) Is #ecommerce sticky and here to stay? 6.) Has #omnichannel retail arrived - this and many more topics he answered can be found on our channel : 👉 Consumer Engagement in an Omnichannel World 👈 Find the full video...
Talking Shop with Anil Aggarwal
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July 6, 2020

Talking Shop with Anil Aggarwal

Peter and Sri discuss the transformation of retail with Anil Aggarwal - this entire week, every day we bring to you how Shoptalk & Groceryshop are completely changing the #cpgindustry - from #cpgbrands to #omnichannelretail to #amazon : learn how these are not events but communities of solutions. What do Hilary Duff and Elvis Presley have in common with our co-founder and Anil ? Can #moneytalk focused on #fintech shape a community of #ecommerce leaders? #entrepreneuership requires operating acro...
Bryan Gildenberg Part VI of VI Predictions
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July 1, 2020

Bryan Gildenberg Part VI of VI Predictions

The future of #omnichannel retail is happening now. At times it feels #amazon is leading it completely with #ecommerce at the forefront. Bryan Gildenberg predicts what may happen in #consumergoods go forward with Peter & Sri . What’s done – a new set of shoppers have transacted #ecommerce for the first time. The final episode 6 in the series is here : https://tinyurl.com/omnipredictionsvideo Predictions given : 1. Has the tipping point for #eCommerce arrived? 2. eCommerce technology - Is Voice &...
Bryan Gildenberg Part V of VI Media 2020
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June 29, 2020

Bryan Gildenberg Part V of VI Media 2020

They're back. In this episode 5 of 6, Peter , Sri & Bryan Gildenberg take on the ever transforming world of media. Traditionally owned by CMO's and brand marketing, AMG and the amazon media group led by search changed who owns and executes campaigns on retailers. Consumer & shopper attention has also shifted from offline to digital and retail platforms. This caused an uncomfortable conflict with CMO's on budgets, ownership and execution of campaigns. As eCommerce has taken on a new and much larg...
Bryan Gildenberg Part IV of VI Brand Transformation
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June 24, 2020

Bryan Gildenberg Part IV of VI Brand Transformation

Peter V.S. Bond & Sri Rajagopalan are back with ep 4 of 6 with Bryan Gildenberg the industry knowledge leader on the future of retail. #amazon has anchored the playbook for retail #transformation but have brands responded? We asked (answers in content) : (BONUS : Mystic pizza vs New Haven vs NJ tomato pies)🙀😡 1. Are brands delivering #SEO A + content that consumers seek? Maybe 2. Private label - continue the good fight? No, the impact is minimal 3. How will consumers engage with brands hereon? D...
Bryan Gildenberg Part III of VI Retail Transformation
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June 22, 2020

Bryan Gildenberg Part III of VI Retail Transformation

Sri and PVSB speak with Bryan Gildenberg , SVP of Commerce at Omnicom Group in a six-part series called "Living in an Omnichannel World" http://linktr.ee/sriandpvsb #sriandpvsb Part III - Shopper-Centric Retail Transformation Questions answered: Which retailers beyond #amazon are doing the best to succeed in #omnichannel ? Is it #walmart , #costco #samsclub Shoppers love instacart, retailers hesitant, who will win? The consumer will win, but they are a story What is the future for in-store servi...
Bryan Gildenberg Part II of VI Amazon Transformation
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June 17, 2020

Bryan Gildenberg Part II of VI Amazon Transformation

Sri and PVSB speak with Bryan Gildenberg , SVP of Commerce at Omnicom Group in a six-part series called "Living in an Omnichannel World" http://linktr.ee/sriandpvsb #sriandpvsb Part II - Amazon's Role in Omnichannel Transformation Questions answered: Is Amazon an omnichannel retailer in reality? Is eCommerce home delivery its strength and why enter omnichannel? What is Amazon’s weakness in attempting to be an omnichannel retailer? Will it succeed? How has Amazon virtually forced retail transform...
Bryan Gildenberg Part I of VI The Omnichannel Shopper
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June 15, 2020

