Podcast appearances and mentions of marc raco

Marc Raco and co-hosts Danielle Beckmann and Dresden Engle interview entertainers, influencers, icons, innovators, and incredible people who have one thing in common: they are funny! Episodes feature improv games, the latest and funniest news, plus unusual food and dead-pan delivery zingers from Elsie the Producer. From celebrity star stories to Star Trek references, “Funny People Talking” delivers a whole universe of things to laugh at and with. 2021 Bronze Winner for New Zealand Podcast Awards “Best International Podcast” 2019, 2020, and 2021 finalist for People's Choice Podcast Awards “Best Comedy Podcast”  

In this episode of Podcasting Smarter we're sharing an interview from Podbean's Corporate Podcasting Smarter series.    Podbean's Head of Events, Norma Jean Belenky speaks with Marc Raco, an award winning podcast and content producer, host and cofounder of MouthMedia.  Marc and Norma Jean discuss how branded audio and podcasting make an emotional impact and how to utilize storytelling to convey brand values and get results!  We'll also cover.. The benefits of podcasting over print  How podcasting creates a positive impact on employees and employee culture Meeting the "Mission of the Moment" with your audio strategy Targeting specific audiences with branded podcasts Podcast formats and how to choose the best format for your brand's message Audio cues and training your audiences ear How podcasting and podcast clips are used within a greater social media strategy Using podcasting for business development The secondary impact of having great guests on your show And more!   ... Corporate Podcast Smarter is an official in-house podcast by Podbean.  Learn more about Podbean's Enterprise and Business solutions that are trusted by industry leaders world wide,  read case studies and more.

In this episode of Corporate Podcasting Smarter our Head of Events, Norma Jean Belenky speaks with Marc Raco, an award winning podcast and content producer, host and cofounder of MouthMedia.  Marc and Norma Jean discuss how branded audio and podcasting make an emotional impact and how to utilize storytelling to convey brand values and get results!  We'll also cover.. The benefits of podcasting over print  How podcasting creates a positive impact on employees and employee culture Meeting the "Mission of the Moment" with your audio strategy Targeting specific audiences with branded podcasts Podcast formats and how to choose the best format for your brand's message Audio cues and training your audiences ear How podcasting and podcast clips are used within a greater social media strategy Using podcasting for business development The secondary impact of having great guests on your show And more!   ... Corporate Podcast Smarter is an official in-house podcast by Podbean.  Learn more about Podbean's Enterprise and Business solutions that are trusted by industry leaders world wide,  read case studies and more. 

Marc Raco, Head of Audio for Linktree joins Graham Brown in this episode of The Age of Audio. The Age of Audio is a series of conversations with thought leaders and changemakers in the world of audio. Podcasts, Radio, Social Audio and Data are converging to create engaging and authentic content for a new generation of listeners. To get access to all the audio conversations and book content for Age of Audio, go to theageofaudio.com.Show Highlights: What I've learned about storytelling as an actor or a salesperson, as a filmmaker has just organically infused itself into how I think about podcasting. I just really want to discover with the listener. So the places I go or the places the hosts that I'm producing for, go is almost the same place that the listeners organically going next to wherever their mind goes. Because if you think about a podcast, if someone on average, let's say subscribes to five podcasts and listens to three on a religious basis, that's valuable real estate in someone's life. To earn the right to hold that place week after week, you better be delivering some real value and entertainment is a big part of it.   If you look at advertising throughout the ages. It's always entertained. At first, it was to inform wasn't it, sort of like old-fashioned style, look at how white these shirts are, but then it realized that to win people's attention to hold it, you had to entertain people. I think that people just want to connect and the pandemic has amplified that realization inside us. I think that's evidenced by things like Clubhouse that are, certainly huge in America. So I think the future, not just podcasting, but the role that audio will have and the way we do business, the way we interact with each other is only going to grow exponentially. And I think a lot of that has to do with the way audio impacts our brain away. I think we are rediscovering audio because it engages in a more intimate way with us because we have a role in it.

