The CPG Guys

The CPG Guys , PVSB and Sri are joined in this episode by Aditya Kumbakonam, co-founder of TheMathCompany, a modern, hybrid consulting firm that builds custom AI applications for enterprises. Its consulting model addresses pressing gaps in conventional analytics service provider and off-the-shelf product models, including the lack of speed, reusability, and customization. This is the first in a 2-...

The CPG Guys , Sri & PVSB , are joined in this episode by Diana Haussling, VP & General Manager of Digital Commerce at Colgate-Palmolive Company. Diana was recently named to the AdAge "40 Under 40" list of honorees. Follow  Diana Haussling on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianahaussling/ Find Colgate brand products at http://shop.colgate.com Find Co by Colgate brand pr...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! The CPG Guys , PVSB and his guest co-host Daniel Torres Dwyer (co-host of the new FMCG Guys podcast) are joined in this episode by Paola Peretti Global Vice President, Digital & Consumer Experience at Mars & Kishor Gummaraju, Chief Customer Officer of Tiger Analytics which develops bespoke insight solutions powered by data and technology for several Fortune 500 companies. T...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB are joined in this episode by Bryan Gildenberg, SVP of Commerce at Omnicom Commerce Group. Brian speaks with Sri & PVSB about pivotal events in CPG/Retail during 2021 and thoughts on emerging trends to watch in 2022. Follow Bryan on LinkedIn at: http://linkedin.com/in/bryan-gildenberg-56a6b0 Follow OCG on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omnicom-commer...

Sri, PVSB, Melissa Burdick & Andrea Leigh, AKA the #Fresh 4, deliver the annual Omni Awards for Excellence in Omnichannel Digital This is episode 3 of 3 and awards go to Retailers for: Best in class Best UGC Experience Most improved Rising star Most innovative Best enabler Please provide the CPG Guys feedback at http://ratethispodcast.com/cpgguys CPG Guys Website: http://CPGGuys.com CPG Guys o...

Sri, PVSB, Melissa Burdick & Andrea Leigh, AKA the #Fresh 4, deliver the annual Omni Awards for Excellence in Omnichannel Digital This is episode 2 of 3 and awards go to Marketplaces for: Best in class Most improved Rising star Most innovative Best enabler Please provide the CPG Guys feedback at http://ratethispodcast.com/cpgguys CPG Guys Website: http://CPGGuys.com CPG Guys on Instagram: http...

Sri, PVSB, Melissa Burdick & Andrea Leigh, AKA the #Fresh 4, deliver the annual Omni Awards for Excellence in Omnichannel Digital This is episode 1 of 3 and awards go to Brands for: Best in class omni Best Loyalty Best DTC Best at social digital engagement for omnichannel eCommerce leader Best user experience omni Best UGC contributor Most improved omni Best Minority Owned Omnichannel Brand Be...

The CPG Guys , Sri & PVSB , are joined in this episode by Doug Bouton, the founder & CEO of Halo Top International and its US Subsidiary DoJo Brands which manufacturers Gatsby Chocolate Follow  Doug Bouton on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-bouton-b1205a59/ Follow Halo Top International on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/halo-top-international/ Follow Halo To...

The CPG Guys , Sri & PVSB , are joined in this episode by Bob Goodwin, the founder of Career Club, which provides career coaching, an online job search course, and a CRM platform to organize professional network and job search activities.  Follow  Bob Goodwin on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobgoodwincareerclub/ Follow Career Club on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ca...

The CPG Guys , Sri & PVSB , are joined in this episode by Sara Goucher, Director of eCommerce at the Molson Coors Beverage Company. For more than two centuries Molson Coors has been brewing beverages that unite people for all of life’s moments. From Coors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, Carling and Staropramen to Coors Banquet, Blue Moon Belgian White, Saint Archer Gold, Leinenkugel’s, Cr...

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB are joined in this episode by Adam Epstein, VP of Growth at Perpetua, a company that is obsessed with building advertising tools that unlock predictable, sustainable growth for anyone who sells online. They leverage AI to enhance human creativity - not replace it. Adam is also the host of "Growth Sessions" a podcast that explores key trends shaping the eComme...

The CPG Guys , Sri & PVSB , are joined in this episode by Sean Riley, co-founder and Chief Executive Dude of Dude products. Follow  Sean Riley on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spriles/ Follow Dude Products on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dude-products-inc/ Follow Dude Products online at: https://www.dudeproducts.com/ Follow Dude Products on YouTube at: https://www.y...

