Best Enterprise Mobile Weekly Podcasts (2025)

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This Week: Deutsche Telekom's New AI Phone & the Future of AI-Device Integration 9:28

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the launch of Deutsche Telekom’s new AI-powered T Phone, as well as the evolution of various AI models and their massive looming impact on mobile carriers. 00:00 Episode intro 00:37 Deutsche Telekom launches new Android AI phone 02:03 Perplexity's strategy to integrate with phones 03:12 How are search h…

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From Gin Lane to AI: Emmett Shine on the Future of Brands and Creative Obsolescence 1:07:40

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Join us for a captivating episode of The Watson Weekend with guest Emmett Shine, the founder and creative director at Little Plains and co-founder of Pattern Brands. Known for helping launch and grow iconic brands like Harry's, Sweetgreen, and Warby Parker, Emmett sits down with Nick Kaplan to discuss the evolution of commerce, the role of human cr…

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This Week: AT&T’s Customer-First Strategy with Jenifer Robertson 13:54

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner are joined by Jenifer Robertson, Executive Vice President & General Manager of Mass Markets at AT&T, to discuss the company's recent successes driven by its customer-centric initiatives. 00:00 Episode intro 00:24 AT&T's Guarantee has led to satisfaction 03:33 Churn is at low levels 04:32 Best deals for everyone…

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Shein's Secret Weapon: The Gen Z Code that Every Brand Wants to Crack 56:45

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Welcome to a special episode of The Watson Weekend as Vinny O'Brien and Nick Kaplan sit down with marketplace veteran George Chang, General Manager of Shein's third-party marketplace business. George provides a rare and fascinating look into how Shein has mastered the Gen Z market and built a massive global platform. George shares his insights on: …

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This Week: Q2 '25 Earnings from Cable Giants Charter and Comcast 14:19

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Ep. 255 Analysts Jake Hawkridge and Roger Entner discuss the remaining Q3 earnings from cable giants Charter and Comcast. 00:00 Episode intro 00:55 Charter earnings overview 03:49 Cable's subscriber issues 05:27 Comcast earnings overview 06:17 Streaming is flat overall 08:41 Comcast's pricing remains problematic 10:15 Business customers are disappe…

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From Orvis to Dinosaurs: A Conversation with Dave Finnegan on the Future of Brand Building 1:16:42

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This week on The Watson Weekend, we sit down with brand-building veteran Dave "Finn" Finnegan, former CMO of Orvis and Build-A-Bear. Finn shares his unique perspective on marketing, drawing from his experiences in retail and as a budding anthropologist. We dive into the importance of authentic connections, the balance between data and storytelling,…

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This Week: Q2 '25 Earnings & T-Mobile's Deal with Comcast & Charter 14:43

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Analysts Jake Hawkridge and Roger Entner discuss the new deal between Comcast, Charter, and T-Mobile, as well as Q2 earnings from the big players in telecom. 00:31 Comcast and T-Mobile deal 04:59 Verizon Q2 overview 07:26 AT&T Q2 overview 09:42 T-Mobile Q2 overview 12:26 Rising churn and Q2 earnings summary 14:22 Episode wrap-up Tags: telecom, tele…

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This Week: MobileX & Boost - Golden Hand Shackles or a Golden Opportunity? 13:08

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss troubles at Boost and how the big personalities at EchoStar might deal with them, plus news about Recon Analytics' device data collection and future projects. 00:24 Boost is in trouble 03:22 Funding and vision are needed 05:54 Don's new articles on Trump Mobile and foldable devices 07:26 Recon's advance…

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Beyond the Hype: The Future of Commerce, AI, and Human Creativity with Dilip Keshu 1:06:46

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Join us for a captivating conversation with Dilip Keshu, founder of BORN Group and a visionary in global commerce. In this episode of The Watson Weekend Live Show, Dilip unpacks the evolving landscape of retail, the true potential of AI, and why human curiosity remains irreplaceable. We dive deep into: The saturated e-commerce market and how brands…

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This Week: US Cellular's Final Chapter & the Impending Rural Telecom Consolidation Wave 11:55

