The Digital Deep Dive With Aaron Conant

Aaron Conant
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This is the Digital Deep Dive Podcast, where we tackle the newest trends, strategies and pain points shaping growth across the digital landscape.

  1. 14小时前

    Data-Driven Amazon Forecasting With Todd VanderStelt and Sam Hager

    Todd VanderStelt is the Co-founder of MixShift, a firm that helps Amazon agencies, aggregators, and brands scale operations and reporting for their Amazon accounts. He is also the Managing Partner at Dash Applications, which delivers software to improve operations and sales for retailers and brands, and the Founder of TidalBore Group, a management consulting firm specializing in retail. Previously, Todd held leadership roles at Amazon, where he built forecasting tools and operational systems.  Sam Hager is the Co-founder and CEO of MixShift. He began his career in the Amazon space, managing multimillion-dollar business books across advertising and agency services. Before MixShift, Sam was the Marketplace Strategist and Amazon Advertising Manager at Booyah Advertising. In this episode… Forecasting in the Amazon ecosystem is one of the most frustrating challenges for brands and agencies. With so many shifting variables — from ad spend to competition to inventory fluctuations — how can companies predict sales and plan budgets without wasting resources or missing opportunities? Amazon forecasting and automation veteran Todd VanderStelt and eCommerce strategist Sam Hager have developed a forecasting method for Amazon brands. They emphasize simplifying forecasting through a top-down model that uses a few key data inputs — ad spend, seasonality, and organic growth — to generate highly accurate predictions. Sam and Todd advise building forecasting tools that align teams around data, tie budgets directly to performance, and factor in real-world contexts, like promotions or unexpected press coverage, to make informed decisions. In this episode of The Digital Deep Dive, Aaron Conant talks with Todd VanderStelt and Sam Hager, Co-founders of MixShift, about building accurate and actionable Amazon forecasting models. Together, they explain why top-down forecasting outperforms traditional methods, how linking ad spend to revenue improves planning, and the future innovations transforming eCommerce analytics.

    31 分钟

  2. 11月6日

    Discoverability in the Age of LLMs With Spencer Millerberg

    Spencer Millerberg is the Founding Partner of DetailPage, which helps brands optimize traffic and gain Amazon market share. He founded OneClickRetail, the original provider of Amazon market share data that was sold to Ascential. As an eCommerce and data analytics expert, Spencer has helped over 650 brands improve sales, margins, and search positions on eCommerce sites. In this episode… In today's digital marketplace, visibility is everything. With AI tools like ChatGPT shaping how shoppers discover products, brands are facing a new kind of competition — one where search optimization meets machine learning. How can companies ensure their products are recommended when customers ask AI what to buy? According to eCommerce and data analytics expert Spencer Millerberg, the key lies in mastering both traditional and generative optimization. He urges brands to speak the customer's language, not their internal catalog terms, and to keep content fresh to trigger algorithmic boosts. By understanding how AI prioritizes retailer and brand content, and by revisiting SEO regularly, brands can secure lasting visibility and growth. In this episode of The Digital Deep Dive, Aaron Conant welcomes Spencer Millerberg, Founding Partner of DetailPage, back to the show to discuss AI-driven discoverability. Spencer explains why retailer content dominates AI recommendations, how quarterly content updates improve search ranking, and why optimizing neglected B SKUs drives major growth.

    34 分钟

  3. 10月30日

    Current State of AI Content With Josh Fulmer

    Joshua (Josh) Fulmer is the Executive Creative Director of Lunge Marketing, a full-service eCommerce agency specializing in Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, and Google Ads services. With over 18 years of design and brand strategy experience, he leads creative teams in developing engaging, inclusive visual narratives. Before joining Lunge, Josh served in the US Marine Corps, worked in the craft beer industry, and built a design consulting practice. In this episode… Content creation has become more essential and complex than ever. AI tools promise faster, cheaper results, but at what cost to brand trust and authenticity? How can brands balance speed and creativity while maintaining a consistent voice across every channel? According to content strategist Josh Fulmer, the key lies in using AI as an enhancer, not a replacement. He recommends developing clear content strategies grounded in audience research and user personas to ensure every asset serves a purpose. Brands should focus their budgets on creators and platforms that truly align with their target market, while maintaining consistent tone and messaging across formats. The goal is thoughtful integration, where technology supports creativity without diluting brand integrity. Welcome back to The Digital Deep Dive as Aaron Conant talks with Joshua (Josh) Fulmer, Executive Creative Director of Lunge Marketing, about AI's impact on content creation. Josh discusses how brands can maintain consistency amid disruption, build smarter strategies through audience targeting, and balance automation with authentic storytelling.