The passion economy is big. Tens of billions of dollars big. Passion itself can be a transformative force that can drive change so powerful it can unleash previously undiscovered possibilities, inspire fresh imagination and a new creative direction, or even keep you going when the word impossible makes an appearance. Setting the stage to tell stories of the winning submission for the Passion Fund, a  group of eight accomplished entrepreneurs, creators, entertainers, and community builders continue to explore passion's nature, how it has driven their success, and why market-leading linking platform Linktree launched its Passion Fund. Marc Raco hosts this second of four episodes with this diverse group which includes: Mrs. Kasha Davis - internationally celebrated drag queen and educator Lucy Kalantari - 2X Grammy Award-winning artist Julie Mathers - Founder/CEO of Flora and Fauna, Australia's largest eco store  Dale Moss - Former NFL Athlete, Model & Host, Entrepreneur, Special Olympics Global Ambassador Rashmi Uday Singh - Lauded Indian food expert, author of 40 books, TV personality Ryan Wilson - Co-founder/CEO of The Gathering Spot community and spaces Alex Zaccaria - Co-founder/CEO of market-leader Linktree Anthony Zaccaria - Co-founder of market-leader Linktree https://linktr.ee/beyondthefeed

What is passion? A group of eight accomplished entrepreneurs, creators, entertainers, and community builders begin to explore its nature, how it has driven their success, and why market-leading linking platform Linktree launched its Passion Fund. Marc Raco hosts this first of four episodes with this diverse group which includes: Mrs. Kasha Davis - internationally celebrated drag queen and educator Lucy Kalantari - 2X Grammy Award-winning artist Julie Mathers - Founder/CEO of Flora and Fauna, Australia's largest eco store  Dale Moss - Former NFL Athlete, Model & Host, Entrepreneur, Special Olympics Global Ambassador Rashmi Uday Singh - Lauded Indian food expert, author of 40 books, TV personality Ryan Wilson - Co-founder/CEO of The Gathering Spot community and spaces Alex Zaccaria - Co-founder/CEO of market-leader Linktree Anthony Zaccaria - Co-founder of market-leader Linktree https://linktr.ee/beyondthefeed

We have too much news to cover, so we're dedicating an entire episode to the latest podcast news. On this episode of the Q'd Up Podcast, John Luckenbaugh and Matthew Stevens take you through the most interesting and important stories that have popped up recently. Matt and John cover Linktree hiring a Head of Audio, an independent podcast forcing actress Kristen Bell to change her podcast's name, some recent branded podcast news The guys also break down recently-announced big partnerships between Libsyn and Canva, and Sports Illustrated and iHeartRadio, as well as Stephen King joining the podcast industry. Listen to John and Matt discuss the latest podcast news:Linktree hires Head of Audio (1:27) According to former MouthMedia Network's Marc Raco's LinkedIn profile, he's the new Head of Audio at Linktree. John and Matt look at what that might mean for the link-sharing platform and if podcasts will take a front-row seat in their plans. Kristen Bell forced to change her new podcast's name (7:17) It looks like someone might have forgotten to Google their podcast name before starting. Actress Kristen Bell's new podcast has been forced to change its name after hosts of a podcast of the same name wrote a public cease and desist letter. NBC creating extra Olympics content via podcast (13:10) It's officially time for the 2021 Olympics, taking place in Tokyo. With the Olympics on everyone's minds, NBC is taking advantage. They've added at least five new podcasts to their lineup, all focusing on Olympics coverage for those rabid fans. Netflix explains its podcast strategy (15:25) We've already known Netflix was getting into the podcasting game, hiring N'Jeri Eaton as its Head of Podcasts. Netflix CEO Reed Hasting was incredibly transparent with the company's podcast strategy, however, pointing to it being a way to further engage with fans of its shows. Libsyn partners with Canva (19:27) The barrier to entry in podcasting is getting smaller and smaller, especially with deals like this one. Podcast host Libsyn announced a partnership with the graphics-creation application Canva. John and Matt take a look at how this could help podcasters quickly and more consistently put out social graphics to promote their shows. Sports Illustrated teaming up with iHeartRadio (23:03) iHeartRadio continues to add to its podcast library, this time teaming up with Sports Illustrated. iHeart will distribute all of Sports Illustrated's existing podcasts and help develop, produce, and market some new shows.  Stephen King coming to a podcast near you (25:38) Horror icon Stephen King is having one of his short stories adapted to a podcast. Starring a handful of big names, King's Strawberry Spring will hopefully be his latest successful adaptation and a major win for podcasting. Support Q'd Up:https://www.qd-up.com/ (Q'd Up - Website) https://www.instagram.com/qdupaudio/ (Q'd Up - Instagram) https://twitter.com/QdUpAudio (Q'd Up - Twitter) John - Email https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-luckenbaugh (John - LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/MatthewS_NFL (Matt - Twitter) Links from the show:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcraco/?utm_campaign=podnews.net%3A2021-07-26&utm_medium=email&utm_source=podnews.net (Marc Raco - LinkedIn) https://uk.style.yahoo.com/kristen-bell-prompted-rename-podcast-213706923.html?guccounter=1&utm_campaign=podnews.net%3A2021-07-26&utm_medium=email&utm_source=podnews.net (Yahoo - Kristen Bell prompted to rename podcast series) https://podcastbusinessjournal.com/nbc-sports-producing-daily-podcasts-during-the-tokyo-olympics/?vgo_ee=RgZ3x1XVlgFYzuAExN0bYwMmBY0ES2kA67bhuDAdIII%3D (Podcast Business Journal - NBC Sports producing Olympics podcast) http://www.insideradio.com/free/netflix-ceo-podcasts-are-designed-to-promote-us-not-make-money/article_596c4496-ea64-11eb-b129-efdab598deb8.html (Inside Radio - Netflix CEO says podcasts are designed to promote us, not make money)...