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the decline and fall of US Cellular, the future of its assets, as well as Recon Analytics' extensive data collection on rural telco consolidation. 00:26 DOJ greenlights US Cellular sale 02:10 The company avoided major competition 03:55 A piecemeal sale of its assets 05:57 Regional carriers are waning 07…

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Apps Expert DESTROYS Common Mobile Marketing Myths (75% of Ad Spend Goes Where?!) 1:04:44

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Sue Azari, a distinguished e-commerce executive at AppsFlyer, exposes the shocking truths about mobile app marketing that most retailers are getting completely wrong. From why your "best customers" might not be what you think to the real reason Teemu is terrifying luxury brands, this conversation reveals the mobile strategies that actually drive re…

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This Week: Innovating Fixed Wireless Services for Enterprises with Eric Watko, CEO of BroadbandOne 16:30

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner are joined by Eric Watko, CEO of BroadbandOne, to discuss the company's innovative network solutions that are reaching a diverse range of customers all across the nation. 00:24 BroadbandOne company profile 03:30 Current and future market operations 04:50 Customer base overview 06:10 Current speeds and use cases…

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This Week: Elevating Customer Service, Rewards, and Loyalty with Verizon Consumer Group CEO, Sowmyanarayan Sampath 12:10

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner are joined by CEO of Verizon Consumer Group, Sampath, to discuss the company’s cutting-edge customer service strategies and forward-looking vision. 00:24 Enhancing customer service through technology 02:58 Proactive problem solving with AI 05:10 My Verizon app features and impact 08:31 Verizon's My Access rewar…

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Lowe's VP Reveals How They Built a $XXX Million Marketplace in 4 Months (Amazon Should Be Worried) 1:05:10

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Michael McCluskey, VP of Marketplace at Lowe's, drops bombshells about how they launched their marketplace faster than anyone expected and why traditional retail is dead. From competing with Amazon's drone delivery to the shocking truth about why most marketplace projects fail, this conversation reveals the inside strategy of America's second-large…

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This Week: Titans of Prepaid with MobileX's Peter Adderton 17:08

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner are joined by Peter Adderton, Founder and CEO of MobileX, to discuss the AI-facilitated, customer-centric approach to MVNO service. 00:29 MobileX overview 03:30 Breakage and overage vs. churn 05:20 Mobile data usage trends 09:45 Consumers are prioritizing value 11:29 The future of MobileX 14:03 The customer-cen…

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TikTok Shop SECRETS: $0 to #5 US Retailer - Former Political Operative Reveals All 1:09:44

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David Baker, CDO at Beekman 1802, spills the secrets behind TikTok Shop's explosive growth from political campaign tactics to beauty brand domination. From Obama's digital team strategies to becoming the #5 retailer in America, this deep dive reveals what actually works. 🔥 Key Takeaways: Why TikTok Shop beats Instagram/Facebook 10:1 in social comme…

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This Week: Discussing the Future of the CBRS Band with Federated Wireless CEO, Iyad Tarazi 20:33

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner are joined by Iyad Tarazi, CEO of Federated Wireless, to discuss the current landscape and future prospects of CBRS spectrum in the wireless industry. 00:25 A career in wireless 01:21 Federated Wireless profile 02:27 The current state of CBRS 06:22 Impact on private wireless 08:32 Competition in the space 11:24…

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GM Executive Reveals: Why 'Execution Drives Morale, Not Vision' - Enterprise Leadership Secrets 1:07:41

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In this eye-opening full interview, Sid Jatia, GM's Global VP of Digital Commerce & Service, drops truth bombs about what really works in large enterprise organizations. From Microsoft to Under Armour to General Motors, Sid shares battle-tested strategies that challenge conventional leadership wisdom. 🔥 Key Takeaways: Why execution beats vision for…

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This Week: Recent Regulatory Changes & Recon launches Spanish-Language Telecom Insights Service 15:09

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss policy changes to BEAD and spectrum policy, as well as the launch of Recon's new Spanish-language consumer insights service. 00:24 BEAD to become technology agnostic 02:38 Spectrum pipeline changes 04:47 Recon Analytics launches unique Spanish-language product 09:35 Demographic insights for carriers 12:…

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Shopify Editions Recap Conversation With Shopify Agencies 1:03:02

