Commerce Media Matters

Nick Morgan and Paul Blackburn welcome strategist, writer, and retail-media advisor Colin Lewis for a rapid-fire tour through creativity in retail media, why “conversion everywhere” should be your mantra, and how AI & LLMs are reshaping search and shoppability. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy, teaching, and marketing leadership, Colin makes the case that innovation is everywhere—a...

Commerce Media Matters hosts Nick Morgan and Paul Blackburn welcome Kiri Masters onto the podcast to chat about all things retail media – or is it commerce media these days? That topic is the underlying debate of this episode, as IAB recently consolidated the definition and categorisation of commerce media. As a retail media pioneer, and fellow podcaster with her Retail Media Breakfast Club show,...

Our Commerce Media Matters hosts, Nick Morgan and Paul Blackburn, take a look back on the biggest commerce media moments of 2025 so far. With Paul moving from publisher world to startup life at Vudoo, he brings insights from both sides of the industry. Nick puts him in the hot seat to unpack what went down on the Croisette during Cannes Lions –  from standout creative moments to commerce media’s g...

Alex Brownsell, Head of Content at WARC Media & Digital Commerce, enters the Commerce Media Matters booth to unpack the trends he’s observed and the industry directions he’s forecasted. From the rise of “commerce everywhere” to the ongoing frustrations around measurement and standardisation, one hot topic keeps showing up: the never-ending debate between brand and performance. Has the line fin...

How does a 187-year-old department store turn heritage, customer loyalty, and in-store experiences into a futureproof retail media business? In this episode of Commerce Media Matters , Nick and Paul are joined by Melissa Polglase, Head of Category Marketing and Retail Media at David Jones Amplify, who’s helping lead that very transformation.  With brick-and-mortar no longer the sole destination fo...

We’re taking a brief detour from our regular commerce media track to tackle the topic du jour : AI. In this episode, we’re joined by John Blackburn AO—one of the leading voices in national security. As a strategic advisor to the AI CoLab Alliance in Canberra, John brings sharp insight into one of the most pressing and widely debated technologies of our time: AI. He explores the evolving relationsh...

Grant Johnstone, Chief Marketing Officer at ACE Radio, enters the Commerce Media Matters booth to reflect on nearly four decades of being on the air.  Contrary to popular belief, video has not killed the radio star. In fact, Grant argues audio is stronger than ever and has proven itself to be a powerful platform in the commerce media world.  He explains that the format has evolved from “spots and...

What happens when consumer expectations outpace industry change? When AI grows faster than regulation can keep up? When retail media becomes commerce media… and no one can agree on the label? In this episode, we sit down with Gai Le Roy, CEO of IAB Australia and one of the most trusted voices in the industry, to make sense of it all. From the early days of pop-up ads to the complexities of data et...

In this episode, we’re joined by Jason Wescott, Global Head of Commerce Solutions at GroupM Nexus and Chair of the IAB Europe Retail Media Committee. With over 20 years of experience in media, e-commerce, and retail media, Jason has helped craft the industry's playbook—practically putting the final stamp of approval on its evolution. We dive into the fast-changing world of commerce media, whe...

In this episode of Commerce Media Matters , we sit down with Matt Prohaska—Founder, CEO, and Principal at Prohaska Consulting, and a veritable oracle of data monetisation and programmatic advertising. With 32 years of experience and a portfolio featuring giants like Walmart, United Airlines, and The Gap, Matt dives headfirst into the complexities of commerce media, offering sharp insights and bold...

Ok, 2025 is here—now what? From AI-powered commerce to the meteoric rise of retail media 2.0, Nick and Paul explore the hottest trends, bold predictions, and groundbreaking innovations that are redefining how we shop, engage, and connect. 2025 is set to be a game-changing year for the industry, and this episode will challenge conventional thinking to bring fresh perspectives on what e-commerce and...

What was 2024 like in the world of Commerce Media? It’s the grand finale of 2024! Join Nick Morgan and Paul Blackburn as they dive into a special year-end wrap-up of Commerce Media Matters . Take a trip down memory lane as they revisit their favorite conversations and unpack the biggest hits, misses, and game-changing moments that defined the year. From transformative trends to standout innovation...

In this episode of Commerce Media Matters, we’re joined by the brilliant Lance Eerhard, CEO of BuyersCircle—a game-changing social eCommerce platform created by former Alibaba execs to empower e-Tailers and suppliers to connect with their social communities. With 30,000 sellers, 950,000 active shoppers, and a career that’s seen him in top roles at WooliesX, Dan Murphy's, and CUB, Lance knows...

In this episode of Commerce Media Matters , hosts Nick Morgan and Paul Blackburn sit down with the one and only Nick Smith, Managing Director of Medium Rare Content Agency, to crack open the secrets behind the explosive growth of retail media. Nick’s portfolio is packed with some of Australia’s biggest brands—Coles, David Jones, Qantas, and more. But it’s not just about big names; it’s about big i...

In this electrifying episode, we chat with Joshua Lowcock, President of Media at Quad, an American marketing services company that helps brands make direct consumer connections across household, in-store and online with a range of marketing and media solutions. Joshua shares Quad's dynamic approach to putting clients first and driving business results through innovation and emerging tech, inc...

In the debut episode of Commerce Media Matters , hosts Paul Blackburn and Nick Morgan unravel the transformative power of commerce media in retail. Discover how commerce media can combat fragmentation in marketing and drive both brand and transactional results through innovative content and first-party data. In this episode, you’ll discover: The concept of commerce media and its role in the retail...

Welcome to Commerce Media Matters – an all-new original show where Nick Morgan (CEO at Vudoo) and Paul Blackburn (Director of Commercial Data & eCommerce) take you on an insider’s journey through the dynamic world of commerce media, sharing the latest trends, perspectives, and insights to help you create marketing content and media that truly matters! About the hosts: Nick Morgan : Nick is an...