079: REPLAY: The Future of The Online Car Buying Experience with Salesforce Architect Kent Packman of Aston Martin
Salesforce Commerce Cloud Innovations
Release Date: 09/11/2024
094: E-commerce's Hidden Battles: Insights from Holiday Trends and Beyond with Signifyd's Vito Petruzzelli
Salesforce Commerce Cloud Innovations
In this episode, host Joreal Whitfield chats with Vito Petruzzelli, Senior Risk Intelligence Analyst at Signifyd, about the evolving landscape of e-commerce fraud and the lessons learned from the recent holiday season. From tackling industrialized scams to unlocking opportunities with first-time buyers, they explore how businesses can stay ahead in an increasingly complex digital world. Key Insights Include: Learnings from Black Friday and Cyber Week trends Combating fraud while creating frictionless experiences for good buyers Tackling consumer abuse like returns fraud and triangulation...
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093: Beyond the Cart: The Future of Personalization, Marketplaces, and Retail Transformation with Liesel Walsh
Salesforce Commerce Cloud Innovations
Liesl Walsh, a pioneer in digital retail transformation, explores the dynamic shifts in the shopping landscape, from fast fashion to immersive retail experiences. Drawing from her extensive experience with retail giants like Gap Inc. and Restoration Hardware, Liesl offers valuable perspectives into how e-commerce is redefining consumer habits, particularly for time-pressed parents. The conversation examines the rapid rise of fast fashion brands like Shein and Temu, highlighting their innovative customer engagement tactics and the sustainability challenges they pose. Liesl also discusses...
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092: Blending Strategy, Design, and Technology: Insights from Ascendis VP Vyara Ndejuru
Salesforce Commerce Cloud Innovations
In this episode of the Salesforce Commerce Innovations podcast, Joreal Whitfield interviews Vyara Ndejuru, VP of Marketing at Ascendis, to explore the intersection of strategy, design, and technology in driving innovation and growth. Vyara shares her journey from consumer marketing to B2B AI and highlights Ascendis' evolution from a strategy-focused consultancy to a multidisciplinary firm delivering transformative customer and employee experiences. The conversation delves into how AI and composable commerce redefine workflows, the importance of aligning employee and customer experiences,...
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091: Building E-Commerce Success: Lessons from Rich Lyons, Founder of Lyons CG
Salesforce Commerce Cloud Innovations
Rich Lyons, founder of Lyons Consulting Group, shares his story of joining the e-commerce industry. He discusses the importance of strategic partnerships, recounting his collaboration with Demandware, now Salesforce Commerce Cloud, and its impact on e-commerce implementations. The conversation covers the significance of company culture, customer-centric strategies, and the balance between innovation and tradition in online business. Rich also delves into the design versus functionality debate in e-commerce platforms and the evolving role of technology, such as AI, in enhancing customer...
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090: Agentforce and the Future of Commerce with Rob Smith from OSF
Salesforce Commerce Cloud Innovations
In this episode, we discuss the future of commerce with Rob Smith, Global VP of Technology at OSF Digital. The episode examines the groundbreaking AgentForce platform, highlighting its use of generative AI-powered autonomous agents that redefine customer engagement and service delivery. Discussions extend to the broader implications of AI adoption, emphasizing trust and security with Salesforce's Trust Layer and the critical role of early adoption for competitive advantage. We also examine the future of e-commerce, exploring the impact of AI, the rise of social commerce, and shifting...
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089: Ethics-Driven AI: Nicholas Teodori and Fatemeh Khatibloo Unpack the Power of Agents in Personalization and Commerce
Salesforce Commerce Cloud Innovations
We explore the role of AI in commerce with Nicholas Teodori, a product manager at Commerce Cloud, and Fatemeh Khatibloo, Salesforce's Director of Responsible AI and Tech. They discuss the ethical integration of AI, emphasizing how digital personal assistants can be tailored to individual needs while navigating corporate algorithms. The conversation highlights the importance of AI agents in augmenting human roles, allowing workers to focus on meaningful tasks and enhancing productivity. By exploring principles such as accuracy, safety, honesty, empowerment, and sustainability, the episode...
