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Finishing the week off with our latest FODcast episode 🎙️ Alessandro Desantis, Chief Strategist at Nebulab, dives into the trends and technologies shaping the future of digital commerce. This episode is packed with actionable insights as we chat about: 💡 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬: Explore how these tools can enhance product transparency, build authenticity, and improve customer engagement. With new regulations on the horizon, this innovation is set to redefine the way brands connect with consumers. 💡 𝐀𝐈-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬: Discover how brands can use AI to automate processes, personalise interactions, and boost customer loyalty without losing the human touch. 💡 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Why focusing on actionable insights rather than broad data is essential for delivering tailored shopping experiences that strengthen customer relationships and drive performance. This episode also touches on the challenges and opportunities of integrating new technologies, emphasising the importance of aligning innovations with customer needs and regulatory requirements. 🎧 Ready to unlock the future of retail? Tune in now to gain practical strategies and expert guidance for transforming your business. Links below! 👇 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dzPKzBYu Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dZ2iqTHv Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dbQpMFNg Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/ddp282kx #DigitalCommerce #ECommerceInnovation #AIInRetail #CustomerExperience

What’s driving the next wave of e-commerce innovation? In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Roxanna (Roxy) Couse, Bloomreach’s new Director of Community and Content Marketing, to explore how AI and personalisation are redefining the customer experience. From seamless shopping journeys to innovative strategies like returnless returns, Roxy shares the tools and techniques brands are using to stay ahead in a competitive digital landscape. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲? 💡 Insights into the role of AI in creating tailored customer experiences that build loyalty. 💡 Strategies for overcoming omni-channel challenges and unifying business operations. 💡 A look at how real-time data and user-friendly tech are transforming the e-commerce landscape. Roxy also reveals how Bloomreach has set the standard in personalisation, enabling brands to guide customers effortlessly to the products they need. Her practical advice on integrating AI strategically offers a roadmap for businesses looking to enhance their digital offering. 🎧 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲? 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺—𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄! 👇 🔴 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ervHRXM6 🔴Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ewkw5Mjm 🔴 Apple Podcasts https://lnkd.in/ep8Xi5eJ 🔴 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/eh6D67Gu #ECommerceTrends #AIInBusiness #CustomerExperience #Innovation #Leadership #DigitalCommerce

Ever wondered how failure can fuel success? In our latest FODcast episode, we’re joined by Michael Jones CTO of loveholidays, who takes us on a captivating journey from experiencing nine startup failures in one year to leading two major companies to astounding success. Mike shares how these setbacks became the foundation for resilience, innovation, and growth, helping Love Holidays become a tech powerhouse in the travel industry. What’s inside this episode? 💡The tech-driven transformation of loveholidays, including the shift from monolithic systems to service-oriented architecture. 💡How Generative AI is revolutionising operations, from content creation to customer service. 💡The importance of diverse talent and co-located, cross-functional teams in driving innovation. 🎙️ Mike also shares how strategic leadership and the seamless alignment of technology with business goals have propelled a 'technology company that just happens to be in travel' to industry frontrunner status. His insights are packed with actionable lessons for anyone navigating the dynamic intersection of business and tech 💬 As Mike puts it best: "You either win or learn." It's a mindset that resonates deeply throughout this conversation. 🎧 Ready to be inspired? Tune in now on your favourite platform—links in comments below! 👇 #LeadershipInsights #TechAlignment #BusinessAndTechnology #Innovation #StrategicLeadership #IndustryTrailblazer #GrowthMindset #WinOrLearn #TheFODcast

In our latest FODcast episode, CEO Tim Roedel hosts our first head-to-head with two industry heavyweights: Sonja Keerl co-founder of the MACH Alliance, and Jim Herbert, CEO of Patchworks 🎙 Together, they tackle a critical question: 💭 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 2025, 𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘈𝘊𝘏 𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵? This jam-packed episode focuses on the growing ambition of buyers and the pressing need for vendors to adapt quickly to keep pace. As MACH technology continues to shape the digital commerce landscape, can vendors move fast enough to support evolving buyer expectations? 🔍 Discussion Highlights: • 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭: Jim and Sonja discuss how we’re at a pivotal moment for MACH technology, with buyers pushing for more flexibility, speed, and scalability – but are vendors keeping up? • 𝐀𝐈-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞: Explore how AI is simplifying complex systems, making commerce smarter and more efficient for businesses of all sizes, and how it fits into the MACH framework. • 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡-𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐯𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬:  Digital-native enterprise buyers are reshaping how technology is integrated, demanding transparency, seamless ecosystems, and tailored solutions. • 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Can platforms like Shopify meet the growing needs of enterprise customers while staying true to MACH principles? We dive into the debate. • 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐇: From healthcare to financial services, discover how unexpected sectors are adopting composable technology and driving demand for MACH solutions. • 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Why vendor success hinges on their ability to adapt quickly and align with buyers’ big ambitions in this rapidly evolving landscape. 🎧 Tune in now to hear from two industry experts leading the charge in an ever-changing digital commerce space – links below 🔴 Youtube: https://lnkd.in/ewMvnt8k 🔴 Spotify Link: https://lnkd.in/eQgwwdWW 🔴 Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/efYEXZv8 🔴 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/eMi8KEpd #TheFODCast #Podcast #DigitalCommerce #MACHAlliance

Looking for your next big opportunity in digital commerce? 🔎 We've rounded up some of the hottest roles across the UK and Europe, spanning both perm and contract positions. Take a look below, and head over to our website for more details on these roles and many more ➡ https://lnkd.in/eME_R4aX #DigitalCommerce #HotJobs #CareerOpportunities #TechRecruitment #ApplyNow

