

188. Sean Summers, CMO and Head of Ads at Mercado Libre: Marketplace to Media: The Next Stage for Latin America's eCommerce King
Sep 7, 2024
Sean Summers, CMO and Head of Ads at Mercado Libre, shares insights on leading the eCommerce giant in Latin America. He discusses his transition from FMCG to eCommerce, emphasizing the importance of calculated risks in career decisions. Sean highlights Mercado Libre's impressive growth, boasting three times more users than in 2019, and explains their innovative advertising strategies. He also delves into the interplay of marketing and product experience, and the booming potential of retail media as the company eyes future expansion.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
From FMCG to E-Commerce: A Career Journey
01:34 • 11min
Navigating the E-Commerce Evolution
12:29 • 20min
The Tension of Marketing and Product Experience in eCommerce
32:29 • 2min
The Evolution of E-commerce Advertising
34:42 • 10min
Embracing Risk and the Power of Instinct in Career Decisions
44:37 • 6min
Innovation and Growth with Mercado Libre
50:32 • 5min