
The FMCG Guys
The leading Consumer Goods and Retail Podcast in Europe and Beyond. We speak with senior leaders and industry luminaries to go deep into some of the most significant burning topics in the industry, leadership experiences, careers and the stories in between.
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Sep 13, 2023 • 50min
95. Diane de la Baronniere & Steve Kinsey from Haleon: Scaling Retail Media Globally
We've discussed Retail Media thoroughly on the show, bringing different Retailers' voices such as Tesco, Albert Heijn or Boots. But what are brands doing about it? In this episode, you'll hear first hand how Haleon (GSK's Consumer Health Spin-off) is approaching the topic. Through the voice of their Global team, with Steve sitting in the US and Diane in the UK, you'll learn about: The particularities of Digital Commerce Media for a Consumer Healthcare company Deploying global media strategies into local markets How to bring Sales and Marketing together for a common media effort Managing Data in a complex environment

Sep 10, 2023 • 1h 12min
eCommerce Trends & Talent with Stefan Wenzel (2022)
Linkedin Live session with eCommerce expert Stefan Wenzel. Part 1: current Shifts in Omni-channel retail: - Away from brick & mortar and the decline of wholesale - How online players are pushing their marketplaces rather than their wholesale business - The (forced) evolution of into Direct to Consumer. Part 2: impact of these changes on companies and what type of talent you need for each of the mentioned channels: - Wholesale Sales - Direct to Consumer Management - Merchant Watch live replay here.

Sep 6, 2023 • 50min
94. Gonzalve Bich, CEO of BIC: Innovating an Icon
Gonzalve Bich is the Chief Executive Officer of BIC, the iconic brand and company in stationary, lighters and shavers. In this episode, he joins Efrain and Daniel to explain how he's guarding the brand's legacy while innovating to make it future-proof through: Gonzalve's role as a CEO: being strategic while having his finger on the pulse Fostering innovation across all levels of the organization Portfolio innovations at BIC like temporary tattoos The future at BIC and the wider FMCG industry Follow The FMCG Guys on LinkedIn

Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 2min
93. Bryan Gildenberg and Peter V.S. Bond from The CPG Guys: Analyzing FMCG Company Results
Want to know what the latest Consumer Goods company results mean? Peter and Bryan from The CPG Guys will join us to go over the main players' results. Join us for a fun and informative chat!

Aug 23, 2023 • 47min
92. Tom Langley, Head of Retail Media at The John Lewis Partnership: Premium Retail Media
Tom Langley is the Head of Retail Media at John Lewis Partnership, the owner of Waitrose (Supermarket) and John Lewis (Department Store). He joined Christina and Daniel to explain the Partneship's approach to Media in Premium categories, covering: How FMCG Brands can position themselves by investing in Waitrose Media Retail Media in Department Stores How under-invested premium categories like Electricals, Home or Fashion will evolve Building an ecosystem of partners and suppliers as a Best Practice

Aug 16, 2023 • 53min
91. Kristof Neirynck, CMO at Avon: How to Reinvent a Heritage Brand
Kristof Neirynck is the CMO and General Manager Western Europe at Avon. He joins Christina and Daniel to share how he's transforming a brand with a huge legacy to make it succesful in the future. Tune in to learn about: Kristof's Career Path prior to joining Avon Transforming a company's cutlure Avon's B2B2C business model in the 21st century How Avon is getting ready to be succesful in the future Book Recommendation: Jim Collins - From Good to Great

Aug 9, 2023 • 28min
90. Rolf Oosterhoff, VP Retail Media at Albert Heijn on Giving Brands a Superior Digital Exposure
Albert Heijn, part of Ahold Delhaize is the clear dominant in the Dutch Grocery Market. We bring you their VP Retail Media, Rolf Oosterhoff to understand how they are executing Retail Media to drive an above average conversion rate for FMCG Brands. Tune in to learn about: The Dutch Grocery Retail Market Albert Heijn's value proposition to stay ahead of competition Top and bottom funnel value for brands Combining Retail Media with traditional channels

Aug 2, 2023 • 42min
89. Paul Accornero, Chief Commercial Officer at De'Longhi: Surfing the Perfect Storm
Paul Accornero is the Chief Commercial Officer at the De'Longhi Group, a Global Leader in Small Appliances. He joins us to speak about how he's led the organization through turbulent times in a growing category and: Today's commercial scenario in Appliances: Wholesale, DTC and eCommerce The evolution of his leadership style and working from home or the office Sustainability's stategic importance The ups and downs of the category in the last 4 years

Jul 26, 2023 • 43min
88. Iradj Boroumand, Head of eCommerce Europe at SC Johnson: Converting in a Non-linear World
Iradj Boroumand is the Head of eCommerce Europe at SC Johnson, a family company and one of the global leaders in home care. With a wealth of experience in digital, Iradj spoke to us about: The current eCommerce scenario for FMCG in Europe Media Mix Measurement & Path to Conversion Measuring every touchpoint with consumers Retail Media Management for Consumer Goods Companies Follow the FMCG Guys on LinkedIn Iradj's prior appearence on the show: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Jul 22, 2023 • 2min
The Social Corner Ep. 30: 6 trends that will shape Influencer Marketing in 2023
We are back with another episode of #theSocialCorner hosted by our marketing expert Rafael Schwarz. Social #influence plays a massive role in consumers discovery of food and beverage products, while physical #grocery stores still dominate actual purchases. Here are Rafael's conclusions from a recent study with more than 3,000 grocery shoppers. more #socialmediamarketing insights and updates next Thursday, powered by The FMCG Guys and TERRITORY Influence (Bertelsmann Group)
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