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Retailers are facing a rapidly evolving landscape where consumer expectations, AI advancements, and social media platforms like TikTok are redefining engagement. It feels like the holiday shopping season just ended, but when do retailers start planning for the next one, and some retailers already behind the curve for this season? Joining us today is Carey Cockrum, Director of Consulting at Cella by Randstad Digital, where she helps major brands and marketing teams optimize their strategies with data-driven insights, AI-powered content creation, and cutting-edge retail marketing trends. With the holidays just around the corner, she’s here to share what’s next for retail marketing, campaign optimization, and how brands can stay ahead in a hyper-competitive space. ABOUT CAREY COCKRUM Carey has been a part of the Creative Agency space for nearly 30 years. She has served as Designer, Creative Director, Creative Operations Lead and Agency Lead in both internal and external agencies (big and small). Carey has worked directly with C-suite stakeholders to understand organizational strategies that inform effective creative solutions. She is a bit of a data nerd and loves demonstrating results. Brands she’s supported include Fruit of the Loom, Wendy’s and Humana. In her free time, she enjoys going back to her creative roots through painting and drawing. She also spends her time improving upon the house she lives in today in Southern, MI - inside and out. RESOURCES Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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Pluralism, Generosity, and Imagination. The podcast of the Unitarian Church of South Australia.

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Expanding Horizons

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Pluralism, Generosity, and Imagination. The podcast of the Unitarian Church of South Australia.

22 episodes

#Religion #Australia #SA Unitarians #Unitarian Universalist

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Enneagrams 25:57

12 hours ago25:57

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The Enneagram system was developed by Osacar Ichazo in the 1950's as a way to categorise and understand human personalities. Here Kris outlines the background and basics of the Enneagram system, from its ancient beginnings to the modern day. Enneagrams may be useful as a way to develop the strengths and understand the weaknesses within each of our personalities, and perhaps help us journey towards transcending them!…

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Getting High on Maslow 27:30

7 days ago27:30

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Abraham Maslow developed a general framework for what motivates human behaviour in 1943. It has remained well-known, despite receiving much criticism and elaboration since then. Here, Kris explores how Maslow's hierarchy of needs can help us in understanding our own motivations as we move along our spiritual journeys.…

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Sacrifice 22:28

13 days ago22:28

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This year, Easter and Anzac Day fall in the same week. In his address, Kris reflects on the common theme of sacrifice at the core of both holidays. Even without fully accepting the mythology associated with the events that inspired these holidays, we can respect and be inspired by the sacrifices that were made.…

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Good Vibes, Part 2 32:02

21 days ago32:02

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In uncertain times, we need good vibes more than ever. This week, Kris continued his reflections on 20 practical ways to uplift our spirits. Which one appeals to you?

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Twelve Disciplines 27:40

29 days ago27:40

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Discipline is essential if one is to embark on the spiritual path. With a disciplined mind one can truly choose how one behaves. Kris reflects on 12 ways to help us develop healthy self-discipline, including reading, simplifying your life and making time for solitude. These can help us find more grace and peace in our lives.…

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Buddhism Made Simple 22:15

5 weeks ago22:15

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Buddhism appeals to many spiritual seekers because its logical philosophy offers a clear pathway to wisdom and peace. Here, Kris outlines the basics of Buddhism and explores how we can use its teachings and practices to assist in our own spiritual journeys and to bring peace to ourselves and our world.…

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Good Vibes 25:54

6 weeks ago25:54

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In this week's podcast, Kris takes inspiration from the "Good Vibes" program of the Oasis Centre at Flinders University. The Good Vibes program suggests 20 tactics that can help us feel better in our lives. Today Kris reflects on ten of these. From mindfulness and meditation to expressing kindness, these practices can help us feel better and progress on our spiritual journey. Listen on and perhaps pick one "tactic" to focus on in the coming week.…

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The Water Ritual 21:46

7 weeks ago21:46

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Todays address explores the meaning and history behind the traditional Unitarian Universalist "water communion" ritual. What began as a part of the women's movement in the 70's has lived on as a symbol of the dignity and worth of every member of our beloved Unitarian communities, where all individuals can mix in harmony and nurture life.…

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Silence? 24:49

8 weeks ago24:49

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"If you are quiet enough, you will hear the flow of the universe." In this address, Kris explores the value of silence to one's spiritual path. Why do we crave silence? And why is so hard to find, both within ourselves and without? Here are some suggestions for harvesting the wisdom of silence.

