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A tartalmat a Clarence Moye, Megan McLachlan, Joey Moser, Clarence Moye, Megan McLachlan, and Joey Moser biztosítja. Az összes podcast-tartalmat, beleértve az epizódokat, grafikákat és podcast-leírásokat, közvetlenül a Clarence Moye, Megan McLachlan, Joey Moser, Clarence Moye, Megan McLachlan, and Joey Moser vagy a podcast platform partnere tölti fel és biztosítja. Ha úgy gondolja, hogy valaki az Ön engedélye nélkül használja fel a szerzői joggal védett művét, kövesse az itt leírt folyamatot https://hu.player.fm/legal.

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How Anthropologie gets omnichannel right (and what to learn) 27:29

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Episode web page: https://tinyurl.com/2b3dz2z8 ----------------------- Rate Insights Unlocked and write a review If you appreciate Insights Unlocked , please give it a rating and a review. Visit Apple Podcasts, pull up the Insights Unlocked show page and scroll to the bottom of the screen. Below the trailers, you'll find Ratings and Reviews. Click on a star rating. Scroll down past the highlighted review and click on "Write a Review." You'll make my day. ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked , we explore the evolving landscape of omnichannel strategies with Kate MacCabe, founder of Flywheel Strategy. With nearly two decades of experience in digital strategy and product management, Kate shares her insights on bridging internal silos, leveraging customer insights, and designing omnichannel experiences that truly resonate. From the early days of DTC growth to today’s complex, multi-touchpoint customer journeys, Kate explains why omnichannel is no longer optional—it’s essential. She highlights a standout example from Anthropologie, demonstrating how brands can create a unified customer experience across digital and physical spaces. Whether you’re a marketing leader, UX strategist, or product manager, this episode is packed with actionable advice on aligning teams, integrating user feedback, and building a future-proof omnichannel strategy. Key Takeaways: ✅ Omnichannel vs. Multichannel: Many brands think they’re omnichannel, but they’re really just multichannel. Kate breaks down the difference and how to shift toward true integration. ✅ Anthropologie’s Success Story: Learn how this brand seamlessly blended physical and digital experiences to create a memorable, data-driven customer journey. ✅ User Feedback is the Secret Weapon: Discover how continuous user testing—before, during, and after a launch—helps brands fine-tune their strategies and avoid costly mistakes. ✅ Aligning Teams for Success: Cross-functional collaboration is critical. Kate shares tips on breaking down silos between marketing, product, and development teams. ✅ Emerging Tech & Omnichannel: Instead of chasing the latest tech trends, Kate advises businesses to define their strategic goals first—then leverage AI, AR, and other innovations to enhance the customer experience. Quotes from the Episode: 💬 "Omnichannel isn’t just about being everywhere; it’s about creating seamless bridges between every touchpoint a customer interacts with." – Kate MacCabe 💬 "Companies that truly listen to their users—through qualitative and quantitative insights—are the ones that thrive in today’s competitive landscape." – Kate MacCabe Resources & Links: 🔗 Learn more about Flywheel Strategy 🔗 Connect with Kate MacCabe on LinkedIn 🔗 Explore UserTesting for customer insights for marketers…

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A weekly look at the entertainment landscape from The Contending.

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A weekly look at the entertainment landscape from The Contending.

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“Every Day A Little Death:” Ashes To Ashes, Dust To Susan

