Q's Tech Talks

The Q Division team virtually visits the Salamantex booth at MWC Barcelona to interview Sabine Roiss, Head of Events + Business Development about the opportunities in accelerating crypto-acceptance at the POS for merchants, service providers and retailers.

Q Division talks with Gulru Atak Gundem, Citi's Business Development/Innovation Lead about how the banking sector is being reshaped by fintech start-ups and the role Citibank plans to play in the future of financial services. Key topics covered: Competing with Big Tech (google, amazon, apple) Services for ecommerce/D2C, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Alternative payment platforms, digital ecosystems (across devices, in-store/on-line), adapting to new customers expectations in the wake of accelerated digital behaviors.

The one where Ben + Manolo recap MWC Barcelona 2021, offering their POVs gained from hosting livestreams from the show floor and moderating special industry workshops in Fintech, Autonomous Vehicles, 5G IoT and Industry 4.0

Check out the new show format! 15 min briefings on the week's trending retail + commerce tech topics. (we call it Q's tips) In this episode, Ben + Manolo share their off-the cuff insights on the relevant announcements from Apple's WWDC 2021.

Q's Tips, is the short version of Q's Tech Talks, each show is under 15 Min. In this episode, Q Division breaks down all the buzz around NFT's. What are they? what are they for? and is there really a place for them in Retail?

Q Division talks with returning guest, retail pioneer, advisor and Host of The Voice of Retail Podcast, Michael LeBlanc as he shares how Canada's retail industry is faring 1 year after COVID shut down the country. Topics Discussed: How Canadian Retailers, have adapted Post COVID Differences between US + Canadian Retail Recovery, Canada's Retail Industry - What's Next?
https://the-voice-of-retail.simplecast.com/

Q Division talks with Cory Kiesel, Vertical Practice Director, QSR/Fast Casual Restaurants at Stratacache, the leading provider of intelligent digital signage, digital merchandising, mobile enablement, and rich media customer engagement at retail.

Topics Discussed -
-How Tech is Redefining the Modern QSR Experience
-Digital Acceleration + QSR as a holistic platform
-Construction Considerations for Drive Thru Expansion
-AI and optimizing the Drive Thru Experience
-New strategies for indoor digital menu boards

Register for Cory Kiesel's upcoming Webinar on QSR as a Platform
https://www2.stratacache.com/qsr-webinarseries

Q Division talks with Dan Williams, Strategy + Commerce Partner, at Stratacache, the leading provider of intelligent digital signage, digital merchandising, mobile enablement, and rich media customer engagement at retail.

Topics Discussed -
-The Importance of a Content Strategy
-Digital Menu Board Optimization + ROI
-Common Mistakes in Digital Menu Board Design
-In-Store Digital Menu Boards + Digital Drive Thru

Q Division talks with Jonathan Rosen, SVP Content Strategy + Consumer Experience at PRN, a digital media company specializing in in-store retail media, a shopper marketing solution that activates shoppers along the path-to-purchase

Topics Discussed -
-Retail Media - Untapped Revenue Opportunities
-Monetizing Strategies for Retail Media
-Creating an In-Store Media Network

Register for Jonathan's Upcoming Webinar
https://www2.prn.com/monetization-webinar

Q Division talks with Risa Crandall, SVP CPG Strategy + Sales at Aki Technologies, https://www.a.ki/ a mobile marketing company using a unique strategy to determine mobile ad personalization and receptivity called Moment Marketing Science.

Topics Discussed -
What is Moment Marketing Science?
Ad Targeting and Personalization at Scale
Campaign Measurement: Impressions vs. Sales Lift
Messaging Opportunities for Brands, Retailers + QSR
Consumer Sentiment and Data Privacy