Future Commerce Podcast: eCommerce, DTC and Retail Strategy show

Future Commerce Podcast: eCommerce, DTC and Retail Strategy

Summary: Are you looking for eCommerce insights, strategy, or operational advice for your eCommerce business? Future Commerce is the leading podcast for founders and operators alike who aren't looking for the next conversion rate optimization tip or how to execute a playbook. It's for those who yearn for something deeper than CRO and PPC. Each week our hosts Phillip Jackson and Brian Lange ask hard questions to founders and executives at successful brands and how they turned their 'making money online' approach into a thriving business. Weekly essays, blogs, show notes, full transcripts, and quarterly market research reports are available at https://futurecommerce.fm

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 "Microsoft Paint, but for Augmented Reality" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:01

What exactly is Deep Learning? What can HAM radio teach us about decency in the social age? Danny Sepulveda joins us for a new "Future Policy" segment. Also - what exactly is Facebook Messenger Kids all about?

 "Consumerism is our Religion" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:47:29

"If consumerism is our religion, then malls were our temples. Our temple now is the internet." Episode 53 is all about how Amazon owned Black Friday and while our heads were spinning they decided to take over Augmented Reality as well. Goodbye Black Friday, hello Black November. Also Google Poly and - in case you hadn't heard - Amazon's eating the world.

 "One Technology Leading to Another" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:36:40

Technology can help you take your next step in retail - so we review the current landscape of retail-tech-focused podcasts, provide critique and offer insight into our favorite resources for keeping up to date on retail news.

 FC INSIDERS Giveaway - PLUS - sneak peek at Episode 52 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:04:12

BONUS EPISODE! We're giving away FIVE GOOGLE HOME MINIS! Sign up for FC INSIDERS newsletter before December 1st to receive one of FIVE Google Home Minis! PLUS - A quick shout out to Deborah Weinswig and a preview of Episode 52 of Future Commerce

 AI, Classism, and the Digital Divide | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:54:53

This week we've entered The Odd Couple territory. Brian's relentless optimism and hope for harnessing technology for a bright future contrast with Phillip's expressed skepticism that advancements in AI and automation will benefit the working class without regulatory oversight.

 "Retail Tech Moves Fast, We're Moving Faster" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:55:40

Brian and Phillip take a look back at the past year of retail technology, predictions that came true, products that rocked our industries, and more.

 Public Policy and Net Neutrality (w/ Ambassador Daniel Sepulveda) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:01

Daniel Sepulveda, Former Ambassador and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, joins us to discuss net neutrality, public policy, free trade, deglobalization, and basic income.

 Gamifying Healthcare | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:17:52

Healthcare is no game, but try telling insurance carriers that. Phillip gets manipulated into buying a denim jacket, innovation in fitness and fashion, Adobe "reinvents" fintech, and the guys go deep (real deep) on healthcare and insurance.

 Is Magic Leap the Solyndra of 2017? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:50:55

What is eVTOL? Does the future of the world depend on disruption in Food Delivery and innovation in Public Transit? Also - Project Loon in Puerto Rico, Magic Leap takes a Series D

 "Behind the Veneer" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:53:20

A review of Shop.org, Rockets, Rebuilding Puerto Rico, Toys 'R Us declares Bankruptcy and FC Insiders

 Ecosystem Innovation (w/ Peter Sheldon, Magento) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:57

"If it doesn't add value, don't invest in it" - Peter Sheldon of Magento joins us to talk about crowdsourced ecosystem innovation, what PWAs mean for retailers, and gives his input on what the next 5-10 years looks like for retail

 The Future of Music isn't *just* Digital (w/ Asthmatic Kitty) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:43

The guys discuss the future of music, digital goods, ephemeral products, and how Spotify is changing our consumption behaviors and expectations. With John Beeler and Lowell Brams of Asthmatic Kitty Records.

 "Storytellers are the best Futurists" - (w/ Amanda Manna - Lowe's Innovation Labs) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:28

Amanda Manna, Head of Narrative @ Lowe's Innovation Labs, talks with Brian about the importance of story and narrative in technological innovation

 The Art of Crowdsourcing Innovation (w/ Caleb Light, Power Practical) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:57

Caleb Light of Power Practical shares his experience on Shark Tank, finding new success with Amazon, and partnering with Mark Cuban Companies.

 "Technology, for Technology's Sake" (w/Sucharita Mulpuru) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:40

We host top retail analyst and strategist Sucharita Mulpuru to review the state of the market and discuss strategies to stay competitive.

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