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Nick Kaplan steps in as guest co-host with Rick Watson —and yes, we doubled up on Nicks because mediocrity requires one, but excellence needs two. Nick and Rick, who are in the same studio, talk about Peleton’s P2P play, Temu’s struggle, and they recap The Lead Summit. They are then joined by Shopify Agency operators to talk about their trip to Tor…

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This Week: Takeaways from the Latest Telecom Investor Conferences 15:17

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss insights gleaned from the most recent round of investor conferences hosted by the leaders in telecom. 00:25 AT&T COO speaks about guarantees 01:40 AT&T's slow path to 5G 04:19 AT&T Business segment seeing improvement 05:24 Verizon CRO talks cable 06:07 FWA & cable 09:07 Sampath on churn and overall stra…

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VTEX & Mach Alliance Leaders Debate the Future of Enterprise Architecture 1:06:09

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INDUSTRY DEBATE: VTEX co-founder Mariano Gomide de Faria sits down with Mach Alliance President Casper Rasmussen after his viral LinkedIn post that sparked major discussion in the e-commerce world! The Discussion: Mariano's post about the Mach Alliance's evolution generated hundreds of comments and industry-wide conversation about the future of ent…

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This Week: Catching up with CellSite Solutions CEO, Jim Patterson 19:36

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner are joined by Jim Patterson, CEO of CellSite Solutions, to discuss the company's current infrastructure support business as well as recent prominent mergers and acquisitions in the telecom industry. http://sundaybrief.com 00:26 Jim's career background 03:22 CellSite's current operations 07:39 Charter and Cox me…

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BigCommerce Marketing is 'Pretty Crap' Says Industry Insider | Adobe vs Shopify Platform Wars 53:06

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In this no-holds-barred conversation, Rick Watson sits down with Jo Baker, CEO of ShipperHQ, for a brutally honest discussion about the current state of e-commerce platforms. From Adobe's struggles with Magento to Shopify's enterprise ambitions and BigCommerce's missed opportunities, nothing is off limits. 🔥 KEY TOPICS COVERED: Why Adobe needs to "…

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This Week: The New Spectrum Pipeline Proposal & Charter's Acquisition of Cox 12:11

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the new administration's spectrum policy, as well as the details behind Charter's pending purchase of Cox. 00:24 Spectrum pipeline proposal may restore FCC authority 04:08 Broadband competition should also benefit 04:56 SpaceX and Dish differ over spectrum use 06:20 Charter's purchase of Cox to shake up…

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Destination Unknown With The Lead Summit's Sonal Gandhi and Noah Gellman | Watson Weekend Ep. 64 42:55

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It is a reunion show. Hosts Jessica Lesesky and Nick Kaplan run the Watson Weekend while Rick Watson is away. A longer headline hangover, as there is a lot to talk about: Klarna is walking back its initial bullishness on artificial intelligence. There are certain situations where humans need to defuse a situation (think CRM and a customer having a …

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This Week: What a Recession Would Look Like for Telecom & European Cautionary Tales 12:21

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the current state of the economy and what it means for wireless and the broader telecom industry. 00:24 The current economic situation for wireless 03:47 U.S. vs. European network comparison 06:12 Prepaid may benefit from a recession 10:30 Recessions mainly affect lower income earners 11:56 Episode wrap…

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The $36 Trillion B2B Commerce Revolution: Insider Insights from VC Jack Freeman | Watson Weekend Ep. 63 55:49

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Join hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Leseski as they dive deep into the massive potential of B2B e-commerce with Jack Freeman, Partner at PeakSpan Capital. With B2B commerce now reaching $36 trillion in sales, this episode explores why this market is finally gaining momentum after years of slow adoption. Jack shares valuable insights on the challenge…

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This Week: T-Mobile Experience and Beyond - The Not-So-Un-Carrier's New Plans 12:28

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the features and potential follies of T-Mobile's three new price plans. 00:26 T-Mobile's new plans step back from its Un-carrier ethos 04:00 The plans do have some benefits 05:12 Finances are still sound 05:53 Network comes at the expense of value 06:59 A particularly bad time to raise prices? 10:11 Fre…

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Marketing in Uncertain Times: Erik Huberman of Hawk Media on Why Cutting Ad Spend is Always a Mistake | The Watson Weekend Ep. 62 55:25

