36 episodes

Retail Media is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years. The best version of the industry’s future requires purposefully open partnerships with merchants, clients, agencies, and vendors. The Garage dives into the why, the how, and the who cares of retail media innovation. Hosted by Evan Hovorka, VP of Product & Innovation, and Dan Massimino, Director of Marketing, from Albertsons Media Collective, The Garage will explore what lies ahead for this exciting industry and weave a common thread of collaborative innovation through conversations. 
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    • 5.0 • 15 Ratings

Retail Media is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years. The best version of the industry’s future requires purposefully open partnerships with merchants, clients, agencies, and vendors. The Garage dives into the why, the how, and the who cares of retail media innovation. Hosted by Evan Hovorka, VP of Product & Innovation, and Dan Massimino, Director of Marketing, from Albertsons Media Collective, The Garage will explore what lies ahead for this exciting industry and weave a common thread of collaborative innovation through conversations. 
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    The Future of Media Through Optimizations and Personalization

    The Future of Media Through Optimizations and Personalization

    On this week’s episode, our hosts take a trip down to Miami for POSSIBLE, a marketing event focused on the collision of people, culture, business & ideas. During the expo, they sat down with Oz Etzioni, CEO & Co-founder at Clinch and Michelle Weiskittel, head of media, creative and operations at Albertsons Media Collective to discuss adtech organizations are adapting to changing technologies and consumer needs.  
    They also discuss how advertisers and RMNs can create even more personalized ad experiences and how do we futureproof the industry ensuring longevity for RMNs and advertisers. 
    Timestamps: 
    00:04:13 – Overview of Clinch 00:08:19 – The Role of AI in Retail Media 00:13:04 - Elevate Your Retail Media Strategy With AI 00:29:45 - Sustaining Retail Media Growth and Future-Proofing the Industry Learn how to elevate your retail media strategy with AI: https://www.adweek.com/partner-articles/elevate-your-retail-media-strategy-with-ai/ 
    Follow Albertsons Media Collective on LinkedIn to stay in the loop: www.linkedin.com/company/albertsons-media-collective  
    The views, information and opinions expressed on The Garage podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Albertsons or its employees. The content of this podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute or contain any legal or financial advice, nor does it constitute information provided under any sort of fiduciary relationship. Albertsons is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements or opinions provided during this podcast and it makes no guarantee regarding the outcomes or results you will achieve by using information you received by listening to the podcast. Any product or company names, brands, logos or other trademarks featured or referred to in the podcast are the property of their respective trademark holders. 

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    • 38 min
    Navigating the Evolution of Retail Media

    Navigating the Evolution of Retail Media

    On the season one finale, our hosts sit down with Google’s Head of Retail Media Shawn McGahee and Senior Account Executive Andra Naylor to discuss the current state of retail media networks, the evolving role of AI, and what the future of the industry will look like.  
    During the conversation, McGahee and Naylor delved into the key challenges faced by retail media networks today, highlighting the need for scalability and adaptability in the face of changing market dynamics. They also emphasized the importance of item data and audience targeting in driving effective retail media campaigns. 
    Learn how AI can streamline and strengthen retail media: https://www.adweek.com/partner-articles/ai-has-the-potential-to-streamline-and-strengthen-retail-media/
    Follow Albertsons Media Collective on LinkedIn to stay in the loop: www.linkedin.com/company/albertsons-media-collective
    The views, information and opinions expressed on The Garage podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Albertsons or its employees. The content of this podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute or contain any legal or financial advice, nor does it constitute information provided under any sort of fiduciary relationship. Albertsons is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements or opinions provided during this podcast and it makes no guarantee regarding the outcomes or results you will achieve by using information you received by listening to the podcast. Any product or company names, brands, logos or other trademarks featured or referred to in the podcast are the property of their respective trademark holders. 

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    • 49 min
    Live From CES: Think Big, Start Small, and Show Value

    Live From CES: Think Big, Start Small, and Show Value

    In this special episode of The Garage: Tools for Retail Media Innovation recorded live from CES 2024, we sit down with Albertsons Media Collective’s Head of Media and Creative Operations Michelle Weiskittel and special guest Daniela Rittmeier, Head of Data & AI Head of Data & AI Center of Excellence at Capgemini.
    During the conversation, Rittmeier highlights the importance of integrating AI across the entire value chain, emphasizing strategy, platform, and use cases. Weiskittel discusses how AI is integrated into media planning processes at Albertsons Media Collective.
    Learn how to get started measuring incrementality: https://www.adweek.com/partner-articles/if-youre-not-measuring-incrementality-heres-how-to-get-started/
    Follow Albertsons Media Collective on LinkedIn to stay in the loop: www.linkedin.com/company/albertsons-media-collective 
     
    The views, information and opinions expressed on The Garage podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Albertsons or its employees. The content of this podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute or contain any legal or financial advice, nor does it constitute information provided under any sort of fiduciary relationship. Albertsons is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements or opinions provided during this podcast and it makes no guarantee regarding the outcomes or results you will achieve by using information you received by listening to the podcast. Any product or company names, brands, logos or other trademarks featured or referred to in the podcast are the property of their respective trademark holders.

