IMRG Takes On
Tech & AI
In this episode, Andy takes the podcast to IMRG’s Tech & AI event to find out how retailers are actually using AI, from speeding up repetitive tasks and taking meeting notes to improving visibility in AI search. Along the way, he asks whether AI is a supreme intelligence or a six-year-old, whether it could replace humans – or Andy – and why AI agents are now delegating jobs to us.
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The Future of eCommerce
In this episode, they take on the future of eCommerce, exploring how AI, autonomous vehicles, hyper-personalisation and 3D printing could change the way we shop, sell and deliver. Along the way, they imagine a world without queues and Christmas shopping, debate which futuristic technologies could actually become reality, and consider what films have already predicted correctly. Expect plenty of big ideas, questionable predictions and, surprisingly, a mutual agreement on who would survive the end of the world.
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The History of eCommerce
In our fourth episode we have taken on the history of eCommerce, from the very first online transaction to the technologies that transformed retail into what it is today. Along the way, Andy and Tom battle over which historical figures would thrive in modern eCommerce roles, revisit the moments in history that could have done with online shopping, and reflect on the trends that never quite lived up to the hype. Expect plenty of historical what-ifs, questionable debates and, somehow, a conversation about whether Andy wears a wig.
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Festival Season
For our third episode, we’re taking on festival season and what it means for British culture and eCommerce. Andy and Tom explore changing festival crowds, the rise of the “grey pound”, and the retail opportunities behind summer spending. Then comes Einstein comparisons, rubber dinghy races and some of the world’s strangest festivals.
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The British Weather
In our second episode we have taken on what is arguably the most influential trading factor of eCommerce…The British Weather. Hear about the impact of heatwaves, as well as Andy and Tom’s stories about how the weather ruined their lives. Also enjoy a game of ‘Hot or Cold’ and learn about Andy’s weekend where he meshed together with a hazmat suit.
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The FIFA World Cup
Welcome to IMRG Takes On, the podcast where eCommerce market expert Andy Mulcahy and the veritable Tom Jacobs tackle the trends, challenges and events shaping retail and eCommerce. In our first episode, we take on the FIFA World Cup, exploring its potential impact on shopper behaviour, conversion rates and retail performance. Alongside practical insights and retailer tips, expect debates on marketing during the tournament, an unexpected Pepto-Bismol discussion, a Michael Jackson singalong, and whether Andy sheds a tear watching football.
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