How do you protect on-demand or gig workers, their fleets, and their customers, during the COVID-19 crisis? How can companies like Postmates, which rely on&nbsp;going workers for their business model, succeed and&nbsp;survive, what particular&nbsp;concerns and considerations are in play, and what happens as&nbsp;restaurants and other suppliers close and face hard times? Vikrum Aiyer, Vice President of Public Policy &amp; Strategic Communications at Postmates and Former Obama White House Senior Advisor, joins from San Francisco with perspective, insights, solutions, and a go-to enter to the playbook.

How do you protect on-demand or gig workers, their fleets, and their customers, during the COVID-19 crisis? How can companies like Postmates, which rely on&nbsp;going workers for their business model, succeed and&nbsp;survive, what particular&nbsp;concerns and considerations are in play, and what happens as&nbsp;restaurants and other suppliers close and face hard times? Vikrum Aiyer, Vice President of Public Policy &amp; Strategic Communications at Postmates and Former Obama White House Senior Advisor, joins from San Francisco with perspective, insights, solutions, and a go-to enter to the playbook.

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Gig and On-Demand Businesses and Workers in a World with COVID-19

If trying to keep the doors to a business open isn&rsquo;t challenging enough, especially when you don&rsquo;t know how long you have to do it for, diligent consideration of the productivity, safety, care, morale, and profitability of your employees may be even more daunting. Dr. John Sullivan (internationally known Human Resources thought-leader from the Silicon Valley and Professor at San Francisco State) and Celeste Thompson (Chief People Officer/Founder at TRIBE Human Resources Consulting) join from California and New Jersey to walk through some crucial Human Resources concerns and considerations in the new business realities of COVID-19.

If trying to keep the doors to a business open isn&rsquo;t challenging enough, especially when you don&rsquo;t know how long you have to do it for, diligent consideration of the productivity, safety, care, morale, and profitability of your employees may be even more daunting. Dr. John Sullivan (internationally known Human Resources thought-leader from the Silicon Valley and Professor at San Francisco State) and Celeste Thompson (Chief People Officer/Founder at TRIBE Human Resources Consulting) join from California and New Jersey to walk through some crucial Human Resources concerns and considerations in the new business realities of COVID-19.

Human Resources Challenges in a World with COVID-19

SPECIAL REPORT: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyliebmann/">Wendy Liebmann</a>, Founder, CEO, and Chief Shopper of <a href="http://www.wslstrategicretail.com/">WSL Strategic Retail</a>, shares critical considerations for brands and retailers to manage the new realities of a retail landscape during and after the COVID-19 crisis.

SPECIAL REPORT: Wendy Liebmann, Founder, CEO, and Chief Shopper of WSL Strategic Retail, shares critical considerations for brands and retailers to manage the new realities of a retail landscape during and after the COVID-19 crisis.

Retail Realities and Strategy in a World with COVID-19

American Fashion Podcast shares a panel discussion recorded as part of the Fashion Innovate program at the TexWorld USA 2020 trade show in New York City. (A big thank you to Eileen Small from TexWorld for coordinating all of this leading up to the event.)

American Fashion Podcast shares a panel discussion recorded as part of the Fashion Innovate program at the TexWorld USA 2020 trade show in New York City. (A big thank you to Eileen Small from TexWorld for coordinating all of this leading up to the event.)

Powering Fashion's Future: Technology Tools Impacting Today's Fashion Industry

At NRF Big Show, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-m-dupr&eacute;/">Michele Dupre'</a> (VP for Retail at Verizon) offered insights on customer experience in retail and other retail trends.

At NRF Big Show, Michele Dupre' (VP for Retail at Verizon) offered insights on customer experience in retail and other retail trends.

