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1 #669: It's already time to start planning for the holiday shopping season with Carey Cockrum, Cella by Randstad Digital 28:52
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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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1 2 May Show #637 - Nigeria Martins Chineme court case - CAF Champions League showdown - Liverpool EPL title 29:14
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This week we focus on the long-running court case following the death on the pitch of Martins Chineme in Nigeria . A court case found Nigeria's leading football bodies to be negligent for the death of Chineme, who had heart issues, and global players' union Fifpro says it’s a landmark ruling. Also we look back at the drama of last weekend’s CAF Champions league semi-final second legs, with Sundowns of South Africa knocking out holders Al Ahly to set up a final against Pyramids of Egypt. And with Liverpool winning the EPL title, Stuart asks how good the team is.…

1 25 April - Arsenal Africa Fan Festival - CAF African Schools Football Championship - race for UEFA Champions League places 29:31
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This week we have a special report from the Arsenal Africa Fan Festival in Kigali, Rwanda, as Gunners fans from around the continent got together. We take a look at the CAF African Schools Football Championship 2025 , taking place in Ghana . And with Liverpool likely to be crowned EPL champions this weekend, we look at the race for the Champions League places.…

1 18 April - Onana and his Utd future - U17 AFCON and World Cup - UEFA Champions League semis 29:30
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This week we go in-depth on Andre Onana and Manchester United , with the Cameroon goalkeeper making errors for United and getting dropped, only to be brought back for Thursday’s game against Lyon, with coach Reuben Amorim defending him. We assess Onana’s performance over the past two seasons at United, and his future prospects. Also we catch up on the U17 AFCON in Morocco , with 10 African teams having qualified for the U17 World Cup. Plus Stuart on the drama of the Uefa Champions League semi-finals.…

1 11 April - CAF Champions League - Confederation Cup - Onana row - Antonio Rudiger - UEFA Champions League - De Bruyne to leave City 29:28
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This week we catch up on the CAF Champions League , with two South Africa v Egypt semi-finals. And in the CAF Confederation Cup a stunning result for Stellenbosch of South Africa , knocking out holders Zamalek in the quarter-finals, while Simba of Tanzania turned things around against Al Masry to make it through. There's a row involving Cameroon keeper Andre Onana before United's Europa League showdown with Lyon. Also we hear from Real Madrid and Germany defender Antonio Rudiger , whose father is from Sierra Leone , on his charitable foundation in Sierra Leone and his views on the power of sport. Plus Stuart on the Uefa Champions League and Kevin de Bruyne ’s decision to leave Man City at the end of the season.…

1 4 April U17 AFCON - Atlas Lions progress - Pyramids soar in CAF Champions League - Reds walk on 29:25
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This week we go to Morocco and hear about the Under-17 AFCON being hosted there. We also hear how the Atlas Lions are doing ahead of the senior AFCON in Morocco in December. Also we take a look at the first legs of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals, with Pyramids of Egypt the biggest winners. And lots on the EPL , as Liverpool continue their march towards the title.…

1 28 March - World Cup qualifier drama - Nigeria coach Eric Chelle - FA Cup quarter finals - Africans excelling in Europe 29:28
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This week we catch up on the World Cup qualifiers for Africa , with Nigeria in trouble after being held to a draw by Zimbabwe , with Ghana on track with back-to-back wins, and with Algeria, Egypt and Morocco are all looking good at this stage. We hear from Nigeria coach Eric Chelle . Also we look ahead to this weekend’s FA Cup quarter-finals , and Stuart highlights some of the African players doing well across Europe.…

1 21 March World Cup qualifiers - African Club Association - scouting African players - Newcastle joy 29:04
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This week we catch up on the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for Africa , the latest games are on up until Tuesday, with so much to play for. And we find out about the African Club Association – launched in 2023 to support club football, but how does it work, and what are the priorities? Also we take a look at scouting – what are scouts and football agents scouts looking for exactly when they assess African players ? Plus Stuart on Newcastle’ s long-overdue trophy in England.…