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    • 31 min
    Live From CES: The Future of Retail Discovery

    Live From CES: The Future of Retail Discovery

    In this special episode of The Garage: Tools for Retail Media Innovation recorded live from CES 2024, we sit down with Albertsons Media Collective’s Michael Halverson and special guest, Harry Kargman, the Founder and CEO of Kargo, a leading mobile brand advertising marketplace to discuss the evolution of consumer experience and their vision for the future of retail discovery. 
    Learn how you can provide the multichannel shopping experience that consumers expect: https://www.adweek.com/partner-articles/provide-the-multichannel-shopping-experience-that-consumers-expect/ 

    Intros - 00:00:00 - 00:04:06Moving away from the printed ad - 00:04:06 - 00:08:45How did Kargo get started? 00:08:45 - 00:12:36Breaking down the component parts 00:12:36 - 00:17:21What are the most important components of campaigns that drive the best outcomes for product discovery? 00:17:21 - 00:24:31Innovation is an output of automation 00:24:31 - 00:32:31A cookie-less future - 00:32:31 - 00:41:48If you could change one thing about the industry, what would it be? 00:41:48 - 00:42:51What are the next industry buzzwords? 00:42:51 - 00:46:35Closing 00:46:35 - 00:48:46
    Follow Albertsons Media Collective on LinkedIn to stay in the loop: www.linkedin.com/company/albertsons-media-collective  
    The views, information and opinions expressed on The Garage podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Albertsons or its employees. The content of this podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute or contain any legal or financial advice, nor does it constitute information provided under any sort of fiduciary relationship. Albertsons is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements or opinions provided during this podcast and it makes no guarantee regarding the outcomes or results you will achieve by using information you received by listening to the podcast. Any product or company names, brands, logos or other trademarks featured or referred to in the podcast are the property of their respective trademark holders. 

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    • 48 min
    Going Further Together with The CPG Guys

    Going Further Together with The CPG Guys

    On this week’s episode, we have a special crossover with The CPG Guys! eCommerce industry icon Sri Rajagopalan, consumer loyalty guru Peter V.S. Bond & retail strategy expert Bryan Gildenberg join The Garage to discusses the evolution of retail media, particularly its shift from a focus on large budgets and scaling to a phase where CPG brands are awakening to its significance.
    The trio highlights the challenges and tensions emerging in the industry, such as the need for standardization, measurement techniques, and optimization. They also explore the role of merchants in retail media and the necessity for brands to integrate digital expertise into their overall strategies.
    Read more on omni-experience here: https://www.adweek.com/partner-articles/how-brands-can-deliver-an-omni-experience-with-retail-media/
    Follow Albertsons Media Collective on LinkedIn to stay in the loop: www.linkedin.com/company/albertsons-media-collective
    The views, information and opinions expressed on The Garage podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Albertsons or its employees. The content of this podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute or contain any legal or financial advice, nor does it constitute information provided under any sort of fiduciary relationship. Albertsons is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements or opinions provided during this podcast and it makes no guarantee regarding the outcomes or results you will achieve by using information you received by listening to the podcast. Any product or company names, brands, logos or other trademarks featured or referred to in the podcast are the property of their respective trademark holders.

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    • 59 min
    The RMN Maturity Curve

    The RMN Maturity Curve

    In this week’s episode, we take another step towards “RMN nirvana” by welcoming Carrie Sweeney, vp of retail at Pinterest to discuss the evolution of retail media networks, the challenges of standardization, and the maturity curve in the industry. 
    During the conversation, Sweeney shares her insights on the growth and diversity of retail media networks, emphasizing the importance of strategy in navigating the landscape and reflects on the changes over the past few years and the increased focus on data and improvement. They also discuss the harmony between Pinterest's platform and the way shoppers search and plan ahead. 

    Introductions 00:00:01 – 00:02:59The current state of the industry and standardization 00:03:00 - 00:11:27The harmony between platform, retailers, and shoppers 00:11:27 - 00:17:18How Pinterest is solving problems for retailers 00:17:18 - 00:26:56What advantages do you see of the in-store integration for digital channel presence 00:26:56 - 00:32:56What are the perceived opportunities and barriers to providing platforms where external partners can manage their own programing? 00:32:56 - 00:41:41How's Pinterest interacting with AI? 00:41:41 - 00:49:28If you could change one thing about the industry, what would it be? 00:49:28 - 00:50:14What are the next industry buzzwords? 00:50:14 - 00:52:01Closing 00:52:01 - 00:54:10
    Want to know more about retail media? Learn how to make your ad spend work smarter with incremental ROAS. 
    Follow Albertsons Media Collective on LinkedIn to stay in the loop: www.linkedin.com/company/albertsons-media-collective  
    The views, information and opinions expressed on The Garage podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Albertsons or its employees. The content of this podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute or contain any legal or financial advice, nor does it constitute information provided under any sort of fiduciary relationship. Albertsons is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements or opinions provided during this podcast and it makes no guarantee regarding the outcomes or results you will achieve by using information you received by listening to the podcast. Any product or company

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    • 54 min

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