The CPG Guys: Dollar General Media Network’s GM Austin Leonard
Austin Leonard is the VP/GM of the Dollar General Media network.
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The CPG Guys: Albertsons Media Collective’s Brian Monahan
Monahan is the SVP/Head of Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media division of the Albertsons Companies.
The CPG Guys: Sam’s Club’s Harvey Ma
Harvey Ma is the VP/GM of Sam’s Club MAP, the retail media division for the club format.
The CPG Guys: NielsenIQ’s Kim Cox
Cox is Managing Director for North America e-commerce & Global Snapshots at NielsenIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company
Kroger Precision Marketing unveils new capabilities
Expert-led managed services now include programmatic audio, CTV, and dynamic creative optimization
The CPG Guys: Walmart Connect Canada’s Lesley Conway
Walmart Connect Canada is the retail media arm of Walmart’s Canadian retail division.
Sam’s Club activations turn racing passion into membership growth
The “Race to the Club” activation showcased how the retailer’s Member Access Platform (MAP) is redefining retail media through immersive, community-driven experiences.
The CPG Guys: Commerce acceleration with Flywheel’s Claudia Johnson
Claudia Johnson is the Technical Advisor to the CEO of Flywheel Commerce Network, the commerce acceleration division of Omnicom.
Hy-Vee expands retail media offering with Instacart integration
The move enhances Hy-Vee RedMedia’s retail media portfolio, allowing brands to connect with high-intent shoppers directly within search and browse experiences.
The CPG Guys: Toby Espinosa from DoorDash Ads
Enabling brand advertising through on-demand delivery.
The CPG Guys: DIY Retail Media with Ace Hardware's Molly Hjelm
Molly Hjelm is the Corporate VP of Red Vest Media, the retail media division of Ace Hardware.
U.S. retail media networks power global market surge
The U.S. market is also shaping global best practices, with homegrown RMN platforms influencing strategies in other regions.
The CPG Guys: Brand and creator commerce with TikTok’s Ajay Salpekar
Ajay Salpekar is the GM of Brand & Creator Commerce at TikTok.
The CPG Guys: Developments in retail media with NielsenIQ SVP Dan Bonert
Cristina Preston is the Director of Digital Marketing at Schnuck Markets, Inc., a supermarket chain based in the St. Louis area.
Kroger Q1 2025: Pharmacy and digital drive strong results
Pharmacy was a standout growth driver, helping boost gross margin to 23%, up from 22% a year ago
PayPal unveils storefront ads to power shoppable experiences
The new product enables consumers to browse and purchase directly within an ad unit, without ever leaving the content they’re viewing.