Best NACD Podcasts (2024)

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Board Recruitment 101 47:35

4d ago47:35

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You’re contacted about a board opportunity. What happens next? Mary Beth Vitale, a director on multiple boards, and Chuck Gray, coleader of Egon Zehnder’s US CEO and Board Practice, join NACD’s Susan Paley to chat about what candidates can expect from the recruitment process, how to prepare for board interviews, and what role search firms play. Hos…

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Episode 65: Building and investing in defensible challenger brands 1:10:52

3d ago1:10:52

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In episode 65 of Kantar’s Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss challenger brands, mergers and acquisitions, and more with Richard Baum, managing partner of Consumer Growth Partners, Kara Posner, partner at Giannuzzi Lewendon, and Patrick McKeever, publisher of The Daily …

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How Managers Can Use AI to Boost Productivity 0:52

16d ago0:52

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Modern AI systems are now transforming white-collar professions, impacting various roles such as graphic designers, programmers, and writers. As these technologies advance, professionals and managers must adapt to stay competitive.Here are a few key Insights:🔹 McKinsey & Company's research shows that AI can automate mundane tasks, allowing managers…

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Episode 64: Category captaincy with Chris Perry 59:15

17d ago59:15

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In episode 64 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss category management, leadership, and best practices with Chris Perry, chief learning officer, firstmovr. This episode also features Mary Brett Whitfield, senior vice president of shopper insights at Kantar, t…

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Louis Lehot Talks AI, Machine Learning, and Generative Technology 1:04:08

23d ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Louis Lehot, Partner and Business Lawyer at Foley & Lardner LLP, hosted a live-stream webinar for startup founders and investors in 2023, a year marked as the era of generative AI. New software, including ChatGPT, DALL-E, Midjourney, and Bard, collectively created one of those rare "This is going to change everything!" moments in Silicon Valley and…

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Positioning Yourself for Board Service 48:37

25d ago48:37

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It’s all about self-discovery. Lisa Shalett, cofounder of Extraordinary Women on Boards, joins Susan Paley, NACD vice president of the chapter network, to discuss how anyone can start on their path to board service through networking, continuous learning, and self-investigation. Host: Susan Paley, NACD vice president of the chapter network Guest: L…

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Episode 63: Embracing eB2B with David Martin 53:23

29d ago53:23

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In episode 63 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss eB2B and digital commerce disruptions, revenue growth management, and more with David Martin, group digital director, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar'…

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Medtech Deals 'Meaningfully Rebound' in Q1 0:41

1M ago0:41

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According to a recent PitchBook report, medtech M&A is on the rise, especially with cardiovascular tech and surgical robotics.Key points to note about this recent shift:▪️ Q1 2024 saw $3.3B in funding, up from $2.8B in Q4 2023▪️ Cardiovascular and surgical robotics led the charge with $2.2B and $1B, respectively, in the past year▪️ About 1/2 of the…

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The Venture Mindset | NACD 1:01:04

1M ago1:01:04

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NACD Northern California Chapter welcomed renowned innovation and corporate venture expert Ilya Strebulaev, professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) and founder and faculty director of the Stanford GSB Venture Capital Initiative, and Claudia Fan Munce, venture advisor and board director, to a virtual fireside chat with host and m…

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Episode 62: The Ascendancy of Challenger Brands in Retail with Eric Ryan 59:04

2M ago59:04

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In episode 62 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss challenger brand disruption across direct-to-consumer brands with Eric Ryan, co-founder of method, OLLY, Welly, Cast, and WILL Perform. This episode also features Julie Craig, vice president of shopper insigh…

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Harnessing Global Talent for AI development 0:50

2M ago0:50

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In the AI sector, the contributions of immigrants have proven to be invaluable. 2023 marked a pivotal point in AI development, with immigrant talent playing a crucial role. Here are a few insights: ◼ Immigrants both lead and drive innovation in many of the U.S.'s major tech companies. ◼ An impressive 80% of billion-dollar private firms have immigra…

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Episode 61: Pouring Innovation: Exploring Beverage Breakthroughs with Danny Stepper 1:12:04

2M ago1:12:04

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In episode 61 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss challenger brand disruption in the beverage industry with Danny Stepper, CEO & Co-founder at L.A. Libations and Globestepper Productions. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sou…

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Episode 60: Unpacking the 2024 NACDS Annual Meeting 27:35

