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Episode #055 - Darren Silverman from Petmate joins Destaney for a great chat about his e-commerce journey, and it's full of unexpected moments. He shared how he stumbled into Walmart and Amazon's early e-commerce days — even bringing samples to a meeting not knowing what to expect! But what really hit home was how much he stresses the power of real relationships, even in our increasingly digital world. Another topic discussed is the rise of TikTok as a serious sales channel.Connect with Darren on LinkedIn Connect with Destaney on LinkedIn Learn more about BTR MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Molly attends the major pet shows each year to keep a finger on the pulse of what's happening in the cat space. She's usually got a list of things she's seeking to improve cats (and their owner's) lives. This episode is a recap of SuperZoo 2024 noteworthy new inventions and products for your cat!
Given your role as an early adopter in the eCommerce channel and your focus on staying ahead of emerging trends, can you share a specific instance where your willingness to embrace new opportunities had a significant impact on advancing your organization within the consumer goods landscape? Could you elaborate on how your commitment to ongoing learning influences your leadership style? Additionally, how do you instill a culture of continuous growth within your team, ensuring they stay updated on the latest industry trends and advancements? Having held significant consumer goods retail channel sales leadership roles, how do you balance the traditional retail channel strategies with the demands and innovations of the eCommerce space? Can you share insights on effectively navigating and integrating these two distinct aspects of the consumer goods industry? As a lifelong learner, how do you ensure that you and your team stay updated on the latest industry trends and advancements? Are there specific learning methodologies or resources you find particularly valuable in staying informed and enhancing your skillset within the dynamic field of consumer goods?
Michelle Fern reports live from the tradeshow floor at Global Pet Expo 2024 in Orlando Florida. Check out these cool new pet products from Petmate, The Jill Rappaport Collection at Yellow Dog Design, Jolly Pets, Rawz, Veterinary Formula, Shepherd Boy Farms, Honest to Goodness, Frankly Pet, Lala Home, Wag Around Town, Petcakes, Purrniture Cat Furniture, Purina and more! Produced by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA), Global Pet Expo is the premier international gathering for the pet industry showcasing all types of pet products, including dog, cat, bird, aquatic, reptile, small animal and equine. EPISODE NOTES: Live from Global Pet Expo 2024 – Miles of Aisles!
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In today's podcast, we are talking with Christina Kranz-Kissel, about Retail Media. Christina has 16 years of experience in ecommerce, and shares some of her insights about RMNs, campaigns, budget, planning, and more!
Toys. There's a lot of them: chew toys, brainteasers, squeakers, balls, and so on and so on! Lorien sits down with Petmate's Director of Brand Marketing & Product Development, Jennifer Vargoz to dive deep in the "dog" hole that we call Puppy Toy Kingdom!Learn about what makes puppy toys different than regular toys, the difference between a squeaker toy and a chew toy (yes, there is a difference!), and so much more!*** Hey Pet Lover! Check out this awesome deal from Petmate -- use promo code PET15 to save 15% on your next purchase of $49+ at petmate.com. Click here to start saving today! Coupon expires 03/31/2021Petmate Delivering quality pet products for over 60 years - use code PET15 to save 15% today on $49+Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Popularly known as “The Cat Daddy,” Jackson Galaxy is the host and executive producer of Animal Planet's long running hit show “My Cat From Hell.” Jackson, an animal advocate and cat behavior and wellness expert, is also a two-time New York Times best-selling author with more than 25 years of experience working with cats and their guardians. He is on a mission to educate people about cats and deepen the human and cat bond, while reducing the number of animals that end up in shelters. Long before Jackson was known as “The Cat Daddy,” the working musician found he had a unique ability to connect with cats when he took a job at a local animal shelter. During the decade that followed, he worked with thousands of cats, successfully lowering the euthanasia rate at his shelter. His work at the shelter led to a private practice of working with cat guardians and cats in their homes, which helped keep cats out of the shelter in the first place, and became the premise for “My Cat From Hell.” An immediate hit, the show has been a broadcast staple for