The CPG Guys

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  Spotify's Sam Bevan - Performance Marketing Through Cultural Connections 16.09.2026 37min

  The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Sam Bevan, Global Director, Mid-Market, SMB & Global Expansion at Spotify, the most popular global audio streaming service with 365m users, including 165m subscribers across 178 markets. Follow Sam on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelbevan/ Follow Spotify Ads online at: https://ads.spotify.com/ You’ve built SMB and mid-market advertising businesses at Google, Facebook, and Snap before landing at Spotify. What drew you to audio as th...
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  Commerce Riff with Sri & PVSB - September 15, 2026 15.09.2026 12min

  Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week’s topics: Albertsons names Meg Whitman Executive ChairPublicist wins global PepsiCo accountKroger customer sales outlookAmazon partners with Chat GPTCPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.com FMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.com SheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/ Rhea Raj’s Website: http://rhearaj.com Lara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/ DISCLAIMER: The conten...
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  Hershey's Jessica DuQuesne & Flywheel's Allyson Gill - Building a Winning Global Omnichannel "Scream for Reese's" Campaign 12.09.2026 41min

  The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Jessica DuQuesne, Global Brand Marketing & Strategy Lead at The Hershey Company and Allyson Gill, Managing Director at Flywheel, the commerce accelerator division of Omnicom. Follow Jessica on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-duquesne-exec/ Follow the Hershey Company online at: https://www.thehersheycompany.com/ Follow Alyson on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allyson-holland-gill-55194a2/ Follow Flywheel online at: https...
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  The Digital Shelf Institute’s Lauren Livak Gilbert - Impact of AI in Winning On The Digital Shelf 10.09.2026 55min

  The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Lauren Livak Gilbert, Executive Director of the Digital Shelf Institute, part of Salsify. Follow Lauren on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenlivak/ Follow the Digital Shelf Institute online at: https://www.digitalshelfinstitute.org/ Listen to "Unpacking the Digital Shelf" podcast on Apple at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-the-digital-shelf/id1483944522 Listen to "Unpacking the Digital Shelf" podcast on Spotify at: https...
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  Commerce Riff with Sri & PVSB - September 8, 2026 08.09.2026 8min

  Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week’s topics: Campbell's swings to a loss, cuts 13% of its salaried workforcePepsiCo hands its global media business to PublicisBarilla adds mac-and-cheese disruptor GoodlesWalmart adds Dunkin' to its restaurant delivery lineupCPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.com FMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.com SheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/ Rhea Raj’s Website: http://rhearaj....
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  Cornell University’s Dan Hooker - Omnicommerce Leadership 05.09.2026 55min

  The CPG Guys are joined by Dan Hooker, Executive Director of the Food Industry Management Program at Cornell University’s S C Johnson College of Business along with eight participants from the 2026 Omnicommerce Leadership Executive Education Certificate Program. Learn about the 2027 Cornell Omnicommerce Leadership Program here: https://ecornell.cornell.edu/certificates/financial-management/omnicommerce-leadership/ Follow Dan Hooker on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hookerdani...
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  Commerce Riff with Sri & PVSB - September 1, 2026 01.09.2026 12min

  Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week’s topics: Dollar General & Dollar Tree ride the value waveLevanta raises $22 million to build out creator commerceWalmart extends Scintilla to Sam's ClubAce Hardware's RedVest Media goes big at its first UpfrontCPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.com FMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.com SheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/ Rhea Raj’s Website: http://rhearaj.com Lara...
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  RBC Capital Markets’ Nik Modi - Modi’s Musings: Themes That Will Define the CPG Industry 26.08.2026 43min

  The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by returning guest Nik Modi, Co-Head of Global Consumer & Retail Research at RBC Capital Markets for Nik’s recent release . Follow Nik Modi on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nik-modi-675926/ Follow RBC Capital Markets on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rbc-capital-markets/ Follow RBC Capital online at: https://www.rbccm.com/en/= Nik discusses these themes from his recent release of Modi’s Musings: Cultural Relevance > Bran...
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  Commerce Riff with Sri & PVSB - August 25, 2026 25.08.2026 15min

  Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week’s topics: Walmart & Target earningsPrice Reference ResetsCyclospora Won't Go AwayHome Depot Enters Delivery RaceCPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.com FMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.com SheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/ Rhea Raj’s Website: http://rhearaj.com Lara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/ DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is prov...
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  Instacart’s Adam Silverblatt & Media Ads & Commerce’s Andrew Lipsman - Live from Cannes Lions 2026 22.08.2026 42min

  The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Adam Silverblatt, Head of Off-Platform Ad Sales & Strategy at Instacart and Andrew Lipsman, Independent Anlayst at Media, Ads & Commerce. This episode was recorded in Cannes France at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Follow Adam on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-silverblatt-3741362 Follow Instacart Ads online at: https://company.instacart.com/ads Follow Andrew on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/...
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  The Insights Association’s Anita Watkins on the Benefits and Risks of AI in Insights Development 20.08.2026 47min

