The CPG Guys speak with Sophie Wawro, Global President of Shoptalk & Groceryshop, and Anil Aggarwal, CEO of Personatech. They discuss the market opportunity and disruption of Shoptalk, Sophie's experience joining the franchise, Personatech's role in managing meetings programs, and the introduction of meetups at Shoptalk.
ShopTalk provides a unique opportunity for retailers and brands to come together and network with a large number of high-quality retailers in attendance, enabling sponsors to showcase their technologies and engage with potential clients.
ShopTalk covers various themes and provides insights on key questions, including best-in-class shopper engagement, emerging channels for growth, delivering outstanding store experiences, organizational changes to drive success, and tech investments for revenue and profitability.
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ShopTalk offers a platform for retailers and brands to engage and connect
ShopTalk provides a unique opportunity for retailers and brands to come together and network. With a large number of high-quality retailers in attendance, sponsors can showcase their technologies and engage with potential clients. The event features an Expo Hall where attendees can get hands-on experience and interact with different technologies. The hosted meetings program allows for targeted and efficient 15-minute meetings, facilitating connections between solution providers and retailers. Additionally, ShopTalk offers a variety of experiences, such as dinners and parties, to enhance networking opportunities.
Key insights and themes covered in ShopTalk
ShopTalk covers various themes and provides insights on key questions. Topics discussed include best-in-class shopper engagement, emerging channels for growth, delivering outstanding store experiences, organizational changes to drive success, and tech investments for revenue and profitability. The event showcases a lineup of renowned speakers from major companies, offering valuable insights into the retail industry. Attendees can explore technologies such as social commerce, computer vision, augmented reality, and more to stay updated on the latest trends and innovations.
ShopTalk Europe: Expanding the conversation globally
ShopTalk Europe, taking place in Barcelona, is an extension of the successful ShopTalk event. It provides an opportunity to connect with the European market and explore unique challenges and opportunities in the region. The event features a significant meetup program, allowing attendees to engage in meaningful discussions, make new connections, and explore potential partnerships. ShopTalk Europe will host a diverse lineup of speakers, highlighting topics such as best-in-class shopper engagement, retail media networks, and the use of technology to enhance customer experiences. The event aims to foster collaboration and facilitate knowledge sharing among industry professionals.
Sponsorship opportunities at ShopTalk
ShopTalk offers a range of sponsorship opportunities for companies to showcase their products, services, and thought leadership. Sponsors can participate in the hosted meetings program, engage with attendees at the Expo Hall, and collaborate with ShopTalk to create memorable experiences for attendees. The event provides a consultative approach, working closely with sponsors to understand their goals and target audience. With a large number of high-quality retailers in attendance, sponsoring ShopTalk offers exposure to a wide range of potential clients and partners.
1) Anil, you founded Shoptalk 8 years ago. What was the market opportunity you saw for these events and what was the disruption that you brought to the industry that made them so indispensable to people in the retail CPG digital ecosystem? 2) Sophie, you recently joined Hyve Group as Global President of the Shoptalk and Groceryshop events. What is your professional experience and what most intrigued you about coming to lead such a successful franchise? 3) Anil, You’re currently serving as CEO of Personatech, the platform that allows Shoptalk and Groceryshop to manage its Meetings Programs. First, what is the idea behind these meetings programs and how does your platform operate to yield desired outcomes for all involved parties? 4) Sophie, The tech behind the traditional Hosted Hosted Retailers and Brands Meetings Program will also be powering the introduction of Meetups at Shoptalk this year. What’s your thinking with this addition to your upcoming event in Las Vegas? 5) Sophie, what should our audience know about the Shoptalk event that will have them excited about attending this year’s event? What else is new, what’s big, who is headlining some of the big keynotes? 6) Sophie, by my count, you have over 600 sponsors. Why is Shoptalk such a great opportunity for these companies to sponsor and what are the different ways they are sponsoring at the event? 7) Sophie, Shoptalk Europe is coming up in May. I’m looking forward to making the trip to Barcelona. What exciting things do you have in store for this 2nd European venue which you kicked off last year?
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