The Garage: Tools For Retail Media Innovation
The Garage: Tools For Retail Media Innovation

The Garage: Tools For Retail Media Innovation

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Retail Media is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years. The best version of the industry’s future requires purposefully open partnerships with merchants, clients, agencies, and vendors. The Garage dives into the why, the how, and the who cares of retail media innovation. Hosted by Evan Hovorka, VP of Product & Innovation, and Dan Massimino, Director of Marketing, from Albertsons Media Collective, The Garage will explore what lies ahead for this exciting industry and weave a common thread of collaborative innovation through conversations.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent Episodes

Beyond The Console: The Art of Enriching The Gaming Experience with Greg Carroll
JUN 11, 2025
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Breaking the Code: How NBCU's SpotOn Unlocks Retail Media's Next Frontier with Shawn Makhijani
JUN 4, 2025
Breaking the Code: How NBCU's SpotOn Unlocks Retail Media's Next Frontier with Shawn Makhijani
The convergence of retail media and premium CTV content is reshaping how brands connect with consumers through data-driven, targeted advertising across trusted media platforms. And, we’re talking about it all in the latest episode of The Garage. Join hosts Dan Masamino and Evan Hovorka as they sit down with Shawn Makhijani, SVP of Business Development and Strategy at NBCUniversal, to explore the fascinating and powerful intersection of retail media networks and premium television content, particularly through the lens of their strategic partnership.What You’ll Learn: How premium content and engaged audiences drive advertising effectiveness, cutting across traditional and streaming platformsWhy partnerships between retail media networks and content providers require deep collaboration beyond simple programmatic connectionsThe importance of balancing ad load and frequency caps to respect viewer engagement while delivering resultsHow retail media brings closed-loop attribution and ROAS measurement to the CTV ecosystemWhy democratizing access to CTV advertising through self-service platforms is transforming the media landscapeHow localization and relevance in content delivery create stronger connections between brands and consumersThe parallel between trusted consumer brands and evergreen content in building lasting audience relationshipsWhy flexible transaction models (from full-service to self-service) are crucial for meeting diverse advertiser needsTune in to find out how democratizing access to premium content through self-service platforms is reshaping the advertising landscape.From sharing stories about small-town origins to exploring how to turn offline data into actionable insights, this episode of The Garage offers a clear look at how hyperlocal advertising can create new opportunities for brands, agencies, and retailers. It’s a conversation about using data smarter, scaling with precision and ensuring that every advertising dollar works harder in local communities, this episode of The Garage is not one you want to miss. LinkedInWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Unlocking the Power of Local: Strategies for Growth in Retail Media with James Moore
MAY 28, 2025
Unlocking the Power of Local: Strategies for Growth in Retail Media with James Moore
On this episode of The Garage, we dive deep into the world of hyperlocal programmatic advertising. As the advertising landscape continues to evolve, brands and agencies are increasingly realizing the power of localized campaigns that reach customers right where they live. Listen in as James Moore, Chief Operating Officer at Simplify, joins hosts Dan Massimino and Evan Hovorka at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach during Possible to discuss how Simplify has grown from its early days in search data to a leader in programmatic media buying focused on local audiences.Together, they explore how Simplify uses unstructured data to help advertisers and agencies build highly targeted campaigns tailored to individual ZIP codes and how these local strategies unlock greater value in every market. They discuss how foot traffic attribution and first-party data create a clearer view of how campaigns perform in the real world and why working with local data is crucial for driving better outcomes.The conversation also dives into the challenges of managing thousands of campaigns at once, the importance of automation and near real-time optimization, and how Simplify’s approach has evolved to help agencies and brands navigate the complexities of local advertising at scale.From sharing stories about small-town origins to exploring how to turn offline data into actionable insights, this episode of The Garage offers a clear look at how hyperlocal advertising can create new opportunities for brands, agencies, and retailers. It’s a conversation about using data smarter, scaling with precision and ensuring that every advertising dollar works harder in local communities. This episode of The Garage is not one you want to miss. LinkedInWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In-store Retail Media is Changing the Game
JAN 29, 2025
In-store Retail Media is Changing the Game
On this episode of The Garage, we dive deep into the intriguing and ever-important facet of In-Store Retail Media. In an increasingly virtual world, brands may overlook the importance of enhancing and creating powerful in-store experiences to connect with customers.Yet, it remains a critical avenue for brands to make a meaningful impact. Listen in as Todd Hassenfelt, Global Digital Commerce Senior Director at Colgate-Palmolive, along with returning guests Dan Hight, VP of Media Partnerships at Placer AI, and Paul Brenner, SVP of Global Retail Media at Vibenomics, and hosts Dan Massimino and Evan Hvorka, dissect the role of in-store retail media in the industry’s evolving landscape.Together, they explore the latest innovations redefining how brands connect with consumers in physical environments and how this in-store experience allows retailers to understand consumer needs more clearly. They further discuss the changing nature of the in-store experience as more than just product-pushing; it’s now about problem-solving. Unpacking the importance of compelling content in enhancing the in-store experience, the conversation also highlights the need for quality messaging that resonates with shoppers and drives engagement. While the conversation looks at the potential of in-store retail media, it also examines the challenges of measurement and data sharing in retail media, stressing the importance of conversion rate data and actionable insights for brands to optimize their strategies.From industry best practices like collaboration and potential standardization to the need to reimagine the brand-to-consumer connection through in-store experiences, this episode of The Garage is not one you want to miss. LinkedInWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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