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088: From CRM to Commerce: Advanced Turf’s Journey into B2B and D2C Sales with CIO Tracie Pruden
Salesforce Commerce Cloud Innovations
In this episode, we delve into the journey of Tracie Pruden, the visionary CIO of Advanced Turf Solutions, as she revolutionizes the green industry through technology. With a background as a Salesforce consultant, Tracie has spearheaded the digital transformation at Advanced Turf, implementing Salesforce CRM, expanding into Marketing Cloud, and launching successful e-commerce platforms. We explore the challenges and triumphs of transitioning from B2B to D2C sales, particularly during the surge in DIY lawn care amid COVID-19. Tracie shares insights into the unique B2B sales environment,...
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087: Streamlining B2B Commerce: How PunchOut Automation Revolutionizes Procurement Integration w/ Phil Eatman
Salesforce Commerce Cloud Innovations
For this episode of the Salesforce Commerce Innovations Podcast, Joreal Whitfield welcomes Phil Eatman from TradeCentric. They dive into the transformative role of e-procurement integration and connected commerce in the B2B landscape, touching on: Show Highlights: Career Background: Phil’s journey from SaaS sales to digital commerce with TradeCentric. TradeCentric’s Role: An overview of how TradeCentric connects suppliers directly with procurement platforms, facilitating streamlined and efficient purchasing processes for B2B organizations. Salesforce and TradeCentric Partnership: The...
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086: The B2B Marketplace Revolution: A Conversation with IBM’s Steve Conway
Salesforce Commerce Cloud Innovations
In this episode, we discuss the world of B2B marketplaces with Steve Conway, IBM's Commerce Practice Lead for Distribution, Retail, and Consumer Goods. We explore the creation of Amazon-like platforms to capture new client segments, using tools like Miracle and Salesforce to streamline operations, and the importance of strategic payment structures and data integration. As B2B marketplaces mature, Steve highlights the potential of retail media as a revenue channel and the comprehensive solutions offered by Salesforce. This episode is a must-listen for businesses aiming to capitalize on...
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085: Holiday Readiness Unveiled: Performance, AI, and Scale with Eric Lessard
Salesforce Commerce Cloud Innovations
In this episode, we explore how Salesforce is pioneering seamless and scalable online shopping experiences, particularly during the critical holiday season, with guest Eric Lessard. Key themes of the episode include the role of predictive and generative AI in enhancing personalization, boosting conversion rates, and ensuring flawless performance, with case studies like Duluth Trading Company's transition to a headless, composable storefront. We also discuss the importance of building trust and maintaining robust customer relationships, with AI-driven semantic search and API-first strategies...
info_outlineJoin us for another fascinating episode of Salesforce Commerce Cloud Innovations as we explore the thrilling intersection of automotive and e-commerce. Our guest is Kent Packman, a Salesforce architect at Aston Martin and a true visionary in the industry. Kent's unique perspective, rooted in his love for all things automotive and tech, provides an insightful look into the challenges and opportunities of online automotive purchasing. From his favorite classic and current cars to his experiences at Dreamforce 2022, Kent's enlightening chat is sure to inspire!
Listen in as we discuss the three pillars of car buying that need to be addressed for a successful customer experience. We also delve into how to improve the car buying experience by bridging the digital and physical worlds and how discount codes could replace traditional haggling and negotiations.
Don't miss this riveting discussion about the future of the automotive industry and the exciting changes on the horizon. Tune in for a ride of a lifetime!
Show Highlights:
- Kent’s vision for the future of online automotive purchasing and customer experience.
- The three crucial checkpoints for customer experience in car buying.
- Exploration of the concept of a digital-physical hybrid model for car buying, potentially ending the practice of haggling for prices.
- How technology, such as connected cars and services, can improve the customer experience in the automotive industry.
- The future of the automotive industry, the role of startups, and the changing nature of traditional dealership networks.
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