ten seasons and has become a global phenomenon, placing Jackson at the forefront of a worldwide obsession with all things feline. All along, Jackson has stayed true to his roots as a shelter worker, educator, fervent advocate and in-home cat family therapist. At the root of Jackson's unique approach is a philosophy known as “Cat Mojo,” which teaches cat guardians the skills to help their feline friends build confidence and thrive within their environment, and to better the human/cat relationship at the same time. Jackson has extensively detailed his work and life in his growing collection of authored books. His first, “Cat Daddy,” is a memoir, telling the story of a life-changing relationship with a cat named Benny during his years as a musician, shelter worker and an addict struggling to find a path towards recovery. His subsequent books, co-written by Cat Style Expert Kate Benjamin from Hauspanther.com, “Catify to Satisfy” and “Catification,” which both landed on the New York Times Best-Sellers List, focuses on designing a home that works for both cats and humans. His latest book, “Total Cat Mojo,” is a comprehensive guide to his approach on total cat wellness and eliminating behavioral problems by understanding cats and their instinctive behavior. Jackson has always been committed to bringing better products to the market that live up to his high standards. Jackson Galaxy Solutions, the only line of flower essence remedies designed by a behavior specialist and a veterinarian, has been helping animals live happier and healthier lives since 1995. More recently, his partnership with Petmate has brought a 20-year vision to fruition, providing innovative toys and products for every stage of a cat's life. True to his goal of helping to save all animals, Jackson started the Jackson Galaxy Project in 2015, now a Signature Program of GreaterGood.org, which seeks to better the lives of at-risk animals by transforming the places they live and helping the people who care for them. Jackson spends much of his time these days devoted to growing the reach and impact of the life-saving JGP Programs and partnerships, including Cat Pawsitive, which focuses on giving shelters and rescue workers the tools to train cats in their care in order to help them find their mojo and get adopted, Safe Haven, which retrofits domestic violence shelters so victims can bring their pets when leaving an abusive home, and Operation Homeward Bound, which is a transport program that flies cats and dogs to shelters around the country that have more room to find them new homes. Jackson has been featured on 20/20, The Today Show, The --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adultingwell/support
Episode 300!! Favors, Table Training and Hot Dogs Holy hot dogs batman… Episode 300?! How did THAT happen? Time flies when you’re having fun! Honestly, a year ago, I wasn’t at all sure I’d make it this far. I’d just taken on sole ownership and management of PureDogTalk. I was running the show out of my own VERY shallow pocket and, frankly, scared to death… The fact that I decided to retire from a 25 year long professional handling career, start a year-long ENORMOUS home remodeling project AND take this on full time, pretty much all in the same month, speaks to either my courage or my sanity, depending on your perspective! Lol Patrons Hindsight being what it is, I probably *could* have managed this all a bit more smoothly, but, the gods are kind to crazy people … today the Patrons Support is growing steadily – a HUGE shoutout to those of you who supported the show early and faithfully… YOU literally are the reason there is a podcast today… I’d love to have even more folks join our outstanding community of PureDogTalk Patrons. For as little as $5/month, you, too, can be counted as supporters of GREAT content and education for the entire purebred dog fancy. These funds are earmarked exclusively for operating expenses. Website upgrades and more are on the list when that pot of gold grows just a little bit more… Just Click the “Be my patron on Podbean” button on the homepage at https://patron.podbean.com/puredogtalk (www.puredogtalk.com) Audio Book In the last year I’ve also released the Audio Book, “How to Stack Your Dog & Other important talks” as an additional fundraiser and educational resource to share with folks who aren’t as technically savvy as you my faithful listeners. You can just click the book’s cover art, also on the website side banner, and https://www.paypal.com/webapps/shoppingcart?flowlogging_id=cba38602aeee5&mfid=1561652926082_cba38602aeee5#/checkout/openButton (order online)…. Tricky doodle! Sponsors But, most importantly, I’ve incorporated the support of two outstanding sponsors just in the last few months. Trupanion and PetMate deserve *tremendous* shoutouts …. Shouts out?? Anyway, these are companies devoted to providing outstanding products and