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Unpacking the Digital Shelf

Digital Shelf Institute
E-Commerce
Retail Media
Artificial Intelligence
Consumer Packaged Goods
Walmart
Consumer Behavior
Digital Content
Digital Shelf Institute
Authenticity
Digital Commerce Global
Digital Retail Media
User-Generated Content
Joint Business Planning
In-Store Marketing
Visual Marketing Optimization
Amazon
Retail Media Networks
Retail Media Benchmark Report
Social Commerce
Digital Shelf

Let’s talk through the future of brand manufacturing in the digital age. Welcome to Unpacking the Digital Shelf. For more commerce content for all brands CPG & beyond, visit us at www.digitalshelfinstitute.org

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We really are trying desperately hard to be the no-hype machine on all this AI and Agentic stuff. We have an incredible partner in that effort, who brings outstanding research and analysis to the fight. Yes, listener, Russ Dieringer, Founder and CEO ... more

Lauren Schiavone spent 17 years at P&G as a brand manager and a builder of ecommerce from the ground up. She has now taken that wealth of process, tech, and organizational experience and combined it with a deep understanding of AI to create Wonder Co... more

How do kids, parents and shoppers really discover brands today, and what does that mean for marketers trying to keep up? In this episode, Teresa sits down with Belinda Gruebner, former CMO of Moose Toys, to explore how the toy industry has evolved fr... more

Over the past year Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer at firstmovr, has had literally, and I mean that literally, hundreds of conversations with ecommerce leaders and doers about the ways in which AI can be wielded to simplify work and improve outco... more

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Recent Guests

Belinda Gruebner
Former CMO, Moose Toys (Global toy company)
Moose Toys
Episode: From Shelves to Screens: How Content, Community and Discovery Reshaped the Toy Industry with Belinda Gruebner, Fractional CMO and ex-CMO at Moose Toys
Chris Perry
Chief Learning Officer at FirstMover
FirstMover
Episode: AI Prompting Cheat Codes for Ecommerce Success, with Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer at firstmovr
Wendell Venerable
VP of E-commerce at Congo Brands
Congo Brands
Episode: From Driving Ecommerce at Three Distinctive Brands Comes a Lot of Wisdom, with Wendell Venerable, VP eCommerce, Congo Brands
Cliff Crosbie
VP, AI Consultancy at Bynder
Bynder
Episode: “Just Go For It!”, and Other Stories from the Front Lines of AI Imagery, with Cliff Crosbie, VP, AI Consultancy at Bynder
Darren Silverman
SVP of Digital, Commerce & Media at Petmate
Petmate
Episode: New Research: Breaking Down IT and Business Silos, with Darren Silverman, SVP of Digital, Commerce & Media at Petmate, and Marni Edelhart, Director of Marketing at MikMak
Marni Edelhart
Director of Marketing at MikMak
MikMak
Episode: New Research: Breaking Down IT and Business Silos, with Darren Silverman, SVP of Digital, Commerce & Media at Petmate, and Marni Edelhart, Director of Marketing at MikMak
Darryn Wallace
Executive General Manager of Retail Sales at Bega
Bega
Episode: Transforming an Iconic Australian Brand for the Digital Shelf with Darryn Wallace & Carla Salsone, Bega
Carla Salsone
Head of Retail Marketing and E-commerce at Bega
Bega
Episode: Transforming an Iconic Australian Brand for the Digital Shelf with Darryn Wallace & Carla Salsone, Bega
Dave Feinleib
Founder and CEO at It's Rapid
It's Rapid
Episode: Your PDP Imagery Should Be a Revenue Booster, with Dave Feinleib, Founder & CEO at It’sRapid

Hosts

Teresa Spurdy
Host with experience in digital and consumer-focused marketing leadership.
Peter Crosby
Host focusing on ecommerce strategy and digital shelf topics with extensive industry experience.
Lauren Levak Gilbert
Co-host focusing on digital shelf research, omnichannel strategy, and organizational design.
Peter Crosbie
Co-host with AI and technology-focused perspectives on marketing and imagery.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • A newfound favorite!

    Unpacking the Digital Shelf really lives up to it's name - with high quality content that speaks to you right where you're at, it's a must listen! Great content on all things retail media, delivered in an easy to consume format... can't recommend this show enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Unpacking the Digital Shelf Podcast, highlights all ecom, business, entrepreneurship and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Excellent Insights & Guidance

    Excellent insights & guidance across an array of topics in the world of digital shelf & retail media. This podcast has been tremendously helpful to me as we build and start to accelerate our strategy in this area, but I envision this holding a permanent place of value as we move into more advanced phases as well. The podcast strikes a great balance of conceptual/theoretical discussion about the future of the space, as well as real time, in the weeds recommendations to be successful in the presen... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sabrina C. - Digital Strategy
    United States5 years ago
  • Best for brand manufacturer marketers

    Probably the best series for the marketer and e-commerce executive trying to navigate the ever changing world of marketing products on OPP- other people’s platforms. Peter Crosby is a great host and brings knowledge and panache to the edit. I learn something every time I listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tettigon
    United States5 years ago
  • Great insight

    Great podcast on B2B

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rogencrank
    Australia6 years ago

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From Shelves to Screens: How Content, Community and Discovery Reshaped the Toy Industry with Belinda Gruebner, Fractional CMO and ex-CMO at Moose Toys
Q: What is the future balance between human connection and data-driven marketing in the toy industry?
There is a renewed emphasis on real-life experiences and community, balancing data privacy and ethical considerations. Brands must be trustworthy and humane, using data responsibly while creating human, relatable engagements that strengthen brand loyalty and advocacy.
From Driving Ecommerce at Three Distinctive Brands Comes a Lot of Wisdom, with Wendell Venerable, VP eCommerce, Congo Brands
Q: Does shiny object syndrome happen in e-commerce as well?
Wendell agrees that it occurs and emphasizes the importance of discipline and focus to avoid distractions and chase after every new trend.
From Driving Ecommerce at Three Distinctive Brands Comes a Lot of Wisdom, with Wendell Venerable, VP eCommerce, Congo Brands
Q: What were the differences from large, medium, small organizations?
Wendell discusses the opportunity for agility and accountability in large organizations, while emphasizing the importance of alignment, and collaboration in medium and smaller structures.
“Just Go For It!”, and Other Stories from the Front Lines of AI Imagery, with Cliff Crosbie, VP, AI Consultancy at Bynder
Q: What are the human reactions to AI transformation?
Reactions vary, but many people feel freed up to focus on creativity as AI handles routine tasks, while still recognizing the need for skilled professionals to direct AI outputs.
“Just Go For It!”, and Other Stories from the Front Lines of AI Imagery, with Cliff Crosbie, VP, AI Consultancy at Bynder
Q: How can brands implement AI?
Brands can leverage AI for content creation, personalization, and improving operational efficiency, utilizing AI-driven tools and platforms.

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This show centers on the evolving digital shelf, omnichannel commerce, and data-driven marketing for brands in consumer goods. Across recent episodes, guests discuss transforming traditional marketing into digitally driven strategies, the rising importance of retail media, image and content strategies for PDPs, AI's practical applications in ecommerce, and breaking down IT-business silos to accelerate digital transformation. The conversations often spotlight real-world cases from toy, beverage, CPG, and retail brands, with practical playbooks for improving discoverability, content quality, and cross-functional collaboration. A notable strength is the mix of practitioner leaders (CMOs, VPs, heads of e-commerce and retail media) sharing actio... more

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2. Chris Perry
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