Understanding Today’s Market: CPG
Episode 45 | Aug. 29, 2022
Episode 45 | Aug. 29, 2022
In this episode, Gaia and Andreah chat with Merkle retail media experts Leah Key, Performance Media VP and Mika Takahashi, eRetail Director. Listen in on this conversation about today’s consumer packaged goods (CPG) market.
Highlights include:
- How does marketing for CPG differ from other industries?
- Why must marketers be reactive in this dynamic, changing market?
- How do CPG marketers approach engagement?
- What is cobranding, and how is it changing the CPG game?
- Why do marketers need to keep up with the latest shopping trends and follow a customer’s entire path to purchase?
- What are the benefits of working with retail media networks?
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Episode Details
Hosts
Manager, Customer Strategy
SEO Associate Director
Guests
VP, Performance Media, Merkle
Director, eRetail, Merkle
Episode Notes
Guests Leah and Mika discuss the basics of marketing in the CPG industry. With a wealth of experience in shopper and performance media, these Merkle experts share marketing insights for top-level CPG strategy.
Takeaways:
- Shopper media can be any media that directs shopper to purchase at retail, and the definition is evolving every day.
- Brand and performance are merging, connecting historically siloed teams.
- Supply chain disruptions have greatly impacted CPG marketing strategy.
- Retailers are often in control with final purchase data, but you can harness the power of retailer loyalty.
- Be a trailblazer! In an ever-evolving landscape, don’t be scared to try out new media tactics.
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