It is often said that small business is the backbone of the Australian economy. Throughout the pandemic, businesses have needed to look for ways to survive, while simultaneously learning – in real-time – how to serve their customers differently. Through the challenges, Australia Post has supported small businesses to successfully transition their business online, giving them the tools to simply and efficiently deliver for their customers.  In this podcast, Marc Raco chats to Nick Antonopoulos, General Manager of Business, on how Australia Post has helped many businesses survive and supported them through the turbulent events of 2020. They are also joined by Adam Kerrins, Owner of The Scent Lab who shares his small business experience through the pandemic, and how Australia Post has helped his business adapt and grow online. Find out more  Show notes: Hear first-hand from Adam Kerrins, Owner of The Scent Lab, the real impact of the pandemic on small business and how he closed his retail shop to solely focus on selling online, the challenges he faced in doing this and how Australia Post supported his journey.  Learn how Australia Post has helped small business to grow, innovate and become more efficient.  Understand how important the Post Office Network across Australia has been to small businesses during the pandemic.  Learn how the MyPost Business platform and the Delivery Experience combined have helped small businesses navigate this ‘new normal'.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As someone says goodbye to "Fashion Is Your Business", the original hosts Marc, Pavan, and Rob reflect on six-and-a-half years of FIYB, including: how it started, international travels, memorable guests, live audience experiences, behind the scenes tales, when they realized the show was really a hit, the origins of guest snacks on the show, how the podcast impacted government, entrepreneurs, and inspired a business, and much more. Plus, what's next? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Poshmark's recent announcement that they are collaborating with Snap to bring social shopping to Snapchat, we revisit a 2017 episode recorded on location at shoptalk in Las Vegas, with a look at social and participatory fashion commerce mobile and online with Poshmark. Manish Chandra (Founder and CEO) and Tracy Sun (Co-Founder, VP of Merchandising & Strategic Initiatives) for Poshmark (a mobile and online marketplace for primarily women's fashion), join Pavan Bahl, Marc Raco, and guest host Liz Bacelar to talk seller/stylists, connecting to fashion pieces, and participatory commerce, being everywhere, consumers as sellers, and the heart of Poshmark, and discipline, what might be next, and grit and gut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Mech, CEO (bio) of eSight Corporation (a company producing electronic glasses which can restore vision) and Yvonne Felix (bio), Access and Community Development for eSight and an artist, join Marc Raco and Rob Sanchez at The 2016 Smithers Apex WEAR Conference in Boston, MA. Brian and Yvonne share how it works, what is possible, and what’s next; when to release, wearables for good and Jules Vern; Yvonne, Stargardt Disease, and discoveries; and the Mind’s eye, new data, and new experiences.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some time ago while we on location at Shoptalk, we invited NewStore CEO Stephan Schambach  onto the show. NewStore is a mobile platform that enables retailers to run their physical stores on an iPhone. Recently on another MouthMedia podcast, Retail is Your Business, Stephen joined Marc Raco and Rebecca Fitts to discuss his new report that assessed nearly 200 brands – while many retailers have done a good job of implementing services during COVID to make the customer experience more convenient and safe, like BOPIS and curbside pickup, online storefronts and physical locations are not truly integrated. Therefore, they have “paper mache” omnichannel capabilities that will soon fail as they aren’t long-term solutions. We thoughts this useful discussion would be of value to our Fashion Is Your Business listeners, so here’s that conversation, right here on FIYB. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang's back with Season 3! Dresden possibly has green hair, and shares some very personal experiences with Covid-19 from the perspective of her and her family, Elsie debuts a new Yum or Yuck with a kind of taro reading, Dresden reveals a moment involving Eddie Money and an unfortunate gigantic bag of weed, and a round of the hilarious improv game Mish Mosh Mix doesn't go well for everyone (though Dresden sings about the similarities and differences between the moon, giraffes, and hippos, and Elsie gives her best Vanilla Ice impression). And Matt and John, who are boyfriends, share how they met - a meet-cute that would make Nora Ephron jealous. Plus, Musicians and boyfriends Matt Aument and John Coons tell the story of how they began collaborating and writing their particular brand of twisted, classy musical comedy, share a song, and reveal  how they met - a meet-cute that would make Nora Ephron jealous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The post-sales consumer experience is an area of the customer journey that's overlooked by many retailers. Tobias Buxhoidt, CEO and co-founder of parcelLab,  was recently on another Mouthmedia Network show “Retail is Your Business” with Marc Raco and retail expert Rebecca Fitts. Tobias has worked in logistics and warehouse operations for over 20 years and now helps over 500 retailers including Ikea, H&M, Puma, Farfetch, and Nespresso improve their post-sales operations and related consumer experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning visual artist, commercial photographer and producer of independent motion pictures Miles Maker, known for his cinematic visual style that is honest and intimate, emotive and kinetic, timeless and iconic, is featured in the classic episode of Monkey Radio with Marc with co-host Ben Rose. This is also the first appearance of the improv game "What If?". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we time travel into this episode of "Monkey Radio with Marc", Marc and co-host Ben Rose record on-location at Baconery and are joined by six-time Tony nominee Beguelin. His works include Disney’s Aladdin (Tony Award nomination for Best Book and Best Original Score, Drama Desk Award Nomination for Best Book and Outstanding Lyrics), The Prom (Tony Award nomination for Best Book and Best Original Score, Drama Desk Award Nomination for Best Book and Outstanding Lyrics) and The Wedding Singer (Tony Award nomination for Best Book and Best Original Score, Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Lyrics). He also wrote the lyrics for the Broadway musical Elf, which broke several box office records. Plus an improv game and Elsie shares a special Baconery-inspired End of Show Food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the holiday season, one of the most important things any entrepreneur can do is reflect on things like gratitude, empathy, and giving. We can only succeed when we have relationships with our customers or clients that endure. And that requires trust, give and take, and helping them to grow with us as we transform. In that spirit, I want to share something amazing with you, and I hope you will really take a few minutes to listen. I came across a remarkable interview on another podcast "Funny People Talking”, with their guest Chris Schembra -- he's Founder and Chief Question Asker at 7:47, the bestselling author of "Gratitude and Pasta: The Secret Sauce for Human Connection", chronicling his adventures as one of the most sought-after dinner hosts in the World, and he's a rockstar motivational speaker. But most of all, he has a very important message of how gratitude can bring us to, and through, our most important "Then What" moments. As my gift to you for the holidays and as we enter a new year, enjoy this remarkable conversation I am able to share with you, which I am confident will have you reflecting for days to comeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Raco is filmmaker-turned-TV/film-actor that pivoted to podcasting. He has personally hosted/produced  over 1,000 podcast interviews on three continents, and also hosts the podcasts “Funny People Talking’ and “Fashion Is Your Business”. Marc is the Co-Founder of Mouth Media Network, a leader in B-to-B podcasts and audio solutions for internal communication, consumer experience, and target engagement.     In this episode, Marc shares how to use media to generate more investors and recognition. 

