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Retail marketing is changing fast, and AI is at the center of it all. John Gomez, CEO of RPM Labs, breaks down how AI-driven retail media is transforming the in-store shopping experience. John shares insights from his journey in the retail industry to pioneering AI-powered intent engines that make in-store media more relevant and effective. He reveals why traditional retail media has struggled, how AI is solving the biggest challenges and what the future holds for digital wallets and customer engagement. Tune in for a candid conversation on where retail media is headed next, along with John's take on how to make every media dollar count while creating a seamless shopping experience. Leader Generation is hosted by Tessa Burg and brought to you by Mod Op. About John Gomez: John Gomez is a seasoned executive with a track record of leadership at world-class brands. Currently leading RPM Labs, he brings deep expertise in operations, marketing and strategic growth. Prior to this role, John served as President and CEO of KKR-owned Cardenas Markets, where he spearheaded the effort to build the largest Hispanic grocery chain in the U.S. His leadership journey also includes roles as EVP of Operations, Marketing and Merchandising at Trader Joe's, as well as Chief Operating Officer at Argo Tea. About Tessa Burg: Tessa is the Chief Technology Officer at Mod Op and Host of the Leader Generation podcast. She has led both technology and marketing teams for 15+ years. Tessa initiated and now leads Mod Op's AI/ML Pilot Team, AI Council and Innovation Pipeline. She started her career in IT and development before following her love for data and strategy into digital marketing. Tessa has held roles on both the consulting and client sides of the business for domestic and international brands, including American Greetings, Amazon, Nestlé, Anlene, Moen and many more. Tessa can be reached on LinkedIn or at Tessa.Burg@ModOp.com.
The duo behind the vibrant network talks about why community matters.In this episode of No Surprises, we add to the nesting dolls of the season — the community of people who have recorded our podcast about community — with Sarah Greisdorf and Sam Zelitch. This dynamic duo helms Squarespace Circle, a network of Squarespace creatives, designers and developers, and executes the annual Circle Day conference. (Our favorite day of the year!)We discuss the beautiful ouroboros of community engagement and company success, how not to take things personally, and why it's better to have a community that's loud — and possibly upset — than one that's too quiet. We also hear the Circle Day origin story, and learn why Kelsey and Mal believe running a tech agency is like Chicago improv. Finally, we reminisce about Argo Tea shops and learn that Sam's firing may or may not have brought down the company. You can find us at weekofthewebsite.comFollow us on Instagram @weekofthewebsiteWatch the full episode on our YouTube Channel
Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Argo Tea may be about to make a comeback in Chicago. Crain’s reports the assets of Argo have been acquired by Chicago-based Planting Hope in a deal that closed last month. The company picked up the licenses for Argo’s eight remaining […]
As the founder and CEO of Argo Tea, Arsen Avakian faced challenges managing an expansive list of retail partners and all of their distinct marketing and advertising offerings. With the rise of retail media, he saw a unique opportunity to bring robust, data-driven creative to the physical environment, which inspired him to start Cooler Screens. During this episode of Retail Remix, get Arsen's perspectives on: The evolution of retail media and the specific challenges brands and retailers will need to tackle; How the power of retail media can come to life in physical stores, and what technology supports it; and Lessons learned from Cooler Screens' expansion into various retail spaces and experiences, including in Walgreens stores. RELATED LINKS Learn more about Cooler Screens Read various case studies featuring other brands
This week, Gary and Shekar have the pleasure of speaking Arsen Avakian CEO and Founder of Cooler Screens and Founder of Argo Tea. The focus of today's conversation is the sophisticated digital add platform known as Cooler Screens, but Arsen shares how building his challenger tea brand, Argo Tea, helped him to understand the consumer experience gap (CX Gap) between the information available online and the information deficit of brick and mortar shopping. Cooler Screens bridge that gap by using AI to deliver ingredient information, allergens, calories, etc. as well as vibrant images of the actual products within the case.
Cooler Screens is a developer of interactive digital displays to replace glass doors in retail stores. They bring the power of digital advertising to the brick-and-mortar retailer. They make available in-store what consumers like about shopping online. Arsen Avakian is the Founder and CEO. Prior to Cooler Screens, he founded Argo Tea in 2003 and had a successful exit to Golden Fleece Beverages in 2020. Learn More about Cooler Screens
Cooler Screens is a developer of interactive digital displays to replace glass doors in retail stores. They bring the power of digital advertising to the brick-and-mortar retailer. They make available in-store what consumers like about shopping online. Arsen Avakian is the Founder and CEO. Prior to Cooler Screens, he founded Argo Tea in 2003 and had a successful exit to Golden Fleece Beverages in 2020. Learn More about Cooler Screens
The holy grail of omnichannel marketing is merging the informative richness of the online experience with the see it, feel it, touch it experience of the brick and mortar store. The grail is on its way. Arsen Avakian, formerly CEO and CO-founder of Argo Tea, and now CEO and Co-founder of Cooler Screens, joined Peter to talk about how his company is providing a new digital retail media opportunity in stores that is driving tremendous growth and consumer delight.
