Brands want to be everywhere all at once, but very few do that well. Chemical Guys has cracked the code on what it truly means to be an omnichannel brand, but the company has also uncovered some of the secrets of Amazon, franchise models, and growing a content platform across multiple channels. John Mansfield, the Chief Revenue Officer at Chemical Guys, takes us through all of that on this episode.
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Businesses are built by all kinds of people who bring all different strategies to the table. Laura Xiao’s journey started in the sports world and from there she grew into an entrepreneur who is now the Founder and CEO of Henné Organics. What did Laura take from her experience as an athlete to help her grow her brand? And how is she overcoming obstacles now? Find out on this episode.
Every second a new review comes into Trustpilot, the consumer review website that is helping brands and consumers harness the power of feedback. On this episode of Up Next in Commerce, Carolyn Jameson, the Chief Trust Officer at Trustpilot, discusses how the company is creating an open, holistic, transparent experience for everyone so that consumers can trust the brands they engage with, and brands can connect with their customers and improve their businesses using authentic feedback.
The ecommerce world has gone through many evolutions, but there are certain industries that still remain woefully in the analog world. Healthcare is one of them, but Eric Kinariwala, CEO of Capsule, says that won’t be the case for long. Capsule has built an entirely new, digital-first way to make better decisions surrounding your health, and Eric says that was just the first step. Hear what’s next on this episode.
Brand websites are often pretty similar — there are product pages, pictures, carousels, maybe even videos. That’s worked for a while, but Matt Gorniak, the CEO of Threekit, says it’s time to up the ante. Threekit is creating a whole new category for brands who want to get into visual commerce and bring 3D and AR into the fold. Matt talks about what that looks like on this episode.
The world is changing at a pace that’s hard to keep up with. So, what a student learns to earn a degree is quickly becoming obsolete. That’s true unless you’re in Anika Sharma’s class. Anika is a professor of business and technology at NYU Stern School of Business, and she is also a General Manager and Global Client Partner for Mindtree. By having her feet in both worlds, Anika sees how Gen Z is changing in real-time and understands what brands are asking for on a day-to-day basis. She then shares that information in educational and business settings. She shared it with us, too, on this episode.
Fariba Zamaniyan: Talking TV, Streaming, and Segmentation with Fariba Zamaniyan of Xperi Corporation
Although you might think of TiVo as the DVR of days gone by, the brand is still having an impact. These days, TiVo is part of Xperi Corporation, and the data that the company gathers is making it possible for brands to understand their customers better as it relates to TV and streaming advertising. Fariba Zamaniyan, the Vice President, Advanced Media and Advertising at Xperi Corporation, discusses that and more on this episode.
How you go about doing something is the greatest indicator of success. For Diana Haussling of Colgate-Palmolive, instituting the right mindset for all of her employees, partners, and vendors is step one in the recipe for success. Whether it’s upskilling your employees, hiring new talent, or partnering with agencies or vendors, Diana believes how you think about the situation and your approach to it will make all the difference.
How did technology for a lawnmower operated by remote control end up leading to mobile robot stores? Dmitry Shevelenko, Co-Founder and President of Tortoise, explains how his company landed on creating an original product — a mobile vending machine — while concentrating on last-mile delivery. He also shares how his passion for anthropology and how people behave has been a key driver in understanding customers’ behaviors to increase revenue.
People love their pets. That’s a universal truth that Nick James uses as his north star while working as the Senior Director of Consumer Experience at Blue Buffalo. That’s where the universality ends, though. Pet parents, just like consumers in all industries, are individuals with specific needs, and brands have to create experiences and implement technology to make every customer journey as personal as possible. Here, Nick explains what that personalization looks like at Blue Buffalo.