When and how should new ideas be shared, who should hear them, and when do NDA's and trademarks need to come into play? What's the latest on Eli's company PillBot, and what is the premise of how the hero product works? What's Marc's approach to editing this podcast with music, and why does creative work mirror the spirit of entrepreneurialism? For a Daily Dosage of Naked Entrepreneurial Tips & Tricks, follow Eli's Instagram: @eliostreicher www.getnaked.site See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian, actress, singer, playwright, mom, and award-winning author (in spring 2020 she published the first and only biography of rock star Eddie Money) and communications professional Dresden Engle joins as co-host. In this Season 2 premiere episode, Danielle is off to another planet, Marc is Archie Bunker, Elsie grows window-corn, and we hear a few of Dresden's many celebrity moments. Plus, a round of the improv game "The Meh News" including protesting rats and a toothpaste thief, and Elsie shares the new food segment "Yum or Yuck"! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Marc is an award winning filmmaker and accomplished film and TV actor turned podcast host and producer, and eventually podcast network cofounder, and now CEO. He currently produces more than a dozen business focused podcasts for NYC based MouthMedia Network, which has interviewed more than a thousand guests, partnered with many of the most notable conference and trade shows, and recorded on three continents. He also hosts the podcasts Fashion Is Your Business and Funny People Talking, and cohosts the recently launched Naked Entrepreneur podcast. Marc has also recorded more than 70 musical pieces, was a volunteer auxiliary police officer, and is a Kentucky Colonel. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/original-salescast/message