services to purebred dog enthusiasts. They are proving that commitment by supporting this educational platform … I hope listeners will take a minute to thank them personally. It is with the help of companies like this that Pure Dog Talk will continue to grow and thrive. And if you know of any more organizations who’d like to get the word out about their products or services, while supporting GREAT content, send them my way! Let’s share the love… Meanwhile, we have another VERY exciting and VERY cool partnership to announce in the VERY near future… Yep, this is a tease… Watch this space… So, with all that business out of the way, here’s a thing…. I LOVE doing this job. It not only combines my passions – dogs, talking dogs and helping people – but *I* literally learn something every single day. Metaphor And, what’s our teaching moment for today? This podcast is a perfect metaphor for your life in dogs! How you say? Try this out. Follow your passion. Take chances, even when they are SUPER scary. Seek and find the positive in every. Single. Day. Even when you have to dig for it. Maybe even especially when you have to dig for it. Nothing worthwhile is handed to you. Nothing is “deserved”… everything is “earned.” Competition, even from the REALLY big guns, makes you better, sharper and tougher. Doing well and doing good are NOT incompatible. Helping others does as much or more for you as for them. Kindness is free. Sprinkle that shit everywhere. As soon as you say, I can’t do this stuff, stop and think about it. I did. And I had some pretty significant obstacles along the way. Literally, if I can do it, you can do it. Back in the day, before I had a twice weekly podcast, I had a weekly magazine column called As the Wheels... Support this podcast
Across more than 4 decades of his successful career Neil has worked for and led many major product corporations such as Mattel Toys, Rhino Records and Petmate. Neil has conceived of and brought to market products from across the spectrum of the consumer goods experience. Many of his products were carried nationwide in major retail and in-line outlets and grossed multi million dollars in sales. A dynamic, competitive hands-on professional with diverse experience in pet products, toys, music & recorded entertainment, and consumer products. In this interview Neil shares: Always keep your career options open Never burn your bridges Lessons in growing too fast Importance of a mentor ABC's of Product development Make sure your idea is not already out there Decide what you want to spend Understanding patents Non-disclosure agreements Licensing your product Understanding royalties Book to read: Idiots guide to selling your invention Don't give up
Cecilia Stevenson is an accomplished Freelance Video Producer and Editor who is a rare example of someone who doesn't just talk about her faith, but lives it as well. Cecilia has been involved in the production of videos for FedEx Office, American Heart Association, Texas A&M Athletic Department, Petmate, the Diocese of Dallas and many others. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Cecilia's interest in video production started in high school when she got into making music videos with her brothers. After graduating high school, she went to college at the great Texas A&M University to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Media Studies. She graduated in May of 2014 and in January of 2015 moved to North Dallas to work as an intern for a local video production company, Eyecon Video. After 4 months of interning with Eyecon, she was hired on full time as their Production Coordinator. After a year and a half of working full time at Eyecon, she decided to leave at the end of 2016 to pursue freelancing. And that's where she's been since January of 2017 - living the freelance life, enjoying every second of it, and thanking God every day for the opportunities he has placed before her. Topics: Tips to succeed as a freelancer How Cecilia gets booked for freelance jobs How to grow your network through building quality relationships What role faith plays in Cecilia's personal and professional life The importance of finding your passion and doing meaningful work Connect with Cecilia: Website YouTube Facebook Instagram
Michelle Fern welcomes country superstar Miranda Lambert to talk about her MuttNation collection and MuttNation Foundation. Also joining in is Chris Wilson, Executive Vice President of Product Development and Marketing for PetMate. Petmate® and Miranda Lambert have teamed up to launch the new MuttNation Fueled by Miranda Lambert brand. Miranda’s love for animals has always been a big part of who she is. Growing up in a home with an open door policy for people and animals alike, she has adopted that mindset for her own life leading her to become a passionate advocate for animals in need. The launch of the MuttNation product collection is yet another way that Miranda gives back to the animal community. Every purchase will help fund the rescue and adoption programs of MuttNation Foundation™, the organization established by Miranda and her mother Beverly Lambert in 2009. Questions or Comments? Send them to: michelle@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Country Superstar Miranda Lambert Turns Her Love for Dogs into MuttNation with Michelle Fern