  The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Anita Watkins, CEO of the Insights Association which empowers more than 30,000 data and insights professionals. Its collective voice fuels growth, strengthens advocacy, and advances careers. Guided by ethics and truth, we bring understanding to an uncertain world. Follow Anita on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-watkins-8b33224 Follow the Insights Association online at: https://www.insightsassociation.org/ Anita answers these questions:...
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  Flywheel's Phil Camarota - Running a Jury at Cannes Lions 15.08.2026 46min

  The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Phil Camarota, Chief Creative Officer at Flywheel, the commerce acceleration division of Omnicom. Follow Phil on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-camarota Follow Flywheel online at: http://www.flywheeldigital.com Phil answers these questions: 1. Walk us through what it actually means to be Jury President — how much of it is scoring work versus managing a room of strong personalities with different creative instincts? 2. Before you even g...
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  Commerce Riff with Sri & PVSB - August 11, 2026 11.08.2026 14min

  Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week’s topics: Tariff Refunds for e.l.f. BeautyHas Amazon cracked the grocery code?Kraft Heinz investing in marketingSafeway joins the AI raceCPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.com FMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.com SheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/ Rhea Raj’s Website: http://rhearaj.com Lara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/ DISCLAIMER: The content in this po...
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  Newell Brands' CMO Nick Hammitt - Live from Cannes Lions 2026 08.08.2026 37min

  The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Nick Hannity, CMO at Newell Brands, a major American global consumer and commercial products conglomerate. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company manufactures, markets, and distributes over 50 well-known brands across three core segments: Home & Commercial Solutions, Learning & Development, and Outdoor & Recreation. This episode was recorded in France at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Follow Nick Hammi...
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  Sensor Tower’s Ian Simpson, EMarketer’s Sarah Marzano, Retail Breakfast Club’s Kiri Masters, Media, Ads + Commerce’s Andrew Lipsman & Sonata Insights’ Debra Aho Williamson: Retail Media Executive Brief 05.08.2026 30min

  This episode was recorded in France at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and features a panel called “Retail Media Executive Brief” which was produced by EMarketer and sponsored by Sensor Tower, featuring Sensor Tower’s Ian Simpson, Following Ian Simpson on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iansimpson Follow Sarah Marzano on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahzmarzano Follow Debra Aho Williamson on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra...
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  Commerce Riff with Sri & PVSB - August 4, 2026 04.08.2026 14min

  Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week’s topics: P&G Q4 resultsAmazon Q2 resultsJameson teams with NFLOpen AI crosses 1 million usersCPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.com FMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.com SheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/ Rhea Raj’s Website: http://rhearaj.com Lara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/ DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general i...
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  Roundel's Shawn McGahee and EMarketer's Sarah Marzano - How Consumer Behaviors are Reshaping Commerce 01.08.2026 21min

  This episode was recorded in France at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and features a panel called “The New Rules of Discovery: How Consumer Behaviors are Reshaping Commerce” which was produced by EMarketer featuring EMarketer's Sarah Marzano interviewing Roundel's Shawn McGahee. Follow Sarah Marzano on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahzmarzano Follow Sean McGahee on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smcgahee/ Follow EMarketer online at: ht...
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  SVP of Walmart Connect Int'l & Sam's Club Connect's Rich Lehrfeld: Driving Brand Growth Through Full Funnel Unified Advertising 29.07.2026 43min

  The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Rich Lehrfeld, SVP and General Manager of Walmart Connect International and Sam's Club Connect, the retail media business units of Walmart. This episode was recorded in France at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Follow Rich on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-lehrfeld-776b7786/ Follow Walmart Connect online at: https://www.walmartconnect.com/ Follow Sam's Club Connect online at: https://www.samsclubconnect.com/...
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  Commerce Riff with Sri & PVSB - July 28, 2026 28.07.2026 11min

  Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week’s topics: Utz Brands going privateKraft Heinz partners with DisneyNestle selling half of water portfolioCinven acquiring SalsifyCPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.com FMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.com SheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/ Rhea Raj’s Website: http://rhearaj.com Lara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/ DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast epi...
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  Costco's Mark Williamson - Live from Cannes Lions 2026 25.07.2026 38min

  In this episode, the CPG Guys are joined by Mark Williamson, AVP of Retail Media at Costco, the world’s largest club format omnichannel retailer. Follow Mark on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkwilliamson/ Follow Costco Retail Media on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/costco-retail-media/ Follow Costco online at: https://www.costco.com/f/-/company-information Mark answers these questions: So Mark, let’s kick it off with the big news that completely shocked the in...