Eli is moving and gives a behind the scenes look at his real estate deal, he unloads on Williamsburg, reveals what he has over Elon Musk, offers a glimpse into risk vs. bipolar, embraces Trump as a "Jewish President", and commits to take on stand-up comedy! For a Daily Dosage of Naked Entrepreneurial Tips & Tricks, follow Eli's Instagram: @eliostreicher www.getnaked.site See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next-level customer experience is a goal for many brands. But creating innovative spaces for those next level customer experience is something else. Transforming retail physical platforms to become more impactful is high on most retailers' agendas. Though creating spaces that are unforgettable and that offer a seamless on- and off-line experience takes innovation and some out of the box ingenuity. Former Optus Director of Retail Design Ben Hawkins joins "Fashion Is Your Business" podcast and host Marc Raco on location in front of a live audience at Online Retailer 2019 to discuss the opportunities and mindset required for a new paradigm of retail store design, and what that has to do with one of the largest telecommunications companies in Australia.

A lively and heated debate with Mark Cuban, a pill popper (not for the addict), and inside the launch of ThermBot, as life with Marc and Eli continues a rollercoaster of laughter, fun, and ultimately entrepreneurial tips and secrets to success. For a Daily Dosage of Naked Entrepreneurial Tips & Tricks, follow Eli's Instagram: @eliostreicher www.getnaked.site   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anomalie is pioneering a new model in retail supply chains uniquely fit for expansive customization at mass scale. Leslie Vorhees brings an extensive background in mechanical engineering, and career in supply chain management for Nike and Apple.  She joins Rebecca Fitts and guest host Marc Raco to discuss how Anaomalie is thriving in the face of a pandemic, and why a half million women have already looked to the company for a solution to their wedding dress needs.

Anomalie is pioneering a new model in retail supply chains uniquely fit for expansive customization at mass scale. Leslie Vorhees brings an extensive background in mechanical engineering, and career in supply chain management for Nike and Apple,  She joins Marc Raco and guest host Rebecca Fitts to discuss how Anaomalie is thriving in the face of a pandemic, and why a half million women have already looked to the company for a solution to their wedding dress needs.

Mental health vs. entrepreneurial drive, hiring the right people and motivating them, and how a concierge approach can ignite fast growth by transforming customer support into an experience. Eli shares an intimate and revealing view into his own battle with bipolar disorder and how it actually feeds his drive to achieve, how he personally qualifies then motivates employees, and why taking a white glove approach to e-commerce has been key to the quick success of his Covid-launched company VVandr. For a Daily Dosage of Naked Entrepreneurial Tips & Tricks, follow Eli's Instagram: @eliostreicher www.getnaked.site See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the leading design entrepreneurs and experts in the US for home décor and furnishings, and author, Christiane Lemieux (Founder of THE INSIDE a new direct-to-consumer home furnishings brand and author of the new book Frictionless) joins Rebecca Fitts and guest host Marc Raco to share huge lessons on why the "future of everything will be fast, fluid, and made just for you."

One of the leading design entrepreneurs and experts in the US for home décor and furnishings, and author, Christiane Lemieux (Founder of THE INSIDE a new direct-to-consumer home furnishings brand and author of the new book Frictionless) joins Marc Raco and guest host Rebecca Fitts to share huge lessons on why the "future of everything will be fast, fluid, and made just for you."

