

The FMCG Guys
Dwyer Partners
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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Mar 4, 2023 • 2min
The Social Corner Ep.12: Predictions for Social Media Marketing | Part 5: Pinterest
We are back with another episode of #TheSocialCorner, with Rafael Schwarz sharing his predictions for Pinterest. More #socialmediamarketing news, insights and updates every Thursday - powered by The FMCG Guys and TERRITORY Influence (Bertelsmann Group). #socialmedia #digitalmarketing

Mar 1, 2023 • 41min
58. Yacine Terki, CEO at Data Impact by NielsenIQ: Quality Data is the New Normal
Our guest is Yacine Terki, Co-Founder and CEO at Data Impact by NielsenIQ, an omnichannel analytics platform specialized in location-based analytics, sales data and AI. We invited Yacine to learn more about best practices for Brands and Retailers in the current environment, covering: Starting and growing DataImpact until its acquisition by NielsenIQ What changed in Retail during Covid Challenges Retailers and FMCG brands are facing right now What's next in eCommerce Why having full visibility across online stores is a game-changer

Feb 25, 2023 • 2min
The Social Corner Ep.11: Predictions for Social Media Marketing | Part 4: Twitter
Do you know what will happen to Twitter in 2023? We are back with another episode of #TheSocialCorner, with Rafael Schwarz sharing his predictions for Twitter and how those changes will impact social media marketing for #CPG brands. More #marketing news, insights and updates every Thursday - powered by The FMCG Guys and TERRITORY Influence (Bertelsmann Group).

Feb 22, 2023 • 46min
57. Ivan Cuesta: Activist Shareholders in FMCG
Our guest is Ivan Cuesta, a Consumer Goods veteran, enterpreneur and university teacher that's worked at the likes of Danone and Hero and has deeply studied Activist Shareholders' impact on companies. Activist shareholders have become a home staple in Europe. A known player in the United States for decades, they've made a big impact in the old continent in the last few years, reaching a record high last year with 235 campaigns. In the consumer goods industry, they have created some memorable moments, such as 3G attacking Unilever or Nelson Peltz assaulting Procter & Gamble's board. In this conversation, you'll learn about: - The main players - When did they start going into FMCG - The scenario in which they intervene - Examples of governance: Unilever, Danone, Nestle - What to expect in the coming years

Feb 18, 2023 • 2min
The Social Corner Ep.10: Predictions for Social Media Marketing | Part 3: TikTok
We are back with another episode of #TheSocialCorner, hosted by Rafael Schwarz. After sharing his predictions for Facebook and Instagram, Rafael is lifting the curtain on some new tools that might come to TikTok in 2023 and how FMCG brands could leverage these in their #marketing plans.

Feb 15, 2023 • 44min
56. Vijay Talwar, Chief Digital & Customer Officer at Dufry: Finding Your Passion Compass
Vijay Talwar, Dufry's new Chief Digital and Customer Officer, visits us again (revisit last year's episode here) to speak about how passion has driven and shaped his personal and professional life. Follow The FMCG Guys on Linkedin Topics Covered: The impact of going to boarding school aged 9 Linking personal passions with work The difference between applying Purpose and Passion The importance of transitions in life Enjoying the destination but, also, the journey

Feb 11, 2023 • 2min
The Social Corner Ep.9: Predictions for Social Media Marketing | Part 2: Instagram
We are back with another episode of #TheSocialCorner, hosted by Rafael Schwarz. Last week Rafael shared his predictions for the strategic direction and new tools at Facebook and will follow-up this week with insights about likely developments at Instagram in 2023. We are already looking forward to hearing about TikTok, Twitter and LinkedIn in the coming weeks.

Feb 8, 2023 • 45min
55. Virginia Cervantes from Tropicana Brands: The Marketing Mind of a General Manager
Virginia (Vicky) Cervantes from Tropicana Brands is our guest this week. Originally from Mexico, she's worked internationally with the likes of Kellogg's, Avon and Pepsico, mainly in Marketing, and she's currently the General Manager for Growth Markets Western Europe. Follow The FMCG Guys on Linkedin Topics Covered - Transitioning from Marketing to General Management - Changing Industries (from foods to beauty and foods again) - The importance of developing a network - Putting People and Purpose at the center Books Recommended What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith The Leadership Pipeline by Ram Charan

Feb 4, 2023 • 3min
The Social Corner Ep.8: Predictions for Social Media Marketing | Part 1: Facebook
We are back with another episode of #TheSocialCorner, hosted by Rafael Schwarz. In this video Rafael looks at some new tools & features that will likely be rolled-out by Facebook in 2023 and their implications for social media marketing. During the coming weeks Rafael will present his predictions for Instagram, tiktok, Twitter and LinkedIN - so stay tuned for more insights every Thursday.

Feb 1, 2023 • 37min
54. Scott Boyle from Danone: Building Data Fluency
Scott Boyle is the SVP of Analytics and Insights at Danone joins from Denver, CO in this episode to talk about creating a data-centric culture. Follow The FMCG Guys on Linkedin Topics Covered in this episode: - Scott's career path across blue-chip multinationals working in Europe and the US - Creating a data-driven culture and mindset in big corporate - Finding the right people that can connect data and business outcomes - Selecting the right data and making it actionable - Measuring other important topics such as Sustainability through data


