The CPG Guys

Peter V.S. Bond & Sri Rajagopalan

CPG & FMCG eCommerce industry icon Sri Rajagopalan & consumer loyalty guru Peter V.S. Bond explore how brands and retailers understand and engage with consumers in-store, online and everywhere in between. http://cpgguys.com 

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    Live from CES 2026 with Amazon’s Sarah Iooss

    The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Sarah Iooss, Director of Global Agency & Global Twitch at Amazon Ads, the retail media division of Amazon. This episode was recorded at CES 2026 in Las Vegas Nevada. Find Sarah on Linkedin at:  Find Sarah on Linkedin at:  Find Amazon Ads online at:  Here's what we asked Sarah: What were kind of the key lessons or pivotal components of your experience that helped inform how you approach agency partnerships today?What does global agency development at Amazon ads mean to you?What are some of the most common misconceptions agencies may have about advertising on Amazon?How are agency relationships evolving and how are those partnerships working out, especially when I think of some of the smaller ones?How's Amazon ads really helping agencies connect those dots on a full funnel basis?Is streaming in video are central to full funnel strategies as you just opened that up?What are agencies getting right or still learning when it comes to working with Twitch communities?How are agencies taking advantage of these AI-powered tools in the shift to more automated, integrated workflows?Budgets are facing more scrutiny. What's resonating most with agencies when they talk to clients about efficiency measurement and improving impact on Amazon apps.CPG 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 informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

    26 min
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    Live from CES 2026 with Tracy Locke’s Curt Munk

    The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Curt Munk, Head of Sales & Strategy at Tracy Locke, the Original Commerce Agency. Their relentless focus on the future and willingness to embrace innovative thinking has kept them and our clients ahead of the commerce curve for over 100 years.  This episode was recorded in Las Vegas Nevada at CES 2026. Find Curt on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-munk/ Find Tracy Locke on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tracylocke/ Find Tracy Locke online at: https://tracylocke.com/ Here's what we asked him: What are the major areas of focus at CES?With respect to the Venetian Hotel, what types of tech are found on the show floor?How do you go about curating all of the tech on display?What you take clients on floor tours, how do you think about ensuring the content matches their business issues?What were some of the best tech innovations at CES 2026?Is 2026 a step-change year for tech or a natural progression?CPG 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 informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

    44 min
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    FMI Midwinter Recap with Parag Shah

    The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Parag Shah, CEO & Co-Founder of ThinkBlue Consulting. We decompose what happened at the 2026 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference. Learn more about FMI Midwinter here: https://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference Follow Parag on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omnigrowthparag/CPG CPG 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 informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

    56 min
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    Product Experience Management with Syndigo's Simon Angove

    The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Simon Angove, CEO of Syndigo which works behind every product to deliver consistent content and digital shelf performance, efficient product syndication and vendor-retailer collaboration, and accurate data and insights – all in one composable platform, on the largest commerce network. This episode is sponsored by Syndigo. Follow Simon Angove on LinkedIn here. Follow Syndigo on LinkedIn here. Follow Syndigo online here. Access the full consumer report mentioned by Simon here. Simon answers these questions: Syndigo operates in the world of Product Experience Management—PXM. For folks who might not be familiar, what are we talking about when we use that term?Why should brands be thinking about product experience right now? What’s the big deal?Managing product experiences sounds straightforward, but clearly it’s not. What makes managing product experiences so complicated; why isn’t everyone doing it well?What does agentic commerce mean for brands and retailers in terms of the opportunity it presents and also the difficulties you see in taking advantage of the Trend?The market’s shifting fast—consumer behavior, tech innovation, even economic pressures. What is Syndigo doing to stay ahead?With tighter budgets and resource constraints, where do you see the biggest opportunities for efficiency in PXM workflows? And where do companies tend to get bogged down?One way we’ve seen technology vendors like Syndigo stay flexible and capable of delivering results for clients is a strong partner network with providers (like Flywheel, for instance) to support them along the way – tell us a little bit about your partner strategy and why that’s a priority for you right now.You touched on how AI is transforming how consumers browse and buy. Let’s turn to the tactical side, where is it coming up in PXM in a tactical, practical way?For companies that are hesitant about AI-driven solutions for product content management, what’s your advice? How do they start without feeling overwhelmed?What do you see as the next phase for PXM—and what should we be watching for in 2026?CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.com FMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.com SheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/ DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

    44 min
  5. 21 ENE

    Growth-Oriented Category Disruption with Chobani's John Frost

    The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by John frost, Chief Customer Officer at Chobani,  Find John Frost on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-frost-20963155/ Find Chobani on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chobani/ Find Chobani online at: https://www.chobani.com/ Here's what we asked John: John, let’s start with your journey. What path led you to Chobani, and how has your experience at Frito-Lay and PepsiCo shaped your perspective as Chief Customer Officer?The Chief Customer Officer role is all about building deep partnerships. How do you define retail customer centricity at Chobani, and how does it show up in your day-to-day?Chobani has grown from disrupting yogurt to becoming a modern  food and beverage company. How do you balance staying true to the brand’s roots while  expanding into new categories?Innovation is at the heart of Chobani’s DNA. How do you align with retail partners to ensure that innovation lands successfully with shoppers?Chobani has always led with purpose, from food made better to community impact. How does that purpose translate into customer partnership and retail collaboration?Consumer today demand more authenticity & transparency from brands. How is Chobani meeting those expectations in ways that build both brand equity and customer trust?Looking out to 2026, what excites you most about the future of food, beverage, and retail partnerships?For emerging leaders in CPG, what advice would you give on building trust, driving results, and being an effective customer-first leader?CPG 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 informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

    46 min

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CPG & FMCG eCommerce industry icon Sri Rajagopalan & consumer loyalty guru Peter V.S. Bond explore how brands and retailers understand and engage with consumers in-store, online and everywhere in between. http://cpgguys.com 

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