Episodes

The CPG Guys are joined by Lex Josephs, VP/GM of Sam's Club Member Access Platform, the retail media division of Sam's Club, a unit of Walmart. MAP’s mission is to provide the most valuable and additive ads experience to our member. It's our member-first approach that differentiates us, along with the combination of our platform, our products, our people, our processes, and our first-party data. Follow Lex Josephs on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-lex-josephs-b448634/ Follow Sa...

PVSB and Fresh Four Co-Host Andrea K. Leigh, CEO of Allume Group, recap their impressions of the 2023 Amazon Accelerate Sellers Conference. Follow Andrea K. Leigh on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreakleigh/ Follow Allume Group on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allumegroup/ Follow Allume Group online at: http://allumegroup.com CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.com FMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.com CPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.com NextUp Website: http://Nex...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Molly Hjelm, Head of Ad Sales at Dollar General Media Network, the retail media division of Dollar General. Follow Molly Hjelm on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollyhjelm/ Follow Dollar General on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dollar-general/ Follow DGMN online at: https://www.dgmedianetwork.com/ Molly answers these questions: 1) Would you please highlight a few of the pivotal roles that you think most helped prepare you fo...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Walid Benchama, Global Director of Shopper & Channel Insights at the Coca-Cola Company, Follow Walid Benchama on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oualidbenchama Follow Coca-Cola on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company/ Follow Coca-Cola online at: https://www.coca-colacompany.com/ Walid answers these questions: 1) Walid, your career journeys crosses countries and has both brand management and insights. Take us th...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Ben Tienor, Director of Gulp Media Network, the Retail Media division of 7-Eleven which is the world's largest convenience retailer with over 13,000 corporately-owned and franchised stores in North America.

This episode was originally published on our sister podcast The FMCG Guys and features Tom Langley, head of retail media for John Lewis Partnership with includes the John Lewis department stores and Waitrose supermarkets. Follow Tom Langley on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-langley01/ Follow John Lewis Partnership on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-lewis-partnership/ Follow JLP Retail Media online at: https://waitrose.frontify.com/public CPG Guys Website: http:/...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Bryan Leach, founder and CEO of mobile loyalty rewards program Ibotta., a free cash back rewards web and mobile app that gives you real cash for everyday purchases when you shop. Ibotta provides thousands of ways for consumers to earn cash on their purchases by partnering with more than 2,700 brands and retailers. Ibotta also powers rewards programs for top retailers and makes its offer content available on a number of leading websites and apps through ...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Gregory Grudzinski, Head of Content for WARC Digital Commerce, an Ascential Company that has been helping marketers and strategists Make it “WARC” since 1985. Follow Gregory Grudzinski on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grudzinski/ Follow WARC on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warc/ Follow WARC online at: http://warc.com Follow the Digital Shelf Institute on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-shelf-institute/ ...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Lisa Kinney, VP Customer Analytics & Market Intelligence at Albertsons Companies, one of the largest food & drug retailers in the United States. Follow Lisa Kinney on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-kinney-4499b12/ Follow Albertsons on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/albertsons/ Follow Albertsons online at: https://www.albertsonscompanies.com/ Lisa answers these questions: 1) Customer-centric insights & analytics are at th...

