Podcast Episodes

[RIA4] Rebuilding the marketing tech stack for what's next with Ometria's CEO Ivan Mazour and CSO Djalal Lougouev

Episode 94

In this episode of Retail Intelligence in Action, host Ron Thurston sits down with Ometria co-founders Djalal Lougouev  and Ivan Mazur to explore how…

10 months, 2 weeks ago

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92. Tariffs and US Holiday Season 2025 with Richard Kestenbaum

Episode 93

In this episode, Paula Macaggi sits down with Richard Kestenbaum, Partner at Triangle Capital, and Forbes contributor, to break down what’s really sh…

10 months, 2 weeks ago

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[RIA3] How AI fuels speed, insight, and story-doing with Miami Dolphins' Former CMO, Pri Shumate and Ometria's CSO, Djalal Lougouev

Episode 92

Retail Intelligence in Action returns with Episode 3, “Beyond the Hype: How AI Fuels Speed, Insight, and Story-Doing,” where host Ron Thurston speaks…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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91. (Trends) Kidulting, Experiences and Storytelling: A Revisit to Build-a-Bear's Growth

Episode 91

Build-A-Bear Workshop turned birthday rituals and heart ceremonies into a growth engine, with its stock up about 1,900 percent in five years and dome…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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[RIA02] How to stay authentic in the age of AI with 8thirtytwo's Fractional CMO, Julie Channing and Ometria's CEO, Ivan Mazour

Episode 2

In our episode 2 of Retail Intelligence in Action Series in partnership with Ometria, our host Ron Thurston speaks with Ivan Mazour (CEO,Ometria) and…

10 months, 4 weeks ago

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90. Illy Caffè's VP of Marketing & Digital, Cristian Arcangeli: “Growth starts when you understand your customer and stay consistent.”

Episode 90

What happens when an iconic Italian coffee brand finds its voice in the U.S. market? Cristian Arcangeli, VP of Marketing, Commercial Strategy and Dig…

11 months ago

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[RIA01] Finding your direction in implementing AI with Knix' CCO, Nicole Tapscott and Ometria's CSO, Djalal Lougouev

Episode 1

Welcome to Episode 1 of Retail Intelligence in Action, a new series by OFFBounds in partnership with Ometria where we explore how AI is revolutionizi…

11 months ago

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89. Matt Marcotte's Book, Built on Belief: Why Cultures of Commitment Are the Competitive Advantage

Episode 89

In this episode of OFFBounds, Paula Macaggi sits down in New York with retail veteran and professor Matt Marcotte to celebrate the launch of his new …

11 months, 1 week ago

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88. Ferrero's SVP of Media and Marketing Services, Danielle Sporkin: "ROAS is only the starting point."

Episode 88

In this episode of OFFBounds, host Paula Macaggi sits down with Danielle Sporkin, SVP of Media and Marketing Services at Ferrero, to explore how one …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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87. NVIDIA's VP and GM of AI for Retail, CPG and QSR, Azita Martin: "Physical AI is the next big wave"

Episode 87

In this episode of OFFBounds, Paula Macaggi sits down with Azita Martin, VP & GM of AI for Retail, CPG, and QSR at NVIDIA, the world’s most valuable …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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