Let’s talk through the future of brand manufacturing in the digital age. Welcome to Unpacking the Digital Shelf. For more commerce content for all brands CPG & beyond, visit us at www.digitalshelfinstitute.org
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Kevin Craine hosts best-selling authors, top technology innovators and top-shelf executives all exploring digital transformation success.
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Become the Best Creator in Your Space. Top Shelf Creator is a community of Creators coming together to learn all the ins and outs of the Creator Economy, how to scale a Creator business, and create relationships that last a lifetime! Top Shelf Creator is a place for Creators, Entrepreneurs, Course Creators, Influencers, Authors, and Coaches
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Hosted by Mert Damlapinar, recognized as a Top Voice on LinkedIn and the #1 source in global eCommerce, retail media, artificial intelligence, digital shelf, and actionable insights. Our podcast explores the latest insights, trends, and innovations shaping today's digital commerce world and the CPG industry. Join us as we delve into pivotal topics crucial to navigating the evolving landscape of digital commerce. For partnership opportunities, speaking engagements, or to be featured on our ep ...
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The Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs
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The Smart Economy Podcast features interviews with some of the most interesting people within the blockchain industry, working to make the new smart economy a reality.
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A nostalgic look at classic music, video games, TV and films asking the question: "Does it hold up?" Each episode features a different host that brings a fresh take on a film, TV show, video game, or music album of their choice. What can we discover? Do old favorites have a shelf life? Will the classics hold up? “The Classic Hold Up” is an AudioVideoLand production by Digital Storytelling students of Michigan State University in collaboration with Impact 89FM.
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Tech Talk is a podcast and radio show for blind and partially sighted people who are interested in accessible technology. Find out about the latest products from specialist equipment to off the shelf solutions. Get involved or join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations (https://audioboom.com/cha ...
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What does it take to create a successful handbag brand? Each week Author and Founder of The Handbag Awards, Emily Blumenthal, will highlight famous handbag designers, designers to watch, and executives from the retail industry to share their stories and advice, to give you the inside scoop on taking your handbag from inception, to shelf, to understanding who your customer really is. From designing, to making, to marketing, Handbag Designer 101 will teach you everything you need to know about ...
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We help business leaders save time and be more efficient with world-class B2B Lead Generation techniques and sales advice. www.sentrama.com
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Created by Independent Shakespeare Co., Art Break is a living link between Los Angeles & its theater community. The podcast extends conversations about universal truths in Shakspeare's plays, theatrical performance, & relevant social issues beyond the stage, into the digital-auditory scape through storytelling, discussion, & social action. As theater’s societal role is reimagined, how do our priorities change as theatremakers? How do we serve the LA community when we’re forced to stay apart? ...
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This is a space where we believe marketing is something you GET to do, not something you HAVE to do. We hope you leave here encouraged, inspired, and a little more excited to share your gifts with the world. Join Austin Savage & Kelsie Zarko, business partners and friends, for biweekly casual conversations about marketing, life, mindset, productivity, branding, and more!
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We will keep retailers up to date on everything going on in the grocery world. Expect to hear from category experts, about marketing trends, as well as discussion of new trends.
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The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast (formerly called “RawFork”), features pharmacists that incorporate natural medicine into their practice. We believe merging science and traditional wisdom is the way to embody one's full health. Founded by pharmacist/health coach/herbalist Dr. Marina Buksov, our platform helps to advocate for better health and quality of life using the most natural and least invasive methods.
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Guna Meldere from Sun Flair Studio reveals her online business and branding strategies. Being great at what you do and having proven methods and frameworks is not what is setting you apart. That is the bare minimum. Your dreamy clients already expect that. When we become the Masterpiece brand we become the status symbol, we set new standards in the industry. Give your inner artist the permission to express, permission to create. Add the heartbeat to your business. Embody the leader you have ...
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Bonnie Violet is a trans femme genderqueer spiritual drag artist and digital chaplain. YouTuber & Host of a queer chaplain podcast with such series as Drag & Spirituality, TranSpirit & Faith Leaders. Co-host of Splintered Grace with her conservative christian aunt & At the CCC recovery podcast. Creator & Founder of Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV & AIDS (a.l.p.ha.) & the annual Drag & Spirituality Summit. Bonnie Violet shares her experience strength and hope with HIV for 24 years, re ...
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You can grab your weekly technology without having to geek out on TechTime with Nathan Mumm. The Technology Show for your commute, exercise, or drinking fun. Listen to the best 60 minutes of Technology News and Information in a segmented format while sipping a little Whiskey on the side. We cover Top Tech Stories with a funny spin, with information that will make you go Hmmm. Listen once a week and stay up-to-date on technology in the world without getting into the weeds. This Broadcast styl ...