    32 分钟

  4. 10月2日

    Retention Marketing and Maximizing Customer Potential With Aaron Schwartz

    Aaron Schwartz is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Orita.ai, a software company that improves email deliverability. He is also an advisor and investor in various commerce tech companies, including Passport and EcoCart. Previously, Aaron built and managed the DTC brand Modify Watches and was the President of Loop. In this episode… Email remains a core channel for reaching customers, but brands often misuse it. As customer acquisition costs climb and competition intensifies, many brands resort to blasting their audiences with more campaigns, only to see engagement fall and customers unsubscribe. How can companies harness smarter strategies to keep customers engaged without burning them out? According to eCommerce veteran Aaron Schwartz, the answer lies in data-driven retention marketing. Over-sending emails may provide a short-term lift, but ultimately damages deliverability and customer trust. By tapping into customer behavior data, brands can determine when someone actually wants to hear from them, creating more meaningful engagement. Shifting from a marketer's mindset to a consumer's perspective — and using modern analytics instead of outdated rules of thumb — can transform email, SMS, and direct mail into profitable retention channels. In this episode of The Digital Deep Dive, Aaron Conant talks with Aaron Schwartz, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Orita.ai, about retention marketing best practices. Aaron discusses why brands must move past intuition and embrace data, how machine learning enables smarter segmentation, and why balancing timing with customer preferences drives higher ROI.

    40 分钟

  5. 9月25日

    The Reinvented Omnichannel Org of the Future With Lauren Livak Gilbert

    Lauren Livak Gilbert is the Executive Director of the Digital Shelf Institute (DSI), which shapes the future of digital and advances commerce through community, content, and education. In her role, she defines the strategy for creating a global industry commerce community to support brands, retailers, and future leaders in the complex digital environment. As a thought leader in digital and design, Lauren has over 10 years of experience driving impactful multichannel design content, transformative digital shelf solutions, and high-conversion web UX designs across multiple regions. Before DSI, she held numerous roles at Johnson & Johnson, where she owned the digital shelf for consumer products in North America. In this episode… The pace of change in digital commerce has forced brands to rethink their organizational structures. Traditional structures built solely for brick-and-mortar sales can no longer keep up with evolving customer expectations and constant platform updates. How can brands transform their organizations to stay relevant in the omnichannel marketplace? Seasoned digital commerce strategist Lauren Livak Gilbert urges brands to transform their overall operations instead of merely choosing where eCommerce belongs in the company. Presenting yourself to retailers as a single unified company, setting shared goals across teams, and using AI to automate tasks like forecasting and content creation are essential. Lauren also highlights the need for clean, standardized data and advises HR leaders to prepare the next generation of digital talent. These shifts position businesses to adapt quickly and thrive. In this episode of The Digital Deep Dive, Aaron Conant sits down with Lauren Livak Gilbert, Executive Director of The Digital Shelf Institute (DSI), to discuss building the reinvented omnichannel organization of the future. Lauren explains why shared goals drive higher eCommerce sales, how AI frees teams for strategic thinking, and why HR must rethink talent development.