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A Holy Month 37:37

8 weeks ago37:37

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This week Kris led a gathering at our Shady Grove property in the Adelaide Hills on the topic of "A Holy Month". Kris explores how the stories and practices of many of the world's religions highlight the spiritual significance of this time of the year.

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The Future of Humanity 30:17

10 weeks ago30:17

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This week a guest, the Rev Jonathan Barker, gave an address in which he examined the critical issues facing the future of humanity. The talk was organized around 5 key words: Globality, Hybridity, Polarization, Chosen-ness, and Religion. Rev Barker finds hope for the future in envisioning a new "21st Century religious sensibility" that can transcend existing religions and bind humanity together.…

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The Truman Show 19:46

11 weeks ago19:46

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This week Kris explores the gnostic themes present in the 1998 film "The Truman Show". The protagonist, Truman, goes on a quest to find the truth behind the facade of his everyday life. His journey mirrors that of many seekers of wisdom, passing through stages of questioning, seeking, detaching, loving instead of fearing, and liberation.…

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Groundhog Day 22:47

12 weeks ago22:47

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What would you do if there was no tomorrow? If every day was the same and you were stuck here and you couldn't get out? Today Kris interprets the film "Groundhog Day" as a metaphor for the journey of spiritual growth. How can we live today with enough joy and authenticity that we would be happy to re-live our lives again?…

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Tools of the Trade 24:21

13 weeks ago24:21

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Today's podcast is about a spiritual tradition that falls outside the domain of Church. Kris reflects on the origin and less esoteric practices of freemasonry.

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Astraya 23:49

13 weeks ago23:49

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On Sunday the 26th of January, Kris asks "What does Australia Day mean to us and to our spiritual progress?" We can certainly practice gratitude for the advantages of living in Australia, while at the same time acknowledging the loss and grief of the first Australians. Kris then explores how progressive spirituality can help us to resolve our own grievances and develop an inclusive community.…

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The Rosy Cross 40:11

15 weeks ago40:11

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In this address, Kris introduces elements of Rosicrucianism, an esoteric Christian movement born of the Reformation. Kris weaves together Rosicrucian history, practical wisdom and colourful epic stories to illustrate their philosophy of how an individual can transcend ego and gain wisdom.

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Weeds 31:24

16 weeks ago31:24

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This week, Aaron Poeze, a member of SA Unitarians, explores the concept of "weeds". How do we approach the plants that are unwelcome in our gardens, farm fields and wildlands? And does this hold lessons for us when considering how to approach the unwelcome elements we find in our minds and our society?…

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The Food World 32:17

17 weeks ago32:17

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The need a for better understanding of how we feed ourselves has never been more urgent. Most of us rely on a complex global food web of production, distribution, consumption and disposal. Jennie reflects on the dysfunctional nature of our food world, inspired by Julian Baggini's "How the World Eats". Fixing it will require wholistic thinking.…

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'A Touch of Mozart' - a piano concert by Brendan and Margaret. 28:03

18 weeks ago28:03

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While Kris is away on leave, we'd like to share a recording of the Mozart A Major Piano Concerto (K488), as our holiday gift to you. This was a Unitarian Church hall concert, performed in October 2023 by Brendan Moyse, with accompaniment from the delightful Margaret Lambert.

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It's that time again! 19:11

19 weeks ago19:11