Michele Dupre' of Verizon - Unlocking Retail's CX Future with Technology

Brother&rsquo;s&nbsp;Director of Sales (Retail / Hospitality - Brother Machine Group) Mike Zolot, offers insights into Brother&rsquo;s retail priorities for the first half of 2020 (and all of Brother&rsquo;s innovative retail solutions), plus industry trends it is seeing including the continued growth of in-store pickup; retail customers are turning to Brother&rsquo;s services to help them upgrade and prepare for in-store pickup, from the warehouse where the goods originate to coordinating their arrival in the store. Zolot joins Marc Raco, Rob Sanchez, and guest host Rebecca Fitts at NRF Big Show.

Brother&rsquo;s&nbsp;Director of Sales (Retail / Hospitality - Brother Machine Group) Mike Zolot, offers insights into Brother&rsquo;s retail priorities for the first half of 2020 (and all of Brother&rsquo;s innovative retail solutions), plus industry trends it is seeing including the continued growth of in-store pickup; retail customers are turning to Brother&rsquo;s services to help them upgrade and prepare for in-store pickup, from the warehouse where the goods originate to coordinating their arrival in the store. Zolot joins Marc Raco, Rob Sanchez, and guest host Rebecca Fitts at NRF Big Show.

Mike Zolot of Brother - In-Store Pick Up Trends

At CES, VR and AR are on full display. But what about full implications of XR (extended reality - all real-and-virtual combined environments and human-machine interactions generated by computer technology and wearables)? Raffaella Camera,&nbsp;Global Head of Innovation &amp; Strategy, XR (Extended Reality) at Accenture Interactive (who leads global strategy, development of new solutions in Virtual Reality &amp; Augmented Reality, direct and indirect sales, creation of ecosystem partnerships and M&amp;A opportunities for the Accenture Extended Reality group, globally), joins Marc Raco to explore the possibilities for fashion and other industries in the years ahead. Recorded on location at CES 2020 in Las Vegas.

At CES, VR and AR are on full display. But what about full implications of XR (extended reality - all real-and-virtual combined environments and human-machine interactions generated by computer technology and wearables)? Raffaella Camera,&nbsp;Global Head of Innovation &amp; Strategy, XR (Extended Reality) at Accenture Interactive (who leads global strategy, development of new solutions in Virtual Reality &amp; Augmented Reality, direct and indirect sales, creation of ecosystem partnerships and M&amp;A opportunities for the Accenture Extended Reality group, globally), joins Marc Raco to explore the possibilities for fashion and other industries in the years ahead. Recorded on location at CES 2020 in Las Vegas.

Raffaella Camera of Accenture Interactive - Extended Reality

CES is the epicenter of tech innovation. And every industry, including fashion, has its eye on the innovations that can propel that industry into the next several years. Caroline Finnell of CES offer insights into the dynamics of CES, overall observations, and what's next.

CES is the epicenter of tech innovation. And every industry, including fashion, has its eye on the innovations that can propel that industry into the next several years. Caroline Finnell of CES offer insights into the dynamics of CES, overall observations, and what's next.

Caroline Finnell of CES - The Way of the Future

One of the true centers to find innovation for content and retail product is CES in Las Vegas. And one of the biggest exhibitors at CES is Sharp, the global electronics brand. Peter Weedfald, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing (who oversees all sales and marketing of SHARP's home and commercial appliance categories along with the CE and TV products thru a variety of retail, reseller, buying groups and distribution channels) has a conversation with Marc Raco simply chock full of insights, wisdom, and education on everything from how 5G and 8K technology can impact everything from better medicine to safer self driving cars, how Sharp&rsquo;s focus shifted from what they make to why they make it is so important for makers of content, why smart appliances and homes demand attention, and why breakfast and lunch may be optional. It&rsquo;s one of our favorite interviews ever.