2M ago27:35

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In episode 60 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss findings from the 2024 NACDS Annual Conference with Amar Singh, senior director of retail insights, at Kantar. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Barry's c…

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From the C-Suite to the Boardroom 56:48

2M ago56:48

56:48

Listen and learn before you speak or lead—that’s Oscar Munoz’s motto. Oscar Munoz, former chair and CEO of United Airlines, joins Susan Paley, NACD vice president of the chapter network, to talk about his journey to the C-suite and the boardroom, as well as his early influences and the importance of empathy and authenticity. Host: Susan Paley, NACD…

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Episode 59: Portfolio management in retail with Don Kerrigan 1:05:27

2M ago1:05:27

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In episode 59 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss portfolio management, health and wellness trends, and upskilling initiatives with global CEO and tenured leader, Don Kerrigan. This episode also features Mary Brett Whitfield, Kantar's senior vice president o…

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Private Equity's Exit Slowdown 0:49

3M ago0:49

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PitchBook's Q1 2024 US PE Breakdown showed some interesting insights about the start of the year. Here are a few key things to note:🔹 The total US PE exit value decreased 19% QoQ in Q1 2024, despite a brief surge at the end of 2023.🔹 Sluggish exit activity could negatively impact PE’s capital formation due to high interest rates, limited deal activ…

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Episode 58: Digital First Mindset with Sam's Club's Diana Marshall 55:30

3M ago55:30

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In episode 58 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss digital commerce and omnichannel advancements made at Sam's Club with executive vice president and chief growth officer Diana Marshall. This episode also features Doug Hermanson, Kantar's principal economist,…

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Capitalization Tables and Proforma by Louis Lehot 9:46

3M ago9:46

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Silicon Valley lawyers Louis Lehot, partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, and Nicole Hatcher, co-founder of Allen & Hatcher, describe what is a capitalization table, how to prepare it, how to manage it, and best practices to protect your startup. They then discuss the use of a “pro forma” cap table to understand who gets what in a venture capital or othe…

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The Evolution of Board Governance 55:46

3M ago55:46

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Corporate boards are no longer simply a legal structure, but a body of humans in the spotlight. Peter R. Gleason, NACD president and CEO, joins Friso van der Oord, NACD senior vice president of content, to discuss how governance has changed over Gleason’s time in the field and how it will change in the future. Host: Friso van der Oord, NACD senior …

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Episode 57: AI’s Influence with Ram Iyer at Microsoft 1:08:15

3M ago1:08:15

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In episode 57 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the immense AI and technology advancements being made in retail with Ram Iyer, senior director, digital strategy and ecommerce at Microsoft. This episode also features Julie Craig, vice president of shopper i…

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Key Takeaways for Startup Fundraising in 2024 3:14

3M ago3:14

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In our recent digital discussion on fundraising for your startup, we drilled down into what it means to be an entrepreneur, what investors are looking for and how to bridge the gaps. Some key learnings from the conversation include: Fundraising in High Resolution: We are witnessing a complicated fundraising environment in which traditional tactics …

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How to Navigate the Federal Trade Commission in 2024 59:27

4M ago59:27

59:27

Foley & Lardner and NACD hosted a virtual event on ‘How to Navigate the Federal Trade Commission in 2024’ recently. The speakers provided invaluable insights into key areas such as compliance, enforcement, and emerging trends within the FTC’s jurisdiction. Topics discussed included: * Recent developments in FTC regulations and enforcement prioritie…

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Episode 56: Hot headlines in retail with Melissa Daniels 1:00:48

4M ago1:00:48

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In episode 56 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss recent retail headlines with Melissa Daniels, senior reporter, at Modern Retail. This episode also features Doug Hermanson, Kantar's principal economist, who sheds light on the current macroeconomic state of …

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Onboarding: What to Know When You Join Your First Board 37:04

4M ago37:04

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You’ve been invited to join a board. Now what? Rose McKinney-James, a board member at ioneer, MGM Resorts International, Pacific Premier Bancorp, Toyota Financial Savings Bank, and the NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter, and cochair of the chapter’s Nevada Advisory Board, sheds light on how a director can prepare for their first day in the boardroom, w…

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Episode 55: Global mergers and acquisitions with Dave Marcotte and Paida Mugudubi 52:53