New retail means new ideas, new technology, new leaders who are thinking with new strategies. In some cases, that means strategies about people. Millennial workforces have created a cultural shift in the way retailers manage and cultivate their people. Last year Lowes, a leading Australian menswear, young menswear, and schoolwear retail chain offering well-made clothing at affordable prices, won Retail Employer of The Year. Jason Heap, Head of People at Lowes, joined Marc Raco on location at Online Retailer 2019 to discuss how they developed their people strategy and the lessons the retail industry can learn from exemplary people strategies; the challenges and knowledge required to take the next step; and the next level of ethical advancement required to meet an aware and conscious consumer. Session Participant: Jason Heap, Head of People at Lowes ABOUT THIS PODCAST SERIES For the second year in a row, the Live Podcast Series with NORA Network and Mouthmedia Network made a triumphant return to the Online Retailer expo floor - featuring a selection of prominent retailers in lively discussion around the latest trends, challenges and solutions in our ever-changing industry.

Most millennials are screening out brands that aren’t relevant, unique or ethical - this has created sharp growth in the rise of artisan and street brands. Eric Phu joins Marc Raco in front of a live audience on location at Online Retailer to discuss how deep authenticity can be cultivated and how to remain relevant a growing marketplace of unique brands. Session Participant: Eric Phu, Founder, Citizen Wolf ABOUT THIS PODCAST SERIES For the second year in a row, the Live Podcast Series with NORA Network and Mouthmedia Network made a triumphant return to the Online Retailer expo floor - featuring a selection of prominent retailers in lively discussion around the latest trends, challenges and solutions in our ever-changing industry.

For over half a century, Gourmet Foods International has maintained an unwavering passion for connecting consumers with the perfect specialty products from all over the world, including: Domestic and Imported Cheeses, Meat and Seafood, Hors D'Oeuvres, Bakery, Pastries, and Desserts, Condiments and Spices, Pastas, Grains, and Beans, Oils and Vinegars, Food Service Supplies, Olives and Vegetables, and Beverages. Brian Scott, President of Gourmet Foods International, takes Marc Raco and Sterling Hawkins (CART) on a journey through the business and its landscape, sourcing great cheese, navigating supply chain in times of COVID-19, and even a cheese and cracker tasting! Recorded on location at NGA 2020 in San Diego.

As businesses in the fashion industry and beyond strategize their next move, how they will navigate the new business climate, and possibilities for growth and success ahead, we’re reminded of wisdom from one of our 2019 conversations with Matt Kaden of MMG Advisors. It still rings true and may be the kind of thing we need to think about right now -- especially Matt’s points on being attentive to the realities of industry evolution, the importance of being always exceptional, and why you must truly try. This look at the current retail landscape and why brands and retailers must evolve to stay relevant features Matt Kaden, Managing Director for MMG Advisors (providing investment banking, strategic and financial advisory services to clients in the retail, fashion, textile, home, jewelry and beauty sectors),who joins Marc Raco, Rob Sanchez, and Nataliya Makulova on location at The Lead Summit in Brooklyn, NY.

For more than 75 years, Topco has leveraged the collective volume, knowledge and commitment of its member companies to create a competitive advantage in the marketplace through innovative product offerings and services, which are driven by insights and analytics. Topco's membership collectively represents billions in annual retail sales volume with thousands of stores, and Topco was formed to help ensure regional grocery retailers and wholesalers the ability to support their communities by providing families with high quality yet affordable products and services. Annie Charlip, Associate Category Manager - Marketing at Topco Associates LLC, joins Marc Raco and guest host Sterling Hawkins (CART) on location at NGA in San Diego.

"Leader of the Pack (VRRROOOM!)"/CEO & President Lauren G. R. Johnson of the family-owned Rudy's Markets (a Bend, Oregon grocery business which also runs the brands Newport Avenue Market and Oliver Lemon's) joins Marc Raco and guest host Sterling Hawkins (CART) on location at NGA in San Diego. She discusses the importance of change and differentiation, the value and importance of community involvement for the brand, presentation in general and attending to the tiny details. the value of employee-owners, being a visiting destination for tourists.growing sales vs. growing the business, surrounding yourself with your peers and being aware of what's happening in the industry, the annual customer appreciation sale, being a family business, and attention-getting business cards (and why they provide business cards to employees).