One of the true centers to find innovation for content and retail product is CES in Las Vegas. And one of the biggest exhibitors at CES is Sharp, the global electronics brand. Peter Weedfald, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing (who oversees all sales and marketing of SHARP's home and commercial appliance categories along with the CE and TV products thru a variety of retail, reseller, buying groups and distribution channels) has a conversation with Marc Raco simply chock full of insights, wisdom, and education on everything from how 5G and 8K technology can impact everything from better medicine to safer self driving cars, how Sharp&rsquo;s focus shifted from what they make to why they make it is so important for makers of content, why smart appliances and homes demand attention, and why breakfast and lunch may be optional. It&rsquo;s one of our favorite interviews ever.

Peter Weedfald of SHARP - Innovating and Growing with Emotional Capital

Chris Briglin, Director, Enterprise Mobile Product Marketing at Samsung, and Tracy Hansen, President, North America and Global CMO of ProGlove, Inc, join Marc Raco on location at NRF Big Show to announce and discuss the need and applications for their partnership and the launch of their combined solution consisting of ProGlove&rsquo;s MARK product family of wearable barcode scanners and Samsung&rsquo;s latest ruggedized smartphone for business &ndash; the Galaxy XCover Pro.

Chris Briglin, Director, Enterprise Mobile Product Marketing at Samsung, and Tracy Hansen, President, North America and Global CMO of ProGlove, Inc, join Marc Raco on location at NRF Big Show to announce and discuss the need and applications for their partnership and the launch of their combined solution consisting of ProGlove&rsquo;s MARK product family of wearable barcode scanners and Samsung&rsquo;s latest ruggedized smartphone for business &ndash; the Galaxy XCover Pro.

Chris Briglin of Samsung and Tracy Hansen of ProGlove - A Wearable Scanner Fits Like a Glove

It seems in retail that commerce channels are coming back to together, and making sure reaching customers where they want when they want is key. Julie Lyle, CEO of Zytara, Inc.,&nbsp;a startup company in stealth mode, focused on blockchain aimed at retail consumer package goods,&nbsp; and brand building and loyalty marketing, joins Rob Sanchez and Agency Within CEO Joe Yakuel, on location at Commerce Next in New York.

It seems in retail that commerce channels are coming back to together, and making sure reaching customers where they want when they want is key. Julie Lyle, CEO of Zytara, Inc.,&nbsp;a startup company in stealth mode, focused on blockchain aimed at retail consumer package goods,&nbsp; and brand building and loyalty marketing, joins Rob Sanchez and Agency Within CEO Joe Yakuel, on location at Commerce Next in New York.

Julie Lyle of Zytara - Brand-Building and Loyalty Marketing with Blockhain

Recently MouthMedia was on location at NRF Big Show in New York. Marc Raco and Rob Sanchez caught up with Paul Greenberg about his new role as Vice Chair of the Federation of International Retail Associations, and Dominique Lamb, the CEO of Australia's National Retail Association, for a remarkable discussion about the Australian bush fires and how Australian retailers have responded and the implications of such significant disaster, on that nation&rsquo;s retail, the Australian delegation to the NRF Big Show, and the state of retail in Australia overall.

Recently MouthMedia was on location at NRF Big Show in New York. Marc Raco and Rob Sanchez caught up with Paul Greenberg about his new role as Vice Chair of the Federation of International Retail Associations, and Dominique Lamb, the CEO of Australia's National Retail Association, for a remarkable discussion about the Australian bush fires and how Australian retailers have responded and the implications of such significant disaster, on that nation&rsquo;s retail, the Australian delegation to the NRF Big Show, and the state of retail in Australia overall.

Paul Greenberg and Dominique Lamb - Retail in Australia

The first digital platform able to evaluate,&nbsp;measure, verify and explain the&nbsp;sustainability performance of retail products.&nbsp;The final solution for sustainability supply&nbsp;chain management B2B2C. Meant for an&nbsp;industry but designed for people. &nbsp;Consumers demand responsibility and punish&nbsp;the lack of transparency. Real change is&nbsp;happening. Retail industry is awaking. CEOs&nbsp;want to make a difference. Sustainability&nbsp;transformations are not easy. Only 2% of&nbsp;sustainability programs are successful.&nbsp;Barcelona-based co-founders Anna Canadell and Alba Garcia join Marc Raco, Rob Sanchez, Natalia Makulova, and guest host Charles Beckwith (American Fashion Podcast).