The CPG Guys , Sri & PVSB are joined in this episode by Rana Saha – Global Head - Consumer Goods and Retail Leader, Sales and Commercial Practice and Tom McGuire – Consumer Goods and Retail Leader, Sales and Commercial Practice at Genpact, a global professional services firm that makes business transformation real. We drive digital-led innovation and digitally-enabled intelligent operations fo...

The CPG Guys , Sri & PVSB , are joined in this episode by Riz Akbar, Head of eCommerce for JBS Pilgrim's, a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers and a fully integrated pork producer, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consume...

The CPG Guys , Sri & PVSB are joined in this episode by Kishor Gummaraju, Chief Customer Officer & Sari Somani, Omni Channel Strategy & Analytics Leader, of Tiger Analytics which develops bespoke solutions powered by data and technology for several Fortune 500 companies. This is a the first in a 2-episode partnership with Tiger Analytics. Visit https://www.tigeranalytics.com/omnichanne...

The CPG Guys are joined by Grammy-winning recording artist, songwriter and singer Gino "The Ghost" Borri, a Detroit Native. Follow Gino on Instagram at: http://instagram.com/ginotheghost Follow Gino on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@ginotheghost Follow Gino on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2NG6NWyhjisymBWg8aSXQ Follow Gino the Ghost on Facebook at: https://www.facebo...

Ho Ho Ho! This week, The CPG Guys are joined by Whitney Cooper, Senior Director of Omnichannel Transformation in the Walmart Connect retail media unit of Walmart. Whitney is here to give us a preview of her highly-anticipated Holiday Gift Guide! Link to Whitney's Holiday Gift Guide: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/2021-holiday-gift-guide-whitney-cooper Follow Whitney on LinkedIn at: https://ww...

The CPG Guys , Sri & PVSB , are joined in this episode by Jim Simon, the co-founder & CEO of JiMMYBAR, a family company with a female co-founder & creator of "Bars With Benefits" meaning high protein-low sugar great tasting bars with Functional ingredients like immune boosting fruit, Collagen, Turmeric, Guarana Caffeine, Keto friendly nuts.  Follow  Jim Simon on LinkedIn at:...

The CPG Guys , Sri & PVSB , are joined in this episode by Vandana Khanna, Director of Digital Finance Transformation at Unilever. Follow  Vandana Khanna on LinkedIn at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/vandanakhanna/ Follow Unilever on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unilever/ Follow Unilever online at: http://www.unilever.com Vandana answers these questions: 1) Your career has passe...

The CPG Guys , Sri & guest host Melisssa Burdick from Pacvue are joined in this episode by Rose Jia, head of Growth Marketing for Amazon Fresh. This is the second of a two part partnership episode series with Cardlytics which partners with financial institutions to understand where and when consumers are spending their money. They use these insights to help marketers identify, reach, and influ...

The CPG Guys , Sri & PVSB , are joined in this episode by Sean Halter, CEO of Connectivity Holdings, a media strategy investment company and host of the CMO Suite podcast. Follow  Sean Halter on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanhalter/ Follow Connectivity Holdings on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectivityholdings/ Follow Connectivity Holdings online at: https://...

The CPG Guys , Sri & PVSB are joined in this episode by Scott Lester, the founder & Chairman of Eyekandy, the world's leading Augmented Reality (AR) Provider for commerce. Partnering with Brands and Retailers across the world to produce engaging AR shopper experiences in store, online and in print. This is a partnership episode with Eyekandy. Follow Scott Lester on LinkedIn at: https:...

The CPG Guys , Sri & PVSB , are joined in this episode by Pete Maldonado the co-founder & CEO of Chomps & the Sr Director of eCommerce Stacey Hartnett. Chomps is a manufacturer of protein-packed meat snacks that deliver on taste, simple ingredients and powerful nutrition! Follow  Pete Maldonado on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermaldonado/ Follow Stacey Hartnett on Linked...

The CPG Guys , Sri & PVSB , are joined in this episode by Ashwin Nathan, VP Head of Marketing and Advertising at H-E-B. Founded in 1905, H-E-B operates more than 400 stores in a number of formats and is the #1 food retailer in the Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Rio Grande Valley markets. It is the largest private company in Texas and one of the 15 largest privately held companies in t...

The CPG Guys , Sri & guest host Melisssa Burdick from Pacvue are joined in this episode by Ross McNab, President for North America Advertising at Cardlytics which partners with financial institutions to understand where and when consumers are spending their money. They use these insights to help marketers identify, reach, and influence likely buyers at scale. This is the first of a two part pa...