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In this episode of The Watson Weekend, hosts Rick Watson and Jess Lesetsky welcome Hawk Media founder & CEO Erik Huberman to discuss digital marketing strategies during economic uncertainty. Erik shares why cutting your marketing budget during challenging times is almost always a mistake, why a good product remains marketing's foundation, and how b…

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This Week: Q1 Earnings Recap and Looming Tariffs 18:26

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss Q1 earnings from the major players in telecom and cable, as well as when impacts from tariffs may start to appear. 00:23 Economic headwinds affect Q1 overall 03:16 Verizon Q1 overview 04:32 Free lines are affecting the numbers 06:40 Prepaid growth should not be ignored 07:34 Verizon adjusts reporting on…

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Inside Vivrelle: How This Luxury Membership Club is Disrupting Designer Fashion | The Watson Weekend Ep. 61 50:55

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In this episode of The Watson Weekend, Rick and Jess welcome Donna Felix, VP of Product & E-commerce at Vivrelle, the innovative luxury fashion membership club that's changing how we access designer handbags and accessories. Donna shares Vivrelle's origin story (written on a napkin during the founders' honeymoon!), explains how they track thousands…

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This Week: Comcast's New Price Plan and Use Cases for Starlink 13:54

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss encouraging developments at Comcast that are likely to benefit internet users, along with Starlink’s evolving role in the broadband market. 00:25 Comcast announces new price plans and guarantee 05:26 Competition is driving service improvements 07:04 Contracts are unnecessary with quality products 07:37 …

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Marketplace Mastery: Jordan Sielaff on Amazon Success, AI Evolution & The Future of E-Commerce 56:56

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In this episode of The Watson Weekend, Rick Watson and Nick Kaplan dive into the evolving world of marketplaces with special guest Jordan Sielaff, co-founder and CEO of Geared. They discuss Amazon's potential TikTok acquisition, the Shein IPO's challenges amid tariff concerns, and the wave of eye-opening Chinese manufacturing content flooding TikTo…

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This Week: Sunshine and Roses in Telecom-land 17:36

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss Verizon's new guarantees and free phone offer, as well as the latest news on tariffs and their implications for carriers, consumers, and the nation as a whole. 00:53 Verizon's new guarantees may not be enough 3:00 Slowing growth indicates recession 05:16 Tariff implications for smartphones and carriers …

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Leadership in Crisis: GM's Sid Jatia on Execution, Team Alignment & Navigating Market Uncertainty 46:49

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In this episode of The Watson Weekend, hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky navigate the turbulent economic landscape with special guest Sid Jatia, VP of Digital Commerce and Service at General Motors. They discuss the week's top stories including suspended IPOs, Nintendo Switch pre-order rollercoaster, the Prada-Versace acquisition, and the impac…

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This Week: Innovations for First Responders with the Vice President of Verizon Frontline, Cory Davis 13:00

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner are joined by Cory Davis, Vice President of Verizon Frontline, for a discussion on the company's ongoing commitment to public safety as well as innovative advancements on the horizon. 00:24 Verizon Frontline overview 01:44 5G network redundancy and reliability 02:59 Verizon Frontline's Crisis Response Team 03:3…

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The Amazon Power Play: John Shea Breaks Down Trillion Dollar Tactics & Retail Media's Future 56:14

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In this episode of The Watson Weekend sponsored by Elastic Path, hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky explore the latest developments in e-commerce and retail with special guest John Shea from Momentum Commerce. They discuss Target's employee bonus cuts, the Kate Spade x Target collaboration, PetSmart's ship-from-store strategy, NRF's optimistic s…

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This Week: Innovating MVNO Creation with Hermann Frank, CEO of Gigs 10:27

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner are joined by Hermann Frank, CEO of Gigs, to discuss the company's facilitation of MVNO creation for tech companies. 00:24 Gigs platform overview 02:01 How Gigs actually works 04:24 Success stories 06:12 Smoothing the process 06:58 U.S. operating profile 08:04 What MVNO size is best? 09:07 Specialty MVNO cases …

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ShopTalk Controversies: AI Agents, Vendor Battles & Influencer Influence 40:08