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Join Medscape editor-in-chief Eric Topol, MD, and master storyteller and clinician Abraham Verghese, MD, as they interview experts on the hottest topics in healthcare ranging from COVID-19 to social determinants of health to bringing humanity back to medicine.
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Unleash your ecommerce potential with 'Ecomm Marketing with the Pitbulls.' Dive into deep, enlightening conversations with industry leaders, marketing mavens, and innovative entrepreneurs. Each episode brings you insightful discussions on ecommerce strategies, practical marketing tactics, and behind-the-scenes startup stories. Tune in as we navigate the intricate ecommerce landscape, uncovering the secrets of success in today's digital world.
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How to Get Your CEO’s Attention for the Big Swings of Commerce, with Jeriad Zoghby, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer at IPG
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Driving growth while cutting costs - the gordian knot of commerce today. Our listeners know that achieving that over the longer term will require deep investments in systematic automation and data, and many of you have struggled with convincing the C-suite and Board of why these investments are key to survival. Jeriad Zoghby, Chief Commerce Strateg…
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Put Your Store in Focus with AWG's Media Productions
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We have a role reversal on this week's Grocer Pod. Sean Kosednar is in the hot seat as AWG intern Josh Gregory talks to Sean about how the variety of services from AWG's Media Productions can help our member retailers.
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Zero-Knowledge Proofs and the Future of Blockchain: Insights from Kurt Hemecker
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Kurt Hemecker, CEO of the Mina Foundation, the entity tasked with growing the ecosystem of the “world's lightest ZK blockchain.” Join them as they: Discuss the evolution of information and money-sharing protocols from Web0 to Web3 Explore Kurt's journey through the tech…
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523: Tech Talk 523: Braille Surtitles, OrCam, Professional Vision Services
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This week, we’ll hear from the company delivering braille surtitles for blind and partially sighted opera fans, plus, we’ll finish our coverage of this year’s Sight Village Central with conversations with OrCam and Professional Vision Services. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Co…
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From Nursing Babies to Working Moms: Sarah Well’s Handbag Revolution
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Ever wondered how a political science graduate could revolutionize the world of handbag design? In this episode, Sarah Wells shares her extraordinary journey from working in nonprofit leadership to building a thriving handbag brand aimed at supporting working mothers. Sarah opens up about the imposter syndrome she battled and how Emily Blumenthal's…
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213: - The Lost Episode: On this show - AI Relationships, Privacy Rights, and the Self-Driving Car Incident: Exploring the Future of Technology, and a review on what GeekFest West 2024 will be like.
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Can AI relationships redefine intimacy, or are they a threat to genuine human connections? Join Nathan Mumm and Mike Gourdet on Tech Time Radio as we venture into the ever-evolving world of technology, where the lines between human and machine blur. From the Senate's upcoming debate on AI surveillance and data rights to the surprising story of a Wa…
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214: Tech Innovations, Cybersecurity Chaos with Guest Nick Espinosa, and Superhero Controllers Butts | Air Date: 7/21 - 7/27/24
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Prepare to be amazed as Tech Time Radio with Nathan Mumm brings you an action-packed episode brimming with the latest tech news and intriguing discussions! Elon Musk's ambitious goal to launch Grok 3, the world's most powerful AI by year-end, is bound to leave you pondering the future of artificial intelligence. Our special guest, cybersecurity exp…
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Greg Sullins, Head of U.S. Banking at Newgen Software, discusses ways to redefine customer experience in banking. Listen as we explore the future of financial tech and ways to leverage digital transformation with process automation, content services and customer communication management, ultimately boosting organizational performance. Host, Kevin C…
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Data Virtualization and Digital Transformation
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Nikhil Joshi, Founder and President of Snic Solutions, discusses ways to make digital transformation cost effective with the use of data virtualization. The approach integrates data from various sources and presents it in a unified, virtualized view that allows users to access and manage data without needing to know its physical location or format.…
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Raise the Dough with Best Choice from the Bakery
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AWG Brands has great new products in their Best Choice from the Bakery Line. Category manager David Villanueva joins Sean Kosednar on this week's Grocer Pod to talk about the delicious new bakery offerings.