Description : The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Bing Chen & Jeremy Tran, co founder of the Asian focused impact VC - Gold House. This is a spirited conversation on being Asian in the workplace and career aspirations. Follow Bing Chen on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bingchen/ Follow Jeremy Tran on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytran/ Follow Gold house on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/goldhouseco/ Follow Gold house online at: https://goldhou...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Liz Buchanan, and Troy Treangen, Head of Global Product & Platforms at NielsenIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. This episode is sponsored by NielsenIQ. Follow Liz Buchanan on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-buchanan-35b2007 Follow Troy Treangen on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-treangen-800a841 F...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Simon Miles, VP Global Omnichannel Commercial Strategy at the Coca-Cola Company, Follow Simon Miles on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-miles-727290/ Follow Coca-Cola on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company/ Follow Coca-Cola online at: https://www.coca-colacompany.com/ Simon answers these questions: 1) Let’s discuss the current state of digital commerce. Industry insiders talk about the “return to stores.”...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Melanie Zimmermann, VP of Macy’s Media Network, the retail media division of Macy’s omnichannel department store. Follow Melanie Zimmermann on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-zimmermann-6637013a/ Follow Macy’s Media Network on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/macy/ Follow Macy’s Media Network online at: https://www.macysmedianetwork.com/ Melanie answers these questions: 1) What was your vision for Macy’s Media Network to...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by the co founder and CEO of Mend Nutrition, Eziah Syed. From the home page of the company - Mend is the scientifically proven way to heal and enhance your body faster. Our discussion covers preventive healthcare vs. remedial and how natural nutrition may make a difference with lifestyle choices. Follow Eziah Syed on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eziah/ Follow Mend nutrition on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mend-nutrition/ Follo...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by repeat second time guest, CEO of Kelso industries, a holding company of over 10 HVAC companies operating in 13 states. We know Steve from his days as director of retail media at Sam's club. He was our guest in the fall of 2020. Follow Steve Carroll on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenhcarroll/ Follow Kelso industries on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kelso-industries-llc/ Follow Kelso industry's website : https://kelso-indu...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Melanie Babcock-Brown, VP of Retail Media+ and Monetization at The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer with over 2,200 stores. Follow Melanie Babcock-Brown on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniebabcock/ Follow Home Depot on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-home-depot/ Follow Retail Media+ online at: https://www.homedepot.com/c/Retail_Media_Advertising_Solutions Melanie answers these questio...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Imteaz Ahamed, Host of the Applied Intelligence podcast which is at the intersection of AI, people and getting stuff done. Follow Imteaz Ahamed on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imteaza/ Subscribe to the Applied Intelligence Newsletter on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7058063714679152640/ Subscribe to Applied Intelligence on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/applied-intelligence/id1692067628 Imteaz ...

EPISODE 300 The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Cara Pratt, SVP of Kroger Precision Marketing at 84.51, the retail data science division of Kroger. Follow Cara Pratt on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-pratt-2429614/ Follow 84.51 on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/84-51/ Follow Kroger Precision Marketing online at: https://www.krogerprecisionmarketing.com/ Follow 84.51 online at: https://www.8451.com/ Cara answers these questions: 1) Most people think of ret...

The CPG GUYS are joined in this episode by head of North American retail at Nielsen IQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company. This episode is sponsored by NielsenIQ. Follow Jamie Clarke on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-clarke-20943125/ Follow NielsenIQ on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nielseniq/ Follow NielsenIQ at : https://nielseniq.com/global/en/ Jamie answers the following questions : Let's hit the hottest topic in CPG and retail land - our...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Keerat Sharma, EVP of Insights at Ascential Digital Commerce, the holding company that includes Flywheel, Spotlight, Edge, Whytespyder & Perpetua. Follow Keerat Sharma on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keerat/ Follow Ascential DIgital Commerce on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flywheel-digital/mycompany/ Follow Ascential DIgital Commerce online at: https://www.flywheeldigital.com/ Keerat answers these questions: 1) What is a ...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Ibraheem Basir, Founder & CEO of A Dozen Cousins, a natural food brand that makes convenience side dishes inspired by traditional Creole, Caribbean and Latino recipes. Their product lines include authentic ready-to-eat beans and rice. Follow Ibraheem Basir on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibraheembasir/ Follow A Dozen Cousins on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-dozen-cousins/ Follow A Dozen Cousins online at: https://adozencou...

The CPG Guys co-hosts PVSB and Bryan Gildenberg are joined by Allume Group CEO and #Fresh4 co-host Andrea Leigh recording in Chicago at the Path to Purchase Institute Retail Media Summit 2023. Follow Andrea Leigh on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreakleigh/ Follow Allume Group on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allumegroup/ Follow Allume Group online at: https://allumegroup.com/ Follow the Path to Purchase Institute online at: http://p2pi.org Andrea, Bryan & PVSB rec...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Sravanthi Muppidi, VP of Engineering at Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media division of Albertsons Companies. Follow Sravanthi Muppidi on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sravanthi-muppidi/ Follow Albertsons Media Collective on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/albertsons-media-collective/ Follow Albertsons Media Collective online at: http://albertsonsmediacollective.com Sravanthi answers these questions: 1) The last 14 ...

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Aaron Dunford, Senior Director of the Nordstrom Media Network, an advertising program enabling brands to share their stories with Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack customers via on- and off-site media campaigns. Follow Aaron Dunford on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarondunford/ Follow Nordstrom on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nordstrom/ Follow Nordstrom Media Network online at: https://www.nordstrom.com/browse/about/nordstrom-me...