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In this episode of Watson Weekend, hosts Rick Watson and Nick Kaplan dive into the latest updates in retail technology and e-commerce. They share their experiences from the ShopTalk conference, discuss the latest in tariffs and inventory management, and explore the impact of generative AI and digital agents in the industry. The duo also highlights …

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This Week: Crown Castle, Zayo, Grain Management, Recession Fears, and Handset Trends 14:28

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, including the Crown Castle asset sale, spectrum changing hands, and recession indicators and predictions. 00:26 Crown Castle shifts strategy with asset sale to Zayo 02:50 What's in it for Zayo? 03:58 Elusive network economies of scale 04:59 Grain Management acquires spectrum …

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Stephen Cope on Shaping B2B E-commerce: Tech Transformation at ASTRAK, Strategic Acquisitions & Future Growth 49:26

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In this episode of Watson Weekend, hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky dive into the latest e-commerce and retail news. They discuss Skims' innovative strategies, Forever 21's looming bankruptcy, and the storied history of the fashion retailer. Special guest Stephen Cope, CIO of ASTRAK, shares his insights on digital transformation in the B2B sec…

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This Week: Connecting First Responders with FirstNet President Scott Agnew 13:00

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner are joined by Scott Agnew, President of AT&T FirstNet, to discuss their ongoing commitment to public safety and what first responders can expect next. 00:24 FirstNet overview 03:58 Partnership with state-level public safety 05:10 How deployables work in emergencies 07:27 FirstNet's all-band approach to spectrum…

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Matthew Steinbrecher on Cross-Border Commerce, Walmart vs. China & Shein's New Strategies 38:52

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In this episode of Watson Weekend, hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Lesecky dive into the latest in retail, tech, and e-commerce news. Key topics include China's pushback against Walmart's supplier policies, Shein's new merchandising strategies, and Kohl's partnership with Sephora. Special guest Matt Steinbrecher joins to delve into the intricacies of…

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This Week: T-Priority & the BEAD Program 15:32

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss their respective disagreements on two key telecom topics: T-Priority and BEAD. 00:24 T-Priority launches for first responders in NYC 03:26 Speed floor promises 04:08 Will this be adapted for business? 06:12 Slicing vs. private networks 06:48 BEAD qualifications are changing 07:56 Connection costs are ve…

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Mike Ryan on Ecom Shake-Up: Google's Search Crisis & PMAX Evolution 52:46

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In this episode of Watson Weekend, hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky dive into the latest in e-commerce and retail news. They discuss Shopify's new AI feature and review Google's AI-driven changes in performance marketing with insights from expert guest Mike Ryan. Mike shares his take on Google PMAX, differences in global strategies, and what m…

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This Week: The Future of Large-Scale Data Infrastructure with Zayo's Bill Long 12:36

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner are joined by Bill Long, Chief Product and Strategy Officer for Zayo, to discuss both the current and future states of large-scale data infrastructure. 00:25 Zayo as a major data infrastructure provider 01:47 AI's massive impact on fiber demand 04:03 Demand calculations 06:03 Will compute efficiency increase? 0…

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Ben Emmrich on Logistics Giants, Amazon's F You & Emerging Carriers 51:41

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In this episode of Watson Weekend, hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky dive into the latest trends in e-commerce, retail, and technology. They discuss the logistics industry's complexities and innovations with special guest Ben Emmrich, CEO of Tusk Logistics. Topics include the market opportunities for Klaviyo, Temu's expansion into Canada, the r…

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This Week: Origins of Prepaid and Lessons from Former Tracfone CMO, Robert Dandrea 16:52

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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner are joined by Robert Dandrea, former CMO at Tracfone, to discuss the origins of prepaid and the lessons learned that are still relevant today. 00:27 Developing prepaid from scratch 04:16 Scaling prepaid into Walmart 05:20 Robert's sudden elevation to CMO 07:12 Early learnings from prepaid operations 09:03 Keepi…

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Social Commerce Showdown: Josh Carter on TikTok, Influencer Wins, and Skims x Nike 47:41

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In this episode of Watson Weekend, hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Lesecky discuss the latest in technology, e-commerce, and retail news, including Skims' partnership with Nike and Amazon's new cost-saving strategies. Special guest Josh Carter joins to share insights into social commerce, influencer marketing, and the importance of being brave in bra…