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Manny x Joe: Check Out

Manny x Joe: Check Out

Written by: The Come Up Productions
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 New tech. Big promises. Bold claims. But is it hype? Welcome to Manny + Joe: Checkout—where two retail and commerce veterans cut through the noise and tell you what actually matters. Every week, Manny Almagro and Joe Scartz check out what's new in retail, commerce, and innovation—from AI and agentic commerce to payments, retail media, and in-store technology. Then they reality check whether it's worth your attention, your budget, or your time. Manny has spent 15+ years building AI systems, computer vision platforms, and digital transformation programs at agencies like Publicis and Omnicom, plus EY, Stratacache, and Jollibee. He holds a software patent and speaks at NRF, CES, and MWC. Joe has 20+ years in commerce and marketing at Omnicom agencies and has built two commerce agencies from scratch. He's lived through every platform shift from Amazon's early days to today's AI retail revolution. Perfect for CMOs, CTOs, brand leaders, and anyone who needs signal over noise. Episodes run about 20 minutes. No jargon. No vendor BS. Just reality checks. Sometimes wrong. Always honest. Zero BS.The Come Up Productions Economics
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  • From Search Bars to Store Aisles: AI, Attribution, and the Future of Retail Media

    From Search Bars to Store Aisles: AI, Attribution, and the Future of Retail Media
    Oct 24 2025

    In this episode, Joe and Manny discuss the evolving landscape of retail media, focusing on the decline of traditional search methods in favor of AI-driven conversational commerce. They explore the implications for brands and consumers, emphasizing the importance of optimizing product listings for natural language queries. The conversation also delves into the significance of in-store media and measurement, highlighting the challenges of attribution and privacy in the physical retail space. The hosts conclude by stressing the need for authentic data and customer trust in the future of retail.
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    33 mins
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