The FMCG Guys

We are back with another episode of #TheSocialCorner, with our host Rafael Schwarz evaluating the success of TikTok. Whatever your opinion of TikTok might be: You won't be able to avoid the #video sharing app in 2023. Hence Rafael explores why billions of users around the world love the app and how #FMCG brands should start leveraging the #marketing opportunities on the platform.

The FMCG Guys are joined by Henkel's SVP Beauty EMEA Antoine Collette on this episode. In this conversation, you'll learn about Antoine's leadership journey across different countries and companies, from his first leadership experience through his current role heading up a multi-country region, and all the learnings in between, such as: Leading a team for the first timeBalancing hands-on execution and strategyManaging up and down in an organizationGiving your team opportunities to shineSetting a vision with purpose and clear actionManaging different cultures when going abroadLeaning into curiosity doing COVID

We are back with another episode of #TheSocialCorner hosted by Rafael Schwarz, evaluating how marketers should react in times of crisis. With wars, inflation, environmental and health crisis all hitting consumer confidence and spending patterns across Europe, companies need to adjust their #marketing priorities and strategies. Have a look at the 5 imperatives for marketing to turn 2023 from a year of crisis - to a year of competitive advantage.

Laura Benedettino, Group VP, Omnichannel Direct to Consumer at leading winter equipment and number 1 ski brand Rossignol joins us in this episode. Follow The FMCG Guys on Linkedin In this episode, you'll learn about: - Laura's career from Merchandising to her current P&L Commercial role - Managing Retail and Digital simultaneously  - Co-Creating a digital experience with Marketing - Leading and inspiring an organization in the current environment

We are back with another episode of #TheSocialCorner, hosted by Rafael Schwarz , who is looking at the latest developments at YouTube and TikTok and their battle for the most popular #content creators. Which platform do you favor and who do you think has the better #creators at the moment?

Alberto Kechler, Head of eCommerce Europe at Danish Dairy Leader Arla Foods, joins us about how he's driving eCommerce growth in a highly complex category. Follow The FMCG Guys on Linkedin Topics covered: Alberto's career journey and current role at ArlaHow to drive markets from a Headquarter roleThe State of Omni Retail and different country accelarations in EuropeDTC in FMCG Necessary conditions/capabilities to make DTC work in the future

We are back with another episode of #TheSocialCorner, hosted by Rafael Schwarz who is uncovering the biggest trends that will impact #InfluencerMarketing in 2023.

We welcome 2023 with Moritz Hoffmann, Senior Director Global Retail Media at German Q-Commerce company Gorillas (recently acquired by Getir). Follow The FMCG Guys on Linkedin In this episode, you'll learn about: - Moritz's career before Retail Media - The evolution of Retail Media - How the Brand / Retailer dynamic has changed - Opportunities for FMCG Brands - What makes Retail Media a Gorillas different

Rafael Schwarz from Territory Influence is back with this week's edition of #TheSocialCorner, reviewing some of the best Xmas Ads seen during these last weeks on YouTube.

Rafael Schwarz (TERRITORY Influence) and Gregoire Berniere (Scalefast/esw) join us to go over Christmas traditions, shopping trends and, most importantly, speak about their weekly video sections coming to The FMCG Guys' Linkedin page!

Watch on Youtube Rafael Schwarz from Territory Influence is back with this week's edition of #TheSocialCorner, sharing key observations and discussions from his visit to the Digital Marketing World Forum in Amsterdam.

We are very excited to launch The Social Corner, a new video segment looking at relevant social media marketing insights and trends. This video podcast will be hosted by Rafael Schwarz, Managing Director at TERRITORY Influence, the leading social media & influencer marketing agency for FMCG companies in Europe. Watch on The FMCG Guys’ LinkedIn Page or on Youtube.

Karl Walsh is the former CEO of Bodybuilding.com and, previously, Chief Digital Officer at JCPenney and Pandora. Follow The FMCG Guys on Linkedin In this episode, you'll learn about: - Karl's background in Consulting and Entrepreneurship - Pivoting into big corporate - What attracted him into Digital - Karl's Leadership Style - Driving Digital Transformation - Being a CEO with a Digital Background

Coinciding with the publication of Profitero's eCommerce Organizational Benchmark Survey (download here), we invited Andrew Pearl, VP Industry Insights, on a LinkedIn Live to: - eCommerce is "democratizing". What does that mean? - Understand if your company is ready to democratize - As an FMCG player, make the most of the current Digital environment - How to better work with Retail partners

The FMCG Guys are joined by Jonathan Hewlett, an executive with leadership experience at of Procter & Gamble, Diesel and Marc Jacobs and current CEO at w'air, a versatile, portable, handheld device that uses just cold tap water and a little detergent to spot clean, deep clean or simply refresh sneakers and sofas to clothing and carpets. Get an Exlusive 50% discount on w'air with the code FMCGGUYS Follow The FMCG Guys on Linkedin In this Episode, you'll learn about: - Jonathan's career background across FMCG, Beauty, Retail and Fashion - Pivoting into entrepreneurship - Using discarded corporate innovations as a new business - The w'air story

Follow The FMCG Guys on Linkedin Watch on Youtube Dunnhumby Executives Siro Descrovi (Strategy & Insight Consultant) and Feroud Seeparsand (Senior Consumer Psychologist) join Efrain and Daniel to go over their latest Global Inflation and Consumer Pulse Reports. Topics Covered - Meaning of Inflation - Current macro-economic environmnet - Consumers' reaction - Strategies adopted by Retailers - How can FMCG brands adapt - A look into the future Links for both reports: - Global Inflation report https://resources.dunnhumby.com/global-inflation-report/ -Consumer Pulse report https://resources.dunnhumby.com/consumer-pulse-oct-2022/

Matthew Dodge is the Managing Director International (EMEA + APAC + LATAM) at Brooks Running, one of the leading and fastest growing players in the performance running category. Follow The FMCG Guys on Linkedin. In this Episode, you'll learn about: - Matthew's unique career story: from lawyer to General Manager - A North American Leading in Europe - The Brooks Story: how a 100+ year old company has recently become a category leader - The Brooks Go-to-Market strategy - Specialists' as brand ambassadors and putting the Runner at the Centre

Lluís Ferré is the Head of International Business at Boonrawd Brewery, a 90-year old Thai business which you may know from their flagship brand, Singha. Follow The FMCG Guys on Linkedin. In this Episode, you'll learn about: - Moving across continents, functions and industries - Why going international early is important - Learning the local culture when leading - Why rapport may be more important than hard facts  - Doing business and leading in Asia - Adaptability in complex financial and cultural situations

Singles Day has rapidly become the number 1 shopping occasion globally. In this episode, we'll focus move the focus towards South East Asia with Julie Landau, an eCommerce veteran in the region, to see what opportunities European Brands can have during this shopping occasion. Some key topics covered: - Singles Day Vs. Western Shopping Occasions (such as Black Friday - The South East Asian Market, and differences within - Key Success Factors for European Brands - Planning Singles Day ahead of time - Content Creation and Data Framework You can also read an outline of iQuest Asia's approach to Singles Day here. Follow us on Linkedin!

In the second part of our discussion with Ahold Delhaize’s Director Oliver Baggaley, you’ll learn about the business model of direct-to-consumer; customer value proposition and balancing it with profitability. Main points: Q-Commerce: Ahold-Delhaize’s partnerships with the likes of Just Eat and DeliverooBorrowing best practices across global marketsFMCG: Direct to consumer or eRetailer?Profitability Drivers in eCommerceMaking it easy for the consumer If you missed it, you can listen to Part One HERE.