The CPG View

Redefining Retail Media: Insights from Austin Leonard on Data, Strategy, and Evolving Consumer Trends (Austin Leonard, Senior Vice President, Business Development at Epsilon)

In this episode of The CPG View podcast, Austin Leonard, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Epsilon Retail Media, explores the evolution and future of retail media. He shares his unique career path, revealing how his experiences in minor league baseball, radio, and digital media unexpectedly converged to ...

Retail Media Reinvented: Walmart Connect's Strategy for Building, Scaling, and Omnichannel Impact (Ryan Mayward, SVP, Sales at Walmart Connect)

In this episode of The CPG View, Ryan Mayward, Senior Vice President of Retail Media Sales at Walmart Connect, shares insights into his leadership style, which emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving with cross-functional teams. He adopts a "listen and teach" approach within his organization. Ryan also outlines Wa...

The Future of Retail Media: Inside GoPuff’s Innovative Approach with Dan Folkman (Daniel Folkman, SVP Business at Gopuff)

In this episode of The CPG View, Dan Folkman, Gopuff's SVP of Business, shares insights on the changing world of retail media. He believes that the rapid growth of retail media networks isn't sustainable and anticipates a wave of consolidation in the industry. Folkman showcases Gopuff's innovative strategy, which featu...

Redefining the Digital Marketplace: How DoorDash and PepsiCo are Shaping the Future of CPG (Ashley Mitzel, Director of Sales at PepsiCo and Glory Linsley Head of CPG Partnerships at DoorDash)

In this episode of The CPG View, representatives from DoorDash and PepsiCo discuss their successful partnership. They explore how DoorDash's mission to empower local economies aligns with PepsiCo's aim to create smiles by focusing on consumer needs. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities of their...

Unlocking Digital Growth: Strategies for Success in Today's Competitive Market (Doug Jensen, Head of New Partnerships at Pattern)

In this episode of The CPG View, the discussion focuses on the effects of Amazon's decision to cut smaller vendor accounts and how brands can respond effectively. The conversation highlights the need to reevaluate channel strategies, conduct side-by-side profit and loss comparisons between first-party and third-party m...

Driving Commerce Excellence: Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines (Jacquelyn Baker, CEO at Omnicom Commerce Group)

In this episode of The CPG View, Jacquelyn Baker, the Global CEO of Omnicom Commerce Group, shares her career journey and leadership philosophy while offering valuable insights into the changing landscape of consumer packaged goods (CPG). She underscores the significance of lifelong learning, fueled by passion and a co...

Staying Ahead of the Game: Omnichannel Strategies and Consumer-Centric Leadership (Dylan Kavanagh, Vice President, Omnichannel at Rawlings Sporting Goods)

In this episode of The CPG View, Dylan Kavanagh, VP of Omnichannel at Rawlings Sporting Goods, shares insights on effective omnichannel strategies. He stresses the importance of a consumer-focused approach that delivers personalized experiences across both digital and physical platforms. Kavanagh discusses the need for...

Unlocking Digital Transformation & Consumer-Centric Marketing in CPG (Mohamed Al Lawati, Director, Digital and eCommerce at Grupo Bimbo)

In this episode of The CPG View podcast, Mohamed, the Director of Digital eCommerce at Bimbo Canada, shares insights on how digital technologies are reshaping consumer packaged goods (CPG) strategies. He highlights several key themes, including the shift towards a more connected consumer experience and the importance o...

Beyond Reviews: Unlocking Full Funnel Success with Bazaarvoice (Keith Nealon, Chief Executive Officer and Doug Straton, Retail Growth Officer and Chief Customer Evangelist at Bazaarvoice)

In this episode of The CPG View, the CEO and Chief Client Officer of Bazaarvoice share insights into the company's transformation from a ratings and reviews platform to a comprehensive content solution for CPG brands. They focus on achieving sales success rather than just offering software, highlighting the creation of...

Decoding Digital Disruption: A 15-Year Veteran's Insights on General Mills' Journey to eCommerce Excellence (Raquel Navarrski, VP of eCommerce & Pure Play, General Mills)

Mirror Moments: Unpacking Self-Awareness for Effective Leadership (Tim Johns, Helping High Achievers, Executive Coaching and Change Management at Three Piece Life)

Driving Innovation in Retail Media: Insights from Albertsons Media Collective (Evan Hovorka, VP Product and Innovation at Albertsons Media Collective)

Cracking the Oreo Code: Navigating the Digital Frontier of CPG (Francesca Hahn, VP eCommerce & DTC, Mondelez International)

Charting the Future of CPG: Digital Innovation Insights from Uber (Megan Ramm, Head of the Americas Uber Advertising at Uber)

Beyond the Balance Sheet: Cultivating the Soft Skills of True Leadership (Tim Johns, Helping High Achievers, Executive Coaching and Change Management at Three Piece Life)

From Sales to Supply Chain: Navigating the Complexities of E-commerce Logistics (Rob Hahn, Chief Operating Officer Pattern)

The Metrics That Matter: A Deep Dive into Retail Media with Don Brett, Andrew Lipsman and Skye Frontier

Navigating Careers and Building Champions: Insights from a CPG Leader (Jack Harnedy, Vice President, Revenue Growth Management at Nutrabolt)

Mastering CPG Marketing: Strategies, Trends, and Innovations for Digital Leaders (Richard Rodgers, Marketing Director at Keurig)

Transformative Leadership: Cultivating Excellence at High Point University (Nido R. Qubein, President at High Point University)