Events & Tradeshow Coverage - - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)
Global Pet Expo 2013 - Day 1 - Wetnoz, Petmate, JW Pet Company and Catit
Events & Tradeshow Coverage - - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)
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Michelle Fern welcomes Pat Hoffman, general manager at Solvit Products to talk about their new product, Kitty'scape. Kitty’scape is a whole new concept in cat play structures, giving cat owners the ability to assemble components any way they choose to build a custom play structure for their feline friends! A complete play structure can be assembled in just minutes with no tools. The modular design of the Kitty’scape™ means the different columns, platforms and accessories are interchangeable so they can be assembled in countless combinations to meet the needs of individual cat families. In the second segment, Michelle chats with Ann Hanson, Director of Marketing Innovation for Petmate about their new, WetNoz products. The Wetnoz STUDIO line of dog bowls are luxury pet accesories, made from durable plastic with rubber feet. Easy to use scoop bowls make feeding your best friend fun, and the elevated Duo makes eating easy. The Wetnoz ULTRA collection is the finest luxury pet accessories available online. Made from premium stainless steel with non-skid rubber feet and handles, these unique pet supplies will complement any lifestyle. Each Ultra product comes individually gift boxed. Questions or Comments? Send them to: michelle@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Kitty’scape and Wetnoz with Michelle Fern var ACE_AR = {Site: '845738', Size: '468060'};
Animal Radio® is LIVE from SuperZoo Las Vegas Our New Pet Product Special is from the floor of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center and the world's largest trade show for the pet industry. Not only are we featuring the best new stuff for you and your pet, we are also giving you every new product we're talking about...so be ready to call us toll-free at 1-866-405-8405 to pick up on goodies from Tagg/Qualcomm, KURGO, Gumbone, Natural Balance, Petmate, Pet Hub and many more. This years new products include a lot of gadgets, from GPS collars that tell how much activity, if any, your dog has had, to safety items that will keep you and your dog safe when you drive. We'll have them for your before you can buy them. Double Header Jose Canseco and Steve Garvey Guest Don't miss this opportunity to hear Jose Canseco go gaga over Dr. Debbie. And what in the world is Steve Garvey doing? And most importantly, where do their dogs sleep? Here's a hint....not in their dog-bed. Rihanna Is The Latest Celeb Attacked By PETA Rihanna is the latest pop star to spark the ire of PETA for her wardrobe. The animal rights organization is calling the singer out for the thigh-high snakeskin boots she was seen wearing in London last week. PETA reps recall Rihanna's tearful discussion about her relationship with Chris Brown in saying that the snakes are brutally killed for fashion but they "can't go on Oprah to cry about it." Drought Causes Shortage of "Cow Pies" Add one more problem caused by drought this summer, a shortage of cow pies. To the east of Minnesota, organizers have changed their line-up for the annual Wisconsin Cow-Chip Throwing Contest in Prairie du Sac. The quality of this year's crop, as it were, is questionable. So about 200 cow pies that were being held in reserve are being used to supplement the few that are okay to throw. More this week
Michelle Fern welcomes Kristen Underwood from Petmate to talk about their great new pet toys! Toys are a great way to keep your pup mentally and physically challenged, reducing boredom and anxiety while increasing healthy exercise and interaction. Petmate’s Booda® toys are categorized into five different play types: Loveable, Active, Tough, Noisy and Tricky. In the second segment Michelle speaks to Stella & Chewy’s founder, Marie Moody. You can find Stella & Chewy’s products in pet and specialty stores throughout North America and on many online outlets. They’re not only striving to make a difference in the quality of life of your pet, but to save the lives of less fortunate dogs and cats. To that end, Stella & Chewy’s donates a percentage of their annual profits and products to animal rescue groups and no-kill animal shelters. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Petmate and Stella & Chewy’s with Michelle Fern