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522: Tech Talk 522: Aira, Orbit Research, Seeing Solutions
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This week, we’ll hear from the visual interpreting service Aira about new ways to access the service on wearable devices. We’ll also be heading back to Sight Village Central to hear about new products from Orbit Research and Seeing Solutions. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Conn…
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Creating Digital Fashion Week with Clare Tattersall
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Can the fashion world keep up with the rapidly changing landscape of technology? Join us as we engage with Clare Tattersall, the pioneering force behind the first Digital Fashion Week. Clare shares her captivating journey from the 2020 event launch to its phenomenal growth across fashion capitals like New York, London, Paris, and Milan. Her story i…
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Content Quality, Speed, and Lower Cost - You CAN Have All Three, with David Feinleib, Founder and CEO at It’sRapid.ai
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Dave Feinleib has been at the forefront of content and commerce throughout the last decade of the digital shelf, and he is now pouring that knowledge and experience into a new venture focused on the next great unlock for commerce which, it will not surprise you, is AI. At ItsRapid.ai, his new technology and wisdom on the process and people side of …
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B2B Sales Expert: Using AI to DOUBLE Sales Reps Hitting Quota | Guy Rubin
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In today's episode, we talk to Guy Rubin, Founder & CEO of Ebsta. Ebsta are an AI-first revenue platform, with a focus on insight-driven sales processes, identifying pipeline risks and revealing why you win and lose deals in the B2B space. Robbie and Guy talks all things AI when it comes to B2B sales. If you're worried about falling behind with AI,…
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S07E13 - First Accessible GI Mapping Microbiome Test with Linta Mustafa
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I’m back this week with another fascinating conversation about the foundation of health. You guessed it, we are diving deep into the gut again today!I’m joined by a fiercely passionate and intelligent woman who is innovating healthcare by combining technology and integrative screening tools with accessibility. Linta Mustafa's mission with Vitract i…
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Living Full Out as a Singer And Songwriter with Greg Shilling
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Summary The conversation explores the power of authenticity in creativity and the importance of creating for personal expression. It also delves into the vulnerability of being a creative and the impact on mental health. The discussion highlights the need to embrace the highs and lows of life and reject societal expectations of a flatlined existenc…
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Are Digital Platforms Taking Over Our Lives?
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Vili Lehdonvirta discusses his book "Cloud Empires" and how digital platforms like Amazon and others are overtaking our lives. We explore how we can regain control. Vili is Professor of Economic Sociology and Digital Social Research at the University of Oxford. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?…
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How to Attract and Keep the Best Employees
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On this week's Grocer Pod, IGA President and CEO John Ross joins host Sean Kosednar to discuss how the most successful stores recruit and retain their employees.
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Cypherpunks and Open-Source Software: The Founding Ethos of Bitcoin with Max Hillebrand
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Max Hillebrand, CEO of zkSNACKs, a development team dedicated to building and implementing privacy solutions in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Join them as they: Shine a light on the importance of privacy in Bitcoin Unpack the cypherpunk ethos Delve into why and how cypherpunks…
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Ep 4 Pt 2: Husqvarna, Stephan Valdeis 🇩🇪 - Mastering Omnichannel Commerce: Insights on Cross-Channel Strategy and Execution
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Welcome to the second half of our latest 2-part episode where we dive deep into Husqvarna's digital transformation and e-commerce strategies. In this insightful discussion, we explore how Husqvarna is revolutionizing retail and creating seamless online and offline consumer experiences. Key Highlights: Over 20 years of expertise in e-commerce and di…
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Ep 4 Pt 1: Husqvarna, Stephan Valdeis 🇩🇪 - Mastering Omnichannel Commerce: Insights on Cross-Channel Strategy and Execution
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Welcome to the first part of our latest 2-part episode where we dive deep into Husqvarna's digital transformation and e-commerce strategies. In this insightful discussion, we explore how Husqvarna is revolutionizing retail and creating seamless online and offline consumer experiences. Key Highlights: Over 20 years of expertise in e-commerce and dig…
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521: Tech Talk 521: Sight Village Central, What 3 Words, Your Emails
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This week, we’ll be rounding up some of the best from exhibitors at this year’s Sight Village Central. Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the ‘What 3 Words’ app, plus, more of your emails. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear ne…
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From Chanel to Dior: The Art of Authentication with Dani Smith
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Ever wondered what it takes to authenticate a luxury handbag? Join us as we sit down with Dani Smith, the Senior Authentication Specialist at What Goes Around Comes Around, who pulls back the curtain on the world of vintage luxury goods. Dani shares her fascinating experiences with iconic brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci, including an u…
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Sure, Price, But Trust? That’s the Clincher, with Andrea Leigh, Founder & CEO, Allume Group
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Every quarter, the ecommerce education consultancy Allume Group consolidates the output of expert conversations, annual reports, and the latest data to create their Allume Insider report, or AIR. It’s chock a block full of the most current insights into the present and future of ecommerce. Andrea Leigh, Founder & CEO of Allume Group rejoins the pod…