Bryan Gildenberg Part I of VI The Omnichannel Shopper

Sri and PVSB speak with Bryan Gildenberg , SVP of Commerce at Omnicom Group in a six-part series called "Living in an Omnichannel World" http://linktr.ee/sriandpvsb #sriandpvsb Part I - The Omnichannel Shopper Questions answered: How are omnichannel shopper expectations changing and which expectations have accelerated in the pandemic? Are new habits being formed by pandemic shoppers? What omnichannel solutions do shoppers expect in physical stores? Can Amazon steal shoppers that are walking in c...
Amazon 3P Marketplace
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June 10, 2020

Amazon 3P Marketplace

Sri Rajagopalan & Peter V.S. Bond explore the world of Amazon's 3P marketplace, discussing how brands should consider the various options for selling through this dominant eCommerce platform. Questions answered: Describe 3P marketplaces and why Amazon has it in the first place? What are the nuances between “Vendor Central” (1P) & 3P?What are the challenges of selling 1P versus selling 3P? Should scaled brands be on the 3P marketplace? What’s the best way to enter a 3P marketplace & why? What are...
Omnichannel eCommerce "Black Swan" Event
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June 9, 2020

Omnichannel eCommerce "Black Swan" Event

In this episode, Peter Bond & Sri discuss the dynamic reshaping of the CPG industry outlets and why omnichannel shopping is likely your new norm. As a commercial leader, there is not other way than digital leadership. Don't be the dinosaur that holds the industry back... #sriandpvsb Questions answered: What does the term omnichannel mean? What is the state of the CPG industry in this omnichannel shopper quest? Is this a new reality? What aspects of shopping may change forever? What are the vario...
The Perfect Product Page
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June 9, 2020

The Perfect Product Page

As commerce has shifted decidedly in the direction of digital, stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, brands are scrambling to ensure their products are resonating on the digital shelf. The CPG Guys Sri Rajagopalan and Peter V.S. Bond explore how #DTC brands and retailers provide consumers with the perfect product page experience that ensures optimal consumer engagement, regardless of device or location, accelerating eCommerce growth. Questions Answered: What is the product page - and what is a d...
Monitoring Brand Reputation with 1440's Jon Jessup
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June 9, 2020

Monitoring Brand Reputation with 1440's Jon Jessup

Brand reputation. Yes! You’ve worked hard to create an amazing brand over the years that consumers love. One single negative feedback can change all of that in minutes. That is the scale of #ecommerce What can you really do to keep it intact and how agile do you have to be? We invited Jon Jessup CEO of 1440 to The CPG Guys to understand if there’s help available and how you can navigate this complex journey. Here’s what Sri Rajagopalan & Peter V.S. Bond asked him: In a pandemic, why is customer ...
The Amazon Dilemma
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June 9, 2020

The Amazon Dilemma

Is Amazon your DTC strategy? The CPG Guys co-hosts Sri Rajagopalan and Peter V.S. Bond explore how Covid19 has stressed the importance of having a well thought out omni channel eCommerce approach to retail. For most scaled brands, DTC has traditionally been off limits and Amazon has acted as a proxy. Find all our content at http://cpgguys.com Questions answered: DTC keeps coming back in the CPG industry as an essential need for manufacturers. Can you bust this myth or is it a reality? How have b...
Trust & Authenticity
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June 8, 2020

Trust & Authenticity

The CPG Guys podcast co-hosts Sri Rajagopalan & Peter V.S. Bond discuss how trust & authenticity coming from customer feedback can accelerate the oath to purchase for consumers. This content comes in the form of product ratings, reviews, questions, answers, images & videos and can be displayed on product listing and product detail pages, social media channels, in-store and many other ways. Find all of our content at http://CPGguys.com Questions addressed: What is brand authenticity & why does it...