4M ago52:53

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In episode 55 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss global mergers and acquisitions with David Marcotte, senior vice president, and Paida Mugudubi, head of retail insights, at Kantar. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bit…

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How Antitrust Regulators Are Affecting M&A Transactions 30:12

5M ago30:12

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In a recent webinar co-hosted by 4thly and Foley & Lardner LLP, attorneys Greg Neppl, Natasha Allen and Louis Lehot engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with 4thly’s Bret Waters. Together, they discussed the complexities of the current antitrust landscape, highlighting the challenges and uncertainties faced by companies navigating the ever-shi…

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Episode 54: Balancing Act: GLP-1 Breakthroughs and the Impact on CPGs 1:01:31

5M ago1:01:31

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In episode 54 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and the forecasted implications on the food and beverage industries with Leigh O’Donnell, head of shopper and category insights, and Patricia Gregory, global analytics lead…

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Boards and Shareholders: A Conversation With Nell Minow 45:24

5M ago45:24

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Shareholders increasingly have a voice in how companies operate. How can boards better listen to and work with shareholders to improve corporate value? This episode features a conversation with Nell Minow, vice chair of ValueEdge Advisors, prior president of Institutional Shareholder Services, and an attorney who has worked for the US Environmental…

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AI Regulations for Startups and Investors 33:46

5M ago33:46

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In a recent webinar co-hosted by 4thly and Foley & Lardner LLP, lawyers Natasha Allen and Louis Lehot engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with 4thly’s Bret Waters on the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI). As AI continues to automate workflows and entire industries, the conversation highlighted the challeng…

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Episode 53: Ten principles for customer-centric in-store communication 59:20

5M ago59:20

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In episode 53 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss ten principles for customer-centric in-store communication with Andy Murray, Founder & CEO of bigQuest Advisory, Inc. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Ba…

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Early Stage Venture Capital Term Sheets for 2024 42:25

6M ago42:25

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For startup founders and investors, term sheets are the Rosetta Stone for each financing transaction. Unlike the Rosetta Stone, terms that are considered ordinary and customary change a little every year, as economic tides flow and the startup ecosystem evolves. 4thly and Foley & Lardner discussed term sheets for venture financings, including SAFEs…

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Episode 52: NRF 2024: Retail's Big Show key learnings and innovations 57:38

6M ago57:38

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In episode 52 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss innovations found at the National Retail Federation: The Big Show 2024 with Amar Singh, senior director at Kantar. This episode also features Doug Hermanson, Kantar's principle economist, who provides an upda…

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Demystifying the Boardroom 50:56

6M ago50:56

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Many C-suite leaders think they have what it takes to join a board, while others don’t consider directorship as an option. Joanna Burkey, the former chief information security officer at HP and a board member at Beyond, formerly Overstock.com and Bed Bath and Beyond, and ReliabilityFirst Corp., clarifies the role of the board as she discusses findi…

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Navigating the Generative AI Revolution: Insights by Louis Lehot 1:04:08

6M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Louis Lehot, Partner and Business Lawyer at Foley & Lardner LLP, hosted a live-stream webinar for startup founders and investors in 2023, a year marked as the era of generative AI. New software, including ChatGPT, DALL-E, Midjourney, and Bard, collectively created one of those rare "This is going to change everything!" moments in Silicon Valley and…

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Episode 51: Challenger brand disruption: Digital deep dive into QSRs with Cynthia Vega and Serene Wilson 49:18

6M ago49:18

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In episode 51 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss challenger brand disruption, Kantar's Brand Glee research, and what was driving this growth in the Digital Age. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Find the…

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Is Your Board Climate Ready? 45:13

7M ago45:13

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Karina Litvack, the former founding chair of the Climate Governance Initiative, launched in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, and a director on the board of Terna, offers her perspective on the state of climate governance. With the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s final climate disclosure rule expected this spring, it is an ideal …

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A Private Company Board Journey 25:16

7M ago25:16

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Do you ever wonder what other corporate leaders have done—and continue to do—to earn seats on private corporate boards? Lynn Clarke, the 2021 NACD Directorship 100 Private Company Director of the Year and a board member of A. Duie Pyle, Basic American Foods, and The Vollrath Co., shares her journey. Hear from Clarke as she discusses the steps that …

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A Lifetime of Achievement: Linda Fayne Levinson 29:02

