29 episodes

Welcome to eCommentary with Andy Gray! 


With a mind full of questions and a mic, Andy is here to get the answers you need from the world of digital marketing and eCommerce.


By speaking to thought leaders in the industry, Andy is keeping you in the know with all things eComm. This is your chance to hear from the best and brightest minds in the world of online. 


Join us as we get answers on the latest trends, the highs and lows of growing the biggest brands and the lessons learnt along the way. 


This is eCommentary. We hope you enjoy the show.

eCommentary - A Digital Marketing and eCommerce Podcast by The Graygency Andy Gray

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Welcome to eCommentary with Andy Gray! 


With a mind full of questions and a mic, Andy is here to get the answers you need from the world of digital marketing and eCommerce.


By speaking to thought leaders in the industry, Andy is keeping you in the know with all things eComm. This is your chance to hear from the best and brightest minds in the world of online. 


Join us as we get answers on the latest trends, the highs and lows of growing the biggest brands and the lessons learnt along the way. 


This is eCommentary. We hope you enjoy the show.

    Why E-commerce Brands Fail: Lessons from Humanery CEO Sid Baveja

    Why E-commerce Brands Fail: Lessons from Humanery CEO Sid Baveja

    In this episode of eCommentary, we delve into the world of entrepreneurship with Sid Baveja, CEO of Humanery former banking analyst, and seasoned businessman.


    Sid shares his personal journey of entrepreneurship, revealing the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way on why his latest eCommerce startup Humanery failed.


    We begin by discussing the importance of long-term vision in business, highlighting the dangers of short-termism and how it has led to the downfall of many promising companies.


    Sid then shares his own experiences with his company, Humanery, including the struggles he faced while trying to raise investments.


    In a candid discussion, Sid recounts his public appeal for support on LinkedIn, and the harsh realities of trying to secure funding in a competitive landscape.


    Sadly, Sid's story doesn't have the happy ending we often hope for in business. However, his insights offer valuable lessons for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in the dynamics of startup survival.


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    • 42 min
    Imran Hassan - How To Grow A Sustainable Childrenswear Brand

    Imran Hassan - How To Grow A Sustainable Childrenswear Brand

    Imran Hassan is the CEO & founder of Turtledove London and Lilly and Sid.


    Two 7 figure D2C brands ran by husband and wife, we discuss how they got to where they are today.


    Look forward to learning what happened when Imran designed a collection, how the brand broke through into Selfridges. And the biggest lessons they learnt along the way.


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    • 40 min
    ChatGPT and the Future of Storytelling: Blending Technology and Creativity for Captivating Content

    ChatGPT and the Future of Storytelling: Blending Technology and Creativity for Captivating Content

    Join us in this captivating episode as we explore the innovative world of AI-powered writing and discuss how ChatGPT, an advanced language model, is transforming the creative landscape for content creators.






    We'll dive into the ways ChatGPT enhances the creative process and expedites content generation, making it a game-changer in the realm of content creation.


    Listen in to discover:


    Introduction to ChatGPT: Learn about this advanced language model and its role in revolutionizing the creative landscape for content creators.Enhancing the creative process: Understand how ChatGPT amplifies creativity and expedites content generation, making it an invaluable tool for writers and creators.Features of ChatGPT: Discover the numerous benefits and versatile applications of ChatGPT in various industries.Case studies: Hear real-world examples of how content creators are leveraging ChatGPT to produce engaging and high-quality content.The future of AI in content creation: Explore the potential of AI-powered writing and what it means for the future of creativity and content generation.

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    • 18 min
    *Paid-Media Special* How To Maximise Paid-Social In 2023, With Oliver Champion & Jacob Johannessen From The Graygency

    *Paid-Media Special* How To Maximise Paid-Social In 2023, With Oliver Champion & Jacob Johannessen From The Graygency

    This week we brought in 2 of our Paid-Social specialists to discuss everything Paid-Social in 2023.


    This one is packed with humour and advice you will want to hear.


    We debunk myths, share what we are seeing working and strategise on a life without conversion campaigns.


    Expect to learn:


    ►What’s working well in our paid-social accounts.


    ►What is having the biggest impact, targeting or creative ?


    ►What we really think about Advantage shopping campaigns.


    ► What shouldn't work, but is working with Paid-social


    ►What would we do if Facebook took away Conversion campaigns .






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    • 41 min
    Navigating Your Marketing Career With Robin Daniels, Former CMO, WeWork & Growth Advisor

    Navigating Your Marketing Career With Robin Daniels, Former CMO, WeWork & Growth Advisor

    Robin Daniels is the former CMO of We Work, Matter Port. With a range of prestigious companies on his marketing CV from Salesforce to Linkedin.


    We get into picking the right CMO opportunity for you. Why setbacks are going to happen.


    Expect to learn how to navigate your marketing career, why all it takes is some passion and somebody to take a chance on you and why ASOS keep pivoting their marketing strategy


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    • 37 min
    Improving Your Tracking Accuracy With Brad Redding, Elevar

    Improving Your Tracking Accuracy With Brad Redding, Elevar

    In this episode of eCommentary we are joined by Elevar CEO Brad Redding.


    We get into all things tracking accuracy and why this could be the best investment you make this year.


    Brad guides us through the nuances of Server-Side Tracking, CAPI and ways to pass more data back to the platforms.


    Topics:


    Why do we need to improve our tracking accuracy.What is the conversions API.What happened to cookies following IOS 14Is Shopify's Server Side Tracking Solution enough.How can you use improved tracking accuracy for better ad campaign performance?

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    • 38 min

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