BRAVE COMMERCE

Central Garden and Pet CEO Tim Cofer and CMO Mike McGoohan describe how they have executed a brand centered around nurturing happy and healthy homes for over 40 years to become the market leader in the garden and pet industries with over 65 high-quality brands. The duo discusses how they are executing strategies to build innovative, digital-centered brands for the future of the pet and garden industries. Learn how they kept up with increased demand and the shift to eCommerce over the past year.

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CEO of Post Holdings Howard Friedman joins the show to share his experience in building a new culture across one of the worlds largest CPG holding companies. He talks about the importance of defining a change agenda, why he only strives to be right 80% of the time and why he gives employees the ability to make original mistakes. You'll also hear how Post navigated the explosive growth of eCommerce in the past year and the test and learn behaviors that allowed them to be so successful. 

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Former WSJ Journalist and author of new release Power Mom's Joann S. Lublin describes the key findings from her book and explains what happens behind the scenes for working moms. Lublin interviewed 86 female executives, including BRAVE COMMERCE'S very own Sarah Hofstetter, to discover how far women have come in improving the status of working moms, and how far do we still have to go. She also shares her own brave experiences as one of the first female reporters at WSJ.  

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CMO of Penguin Random House Sanyu Dillon gives her insight on new growth in the book industry, and how the discovery process for books has changed with the surge of eCommerce. She also discusses how pop culture has influenced the type of content that is created and becomes popular, and how this impacts the promotional process for books. Lastly, Sanyu shares an inspiring story on the bravest thing she's ever done. 

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Diageo's Director of U.S. eCommerce strategy and partnerships Wayne Blum joins the show this week to talk about navigating rapidly changing online marketplaces like Drizly as online alcohol sales continue to skyrocket. He also talks about what the future of eCommerce looks like for the industry and the role of data in helping to create a user experience that keeps shoppers coming back.

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Gary Vaynerchuk of VaynerMedia predicts the digital strategies and creative ideas brands will bring to their Super Bowl ads this year. He also explains the value in connecting brand and commerce to achieve short-term ROI as well as long-lasting brand building from these pricey campaigns. Sarah, Gary and Rachel also weigh the pros and cons of smaller gatherings for brands as Super Bowl watch parties take a different form in 2021. 

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SVP of Buzzfeed Commerce Nilla Ali explains the connection between publishers, retailer websites and social platforms. She also gives her insight on the ins-and-out of the affiliate business landscape and predictions for the year ahead. Lastly, Nilla advises brands on how to adjust and adapt to imminent privacy changes while Rachel dives into how Apple's iOS 14 changes will impact your Facebook ads strategy.

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Pabst's Director of National Accounts Will Yen shares his advice on adapting to the major shifts in the shopper journey for alcohol in light of the pandemic. As consumers tend to purchase the brands they know and trust, he describes how to build your brand equity by innovating for regional audiences. Lastly, hear how Pabst combatted supply chain issues and optimized for last mile delivery. 

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NBG Home's Chief Digital Officer Don Brett talks about navigating the massive uptick in home goods and furnishings over the last 10 months and how brands need to think through the upcoming challenges of a more competitive space online. He also talks about the role retailers and tech partners must play in helping brands understand the components of the flywheel and what it takes to make it spin in eCommerce.

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WW's President and CEO Mindy Grossman discusses how she guided WW through a digital transformation to better adapt to consumers' new ideas of wellness in 2020 and beyond. She also discusses the value of technology, data and science in building trust and community in your consumers. Lastly, she gives her take on the future of retail grocery vs DTC and how to find the right partners for your business.

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