Blake Droesch
Senior Analyst at EMARKETER contributing data-driven analysis on digital media and consumer behavior, appearing on the podcast to discuss forecasts and industry milestones.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 21min
Reimagining Retail: What’s Next for Amazon Fresh and Lessons on How Best to Compete with Walmart | Oct 11, 2023
Discussion on challenges faced by Amazon Fresh and strategies for success in grocery retailing. Ranking other players offering lessons on how Amazon Fresh could compete with Walmart.
Jan 2, 2026 • 33min
The Big 2026 Quiz: Random Trivia, Future Major Headlines, and Defining Moments | Behind the Numbers
Blake Droesch, a Senior Analyst at EMARKETER, joins the discussion to tackle a fun yet insightful quiz about the future of digital media and consumer behaviors. They dive into predictions for YouTube's TV share and the evolving role of AI in shopping, debating how much control shoppers will really give AI agents. The team also shares forecasts on the adoption of smart glasses and the future of social commerce. Packed with trivia and expert insights, it’s a lively exploration of what 2026 might hold!
Dec 3, 2025 • 23min
Amazon’s Grocery Dilemma: Challenges, Missed Opportunities, and the Key Ingredient | Reimagining Retail
Blake Droesch, a Senior Analyst specializing in retail and e-commerce, joins Skye Canaves, a Principal Analyst focusing on grocery trends. They dive into Amazon's persistent grocery challenges, such as its insufficient store footprint and confusing online experiences. The duo critiques Whole Foods' niche positioning and discusses the sterile in-store atmosphere. Skye highlights the need for a unified grocery delivery experience, while Blake proposes a shift towards efficient same-day perishable delivery, suggesting that consolidation could enhance Amazon's grocery strategy.
Jan 3, 2024 • 23min
Reimagining Retail: 2024 Retail Trends (Shark Tank style)—The In-Store Renaissance, Livestream Shopping, and Buying RMNs | Jan 3, 2024
Analysts discuss major retail trends for 2024, including retailers competing with Amazon, China's impact on US online shopping, and the buying of retail media networks. They also dive into the in-store renaissance, influencer collaborations, live stream shopping, and partnerships in retail media networks.
Aug 16, 2023 • 27min
Reimagining Retail: Online Grocery-Buying Habits, and Can Uber and DoorDash Push Further Into Grocery? | Aug 16, 2023
Analysts Sara Lebow and Blake Droesch, along with director of content Becky Shilling, discuss the changes in US grocery shopping habits and strategies for growth in the industry. They also debate whether Uber and DoorDash can successfully expand into the grocery market. The podcast explores the challenges of online grocery shopping, including selecting produce, and offers potential solutions. It also discusses the decline in the US online grocery market and the feasibility of Uber and DoorDash entering the industry. Challenges in offering grocery delivery are explored, along with strategies to avoid disrupting the in-store experience.