Discover how to maximise customer loyalty and boost profitability with expert insights from Sam Panzer Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One. In the latest episode of #TheFODcast, Sam shares his career journey from retail marketing to industry strategy, offering actionable advice on how brands can leverage loyalty programmes, gamification, and personalised offers to transform customer retention 🎮 Sam explains how even modest loyalty rewards can significantly enhance retention without eroding profits, unlike traditional discounts. With convenience-driven competitors like Amazon, emotionally engaging loyalty programmes are now more vital than ever. This episode explores how brands can elevate their loyalty strategies using technological advancements, creating seamless and impactful retail experiences. We also dive into the power of gamification as a tool for boosting customer engagement. Sam highlights techniques like gift-with-purchase incentives and product bundling—successfully used by brands like Lego—that create value while protecting profitability. The episode wraps up with a look at data-driven loyalty strategies, discussing the importance of integrating customer data, session behaviour, and item data to tailor promotions more effectively. Packed with valuable insights and practical tips, this episode is a must-listen for brands looking to refine their loyalty programmes and stay ahead in a competitive market. Links to watch and listen below! 🔴 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e5ArJxXS   🔴 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e4zjFgMU   🔴 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e4WDRK7B   🔴 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/ef7ZYJmZ   #RetailTech #DigitalTransformation #FODcast #CustomerEngagement #RetailInnovation #LoyaltyProgrammes #Gamification #CustomerRetention

In our latest FODcast short, CEO Tim Roedel welcomes Simon Lascelles, Managing Partner at Business Technology Leaders 🎧 Simon reveals how the fractional leadership model is transforming mid-market companies by offering high-level technology executives on a flexible basis – a trend that is quickly becoming the new normal for a number of reasons. 🔍 Discussion Highlights: • 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥: Simon outlines how agencies are primed to provide fractional CIOs, CTOs, and other C-suite roles to support digital transformation without the expense of full-time hires. • 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥: How businesses are seeing the advantages of getting access to top-tier expertise as needed, address the tech talent shortage, and save on costs compared to hiring full-time executives. • 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: How do fractional leaders embed themselves into the culture of their ‘clients’? (And, why they must be as deeply invested in outcomes as full-time/salaried staff). • 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬: How the fractional approach is now extending to roles beyond technology, including CFO, CMO, and CBO, forming a "fractional executive team" to drive business success. • 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤: What is the "new normal," especially when looking at the growing relevance of changing employment laws and benefits for mid-market companies? Tune in now to discover how fractional leadership is already revolutionising business strategy in an evolving market - links below: 🔴 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e6qJR2hp   🔴 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eWxxfrxp   🔴 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eKPvpvey   🔴Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/eV3H2CEa   #FODcast #DigitalTransformation #FractionalHiring #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #DigitalCommerce  #CompanyGrowth #DigitalInnovation #Podcast

In Episode 5 of the current season of #TheFODcast, we welcome Simon Suarez Director of Enterprise Architecture at AbsoluteLabs, who shares his extensive insights into omni-channel strategies and customer engagement. With decades of experience spanning luxury retail brands including Gucci, Stella McCartney, and Sweaty Betty, Simon discusses how brands have shifted from isolated operations to a customer-focused approach. He reveals how the pandemic helped to transform physical stores into omni-fulfilment centres and highlights the impressive success of brands such as John Lewis in creating a seamless customer experience. We also discuss the importance of a personalised service through clienteling and balancing diverse customer needs within a store environment - and where cutting-edge trends in AI, mobile integration, and gamification also have their part to play. This episode is definitely one not to be missed...links as always to watch and listen below wherever you get your podcasts >>> 🔴 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e93V6F4Z   🔴 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eNiPvvgq   🔴 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e6vwpKtQ   🔴 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/eHyeBTsX #RetailTech #DigitalTransformation #DigitalCommerceJobs #TheFODcast #DigitalCommerce #RetailInnovation #OmniChannel

Cake + Spice Girls on the radio = Happy Friday, right?! Glad to do our bit to help raise funds for the incredible Macmillan Cancer Support by hosting a coffee morning today (and meet some new faces from businesses who work in and around our building who popped along for a slice 🍰) The MacMillan Coffee Mornings are the charity's biggest fundraising event to support people living with cancer - and have been running for an incredible 24 years! Thanks as always to the team who have baked and bought 💚 and for anyone who hasn't had the chance to go to a local coffee morning themselves, we've popped the fundraising link here in case you have a few quid you'd like to donate >>> https://lnkd.in/eBfVm_kN #MacMillanCancerSupport #MacMillanCoffeeMorning #LetThemEatCake #SupportingGoodCauses

In the latest of our FODcast ‘shorts’ with CEO Tim Roedel, we’re thrilled to welcome Michael Barker a seasoned Fractional CTO, who shares his insights on fractional leadership. 🔍 Discussion Highlights: •𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Michael discusses how fractional roles offer mid-market businesses strategic tech leadership without full-time commitments. • 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞/𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: How fractional leaders bring specialised skills needed for complex technology transitions. • 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: We discuss the importance of strong communication and emotional intelligence in bridging tech and business functions. • 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Insights on how fractional leaders build trust and add value within client organisations. • 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥: We look at why this model is likely to persist - and how it might need to evolve. 🎧 Don’t miss this episode for a closer look at the role of fractional leadership in driving technological and business success. Links below >>> 🔴 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e2a78Wik   🔴 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/etm67P3f   🔴 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/edbZKxJ2   🔴 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/eZ2AZsH7   #FODcast #DigitalTransformation #FractionalHiring #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #DigitalCommerce