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"PANDA-MONIUM": The Great Build-a-Bear crisis of 2018
Episode 75
Show Notes
We're turning two!
After 7 years and 2 billion dollars Magic Leap created... Snap Spectacles?
Magic Leap is a U.S. startup company that is working on a head-mounted virtual retinal displ…
Published on 7 years, 5 months ago
"We Shouldn't Have to Wear Juggalo Makeup"
Episode 74
"FREAKING PRIVACY? HOW DOES IT WORK?" We dig into the privacy impacts of advancements in facial recognition software and how it has vast impacts on Global Commerce. PLUS: Brian has a huge announcemen…
Published on 7 years, 5 months ago
"Choose Your Own Adventure" (w/ Dave Pelton, Vertex)
Episode 73
LIVE from IRCE 2018! The Supreme Court of the United States is about to make a decision in a landmark case which may affect how sales tax nexus is calculated for merchants in all 50 states. Dave Pelt…
Published on 7 years, 5 months ago
Community as a Retail Differentiator
Episode 72
Community-building is powering everything from product innovation to commerce platforms. In this episode we dive into how to build a community and how to do it with authenticity. Plus: how did Kanye …
Published on 7 years, 6 months ago
"Nirvana of Personalization"
Episode 71
Main Takeaways:
Adobe moves to acquire Magento Commerce, an e-commerce platform with a massive community.
Netflix manages to beat out everyone in a battle of the best content.
If users agree to…
Published on 7 years, 6 months ago
Manufactured Scarcity: Secondhand Commerce
Episode 70
Main Takeaways:
The sharing economy is helping regular people lead their best lives. Real-sized model diversity is actually becoming a reality with big brands In 2018 retail pretty much runs our liv…Published on 7 years, 6 months ago
"Sommoliers of Retail"
Episode 69
Main Takeaways:
Instagram discovers that Phillip has a thing for sneakers.
Facebook wants to venture into matchmaking, and they certainly have enough data to do it.
Can data-rich companies st…
Published on 7 years, 6 months ago
"Push Notifications for Chewbacca Bobble Heads"
Episode 68
Main Takeaways:
Baked by Melissa gives away 100,000 cupcakes to prove love and sugary treats really do win.
Oculus Go is better than a party trick.
Instagram decides that they want more than ju…
Published on 7 years, 7 months ago
"Secondhand is the New New" (w/ Ryan MacInnis)
Episode 67
"Secondhand Commerce" is changing the way that we purchase luxury goods - from watches and handbags to sneakers - secondary markets are finding life after the initial purchase. Plus: Macy's acquires …
Published on 7 years, 7 months ago
"Leading Indicators of Unchecked Inflation"
Episode 66
We're back! Brian joins Amazon, we talk subscription movie passes driving return to the shopping malls; and are we seeing leading indicators of unchecked inflation? PLUS: Who is the Nordstrom custome…
Published on 7 years, 7 months ago