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Tune in to our last episode of the 2025 season to hear Kiri Masters - retail media industry expert, columnist, and podcast host of "The Retail Media Breakfast Club" - discuss all things retail media with us. Heike and Kiri talk about what has changed in the past year in the retail media sphere, what we might see coming in 2026, and differences between the US and Europe.

Crocs and ZMS turn inspiration into impact - fusing cultural pulse, bold storytelling, and live moments at our Brand Experience Hub. Dive in with Yann Le Bozec, Group VP & Head of Marketing at Crocs, as he reveals how entertainment-led campaigns spark true connections and scale brand love. The most recent example he brings: Their collaboration with The Elevator Boys.

Join us for a landmark episode as ZMS welcomes its first ever media partner on the show, Dr. Jannika Bock, Managing Director Retail at Google Germany! She joins our host Heike Lari to unpack how the ZMS-Google collaboration is supercharging growth for fashion and beauty brands.
This conversation decodes the new era of AI-powered full-funnel activation, covering how they master the complex path from YouTube awareness to on-site conversion. Tune in to see how combining ZMS's customer insights with Google's powerful AI creates smarter, more effective off-site campaigns.

Step into a decade of transformation with Joanna Rogers, Managing Director of Zalando Marketing Services, and Andreas Antrup, former ZMS MD and host of this podcast, and now MD Zalando China, as they join Heike Lari to celebrate 10 groundbreaking years of ZMS.

From sketching Sponsored Products on a whiteboard to leading full-funnel, insight-driven campaigns for over 50 million customers - this episode unpacks how ZMS grew into a powerhouse of retail media innovation, cultural creativity, and customer-centric storytelling.

Recorded live at our OMR Masterclass 2025 "Retail media reloaded: Shaping the love brands of tomorrow", this episode unveils the powerhouse panel with brand leaders Alma Lipa, CDMO at L’Oréal, Dunja Ehlert, Senior Director Sales eCommerce West at PVH, and Iwona Skolicka, Head of Marketing Strategic Accounts EMEA at Salomon.
Step into the new era of retail media, decoding the shift from clicks to connection, exploring how trailblazing fashion, beauty, and sports brands are leveraging AI, personalisation, and immersive storytelling to create deeper customer connections. It’s a future-focused look at how trust is built and love brands are shaped.

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Step into the piazza of possibilities with Chiara Grimoldi, Senior Marketing Manager at VF, with a focus on the iconic brand, Vans, as she joins Heike Lari to unpack Vans’ bold collaboration with Zalando’s “What do I wear?” campaign. From Sarah Jessica Parker swapping shoes to the Gen-Z style feed that took over a reimagined piazza — discover how authenticity, culture, and creativity shaped this standout moment in fashion marketing.

Watch our first ever video podcast episode which was recorded live. We had the pleasure of hosting Emma Helsloot, Co-founder of the Women in Retail Media Collective, and some of their members on the 22nd floor of our Zalando office, with Berlin stretching out beneath us and the sun as the ultimate paid actor of the day. Join us for an inspiring talk where Emma and Heike tackled industry challenges, the need for stronger female representation, and personal career milestones that shaped their journeys.

Kicking off a new podcast season with a lot of exciting firsts! Meet our new podcast host, Heike Lari, Director Partner Marketing & Consultancy at Zalando Partner Marketing Services, as she takes over from Andreas Antrup and unveils an expanded vision for the podcast. We’ll continue bringing you insights from partners and experts but will now also explore the full spectrum of retail media—including collaborations beyond Zalando. Tune in for fresh perspectives, new voices, and the future of retail media!

We dive into Tommy Hilfiger’s recent “My Team” campaign, with Jasmin Bolouri, Director of Marketing for Europe West at PVH, joining Andreas for the last show of this season. Jasmin shares insider perspectives on the creative vision, execution, and strategy behind the campaign, offering a unique lens into how iconic brands stay relevant in today’s fast-paced world of fashion.

We've updated our product offering to bring you marketing services and tools that are even more customer-centric. Wondering what that means for brands like yours? Today, Andreas chats with Jamie Bacon, Marketplace Director at Brooks, to see how they've been working together with us to gather insights into their audience and approach their marketing strategy in a more holistic, full-funnel way.

And by the way! We have a new website, check out everything you need to know about your partnership with us here.