1 14 March - Motsepe re-elected at CAF - FIFA elections - Emilio Nsue returns after ban - Utd plan 100k seater stadium 29:30
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This week we talk about CAF president Patrice Motsepe , who’s been re-elected unopposed for a second term, as we look at how he has steadied the ship on the continent. Also the Fifa Council elections took place at the CAF General Assembly , with a few surprise winners and losers. And we explain how Equatorial Guinea 's record goalscorer Emilio Nsue has been officially cleared to play for the country by Fifa, coming back from a ban. Plus Stuart on the plans for a new stadium for Manchester United .…

1 7 March Cisse to lead Libya - Akpom awaits Super Eagles call after change - FA Cup holders Utd exit 29:25
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This week we focus on football in Libya, as Senegal ’s Aliou Cissé has been appointed Libya national team coach, with a contract that will make him the second-highest-paid coach in African football, and with a glittering new stadium opened in Benghazi. Will Libya be rewarded with success? Also we talk about the issue of players switching international allegiance, and we hear from Chuba Akpom , who switched allegiance from England to Nigeria , but is still waiting to be called up by the Super Eagles. And Stuart has lots on the FA Cup , including analysis on Manchester United ’s exit from the competition.…

1 28 Feb - Pundits AFCON comments cause uproar - ruling on Western Sahara - Liverpool increase EPL lead in title race 29:21
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This week we talk about the controversy sparked by Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher, as he suggested that the AFCON is not considered a "major tournament", as he was discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d'Or. Was he disrespecting the tournament, or is there any truth in what he said? Also we’re talking sport and politics, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled in favour of the Algerian Football Federation and USM Alger in a matter centred on the disputed territory of Western Sahara . And Stuart on the EPL , as Liverpool extend the gap over Arsenal at the top.…

1 21 Feb - Africans in the EPL - UEFA Champions League - Victor Ikpeba 29:31
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This week we zoom in on Africans in the English Premier League, with Egypt’s Omar Marmoush, Burkina Faso’s Dango Ouattara and Beto, from Guinea-Bissau , all shining of late. We also talk about the Uefa Champions League , with Real Madrid knocking Man City out, and we talk to the 1997 African Footballer of the Year – Victor Ikpeba of Nigeria . Ikpeba played as a striker and spent six seasons with Monaco in France and three seasons in Germany at Borussia Dortmund , and won the 1994 AFCON and Olympic Gold in 1996. Ikpeba tells us what it takes to make it at the top level.…

1 14 Feb - Andre Ayew - Abedi Pele - Merseyside derby drama - City on the slide 29:25
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This week we talk to Ghana great Andre “Dede” Ayew, who’s now 35 and the Black Stars’ most-capped player. Dede tell us about his longevity in his career. Also we go down memory lane and talk about Ayew’s legendary father Abedi Pele, three-time African Footballer of the Year in the 1990s. Plus Stuart on the dramatic Merseyside derby.…

1 7 Feb Victor Osimhen new targets - Zim player joins Wolves - Mamelodi Sundowns top spending - AFCON draw 29:31
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This week we to Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen , who was linked to Arsenal and Chelsea ahead of this season, but ended up at Galatasaray in Turkey. Osimhen tells us about his targets for the Super Eagles under new coach Eric Chelle. We have lots on the just-ended transfer window, with Zimbabwean Marshal Munetsi joining Wolves. Also we look at transfer spending in Africa, as South African club Mamelodi Sundowns were Africa’s biggest spenders on transfers in 2024. And more on the AFCON draw as we hear from Zambia and Botswana .…

1 31 Jan AFCON 25 draw - Burundi football - Youssouf Ndayishimiye - EPL latest 29:31
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This week we analyse the draw for the 2025 AFCON , with Cameroon v Cote d’Ivoire among the appetising match-ups in the group stage, and with three Southern African teams in Group B – South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe , along with seven-time champions Egypt . Also we talk about football in Burundi , as we hear from Burundi international Youssouf Ndayishimiye , who has been outstanding for French club Nice this season. And lots on the EPL from Stuart, who also looks at some of the most bizarre yellow cards ever.…