How does an interactive agency change the game for brands? Mike Molnar, Managing Partner at GLOW (an award-winning digital marketing and social media agency in New York, comprised of dozens of industry veterans, Ivy League graduates, photographers, musicians, artists, world travelers, devoted fans, and curious marketers, all unified in expertise of social and digital) joins guest host Marc Raco to discuss creating smart, effective, and results-driven campaigns; making smart and creative use of data; the benefits of augmented reality turn otherwise dull ads into entertaining experiences, and how politics and movie experiences can benefit from AR; GLOW's take on radical honesty, an early memory of moving content, climate change; how pickles connect to family roots and the TV show MASH; and, more.

Ron Bonacci, Vice President of Marketing and Advertising for Weis Markets (a large regional grocery chain headquartered in Sunbury, PA with more than 200 stores in 7 states) shares insights on innovation, eduction, and keeping pace with change as a grocery retailer with Marc Raco and Sterling Hawkins on location at NGA in San Diego.

Ron Bonacci, Vice President of Marketing and Advertising for Weis Markets (a large regional grocery chain headquartered in Sunbury, PA with more than 200 stores in 7 states) shares insights on innovation, eduction, and keeping pace with change as a grocery retailer with Marc Raco and Sterling Hawkins on location at NGA in San Diego.

At CES, VR and AR are on full display. But what about full implications of XR (extended reality - all real-and-virtual combined environments and human-machine interactions generated by computer technology and wearables)? Raffaella Camera, Global Head of Innovation & Strategy, XR (Extended Reality) at Accenture Interactive (who leads global strategy, development of new solutions in Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, direct and indirect sales, creation of ecosystem partnerships and opportunities for the Accenture Extended Reality group, globally), joins Marc Raco to explore the possibilities for fashion and other industries in the years ahead. Recorded on location at CES 2020 in Las Vegas.

Brother’s Director of Sales (Retail / Hospitality - Brother Machine Group) Mike Zolot, offers insights into Brother’s retail priorities for the first half of 2020 (and all of Brother’s innovative retail solutions), plus industry trends it is seeing including the continued growth of in-store pickup; retail customers are turning to Brother’s services to help them upgrade and prepare for in-store pickup, from the warehouse where the goods originate to coordinating their arrival in the store. Zolot joins Marc Raco, Rob Sanchez, and guest host Rebecca Fitts at NRF Big Show.

Chris Briglin, Director, Enterprise Mobile Product Marketing at Samsung, and Tracy Hansen, President, North America and Global CMO of ProGlove, Inc, join Marc Raco on location at NRF Big Show to announce and discuss the need and applications for their partnership and the launch of their combined solution consisting of ProGlove’s MARK product family of wearable barcode scanners and Samsung’s latest ruggedized smartphone for business – the Galaxy XCover Pro.

How do you create content to market content? One great person to ask is Sarah Weiss, Brand Manager for the incredibly popular radio show and podcast Live from Here with Chris Thile. Sarah joins Amber Mundinger and guest host Marc Raco to share about how she thinks about content,  digital strategy, and navigating the constantly changing dynamics of a prolific media institution. Plus how the show drives marketing and branding content, and vice versa. Also: an amazing Pennsylvania snack.

At CES 2020, Sleep Number (offering adjustable beds, memory foam mattresses, kids beds, bedding, pillows & more) unveiled an award-winning new bed that uses advanced technology to create a personalized microclimate, gathers data, and advances sleep health, making it achievable for those who suffer from sleep deprivation. To offer insight into the thought process behind products, commerce strategy, delivering customer experience, and response to the changing retail industry, Angela Gearhart (Vice President of Brand Experience with Sleep Number),  joins host Marc Raco and guest host Joe Yakuel (CEO of Agency Within) on location at CES 2020 in Las Vegas.

At CES, VR and AR are on full display. But what about full implications of XR (extended reality - all real-and-virtual combined environments and human-machine interactions generated by computer technology and wearables)? Raffaella Camera, Global Head of Innovation & Strategy, XR (Extended Reality) at Accenture Interactive (who leads global strategy, development of new solutions in Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, direct and indirect sales, creation of ecosystem partnerships and opportunities for the Accenture Extended Reality group, globally), joins Marc Raco to explore the possibilities for fashion and other industries in the years ahead. Recorded on location at CES 2020 in Las Vegas.

CES is the epicenter of tech innovation. It seems nothing short of perfect to sit down with the Keith Kranepool, Vice President of Sales for the Global Retail Channel of Sennheiser -- a family owned, 75-year company with a history of innovation, and one of the world’s leading producers of headphones, microphones and wireless transmission technology. Sennheiser operates its own plants in Germany, Ireland and the US and is active in more than 50 countries worldwide. Yet part of the message here is about introducing a well known brand and a staple of content making to an uncertain market, and the mission to translate the success of Sennheiser’s signature approach to ecommerce into physical spaces in the US. Joe Yakuel, Founder/CEO of Agency Within, joins Marc Raco on the floor of CES 2020 in Las Vegas. 

