Podcasts & Webinars
Sephora Gives Shoppers a Lyft – 13/07/25
Welcome back to This Week in Retail Media, your weekly round-up of all things retail media networks, hosted by Kate Dixon and Jonathan Rosen. This week, we dig into how beauty brands, grocers, and department stores are getting more creative to drive engagement both on and off-site.
Stories covered:
– Sephora partners with Lyft to offer ride credits and in-stores perks.
– The John Lewis Partnership explores off-site retail media opportunities, expanding its reach beyond owned platforms.
– Just Eat launches a summer membership push, targeting increased loyalty and frequency during peak takeaway season.
Reasons For Loyalty; RMN in the Cotsworlds; New Holland and Barrett App – 07/06/2025
In this very UK-centric episode of This Week in Retail Media, Kate and Jonathan dive into the hottest retail media stories making waves. Brits are pledging their loyalty like never before, a brand – retail media network has launched in the UK,and H&B are making wellness moves with watching.
Meta Gets Transparent; Cloudy Dollar General; New Format for David Bridal’s Luxe Comeback – 30/05/2025
Welcome to Episode 25 of this Week in Retail Media! Kate and Jonathan are back- recording a Friday session ahead of the long weekend. In this episode, we unpack Meta’s bold move towards Dollar General’s big leap to the cloud, and David’s Bridal making headlines again with a high-end in-store push. Plus we chat about Shop Talk prep, long weekends, and why no retail media roundup feels complete without a Davids Braidl story. Tune in for your essential retail media fix.
Airbnb Goes Big & AI Hits the Aisles – 23/05/2025
This week we are keeping it tight but loaded. Kate and Jonathan unpack Airbnb’s ambitious app overhaul – think personal chefs, spa days, and celeb-backed experiences (no room booking required). Plus, a slick new AI functionality that could change how we shop is making waves in retail in media.
The WARC study on AI; Frasers Group RMN; Chuck. E Cheese Media Network! – 16/05/2025
Retail media’s heating up again. Kate and Jonathan are back with your essential retail media fix. This week, they unpack WARC’s latest report ‘The Future of Measurement 2025’ – revealing how advertisers and agencies are rethinking their campaign effectiveness in a privacy-first-post cookie world. Plus, two heavyweight brands (one UK, one US) launch their own retail media networks. Big Moves, sharp takes and zero filter.
Our Survey Says….; Shopping in ChatGPT; Google Beefs Up YouTube Ads – 09/05/2025
Kate and Jonathan dive into the growing impact of AI on the Retail Media landscape, with buzz building around potential shopping integrations in OpenAI’s marketing tools. They also analyze a recent M4 survey, revealing unexpected consumer perspectives on Retail Media that might challenge common assumptions.
The WARC study on AI; Frasers Group RMN; Chuck. E Cheese Media Network! – 16/05/2025
Retail media’s heating up again. Kate and Jonathan are back with your essential retail media fix. This week, they unpack WARC’s latest report ‘The Future of Measurement 2025’ – revealing how advertisers and agencies are rethinking their campaign effectiveness in a privacy-first-post cookie world. Plus, two heavyweight brands (one UK, one US) launch their own retail media networks. Big Moves, sharp takes and zero filter.
Our Survey Says….; Shopping in ChatGPT; Google Beefs Up YouTube Ads – 09/05/2025
Kate and Jonathan dive into the growing impact of AI on the Retail Media landscape, with buzz building around potential shopping integrations in OpenAI’s marketing tools. They also analyze a recent M4 survey, revealing unexpected consumer perspectives on Retail Media that might challenge common assumptions.
Walmart Integrates Roblox; EG America Join the Fray; Insights from THG Fulfil – 03/05/2025
Summer’s finally here in the UK and things are heating up in retail media too! In this episode, Kate and Jonthan dive into Sam’s Club’s bold new move on Roblox, blending gaming with real-world savings. EG America jumps into the retail media game, and late-night snackers are driving big business for THG and Turkey Hill jumping into the retail media game. Gaming, grocery, and media metrics – it’s all here. Let’s get into it!
Zenpase gets Emotional; Lyft Teams with StackAdapt; and AIPIA Packaging Network (Again) – 26/04/2025
We’re back at full strength as Kate and Jonathan reunite for a packed episode. This week, they unpack LG Ad solutions new emotional intelligence-powered Connected TV ads – smart innovation or data overreach? You decide. Programmatic also gets a boost as services stretch into new territories, and Kate rewinds to a headline from last week to finally get Jonathan’s hot take. Ad tech, programmatic power moves, and a touch of heavy metal – lets get into it.
Superdrug Screens roll out; Mamas & Papas App; and AIPIA Packaging Network – 20/04/2025
Flying solo this week, Kate spotlights three sharp retail media moves: Superdrug scales up, Mamas & Papas launches an app, and packaging gets a rethink as a media touchpoint. Big plays in-store, on-device, and on-shelf. Let’s get into it.
ITV CTV Expansions; SM and Deliveroo partner up; and InstaCart are back – 12/04/25
Retail media’s heating up. Kate and Jonathan break down ITV’s new geo-targeting tool with Circana, Tesco’s platform upgrade, and big moves from a US grocery giant. Plus: store tours, secret demos, and no Cannes (yet). Let’s get into it.
And over in the US, another major grocery retailer is leveling up its retail media network. Store tours, secret tech demos in the Netherlands, and no travel plans until Cannes – it’s all here. Let’s get into it.
Raising the Bar for In-Store Retail Media Networks with STRATACACHE’s Chris Riegel and Alison Dunham
To understand the latest trends and anticipate the upcoming What’s in Store for Retail Media Networks event, we are accompanied by Chris Riegel, CEO and Alison Dunham, Sales Director, In-store Retail Media UK, at PRN.