• Bonus: It's All About User Consent with Bethany Singer-Baefsky of iRobot - Digital Privacy Interview
    Sep 9 2022

    This interview will challenge what you thought you knew about digital privacy as Bethany Singer-Baefsky, the Director of Privacy and DPO at iRobot schools us all on the complex nature of digital privacy and security.

    Make sure to listen to this one with your pondering cap on, because there is a ton to think through! If you missed it, go listen to our Core episode on Privacy where Bethany is one of the guests we interview as we ponder the deeper concepts of digital privacy, and how that specifically impacts digital advertising.

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    50 mins
  • Bonus: A Deeper Conversation about Digital Privacy & Security - Simon Poulton Interview
    Aug 4 2022

    In this bonus interview with Simon Poulton of WPromote, we go deeper into the concept of digital privacy, digital security, user permission, GDPR, and how this all impacted Simon's wedding day.

    Simon is Vice President of Digital Intelligence at Wpromote and oversees the Data Strategy & Marketing Science teams. He has worked with an array of global brands to guide their approaches to data-driven marketing including Forever 21, NBC Peacock & Whirlpool.

    If you missed it, go listen to our Core episode on Privacy where Simon is one of the guests we interview as we ponder the deeper concepts of digital privacy, and how that specifically impacts digital advertising.

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    51 mins
  • Ep 5 - Privacy, Security, & Digital Ecosystem Confusion
    Jun 29 2022

    Let's throw caution to the wind and wade into the giant, legally confusing territory of digital privacy. In this episode, we talk with two privacy experts. While neither is an attorney (they both wanted us to point that out), both have extensive experience pondering the reality of digital privacy, as well as privacy's lesser known but more important sibling, digital security.

    We talk data rights, privacy definitions, and why the ecosystem that is the internet has to stop being ignored in this debate as zero-data enthusiasts push for increased legislation. How did Apple's iOS14.5 impact businesses and privacy? We'll hit these questions and more in this important episode.

    Episode Interviewees:

    • Bethany Singer-Baefsky , Director of Privacy at iRobot
    • Simon Poulton, VP of Digital Intelligence at Wpromote

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    33 mins
  • Bonus: All About Retail Media - I Bet You Learn Something Today - Elizabeth Marsten Interview
    Jun 9 2022

    In this episode, we pick the brain of Tinuiti's Elizabeth Marsten. I've (Kirk) known Elizabeth for years back when we both dug into Google Shopping, and now she's gone over to the dark side of retail media. Or the light side. However you look at it, retail media is here to stay and there's nobody better to think it through than Elizabeth. Crank this episode up while waiting for your Target Pickup, but don't forget to listen to the Core episode on the Supply Chain crisis first.

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    37 mins
  • Bonus: The iOS14 Kaboomski, Testing Frameworks, and Inventory Management During a Supply Chain Crisis with Chris Johnson of CTC
    May 9 2022

    In this episode, we dive deep... and I mean Marianas Trench deep, into the brilliant brain of Chris Johnson (of Common Thread Collective). A common name, for an uncommon guy, Chris showed a mastery on a multitude of Ecommerce topics and we dig into them in this bonus guest episode with him. We discussed iOS14.5 and how brands may have overreacted to reporting issues, thoughts on inventory management during a supply chain crisis, and the importance of recognizing where specific ad channels are in the buyer journey.

    As a reminder, Chris was interviewed in our last Core episode on the Supply Chain crisis, so if you haven't caught that one yet, make sure to give it a listen first.


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    58 mins
  • Bonus: Prepping for Worst Case Scenarios, Should Manufacturing Move to the US, & More with Sean McGinnis of KURU Footwear
    Apr 12 2022

    There is a reason Sean McGinnis has moved up to President in a short time at KURU Footwear! Enjoy listening him talk about their handling of the Pandemic response, supply chain issues, inflation, and iOS14.5. You'll hear about scenario prepping and more in this valuable bonus episode.

    As a reminder, Sean was interviewed in our last Core episode on the Supply Chain crisis, so if you haven't caught that one yet, make sure to give it a listen first.

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    42 mins
  • Bonus: Train Robberies, Shipping Conglomerates, and Employee Purpose with Mike Beckham
    Mar 23 2022

    What do water bottles, train robberies, inventory management, 7x increases in shipping containers, employee purpose and the great job exit, have to do with one another? They're all topics of today's fascinating conversation with Simple Modern CEO, Mike Beckham. From Mike's first reactions to Covid, to his company's purpose and how that translates into keeping employees around, you won't want to miss this next interview!

    As a reminder, Mike was interviewed in our last Core episode on the Supply Chain crisis, so if you haven't caught that one yet, make sure to give it a listen!

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    45 mins
  • Ep 4 - The Supply Chain Crisis. What Went Wrong & How is Ecommerce Responding?
    Mar 10 2022

    Two years ago, the pandemic started a chain of events that would hit the supply chain in ways it had never before been impacted in the more global economy of Ecommerce. We're talking to DTC brand owners and Ecommerce / Retail agency people to get an idea of what happened, why it happened, and how we can better prepare ourselves for continued supply chain difficulties.

    In this episode, we interview four people who deal with this on a daily basis:

    • Mike Beckham, CEO of Simple Modern
    • Elizabeth Marsten, Senior Director of Marketplace Services at Tinuiti
    • Sean McGinnis, President of KURU Footwear
    • Chris Johnson, Director of Strategy at Common Thread Collective

    Make sure to watch for each of these interviewee's individual episodes, as these were masterclasses in ecommerce, thinking far beyond the supply chain!

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    41 mins