In this episode, Kiri explores the transformative potential of AI shopping agents in revolutionizing grocery shopping and retail media. She discusses how an AI agent can handle meal planning, price comparisons, and shopping preferences, ultimately streamlining the shopping experience. Kiri delves into the anticipated shift in retail media dynamics, emphasizing how AI will change consumer interactions and potentially reallocate advertising spend. She also touches on AI's impact across various shopping categories and how retailers and brands must adapt to optimize their presence for AI agents. This is part one of a series examining the future role of AI in retail media.

Kiri's blog post on this topic: https://www.retailmediabreakfastclub.com/how-open-ais-operator-will-change-retail-as-we-know-it-2/

CHAPTERS:

(00:00) About Today's Topic
(01:57) About the Show
(02:17) How today's online shopping works
(02:47) How AI Shopping Agents would impact shopping behavior
(05:12) AI and Discretionary Purchases
(05:52) Future of AI in Retail Marketing
(07:45) Retailers Adapting to AI Agents
(08:06) Lessons from Amazon's Marketplace
(10:34) Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
(12:33) Conclusion and Future Insights
(13:12) Outro

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Website: https://www.retailmediabreakfastclub.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiri-masters/

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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retail-media-breakfast-club/id1782187624//

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