Special Guest, Ashley, with Teas and Things shares her special challenge for National Hot Tea MonthTea & Things: Reviews of tea from various coffee & tea shops, including Starbucks, Argo Tea, DavidsTea, and more.Blog: https://www.ashleyteaandthings.comInstagram: @ashleyteanthings https://www.instagram.com/ashleyteanthings/Be Well with Beth: https://www.bewellwithbethphl.com Instagram @bewellwithbethhttps://www.instagram.com/bewellwithbeth/Join our Sipping Streams Tea Tribe private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sippingstreamsteatribe
Arsen Avakian, founder/former CEO of Argo Tea and current co-founder and CEO of Cooler Screens, joins me on the Tech Talks Daily Podcast. Cooler Screens recently announced its largest round of funding yet, backed by Microsoft and Verizon. I learn how Cooler Screens has secured a multi-year collaboration with Microsoft focused on bringing an immersive digital experience to brick-and-mortar retail environments. Through the collaboration, Cooler Screens will work with Microsoft to scale the delivery of its immersive digital media and merchandising platform hosted on Microsoft Azure to retailers and product brands. The companies will also explore additional integration opportunities to deliver enhanced experiences to customers. Cooler Screens is transforming retail cooler surfaces into IoT-enabled screens. Their media platform reimagines the brick-and-mortar shopping experience for consumers in the cooler and freezer aisle while delivering new marketing opportunities and smart merchandising for brands and retailers. Employees work directly with proven leaders as an integral part of the development and growth of our company. Their digital- and design-led culture allows our team members to think creatively, challenge the status quo, and use their abilities to change the face of retail forever. Arsen also shares his plans for the future of the first-of-its-kind media and merchandising platform that leverages smart screens powered by AI and IoT.
Reset’s architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin brings us to the home of Argo Tea, originally the Old Heidelberg. This 85-year-old building is steeped in Chicago history and connected to both of Chicago’s World's fairs.
Matt & Emily welcome comedian Jason Howard to the podcast where they drink Argo Tea’s first flush Darjeeling tea! This week’s topic, from Jason, is New York Deli Sandwiches!
Matt & Emily welcome Kim Tyner to the podcast where they drink Argo Tea’s blueberry white tea! Matt’s mini-topic of the week is the Netflix original series, Disenchantment, created by The Simpsons’ Matt Groening. Kim brought as her topic, trying new foods! As it turns out, Kim will try anything (and probably multiple times), Matt … Continue reading Disenchantment & Trying New Foods with Kim Tyner →
Matt & Emily are drinking Argo Tea’s White Peach tea with…no one! It’s Matt & Emily Alone and they’re talking about Matt’s favorite genre of music in high school: Nu Metal. They’re talking about some of the bands considered nu metal, how nu metal fits into the history of music, how Matt feels about nu … Continue reading Nu Metal →
Cracker Eggs, good corn, learning Japanese, Topo Chico, #DilettanteBallZ, Naked and Not Afraid, Ghostbusters, Life Size, Mememaster, 5th Third Bank, Detective Munch, Fazoli's, Spencer and Heidi, talking sports, repeat articles, talking about Johnny's cat, Chocolate Wonderfall, Dilettante Ballers, #HalloweenCreep2K16, McDonalds Halloween, Argo Tea pumpkin chai, ending on a fun note, Mathew Lesko of drugs, can you fuck birds, watch our 100th episode, PodSlam
Welcome to episode #160. On the show: We are LIVE from MoDevEast in Washington DC. University of California Berkeley tests image-based indoor location; Qualcomm’s Gimbal sensors hit the street; Westjet surprises and delights the world; Mojiva partners with Retailigence; Tetley tests holographic help; Argo Tea uses Twitter for barista tips; Pitney Bowes partners with Twitter. Our Mobile Minute with Chuck Martin looks at what we do with our phones while in the store. The Resource of the week features INC Magazine’s Wearable Computing Boom. Our funding news focuses on Momenfeed, Estimote and Shopify. Our special guest is Barg Upender, founder of Mobomo. For full show notes visit here: http://untether.tv/2013/this-week-in-location-based-marketing-160-live-from-modeveast/
This episode stars Kathryn Born (The Blue Kind). It was recorded at an Argo Tea in Chicago, IL in March 2013.
This episode stars Kathleen Rooney (For You, For You I Am Trilling These Songs, Rose Metal Press). It was recorded at Argo Tea in Chicago, IL in December 2010.
This episode stars Sally Weigel (Too Young to Fall Asleep). It was recorded at Argo Tea in Chicago, IL in March 2010.