CES is the epicenter of tech innovation. It seems nothing short of perfect to sit down with the Keith Kranepool, Vice President of Sales for the Global Retail Channel of Sennheiser -- a family owned, 75-year company with a history of innovation, and one of the world’s leading producers of headphones, microphones and wireless transmission technology. Sennheiser operates its own plants in Germany, Ireland and the US and is active in more than 50 countries worldwide. Yet part of the message here is about introducing a well known brand and a staple of content making to an uncertain market, and the mission to translate the success of Sennheiser’s signature approach to ecommerce into physical spaces in the US. Joe Yakuel, Founder/CEO of Agency Within, joins Marc Raco on the floor of CES 2020 in Las Vegas.

One of the true centers to find innovation for content and retail product is CES in Las Vegas. And one of the biggest exhibitors at CES is Sharp, the global electronics brand. Peter Weedfald, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing (who oversees all sales and marketing of SHARP's home and commercial appliance categories along with the CE and TV products thru a variety of retail, reseller, buying groups and distribution channels) has a conversation with Marc Raco simply chock full of insights, wisdom, and education on everything from how 5G and 8K technology can impact everything from better medicine to safer self driving cars, how Sharp’s focus shifted from what they make to why they make it is so important for makers of content, why smart appliances and homes demand attention, and why breakfast and lunch may be optional. It’s one of our favorite interviews ever.

Chris Briglin, Director, Enterprise Mobile Product Marketing at Samsung, and Tracy Hansen, President, North America and Global CMO of ProGlove, Inc, join Marc Raco on location at NRF Big Show to announce and discuss the need and applications for their partnership and the launch of their combined solution consisting of ProGlove’s MARK product family of wearable barcode scanners and Samsung’s latest ruggedized smartphone for business – the Galaxy XCover Pro.

Chris Briglin, Director, Enterprise Mobile Product Marketing at Samsung, and Tracy Hansen, President, North America and Global CMO of ProGlove, Inc, join Marc Raco on location at NRF Big Show to announce and discuss the need and applications for their partnership and the launch of their combined solution consisting of ProGlove’s MARK product family of wearable barcode scanners and Samsung’s latest ruggedized smartphone for business – the Galaxy XCover Pro.

  Description: TWO MINDS. ONE WORLD. ZERO  PATIENCE. Marc Raco and hosts discuss whatâ's wrong with the world, showcase new artists, and throw around pop culture, entertainment, food, news everything os on the menu! There's curmudgeon producer Elsie, inventive games, fun, interviews, guest jokes and much more in every one-hour episode”plus theres always the infamous End of Show Food! With more than 535,000 worldwide downloads/streams since releasing our first co-hosted episode October, 2012—and growing every day”everyone is becoming a monkey! http://www.monkeyradio.info ()Dave's Thoughts: The Good Parts: They have done a good job of changing their episodes names.  I liked the dialog more than the forced funny. You seem to do a good job of getting out of a topic once you hit it.- for the most part Your website better, but still needs work You have better titles than the last time. Parts That Need Tweaked Marc should invest in https://podclick.me/q2u (a dynamic microphone) – its right at the point of annoying. Lose the background music in the background to get some without lyrics Move the second intro closer to the beginning to help your momentum. My complaints about Blog talk radio are not your fault. You are somewhat screwed, and moving away from them will be difficult if you want your audience to follow. (Blog talk radio messes up your ID3 tags, points to the wrong website, and hijacks your RSS feed). Erik's  Thoughts The Good Parts The details of the stories were solid.  They become genuinely funny when you are mentioning cartoons you watched or describing skiers collapsing. Know what you hope to accomplish with the story.  Lead with an intriguing intro. My girlfriend called a help desk and I totally busted they guy with his bait-and-switch move. Then tell the story. Parts That Could be Tweaked Jokes tend to be predictable.  Name one president that wouldn't be included in a Presidents Day Sale? Nixon. How about Vladamir Putin?  Somebody people don't expect. Funny is when you lead people where they think you should go and then do the unexpected.  Of course the sales call ended with Where else could it end? Live Show Replay