    38 分钟

  6. 9月18日

    Leveraging TikTok Shops for Omnichannel Growth With Jana Weinstein

    Jana Weinstein is the Director of Social Commerce and Affiliate Strategy at Blue Wheel Media, an omnichannel marketing and operational agency, where she leads influencer, creator, and affiliate strategies across managed programs and creator-led initiatives. As a sales and growth leader, she specializes in TikTok Shop, business development, go-to-market strategies, and full-funnel social commerce performance. Before Blue Wheel, Jana was part of the founding team of TikTok Shop, where she launched the partner ecosystem and built enterprise agency partnerships. She also served as the Director of Partnerships for TikTok Shop at Pattern®.  In this episode… While many brands recognize TikTok Shop's potential to boost sales and discoverability, they often hesitate to get started on the platform. Concerns about content creation, budget limits, and measuring results can make it difficult to identify a starting point. How can brands start and scale on TikTok Shop? According to social commerce expert Jana Weinstein, TikTok Shop is worth the investment. She advises brands to begin by building an authentic, organic presence through simple, consistent content to train the platform's algorithm. Paid media can boost visibility while affiliate programs generate revenue, provided brands cultivate strong creator relationships and gamify engagement. Achieving growth on TikTok requires an intentional long-term strategy rather than a quick viral hit. Tune in to this episode of The Digital Deep Dive as Jana Weinstein, Director of Social Commerce and Affiliate Strategy at Blue Wheel Media, returns to speak with Aaron Conant about why TikTok Shop is a long-term marketing investment. Jana shares three reasons to get started on the platform, TikTok's recent growth and new opportunities, and how to navigate operations on TikTok Shop.

    34 分钟

  7. 9月11日

    Gen AI's Impact on ROI for Businesses and Agencies With Udayan Bose

    Udayan Bose is the Founder and CEO of NetElixir, a digital marketing agency designed to help the growth of eCommerce businesses, B2B companies, and retail brands through strategic solutions and an AI-powered platform. Udayan is also the Co-founder of The Udaan Trust, a nonprofit foundation of NetElixir that supports underprivileged young women in India to pursue their education goals and build successful careers. In this episode… AI is transforming the way businesses operate, but the question remains: How can AI create measurable value instead of being just another buzzword? As industries experiment with generative tools, the stakes are high for brands trying to keep up with rapid technological shifts. What does it take to integrate AI responsibly to drive growth and innovation? Digital marketer and AI researcher Udayan Bose says companies must rethink how AI fits into core strategies rather than treating it as an add-on. They can leverage machine learning and generative models to identify high-value customers, streamline complex workflows, and uncover new opportunities for revenue growth. The advantage comes from reinvesting efficiency gains into new roles, experimentation, and innovation. When paired with a human-centered, responsible approach, AI can reshape industries. In this episode of The Digital Deep Dive, Aaron Conant sits down with Udayan Bose, Founder and CEO of NetElixir, to discuss unlocking business value with generative AI. Udayan talks about the disruptive potential of applied AI, why responsible adoption balances efficiency with human innovation, and how to select agencies and invest in future-proof strategies.

    36 分钟

  8. 9月4日

    A Deep Dive on Microsoft Copilot and Productivity With Will Nelson - Part 2

    Will Nelson is the Copilot Lead at Microsoft, where he leads federal executive engagements for Microsoft Copilot, focusing on AI applications. With a background in product operations, internal tooling, and early-stage tech companies, he has launched new products, built scalable systems, and bridged gaps between emerging tools and real-world outcomes. Before Microsoft, Will was a Founding Product Ops Intern at Pie Insurance, where he grew the commercial auto vertical from zero to $2 million in premiums.  In this episode… Many organizations waste time in meetings, scatter knowledge across various tools, and engage in repetitive administrative tasks. Employees often feel bogged down by minutiae rather than focusing on high-value work that drives impact. How can integrating AI into daily office applications reduce inefficiency, free up human creativity, and improve team productivity? Microsoft Copilot embeds AI directly into familiar tools like Word and Teams. The technology includes meeting transcription, automated agendas, real-time translations, and post-meeting recaps that free teams from administrative burdens. AI integrator Will Nelson recommends using AI to clarify acronyms, generate podcasts from transcripts, and role-play for interviews or presentation prep. By leveraging AI as a facilitator rather than a replacement, businesses can focus on mission-critical work rather than minutiae.  In today's episode of The Digital Deep Dive, Will Nelson, Copilot Lead at Microsoft, returns to chat with Aaron Conant about how AI tools can enhance daily workflows. Will talks about streamlining project management, enhancing collaboration in Teams, and the importance of context in prompting.

    46 分钟
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