1 24 January CAF Champions League - Orlando Pirates - Ahmed Hassan - Emmanuel Sabbi - UEFA Champions League - EPL - Haaland new deal 29:31
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This week we catch up on the CAF Champions League , with South Africa’s Orlando Pirates impressing in the group stage, while TP Mazembe, Yanga and Raja Casablanca all missed out on the quarter-finals. Also we speak to two France-based players turning out for Le Havre , Egypt international striker Ahmed Hassan , who’s hoping for a place in the Pharaohs' AFCON squad, and Emmanuel Sabbi , who was born in Italy to Ghanaian parents and represents the USA, where he grew up. And Stuart on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League and on Erling Haaland’ s new mega-contract with Manchester City .…
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1 17 Jan - African Nations Champs delay - local or foreign coaches for national sides - Emerse Fae - EPL title race 29:31
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This week we talk about the surprise decision to delay the 2024 African Nations Championship to August, just 18 days before it was due to kick off in East Africa. Also we dig into one of the longest-running debates in African football – whether national teams are better off with local coaches or foreign coaches. While local coaches like Walid Regragui with Morocco and the late Stephen Keshi with Nigeria and Togo did great things, we still have European coaches coming in to the continent and usually receiving better treatment than local coaches. We speak to Emerse Fae , who won the AFCON last year with Cote d’Ivoire . And we have Stuart on the EPL , as Arsenal narrow the gap on Liverpool .…
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1 10 Jan Al Ahly unbeaten run ends - remembering Togo bus tragedy - Utd perk up v Liverpool 29:31
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This week we catch up on the Caf Champions League, as holders Al Ahly of Egypt saw their 27-match unbeaten run coming to an end. Also, this week marked the 15th anniversary of one of the most dreadful incidents in the history of African football – the attack on the Togo team bus ahead of the 2010 AFCON in Angola , as shootings left two members of the Togo delegation dead and 10 others injured. Emmanuel Adebayor reflects on the incident. And we have listeners’ views on Manchester United and Stuart reflects on United’s improved performance against Liverpool .…
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1 3 Jan Top female keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie - 2025 African football calendar - should Amorim change Utd setup 29:28
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This week we speak to one of the best female goalkeepers in the world, Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie , who won the African Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award for the second successive year last month. She tells us about her journey to Europe, to Paris FC . Also we take a look at the calendar for 2025 in African football , with a busy year ahead, and we have Stuart with the EPL latest, and a look at whether Man United coach Reuben Amorim should change his formation.…
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1 27 Dec Review of 2024 - AFCON - Adebayor + EPL + Rashford future 29:30
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This week we look back at 2024 in African football, with a memorable edition of the AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire , a good football tournament at the Olympics for the men, but disappointing for the women. We spoke to many African football stars, including Emmanuel Adebayor, the 2008 African Footballer of the Year, shared the story of how he was unable to walk until he was five, and how a visit to a church in Ghana led to him starting to walk, and how it was the sight of a football that saw him spring up to his feet. Also Stuart on the EPL , with Marcus Rashford wanting to leave Manchester United .…
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1 20 Dec Ademola Lookman - Benin coach Gernot Rohr - Ahmad Diallo 29:30
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This week we talk about Nigeria's Ademola Lookman , winner of the 2024 African Footballer of the Year award. Also we have an interview with Benin coach Gernot Rohr , the German who coached Nigeria from 2016 to 2021, and who has qualified Benin for the 2025 AFCON . And we have Stuart on Ahmad Diallo ’s journey to success at Manchester United .…
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1 13 Dec Morocco to co-host 2030 World Cup - Fifa Club World Cup draw - CAF Champions League + Ashworth leaves Utd 29:31
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This week we talk about Morocco being confirmed as co-hosts of the 2030 Fifa World Cup . We analyse the draw for the Fifa Club World Cup , with some big games for the four African teams to look forward to. We catch up on the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup , and Stuart explains the significance of sporting director Dan Ashworth leaving Manchester United .…
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1 6 Dec Guinea stadium tragedy - CAF Champions League - Salah future - Anthony Ujah - EPL title race 29:31
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This week we talk about the stadium tragedy in Guinea, with at least 56 people killed in a crush at a match. We look ahead to Matchday 2 of the CAF Champions League , and with Mohamed Salah having one of his best seasons ever with Liverpool , we look at his future at the club beyond this season, with no new contract for the Egyptian as yet. Also we speak to one of Nigeria 's most experienced players in European football Anthony Ujah , now based in Bulgaria . Ujah gives us insights into the various pressures that players face. Plus Stuart on the EPL title race .…
