S2E15: From Sales to Strategy: Lucia's Vision for Mondelez Digital Future
In this episode of the eCommert podcast, the host interviews Lucia, the digital commerce leader for Mondelez Europe. They discuss her extensive career journey, starting from her marketing roles at Kraft Foods to leading Mondelez's digital commerce initiatives in Europe. Key topics include digital commerce trends, retail media collaborations, and the importance of first-party data. Lucia emphasizes the evolution towards personalization and customization in e-commerce and the integral role of consumer-centric strategies. They also delve into sustainability efforts, such as QR code implementations for better information traceability and reducing carbon footprints. Moreover, they touch upon the impact of AI on business strategies, highlighting its current and future applications in digital commerce. The conversation concludes with Lucia offering advice to newcomers in the digital commerce field, advocating for continuous learning and openness to innovation. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:43 Lucia's Career Journey 02:27 Digital Commerce Initiatives at Mondelez 05:07 Retail Media and Collaborations 12:07 Digital Content and Shelf Measurement 14:35 Sustainability Efforts and QR Code Innovations 18:05 E-commerce Product Development 26:10 AI in Digital Commerce 28:52 Future of Omnichannel Retail 30:19 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Watch on YouTube and listen on other platforms to catch the full episode and see how Chelsey empowered her career! 👉 Watch the full episode now: 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gE5NsjHz 📲 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gsnTeCji 🎵 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/g2jq3R4U 📺 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gniwpKhj Find us on: 🌐 Website: https://www.ecommert.ai/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gm4tiHQV 🔗 X: https://x.com/e_Commert
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S2E14: Digital Transformation in Global CPGs: Data, AI, and Innovation
In this episode of the eCommert Podcast, hosted by Mert Damlapinar, LinkedIn top voice, Keith Lehman, leader of global digital commerce for Colgate, shares valuable insights into the evolving landscape of digital commerce. Lehman discusses the importance of involving data scientists in understanding the engineering aspects of data and emphasizes the necessity of agility in transforming data into actionable insights. The episode highlights Colgate's journey in digital transformation, the evolving role of shopper marketing, and the necessity of leveraging AI for content optimization and in-store retail media. Lehman also underscores the need for better data collaboration and standards across the CPG and retail industry, as well as predicting future trends in competition, technology, and personalized shopping experiences. The conversation provides a detailed look into modern challenges and strategies in retail media, e-commerce, and digital shelf optimization. 00:00 Introduction to Data Science in Engineering 00:23 Welcome to the eCom Podcast Season Two 01:13 Live at Commerce Media Brand Summit with Keith Lehman 01:58 Keith Lehman's Career Journey 03:47 Insights into the Pet Care Category 07:05 Global Scaling and Local Market Implementation 09:35 Challenges in Digital Content Production 15:13 The Role of Data Scientists in Media 16:49 The Role of Retailers and Marketplaces in eCommerce 17:32 The Evolution of Retail Media and Data Collaboration 1 9:38 AI in Marketing: Use Cases and Challenges 23:27 The Future of Shopper Marketing Teams 26:57 Predictions and Demands for the Future of Retail 30:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Watch on YouTube and listen on other platforms to catch the full episode and see how Chelsey empowered her career! 👉 Watch the full episode now: 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gE5NsjHz 📲 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gsnTeCji 🎵 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/g2jq3R4U 📺 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gniwpKhj Find us on: 🌐 Website: https://www.ecommert.ai/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gm4tiHQV 🔗 X: https://x.com/e_Commert
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S2E13: Insights into Retail Media Evolution: A Conversation with Florian Clemens
In this episode of the e-Commert podcast, hosted by LinkedIn top voice Mert Damlapinar, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of retail media advertising. Featuring Florian Kla, head of growth strategy for Tesco Media, the discussion covers the significance of starting with clear business objectives, the launch of video advertising to inspire clients, and the 10-year evolution of Amazon’s retail media. Florian Clemens shares insights on Tesco Media's holistic omnichannel strategies, combining on-site, off-site, and in-store media formats, leveraging data and technology for enhanced customer experiences, and the role of machine learning in audience targeting. The episode also explores Tesco’s partnerships, data privacy, and cutting-edge advertising innovations. Florian Clemens emphasizes the importance of balancing relevance with consumer inspiration and offers career advice for newcomers to the retail media space. 00:00 Introduction and Objective 00:29 Welcome to the e-Commert Podcast 01:17 Guest Introduction and Career Journey 02:26 Evolution of Retail Media 04:56 Tesco Media and Dunhumby Partnership 06:54 Omnichannel Retail Media Strategies 08:29 In-Store Retail Media Innovations 11:38 Data Collaboration and Clean Rooms 14:31 Future of Retail Media and Analytics 27:48 Machine Learning and AI in Retail Media 35:00 Conclusion and Career Advice Watch on YouTube and listen on other platforms to catch the full episode and see how Chelsey empowered her career! 👉 Watch the full episode now: 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gE5NsjHz 📲 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gsnTeCji 🎵 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/g2jq3R4U 📺 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gniwpKhj Find us on: 🌐 Website: https://www.ecommert.ai/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gm4tiHQV 🔗 X: https://x.com/e_Commert
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S2E12: Chelsey Alexander of Bayer: Unveiling the Future of Consumer Health through Digital Platforms
In this episode of The e-Commert Podcast, recorded live at the Commerce Media Brand Summit in Atlanta, Chelsea Alexander, VP of Emerging Digital Platforms at Bayer Consumer Care, shares her career journey and insights into the ever-evolving digital landscape. She discusses the importance of trust in consumer healthcare, the intricacies of omnichannel presence, and the impact of retail media on consumer engagement. Chelsea also explores the potential of social commerce, third-party marketplaces, and AI's role in freeing up organizational capacity. The conversation highlights the need for agility in team structures and the significance of having both offline and online sales experience to succeed in today's fast-changing industry.
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S2E11 - Part 2: Martijn van Weele and Tom Zegers, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners: Navigating Digital Transformation to Redefine Beverage Consumer Experiences
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Martijn and Tom from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners to dive deep into the evolving world of digital commerce, AI-driven marketing, and the power of data in consumer engagement. We explore groundbreaking campaigns like Fanta’s interactive AI-powered Halloween experience, sustainability-driven packaging innovations, and the role of AI in Coca-Cola’s business transformation. But beyond the success stories, we tackle the hard questions: How do brands measure true impact? What challenges arise in a data-driven era? And the biggest question of all—Would you hire yourself again in your current role? Whether you're in e-commerce, marketing, or just fascinated by the intersection of AI and consumer brands, this episode will challenge your perspective and leave you with valuable insights. 🎧 Tune in now to stay ahead of the curve!
Hosted by Mert Damlapinar, recognized as a Top Voice on LinkedIn and the #1 source in global eCommerce, retail media, artificial intelligence, digital shelf, and actionable insights.
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