The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Harvey Ma, VP/GM of Sam's Club MAP, the club format's retail media division.

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Here's what we asked Harvey:

1. Based on the vision you shared, how are you seeking for MAP to evolve under your leadership?
2. I mentioned that, earlier this year, you launched Scan & Go Ads. At that early stage there were some inventory limitations. Would you first share with our audience the details behind what Scan & Go Ads are and how they work and then give us an update on the inventory availability situation? Are there more enhancements coming?
3. Speaking with brand advertisers, we know how important transparent closed-loop measurement is to their investment decisions. How is MAP standing out in its class in delivering to brands what they seek?
4. We’ve heard about MAP’s Omni-Impact solution. What is it and why is should this be meaningful to brand advertisers?
5. Continuing along with the theme of differentiated solutions, what is MAP offering around its Retail Experience Network and omnichannel experiences that are of note, particularly highlighting a case study?
6. We often speak with your counterparts in Walmart at Connect in the US and abroad,notably Canada and Chile. They often speak about collaboration, leveraging shared capabilities, platforms, etc. How is MAP collaborating on solutions with other parts of the organization and how are you charting differentiated experiences because of your format?
7. CES is coming up in a few short months. We hear you have more big plans in store for the 2026 event. What can you preview for our audience and how are you seeking to engage with brand advertisers at the event?
8. You’re here for a few days at Groceryshop seeing what the future of the industry is

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The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Rick Swinkels, CEO of TCC, which creates high participation, high engagement loyalty campaigns and platforms that influence, recognise and reward shopper behaviour in-store and online.

Daniel Torres Dwyer of The FMCG Guys co-hosts the episode.

This episode is sponsored by TCC Global.

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The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Robin Kendric Triplett, VP of Integrated Marketing Exereinces at The Coca-Cola Company.

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Here's what we asked her :

1. What does the title “Integrated Marketing Experiences” mean at Coca‑Cola? Which disciplines report into your organization?
2. Can you walk us through your general approach to crafting integrated campaigns that spans media, commerce, multicultural, and creative touchpoints?
3. How do you align integrated marketing efforts with evolving consumer behavior, especially in the digital/shopping space?
4. What role does data play in shaping your integrated marketing efforts and what are important data sources to do this?
5. How does Coca‑Cola integrate commerce experiences with digital and social activations—especially in grocery and retail shopper settings?
6. Can you share an example of a particularly innovative or cross-functional project your team led recently and what made it successful?
7. Here we now sit in a world of closed-loop measurement. How do you connect integrated marketing experiences to measurable business outcomes—such as sales lift, brand equity, CLTV, NTB or perception shifts?
8. Which emerging trend—be it AI, immersive media, retail media, or something else—are you most excited about for integrated marketing?
9. You were honored as one of Ad Age’s 40 Under 40 in 2022—what do you feel helped you reach this recognition?
10. You’ve completed all six World Marathon Majors and aim for all seven continents—how has long-distance running influenced your leadership style or strategic thinking?

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Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week, Sri recaps his visit to Amazon Accelerate.

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The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Zach Dennett, VP Merchandising for Consumer Health and Wellness, and Supplemental Benefits at CVS Pharmacy, the Front-Of-Store Retail Business Unit of CVS Health.

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Zach answers these questions:

1. Since stepping into your current role in March 2024, what has been your primary focus within Consumer Health & Wellness front of store merchandising at CVS Health?
2. CVS emphasizes seamless omnichannel experiences. What are key milestones in merging in-store and digital merchandising?
3. With around 60 million digitally engaged customers, what are the biggest learnings about how digital influences in-store purchases in your category?
4. What qualities do you look for in emerging brands seeking merchandising partnerships with CVS Health?
5. CVS stores have shoppers coming for Rx, for OTC and even primary healthcare needs. How do you work with the other business owners within CVS Health to ensure your shoppers get the care that they need and how do brands play a role in this process?
6. Could you share how your merchandisers interact with CVS Media Exchange to ensure that brands connect with your consumers in the path to purchase?
7. What role does behavioral insights via loyalty data (e.g., ExtraCare insights) play in determining your merchandising strategies?
8. In other statements, you’ve noted younger generations trust influencers over experts. How does this affect product merchandising strategy?
9. How do you see CVS’s merchandising role evolving over the next 3–5 years amid innovations like “instant commerce”?

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The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Fintan Gillespie, Global Director - Ad Partnerships Group at Snap Inc., a technology company that contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

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This episode is sponsored by Snap, Inc.

Fintan answers these questions:

1. Fintan, let’s start with your journey. What brought you into the world of media and partnerships, and what does your current role at Snap entail as Head of Independent Agencies & Global Ad Partnerships?
2. You lead global ad partnerships. How do these partnerships shape Snap’s GTM strategy in the broader media ecosystem?
3. Independent agencies are often more agile and innovation-driven than holding company giants. How are you seeing them lean into platforms like Snap to drive differentiated value for their CPG clients?
4. What advice would you give to agencies looking to leverage Snap effectively within omnichannel media strategies?
5. Proving ROI remains critical for agencies and brands. How is Snap helping advertisers measure real business outcomes, especially sales lift and conversion?
6. Looking ahead to 2026, what’s your boldest prediction for the intersection of agencies, partnerships, and platforms like Snap in the world of commerce media
7. Fintan, you’ve seen the media landscape from multiple vantage points. What leadership lesson or guiding principle has helped you most in building trust and value in partnerships?

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Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week, Sri recaps his visit to Amazon Accelerate.

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The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Fuad Hannon, VP of New Business Verticals at Doordash. In this role, he leads a team responsible for building new operating capabilities and delivery channels at DoorDash to expand our local commerce platform to new growth areas. Prior to his current role, Fuad was Head of New Business Verticals at DoorDash, previously a General Manager, and was part of the founding team for DoorDash Drive, the company’s white-label fulfillment platform. Prior to DoorDash, Fuad worked at Google leading their Google Express operations and began his career as a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Company. Fuad holds a B.S. from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.

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Here's what we discussed :

1. Grocery growth: Grocery has been a big area of investment for DoorDash. What progress have you made, and how do you see DoorDash’s role evolving in this space?
2. Consumer behavior: How does consumer behavior in grocery differ from other categories in on-demand delivery, and what opportunities does this create for grocery brands?
3. Category momentum: What types of grocery categories or products are seeing the most success on on-demand platforms, and why?
4. We learned at GS that you have just expanded your partner list - can you take us through what’s new and exciting with your partners?
5. Convenience & necessity mix: How does the mix of convenience (meal delivery) and necessity (grocery) create differentiated opportunities for brands?
6. Best-in-class partnership: Can you share an example of a partnership with a grocery-focused CPGthat illustrates best-in-class use of DoorDash?
7. Grocery & DoorDash Ads: How does the growth of the grocery vertical unlock new opportunities within DoorDash Ads, and what makes DoorDash a differentiated platform for grocery brands that want to advertise?
8. Dashmart - I am very familiar with this offering through my days at GMI, even have walked through the NYC one, what’s new and exciting about who are leveraging this?
9. Advice to brands: What advice would you give to grocery brands looking to scale their presence on digital platforms like DoorDash?
10. Future of Grocery on DoorDash: What message are you hoping to leave the industry about DoorDash’s leadership in grocery and new verticals?

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