Steve Frothingham is my guest today. He is the editor in chief of BRAIN, which was recently purchased by the publishers of VeloNews. We talk about the future of trade shows and trade media.
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Peter Kearns is my guest on this episode and also a panelist at the SIA/ORWM 2019 panel I’m moderating on “Managing the Digital Divide.” He’s been in e-commerce for a decade, both in and out of Amazon. If you’ll be at the show on January 29, please listen to this episode and send me your questions to answer live at the panel.
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Paul and I discuss Sezzle as a new payment option for specialty brands intended to ease the friction of “buy now” and minimize levels of cart abandonment. Sezzle is purportedly a tool that could close the digital divide that we, as specialty businesses, are facing with today’s Amazon-trained consumer.
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Today’s episode of the Channel Mastery podcast is a solocast – short and sweet. It’s a preview of a panel I’m leading at the Snowsports Industries of America and Outdoor Retailer trade shows, taking place at the end of Jan., 2019.
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Today’s episode is a short and sweet masters’ class in agility, tenacity and the power of passion behind a strategy.I speak with Stephan Drake, the founder and CEO of DPS Skis. We discuss the challenges and wins of putting the end consumer first for product, multichannel distribution and content.
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Chris Dickerson is Verde’s Integrated Services Director, and in today’s episode, he offers a transparent insight into influencer marketing.
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This is a downright motivating episode, and there’s nothing soft about it. It’s about getting results. If you’ve ever had the slightest sense of overwhelm about being remarkable to your omnichannel consumer, this episode is for you.
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Product offered as “Prime” on Amazon have a 250 percent higher conversion rate than those not listed as Prime. If a higher point of conversion exists in any capacity in any channel, I haven’t found it yet.
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Today’s show is the first in a two-part series on the Channel Mastery podcast, presented by Verde Brand Communications, where we explore the impact Amazon third-party (3P) sellers have on the business of outdoor specialty retailers and brands. Thank you to Snewsnet.com, the sponsor of this special two-part series of the Channel Mastery podcast.
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Today’s show is all about leveling the playing field for retailers. Every day there’s something new to add to your to-do list…and that’s on top of the full-time (+) job you already have. I keep hearing from retailers that you need “plug and play” tools. You don’t need to become armchair experts on every technology and platform out there; you just need tools that are efficient with your time and that deliver results.
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A lot of brands will set aside an afternoon to bust out a mission, vision, values (MVV) exercise. PEARL iZUMi took 10 months. That’s not a typo. Ten months! When Chris Sword came in as new president of the company in early 2017, he brought everyone who worked there in on the process. He recognized that the MVV was on opportunity on a broad scale. It was a pathway to listen to his new team (literally everyone) and to discover what the beating heart of PEARL iZUMi truly is. It was a way to set a course for the company by identifying the brand’s North Star. Cycling apparel changes seasonally. PEARL iZUMi’s MVV will be a guide for decades.
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People are doing a lot of talking about what the “new” retail experience is going to be. Ashley and Jeremy Dakan are building it. As owners of a 43-year old specialty retail institution in my hometown of Durango, Colorado, the Dakans are adding a second store to their portfolio. While I’m thrilled to highlight a local shop and their grand plans for expansion, the ideas in this episode are universal.
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This episode is part pep talk and 100% prep work. In this solocast, I provide tools and ideas that will not only get retailers dialed in for a kickass Q4, but will also transcend holiday in order to build long-term customer loyalty and conversion.
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There is SO much in this episode, my head is still reeling. Luckily, it’s reeling with ideas. And I think yours will be, too, after listening to Chris Walton’s take on the top five trends that will shape retail in 2019.
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Ben Carcio grew up working in his parents’ package store (or liquor store, for those us not from the Northeast). What did he realize – beyond, of course, the fringe benefits of cheap beer for his college buddies? Brands, sales reps, retailers: We’re all in this together.
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The conversations in this 3-part episode ask the fundamental question: Why is the Amazon marketplace OK for the outdoor markets, but Walmart’s marketplace is not? John, Mike and Carter provide nuanced and informed opinions that may surprise you. Enjoy!
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The conversations in this 3-part episode ask the fundamental question: Why is the Amazon marketplace OK for the outdoor markets, but Walmart’s marketplace is not? John, Mike and Carter provide nuanced and informed opinions that may surprise you. Enjoy!
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The conversations in this 3-part episode ask the fundamental question: Why is the Amazon marketplace OK for the outdoor markets, but Walmart’s marketplace is not? John, Mike and Carter provide nuanced and informed opinions that may surprise you. Enjoy!
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Today’s episode will share with you what’s working today for the best consumer-centric brands as they work to create brand experiences that are both memorable and shareable across multiple channels.
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Today, I talk with Wes Allen and we dissect the recent move by Walmart to curate a premium outdoor destination through Moosejaw.com. Are they increasing opportunity and inclusivity for outdoor enthusiasts or leveraging the outdoor industry’s vulnerability around expanding its audience for its own strategic end. Tune in!
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