The first digital platform able to evaluate,&nbsp;measure, verify and explain the&nbsp;sustainability performance of retail products.&nbsp;The final solution for sustainability supply&nbsp;chain management B2B2C. Meant for an&nbsp;industry but designed for people. &nbsp;Consumers demand responsibility and punish&nbsp;the lack of transparency. Real change is&nbsp;happening. Retail industry is awaking. CEOs&nbsp;want to make a difference. Sustainability&nbsp;transformations are not easy. Only 2% of&nbsp;sustainability programs are successful.&nbsp;Barcelona-based co-founders Anna Canadell and Alba Garcia join Marc Raco, Rob Sanchez, Natalia Makulova, and guest host Charles Beckwith (American Fashion Podcast).

Anna Canadell and Alba Garcia of BCOME - Charting the Journey Toward Sustainability

Purva Gupta (Co-Founder of <a href="http://www.getlilyapp.com/">Lily</a>, a shopping app using emotional intelligence to connect women with clothing that makes them look and feel their best &ndash; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/purvagupta">bio</a>) joins <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavanbahl">Pavan Bahl</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertwsanchez">Rob Sanchez</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilantito">Ilan Tito</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcraco">Marc Raco</a> for an <a href="https://fashionisyourbusiness.com/challenge">On Air Challenge</a> (a recorded and comprehensive paid consultation on business development). The discussion includes a&nbsp;personal journey to Lily, creating trust, and working with retailers, possible uses, styling vs. perception engines, and the &ldquo;solve&rdquo;, cash flow and scaling, data and analytics, and multi-brand retailers.

Purva Gupta (Co-Founder of Lily, a shopping app using emotional intelligence to connect women with clothing that makes them look and feel their best &ndash; bio) joins Pavan Bahl, Rob Sanchez, Ilan Tito and Marc Raco for an On Air Challenge (a recorded and comprehensive paid consultation on business development). The discussion includes a&nbsp;personal journey to Lily, creating trust, and working with retailers, possible uses, styling vs. perception engines, and the &ldquo;solve&rdquo;, cash flow and scaling, data and analytics, and multi-brand retailers.

Timeless Conversations - Purva Gupta of Lily – Emotional Technology, an “On Air Challenge”

The opportunity to talk with both Rebecca Minkoff (<a href="http://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/about">bio</a>) (Co-Founder and Designer of the <a href="http://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/about">Rebecca Minkoff</a> womenswear brand) and her bother Uri Minkoff (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/uri-minkoff-ba429">bio</a>) (Co-founder and CEO of the Rebecca Minkoff womenswear brand and Creative Director and CEO of <a href="http://www.uriminkoff.com/">Uri Minkoff</a> menswear brand), was one of FIYB's timeless conversations. They join <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcraco">Marc Raco</a>, and guest hosts <a href="http://www.lizbacelar.com/">Liz Bacelar</a>&nbsp; and <a href="https://www.thoughtworks.com/profiles/robin-copland">Robin Copland</a> , for an episode of FIYB LIVE, recorded in front of a live audience in New York City.&nbsp;

The opportunity to talk with both Rebecca Minkoff (bio) (Co-Founder and Designer of the Rebecca Minkoff womenswear brand) and her bother Uri Minkoff (bio) (Co-founder and CEO of the Rebecca Minkoff womenswear brand and Creative Director and CEO of Uri Minkoff menswear brand), was one of FIYB's timeless conversations. They join Marc Raco, and guest hosts Liz Bacelar&nbsp; and Robin Copland , for an episode of FIYB LIVE, recorded in front of a live audience in New York City.&nbsp;

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