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unPACKed with PMMI

PMMI
Manufacturing
Automation
Artificial Intelligence
PACK EXPO International
Labor Shortages
Sustainability
Technical Education
Warehouse Automation
Reshoring
Critical Thinking
Generational Differences
Gaming
PMMI
Predictive Maintenance
Economic Outlook
Workplace Collaboration
Workplace Culture
Leadership
Organizational Change
Direct To Consumer

We share the latest packaging and processing industry insights, research and innovations to help you advance your business. Search for unPACKed with PMMI en español, our new podcast created by and for the Latin American market!

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, Jessica Lawshe from PMMI and Don Kline from Map Your Show explain how AI-powered tools are making it easier for buyers to find the right exhibitors and navigate trade shows. We also cover how exhibitors can use tools like Sales Accel... more

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Where do careers in manufacturing really begin for women? In this episode, Meaghan Ziemba shares why the path often starts long before college or a first job, shaped by early exposure, encouragement, and what young girls are (and aren’t) shown. She b... more

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Festo joins us to talk about how they’re working with PMMI to tackle the manufacturing workforce challenge through training and certifications. We also break down why the skills gap might not be what it seems, and how it connects to the pace of new t... more

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In our 200th episode, we talk with Manufacturing Happy Hour host Chris Luecke about what authentic marketing looks like for manufacturers today. We cover how small teams can create consistent, meaningful content without overcomplicating it and why pl... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Luecke
Host of Manufacturing Happy Hour and advocate for authentic modern marketing in manufacturing
Manufacturing Happy Hour
Episode: Are Your Competitors Out-Marketing You?
Liz Cuneo
Editor, Healthcare Packaging Magazine
Healthcare Packaging Magazine
Episode: Front and Center at PACK EXPO East
Matt Reynolds
Editor, Packaging World Magazine
Packaging World Magazine
Episode: Front and Center at PACK EXPO East
Heather Davis
From Blentech
Blentech
Episode: [EXHIBITOR EDITION] How Small Exhibitors Win Big at PACK EXPO
Shawn Jarosz
Founder and chief trade strategist of TradeMoves LLC
TradeMoves LLC
Episode: Are Tariffs the New Normal?
Lisa Hurtz
Networking strategist in the packaging industry
Episode: Stop Collecting Contacts. Start Connecting.
Tom Egan
PMMI Vice President
PMMI
Episode: PACK EXPO East Jumpstarts the Year in Packaging
Julie Parsons
Co-founder and managing director of District Marketing Group
Episode: [EXHIBITOR EDITION] Mastering Brand Voice on the Trade Show Floor
Charlotte Ashcraft
Known for her work at Just Born Inc, a family-owned confectionery company
Just Born Inc
Episode: From Challenge to Win: A PACK EXPO East Success Story

Host

Sean Riley
Host of unPACKed with PMMI; focuses on manufacturing marketing, packaging industry insights, and practitioner strategies.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Astounding

    This is ASTOUNDING. I was hesitant to listen because I thought it would be boring, and it was the opposite of my expectations. Although I have little idea what the host is talking about, it is nice to have something playing in the background. I like to play this before a sports game as a ritual. This podcast brings me good luck and is amazing. Mr. Sean Riley is great at his job and he is a great host. This podcast is TRULY inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evageline Gubler
    United States5 years ago
  • What an amazing Podcast!

    This is the most inspirational and amazing podcast I have ever listened to. Sean Riley seems to know a lot about packaging and makes the podcast very entertaining and interesting. I fully believe that Sean Riley is a star to be. He is an amazing speaker and I love it. This podcast is my favorite thing to listen to and I enjoy it a lot. I throughly understand packaging after this podcast. A M A Z I N G!!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swaggod368
    United States5 years ago
  • Amazing Packaging Information

    This podcast is better than good. This is amazing, and is exceptionally exquisite. I would recommend this to anyone that is interested in the packaging industry. This was a delight to listen to. The host has an eloquent way of speaking and has inspired me to create my own podcast. I hope that this podcast gets hype because I am a big fan. Everyone should listen to this. The host is very humors and seems friendly. I feel like I could sit down and have tea with him while talking about the packag... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PMMI Supporter
    United States5 years ago
  • Good sharing for packaging machinery manufacturer

    Better than good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ggggggggggggrrr
    United States5 years ago
  • Not bad for packaging

    I didn’t have the highest expectations but this is actually quite entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neassean
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the balance of industry trends and hands-on tactics.
Guests provide practical, actionable advice for exhibitors and marketers.
The show is seen as a go-to for manufacturing marketing and event strategy.
The host brings clear expertise and makes packaging topics engaging.
Content is considered highly informative and easy to follow, with useful takeaways.

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[EXHIBITOR EDITION] How Small Exhibitors Win Big at PACK EXPO
Q: What promotional resources have you used at PACK EXPO, and which have moved the needle for you as a smaller exhibitor?
Heather highlights the online showroom package, access to attendee contact information, pre-show newsletters, and targeted advertising in industry publications as effective, supplemented by LinkedIn and retargeting to keep Blentech top of mind before and after the show.
[EXHIBITOR EDITION] How Small Exhibitors Win Big at PACK EXPO
Q: As a smaller exhibitor, how do PACK EXPO's opportunities fit into your overall marketing strategy and goals going into the show?
Heather explains that the show is a primary source of leads, with emphasis on pre-show planning, using the PMMI game plan, and targeting mid-range producers who are new to large-scale grocery contracts. Pre-show touchpoints and on-site engagement are both crucial for converting interest into conversations and leads.
Tariffs, Inflation and the Economy Explained
Q: What can be done to solve the workforce crisis besides raising wages?
Baker suggests increasing legal immigration, investing in technology, and creating better workplace environments to attract workers as potential solutions to labor shortages.
Tariffs, Inflation and the Economy Explained
Q: Is there anything positive at all that can be taken from the tariff situation?
Baker states that while tariffs skew incentives, they can provide some domestic producers with a pricing buffer, helping them to pad margins in the short term.
Tariffs, Inflation and the Economy Explained
Q: How is ITR so confident in the US and the global economy, given all the uncertainty surrounding tariffs?
Baker explains that while the chances of a recession have increased due to tariff uncertainty, the US consumer base and tight labor market offer a stable foundation for economic growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions About unPACKed with PMMI

What is unPACKed with PMMI about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the focus centers on practical, human-centered marketing and leadership within manufacturing, packaging, and processing. Conversations frequently explore how authentic storytelling, frontline empowerment, and efficient show-floor strategies can drive real-world relationships with buyers, suppliers, and partners. Trends like AI on the factory floor, sustainability in packaging, tariffs and trade policy, and the strategic use of trade shows provide a practical, down-to-earth view for teams running marketing, sales, or operations in manufacturing-heavy industries. Notable is the emphasis on actionable tactics—pre-show outreach, booth design, relationship-building, and change management—paired with expert guests spanning... more

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1. Chris Luecke
2. Liz Cuneo
3. Matt Reynolds
4. Heather Davis
5. Shawn Jarosz
6. Lisa Hurtz
7. Tom Egan
8. Julie Parsons

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