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1 29 NOV CAF Champions League - William Troost-Ekong - Man City’s crisis 29:31
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This week we focus on the Caf Champions League, as the group stage got underway on Tuesday with an easy win for record 12-time champions Al Ahly of Egypt.Also we speak to Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong, on life at Saudi club Al-Kholood his Troost-Ekong foundation in Nigeria, and the tough road ahead for the Super Eagles in 2026 World Cup qualifying.Also Stuart looks at possible reasons for Man City’s crisis.…
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1 22 Nov AFCON 2025 qualifers latest - Frank Onyeka - Championship crowds soar 29:31
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This week we catch up on the 2025 AFCON qualifiers , as Ghana and Guinea failed to make it, Botswana qualified for only the second time, Tunisia progressed but with a stuttering campaign, and Morocco did it in style. Also we have an interview with Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka , who’s on loan from Brentford to German side Augsburg . He tells us about life in the Bundesliga. And Stuart tells us about huge attendances in the English Championship .…
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1 15 Nov - AFCON Qualifiers - Senegal - Amad Diallo - City up against it 29:30
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This week we talk about the decisive few days in African football as the last two rounds of qualifiers for the 2025 AFCON are on. Senegal have already qualified, and we speak to their football federation president Augustin Senghor on the decision to part ways with the team’s most successful coach, Aliou Cisse . Also we talk about Amad Diallo ’s great recent form with Manchester United , and whether the Ivorian can secure a place in the United starting line-up. And we have Stuart on Man City ’s slump in form.…
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1 9 Nov CAF Womens Champions League - Emmanuel Adebayor - Ruben Amorim 29:30
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This week we talk about the Caf Women’s Champions League , which starts on Saturday in Morocco, with increased prize money. We look at the career of African football legend Emmanuel Adebayor, who recently had a testimonial in Togo to mark the end of his career. And Adebayor tells us about his faith - how he sleeps with his Bible under his pillow, and how he was unable to walk until he was 5, and how a visit to a church in Ghana led to him starting to walk, fittingly at the sight of a football. Also Stuart on the new Manchester United coach Reuben Amorim – is everything now in place, or are there still issues of concern at the club?…
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1 1 Nov Ballon DOr - CAF Awards - Motsepe aims for second term - Utd after Ten Hag 29:30
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This week we zoom in on the Ballon d’Or ceremony, as Rodri took the men's award ahead of Vini Junior , amid allegations of racism. We also look at the nominees for the CAF Awards , with V ictor Boniface, Mohamed Salah and Mohammed Kudus all missing out. Also, CAF president Patrice Motsepe says he is looking to secure a second term, and Stuart on Manchester United ’s future following the sacking of Erik Ten Hag .…
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1 25 Oct Beach Soccer - Senegal v Mauritania - Abu Azeez + CAF Congress + UEFA Champions League 29:31
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This week we talk Beach Soccer , with Senegal playing Mauritania in the final of the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt on Saturday. We find out more about the game and hear from Nigerian Abu Azeez , an African legend of beach soccer. Also we have a look at the Caf Congress , with positive financial developments reported, and lots on the Uefa Champions League , as plenty of African players impressed this week.…
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1 18 Oct - AFCON qualifiers - Nigeria controversy - Ghana struggle - Beach Soccer AFCON - Tuchel for England 29:29
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This week we look at the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, with Nigeria pulling out of their game in Libya in controversial circumstances, and with Ghana in serious trouble and looking unlikely to qualify. Also we look ahead to the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt , and Stuart analyses Thomas Tuchel ’s appointment as England manager.…
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1 11 Oct AFCON qualifiers - Omar Marmoush - Ballon DOr - Ademola Lookman - United crisis 29:31
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This week we look at the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, with teams in back-to-back qualifiers in the space of a few days, and a lot at stake. We also talk about the Egyptian who’s outscoring Harry Kane in Germany – Egypt forward Omar Marmoush , and we analyse the Ballon D'Or nominees, with Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman the only African player on the 30-man shortlist. And Stuart assesses the situation at Manchester United , as the poor results continue.…
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