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Retailers are facing a rapidly evolving landscape where consumer expectations, AI advancements, and social media platforms like TikTok are redefining engagement. It feels like the holiday shopping season just ended, but when do retailers start planning for the next one, and some retailers already behind the curve for this season? Joining us today is Carey Cockrum, Director of Consulting at Cella by Randstad Digital, where she helps major brands and marketing teams optimize their strategies with data-driven insights, AI-powered content creation, and cutting-edge retail marketing trends. With the holidays just around the corner, she’s here to share what’s next for retail marketing, campaign optimization, and how brands can stay ahead in a hyper-competitive space. ABOUT CAREY COCKRUM Carey has been a part of the Creative Agency space for nearly 30 years. She has served as Designer, Creative Director, Creative Operations Lead and Agency Lead in both internal and external agencies (big and small). Carey has worked directly with C-suite stakeholders to understand organizational strategies that inform effective creative solutions. She is a bit of a data nerd and loves demonstrating results. Brands she’s supported include Fruit of the Loom, Wendy’s and Humana. In her free time, she enjoys going back to her creative roots through painting and drawing. She also spends her time improving upon the house she lives in today in Southern, MI - inside and out. RESOURCES Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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TGI 645 – That Force Lightning Guy

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We kick off the show with Ryan making questionable financial decisions, coupled with the fact that Xbox is raising prices across the board . Then we move into recapping our time in Fortnite for a Star Wars themed Extra Life event. Before discussing the news, Jocelyn updates us on her Blue Prince achievement hunting while Ryan chats a bit about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 . In the news, Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed until May 26th, 2026 and has a new trailer , Epic offers an olive branch to Apple , Polygon has been sold to Valnet , EB Games is back (in Canada), and Gears of War arrives on PlayStation this Summer . Discussion Start – Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Pricing Changes 20:37 – Fortnite + Star Wars 31:52 – Blue Prince + Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 39:00 – News The Gamers’ Inn is a weekly podcast focused on all things video games! Each week Jocelyn and Ryan discuss what they’re playing, go over industry related news, and cover topics that have peaked their interest. Important Stuff Support us on Patreon Discord Channel Email the show Get The Gamers’ Inn Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS…

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TGI 644 – Daredevil Swears in French

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Jocelyn is away this week, so Jon Jagger from the CORE podcast joins Ryan to discuss Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 . A brand-new French RPG that has old-school turn-based RPG vibes. We keep things light on spoilers, discussing the events of the prologue and the mechanics that are introduced during Act I. Jon also finished Ghost of Tsushima before Scott. Over in the news, Frostpunk is getting a revamp with Frostpunk 1886 in 2027 , we have Canadian pricing for Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of games , Blizzard is looking to Nexon to help with Overwatch mobile , and EA layoffs impact Respawn and other EA functions . Discussion Start – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 31:57 – Ghost of Tsushima 45:56 – News The Gamers’ Inn is a weekly podcast focused on all things video games! Each week Jocelyn and Ryan discuss what they’re playing, go over industry related news, and cover topics that have peaked their interest. Important Stuff Support us on Patreon Discord Channel Email the show Get The Gamers’ Inn Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS…

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TGI 643 – Drafting the Podcast Room

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After last week’s discussion around Blue Prince , Ryan joins Jocelyn in the wonderful world of drafting rooms in search of puzzle solutions. Over in the news, Discord is looking to go public , we finally have Canadian pricing for Nintendo Switch 2 stuff , the spirit of XCOM returns with Star Wars Zero Company , the Oblivion remaster is really real and available now , and Ghost of Yotei releases October 2nd . Discussion Start – Blue Prince 40:23 – News The Gamers’ Inn is a weekly podcast focused on all things video games! Each week Jocelyn and Ryan discuss what they’re playing, go over industry related news, and cover topics that have peaked their interest. Important Stuff Support us on Patreon Discord Channel Email the show Get The Gamers’ Inn Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS…

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TGI 642 – Not King Butt

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This week we aim for 80% fun, kicking things off with TWO games we have been really enjoying. Jocelyn dives into the rogue-like puzzle game Blue Prince , while Ryan has started and completed his journey through South of Midnight . Over in the news, Apple TV+ has cancelled Mythic Quest , Bungie shares first details on Marathon , PlayStation Plus raises prices in Canada , and that Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remake is actually real . Discussion Start – Blue Prince 28:46 – South of Midnight 42:08 – News The Gamers’ Inn is a weekly podcast focused on all things video games! Each week Jocelyn and Ryan discuss what they’re playing, go over industry related news, and cover topics that have peaked their interest. Important Stuff Support us on Patreon Discord Channel Email the show Get The Gamers’ Inn Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS…