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Alessio Alionco, CEO of Pipefy, discusses optimizing IT with automation and AI. Alessio is a former mergers and acquisitions consultant who became frustrated with the inflexibility and poor user experience of existing workflow automation solutions. So He founded Pipefy in 2015, a business process automation platform that increases team productivity…
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From Idea to Shelf: Meet the Newest AWG Brands Products
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AWG Brands' best-in-class portfolio includes over 4,000 items across the brands: Always Save, Best Choice, Clearly by Best Choice, and Best Choice Superior Selections. To help AWG member retailers compete in the evolving marketplace, the AWG Brands team continues to bring new items to the shelf. This week on Grocer Pod, AWG Brands Product Manager T…
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520: Tech Talk 520: Sony Accessibility, IDnow, Meta Ray Ban Demo
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This week, we’re introduced to the IDnow service, we hear about the ways Sony has been improving accessibility features across its range of products, and we’ll find out how Dave has been getting on with the Meta Ray Ban smart glasses. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radi…
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Prepare to be inspired as we explore the incredible journey of Tamara Rappa, founder of Story & Rain. Tamara's path to success is remarkable, from her academic pursuits at Parsons School of Design to securing coveted internships at Interview Magazine and Marie Claire. You'll hear about her early career challenges and triumphs in the fashion departm…
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Ep 1: BAYER, Andre Cremers & Andy Parker 🇨🇭 Data-driven Transformation: Bayer’s Journey in eCommerce and Unified Commerce Strategies
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Welcome to the debut episode of the eCommert Podcast! In this inaugural episode, we are joined by Andre Cremers and Andy Parker from Bayer, who share their insights into the data-driven transformation of eCommerce and the development of unified commerce strategies. 🎦 Watch the video podcast version on YouTube 🎙️ 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬: Bayer’s…
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Ep 2: RICOH, John Andrews 🇺🇸 Transforming Retail: Innovations in eCommerce & Omnichannel Strategies
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Welcome to Episode 2 of the ecommert Podcast! In this exciting installment, we're thrilled to have John Andrews from RICOH USA as our special guest. John brings his wealth of experience and insights into the ever-evolving world of retail, eCommerce, and omnichannel strategies. 🎦 Watch the video podcast version on YouTube 🎙️ In this episode, we expl…
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Ep 3: Coca Cola-FEMSA, Maria Fernanda Gil Tamayo 🇲🇽 - Accelerating Omnichannel Commerce: B2B Marketplaces from Offline to Online
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Welcome to Episode 3 of the eCommert Podcast! In this insightful episode, we are joined by Maria Fernanda Gil Tamayo from Coca Cola-FEMSA, who shares her expertise on accelerating omnichannel commerce and the transformative role of B2B marketplaces in bridging offline and online business operations. 🎦 Watch the video podcast version on YouTube 🎙️ I…
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Aim Much Higher, Move Much Faster, with Steve Dennis, bestselling author of Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption
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Folks, we live in a VUCA world: volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. To thrive in this environment, transformation by inches will simply not be enough. Leaps are required. Seven mind leaps, in fact, according to best-selling author Steve Dennis. His new book, Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption is a primer of …
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212: Emerging Cyber Threats, AI Sports Announcers for the Olympics, and Walmart to Implement Electronic Shelf Labels the Evolution of Ergonomic Technology | Air Date: 6/30 - 7/6/24
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Unlock the secrets of emerging cyber threats and discover how grocery stores are embracing cutting-edge digital labels with TechTime Radio! Join Nathan Mumm and Mike Gorday for an action-packed hour where we also delve into NBC's revolutionary use of AI to clone the voice of legendary sports announcer Al Michaels for the Paris Olympics. With specia…
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S07E12 - How Your Face and Body Can Open You To Receive More Of What You Say You Want with Tammy Cho
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Hi dear listeners, I cannot wait to share this next episode with you so you can meet today’s guest. Her vision is to remove 100,000 leaders from the hustle culture to create meaningful impact and authentic abundance with more peace, ease, and flow, in alignment with their true authentic selves.Tammy Cho is a former registered nurse turned internati…
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Getting Everyone Talking About YOU! with Kabrina Ashley
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SUMMARY In this episode, Kabrina Ashley shares an engaging story about preparing a memorable birthday party for her summer-born children, which unexpectedly turned into a glitter-filled lesson about the metaphorical messiness and lasting impact of building a personal brand. She connects this concept to the business world, emphasizing the importance…
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How to Compete and Win with Artificial Intelligence
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Ash Fontana discusses his book "The AI-First Company," and how to compete and win with Artificial Intelligence. Ash became one of the most recognized startup investors in the world after launching online investing at AngelList. He then became a Managing Director of Zetta, the first investment fund that focused on AI. He has appeared in Fast Company…
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Convert to Digital Circulars with Ideal by Design House
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Learn how to reach more customers with digital circulars when Sean Kosednar talks with Ideal by Design House's SVP of Product Development Adam Zimmerman on this week's Grocer Pod.
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