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Susan makes a confession to Edie in “Every Day A Little Death” and ends up with a whole lot of Martha Huber all over her. Episode twelve begins with the gruesome discovery of Martha Huber’s corpse, which may or may not be smiling. Check out the episode’s intro for an explanation of that one. That kicks off the Wisteria Lane death phone tree as news spreads amongst the housewives. Edie orchestrates a proper farewell for her best friend, but only Susan (out of guilt) agrees to participate. That gives Susan an opportunity to make a significant confession to which Edie does not react well. With Carlos home from prison but on house arrest, Gabby continues her boat show modeling gig. Carlos takes a controversial stance on ownership of his wife’s body, so Gabby withholds some of his coveted fried chicken. He still makes a terrible move against Gabby, potentially ensuring the pitter patter of little feet in the Solis household. Chalk this one up to “They Would Never Let Carlos Get Away With That Today.” “They” would also not approve of Lynette’s subplot where her son Parker is mistaken for a cancer victim, and she leverages sympathies for a coveted spot in her yoga studio’s daycare. Finally, Bree and George continue their rather one-sided courtship, despite Bree becoming sorely tempted by a gift from George. As they drift apart, George gives us strong reasons to worry. Will Bree pay a price for toying with George’s emotions just to torture Rex? “Every Day A Little Death” isn’t a great episode despite a few strong character-based moments. Still, we have fun walking through some of the more bone-headed choices on display. If you’ve never seen Desperate Housewives, then now is a great time to start. The series is available to stream on Hulu / Disney+. Catch up with our podcasts here ! Next week, we look at episode thirteen, “Your Fault,” where gardener John’s parents seek Gabby’s help to keep him on a college track despite their very illegal affair. Or click here! Podcast Music: Abbreviated Version of Desperate Housewives Theme by Danny Elfman The post “Every Day A Little Death:” Ashes To Ashes, Dust To Susan appeared first on The Contending .…

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2025 Emmys: What To Make Of This Year’s Limited Limited Series?

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Aside from a handful of locks, this year’s limited series race feels rather limited. We break down potential contenders for the final slots. When we broke down Emmy’s 2025 drama series race , we ran into something of an embarrassment of riches when trying to fill the final category slots. Not so with the 2025 Emmy limited series race. We do have a handful of sure bets for limited series nominations: Netflix’s Adolescence , MAX’s The Penguin , and FX’s Dying For Sex . Aside from that, disappointments and critically underwhelming contenders remain. Most thought a highly touted 2024 fall festival launch of Alfonso Cuarón’s Disclaimer would catapult it into serious Emmy contention, but does anyone really love it? Or what about that cast in Netflix’s Zero Day which critics loathed? Despite high profile disappointments, that doesn’t mean there aren’t series worthy of nominations. It’s just a little challenging to forecast those final two slots based on what we have now. We take a look at the 2025 limited series Emmy race and try to figure it all out. But first, Megan previews the upcoming Miami Film Festival, which she will be covering for The Contending. We close our podcast with the Flash Forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the upcoming week. If you haven’t heard it yet, take a listen to our spin-off series, Desperate Housewives Revisited , where Joey and Clarence look back at the first season of Marc Cherry’s 2004 phenomenon. We’re deeply appreciative for your shares, likes, and positive ratings on Apple Podcasts or Spotify . Or click here! Podcast Music: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Here We Go! by cinematic alex https://tunetank.com/track/802-here-we-go/ The post 2025 Emmys: What To Make Of This Year’s Limited Limited Series? appeared first on The Contending .…

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“Move On:” Susan Unleashes Her Little Town Blues Through Song!

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“Move On” shows Desperate Housewives’ Teri Hatcher in peak form as Susan expresses suppressed rage against ex-husband Karl. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Teri Hatcher’s finest Desperate Housewives moments! In episode eleven, “Move On,” Hatcher’s Susan confronts both her ex-husband Karl AND years of pent-up female rage. And she does it via a fairly impressive karaoke version of “New York, New York!” The episode heavily leverages Hatcher’s natural gift for comedy and served as her official Emmy submission for the freshman season. The actual Emmy winner, Felicity Huffman, finds herself saddled with a “Tom Scavo Is the Worst Husband Ever” plot line. Here, not only does a late night chance encounter with nude nanny Claire entice him to bone Lynette, but he also just can’t stop starting at Claire’s breasts! Hilarity ensues in a plot line that would look very, very different today. Lynette and Tom, at the mall searching for a new water heater (?!?) also bump into Gabby, modeling the new Buick LaCrosse (PLUG! PLUG! PLUG!) to make some spare cash while Carlos sits in jail. Of course, the best lines of the episode belong to Marcia Cross’s Bree. It turns out being a stay-at-home mom of two bratty kids and caring for your ailing estranged husband puts a tiny wrinkle into your dating life! Meet George the Pharmacist (played by the great Roger Bart) who will be a very consequential figure in future Desperate Housewives lore. “Move On” doesn’t actually move forward much of the Mary Alice plot, but we do get several great character moments and memorable performances from our talented cast. Plus, there’s far more Edie Britt this time! If you’ve never seen Desperate Housewives, then now is a great time to start. The series is available to stream on Hulu / Disney+. Catch up with our podcasts here ! We’ll return with another podcast exploring episode twelve, “Every Day a Little Death,” next Thursday. Or click here! Podcast Music: Abbreviated Version of Desperate Housewives Theme by Danny Elfman The post “Move On:” Susan Unleashes Her Little Town Blues Through Song! appeared first on The Contending .…