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TGI 641 – Nintendo $witch 2

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Due to a massive ice storm that rolled through last week, we had to delay our Nintendo Switch 2 Direct discussion. But we’ve got power back now and we’re ready to talk Nintendo! Before that though, Ryan finally played Astro Bot on PlayStation 5 (not the pack in), and saw A Minecraft Movie with the family. As for the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct… Lots of info is still up in the air as of this recording, including game prices and pre-order delays . Discussion Start – Astro Bot 17:14 – A Minecraft Movie 29:07 – Nintendo Switch 2 Direct The Gamers’ Inn is a weekly podcast focused on all things video games! Each week Jocelyn and Ryan discuss what they’re playing, go over industry related news, and cover topics that have peaked their interest. Important Stuff Support us on Patreon Discord Channel Email the show Get The Gamers’ Inn Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS…

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TGI 640 – That’s Good Water!

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After being off last week, we return to discuss the conclusion to Ryan’s adventures in the Living Lands as he’s completed Avowed . In the news, we kick things off with AI, specifically Microsoft’s plans to bring Copilot to Xbox . Also, we have Game Informer returning with all of its previous staff . Kayden and Ryan watch Minecraft Live , and we share our thoughts on the Dreamhaven Showcase . Discussion Start – Avowed 23:13 – News The Gamers’ Inn is a weekly podcast focused on all things video games! Each week Jocelyn and Ryan discuss what they’re playing, go over industry related news, and cover topics that have peaked their interest. Important Stuff Support us on Patreon Discord Channel Email the show Get The Gamers’ Inn Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS…

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TGI 639 – Split on the Fiction

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We kick off the show with our thoughts on the return of BlizzCon in 2026 , followed by Jocelyn’s split screen adventures in Split Fiction . After discussing our TGI Game Club for The Legend of Zelda: Twlight Princess for a bit, we move into the last week in video game news. We know a bit more about some functionality of the Nintendo Switch 2 thanks to an FCC filing , The Last of Us Season 2 has a new trailer , LEGO reveals a new Mario Kart set for your shelf, and reports detail plans for what’s next from Xbox hardware wise . Discussion Start – BlizzCon Returns in 2026 9:46 – Split Fiction 36:11 – News The Gamers’ Inn is a weekly podcast focused on all things video games! Each week Jocelyn and Ryan discuss what they’re playing, go over industry related news, and cover topics that have peaked their interest. Important Stuff Support us on Patreon Discord Channel Email the show Get The Gamers’ Inn Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS…

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TGI 638 – Welcome to the Sonic Museum

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The first half of the show has a weirdly Sonic feel as Ryan watched Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Jocelyn found Sonic in her Two Point Museum . Quickly moving away from the blue blur, Jocelyn finds a lot of fun in this business simulation game from Two Point Studios. Ryan continues his movie thoughts with George A. Romero’s Resident Evil , a documentary about the failed Resident Evil film adaptation from legendary zombie director George A. Romero. Closing out what we played, Jocelyn started her adventures in Avowed . In the news, we go over the latest Pokémon Presents , 8Bitdo releases a follow up to their best controller offering, A Minecraft Movie got a final trailer , and Monster Hunter Wilds becomes Capcom’s fastest selling game in just 3 days . Discussion Start – Two Point Museum 21:44 – George A. Romero’s Resident Evil 34:47 – Avowed 46:06 – News The Gamers’ Inn is a weekly podcast focused on all things video games! Each week Jocelyn and Ryan discuss what they’re playing, go over industry related news, and cover topics that have peaked their interest. Important Stuff Support us on Patreon Discord Channel Email the show Get The Gamers’ Inn Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS…

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TGI 637 – Shadow of Wardor

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Ryan welcomes Jocelyn to the world of Avowed and how if you loved Skyrim like we did, Avowed is an excellent follow up! You know, since a certain fellow Xbox Studios isn’t bringing Elder Scrolls 6 anytime soon. After a quick update on TGI Game Club , we move over to the news, where WB Games closes down three studios , Fable slips to 2026 , LEGO Horizon Adventures gives us an affordable Horizon LEGO set , Yuri Lowenthal says Peter Parker will be off the couch in Spider-Man 3 , and Pokemon GO is up for sale . Discussion Start – Avowed 32:53 – News The Gamers’ Inn is a weekly podcast focused on all things video games! Each week Jocelyn and Ryan discuss what they’re playing, go over industry related news, and cover topics that have peaked their interest. Important Stuff Support us on Patreon Discord Channel Email the show Get The Gamers’ Inn Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS…

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TGI 636 – My Civilization for a Patch

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