7M ago29:02

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What defines success as a corporate board member? Linda Fayne Levinson, the 2022 NACD Directorship 100 B. Kenneth West Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, former chair of Hertz Global Holdings, former independent lead director of Jacobs and NCR Corp., and a former board member of Western Union Co. shares her story. Learn from Fayne Levinson’s caree…

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What Is the Boardroom of the Future? 48:30

7M ago48:30

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Boards of private, nonprofit, and public companies of all sizes are grappling with the changing nature of business and the effect on governance. How can boards become and remain resilient in the face of volatility and future uncertainty is the question Friso van der Oord, NACD senior vice president of content, discusses with two members of the NACD…

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Louis Lehot Discusses Biotech Trends 2023 38:42

7M ago38:42

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Biotech remains a red-hot area for startup founders and investors, with next-generation gene therapies, precision medicine, and the use of AI and ML to accelerate the discovery and development of new drugs, alongside entirely new delivery methods. Louis Lehot, Partner and Business Lawyer at Foley & Lardner LLP, joined a livestream panel discussion …

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The Current State of Venture Transactions | Louis Lehot 43:36

7M ago43:36

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As we approach 2024, the transaction landscape is much different than it was a year ago. There’s is an uptick in M&A transactions prompted by portfolio consolidation (aqui-hires and similar transactions) as well as venture financings with more challenging terms. Louis Lehot joined as a panelist in a special livestream webinar for startup founders a…

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Episode 50: A look back at 2023 and our hottest topics 45:37

7M ago45:37

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In episode 50 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, review the top 5 Retail Sound Bites episodes for 2023. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. https://foodinstitute.com/foodservice/rash-of-restaurant-bankruptcies-fes…

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Episode 49: A closer look at Latin American retail with David Marcotte and Willem Schol 1:00:47

8M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

In episode 49 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the current landscape and future forecasts of Latin American retail Willem Schol, Board of Director Member, Management Consultant and Founder and President of America Retail, and David Marcotte, SVP, at…

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Episode 48: The GLP-1 Revolution: Retail Health Unveiled with Leslie Thomas and Cathy Watkins 57:13

8M ago57:13

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GLP-1 drugs are gaining popularity as an innovative solution to weight loss. With almost 43% of the US population being obese, this presents a strategic opportunity for the healthcare industry. Only 20% of Semaglutide users experience side effects, and the significant advertising spending by Rx manufacturers is driving demand for this new class of …

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Private Company Compliance: Investigations, Regulations, and Litigation | NACD | Louis Lehot 57:28

8M ago57:28

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Ever since former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Mary Jo White announced the Silicon Valley Initiative, we have seen the enforcement division moving into the private company sphere. Major compliance and governance failures, such as Theranos, FTX, and IRL, have put the spotlight on what is communicated internally and externally in employe…

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Episode 47: Examining Retail Media Networks with Andy Murray and Dr. Rodney Thomas 37:43

8M ago37:43

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In episode 47 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the Sam Walton College of Business' new retail media networks research study and the reports findings with Andy Murray, CEO of bigQuest, and Dr. Rodney Thomas, Director of the Undergraduate Supply Chain…

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Episode 46: Don't forget about Baby Boomers with Julia Wilkinson and Melissa Davies 49:33

9M ago49:33

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In episode 46 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss Baby Boomers, snacking and breakfast occasions, loyalty, and more with Julia Wilkinson, Head of Insights, and Melissa Davies, Director, Consumer Insights, at Kellanova. Have a topic you’d like us to cov…

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Episode 45: Best-in-class customer marketing with Erin Hannon 48:16

9M ago48:16

48:16

In episode 45 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss best-in-class customer marketing and innovation in the beverage alcohol industry with Erin Hannon, Senior Director, Customer Marketing and Activation at the E&J Gallo Winery. Have a topic you’d like us …

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Episode 44: DE&I for customer-focused brands with Kent Montgomery 48:23

10M ago48:23

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In episode 44 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss DE&I initiatives and innovation with Kent Montgomery, Senior Vice President, Industry Relations & Multicultural Development at PepsiCo, North America. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Contact us at …

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Episode 43: Advancing digital capabilities with Vince Jones 58:33

10M ago58:33

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In episode 43 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss expanding omnichannel capabilities, AI's impact to the digital shelf, DTC, and more with Vince Jones, SVP, General Manager and Head of Ecommerce at PepsiCo. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Contact …

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