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And We Have Talked 500 Miles… Err, Episodes!!!

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We come a long way, baby. Joey, Megan, and Clarence celebrate their 500th episode of their 10+ year podcast partnership. On December 8, 2014, Joey, Megan, and Clarence joined Awards Daily TV’s Craig Kennedy to kick start the Water Cooler Podcast. We’ve had a few iterations along the way (and a shift to a new name for The Contending) and several guests, guest hosts, and celebrity interviews. Now, we’re celebrating our 500th episode with a Megan-designed quiz for Joey and Clarence. We also offer several remembrances from our over 10 years of covering pop culture. We close our podcast, as we have for 500 episodes, with the Flash Forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the upcoming week. If you haven’t heard it yet, take a listen to our spin-off series, Desperate Housewives Revisited , where Joey and Clarence look back at the first season of Marc Cherry’s 2004 phenomenon. We’re deeply appreciative for your shares, likes, and positive ratings on Apple Podcasts or Spotify . Or click here! Podcast Music: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Here We Go! by cinematic alex https://tunetank.com/track/802-here-we-go/ The post And We Have Talked 500 Miles… Err, Episodes!!! appeared first on The Contending .…

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‘Come Back To Me:’ These Stilettos Were Made For Walking

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“Come Back To Me” boasts more series-best work from Marcia Cross thanks to a delicious rivalry with sex worker housewife Maisy Gibbons. The tenth episode of Desperate Housewives , “Come Back To Me,” again finds us in awe of Marcia Cross’ ability to wring moments of brutal honesty from campy melodrama. Here, Bree discovers Rex has certain needs… sexual needs met only by Maisy Gibbons (guest star Sharon Lawrence). When Bree confronts Maisy, it reveals a weakness in Rex that Bree is all-too-ready to exploit. We also further explore the central Mary Alice mystery as Susan discovers her daughter, Julie, secretly harbors Zach Young in her room. Gabby struggles to deal with life absent the newly imprisoned Carlos, but she discovers he’s not as innocent as he proclaims. Finally, ever competitive Lynette faces a new challenge: is the new nanny a better mother than she is? She launches into the very early 2000’s world of the nanny cam to find out. Our revisit of “Come Back To Me” sees us exploring larger Desperate Housewives themes. We also chat about how it establishes plot lines that will run through the end of the first season. It’s an unexpectedly deep episode that had us in a contemplative state of mind. We even talk about the sexual proclivities of suburban men, including the practicality of using stilettos. If you’ve never seen Desperate Housewives, then now is a great time to start. The series is available to stream on Hulu / Disney+. Catch up with our podcasts here ! We’ll return with another podcast exploring episode eleven, “Move On,” next Thursday. Or click here! Podcast Music: Abbreviated Version of Desperate Housewives Theme by Danny Elfman The post ‘Come Back To Me:’ These Stilettos Were Made For Walking appeared first on The Contending .…

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‘Suspicious Minds:’ Fashion Show, Footjob, and Felonious Follies

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“Suspicious Minds” focuses on Gabby (Eva Longoria) as she attempts redemption only to have the world pulled out from under her. Desperate Housewives’ ninth episode, “Suspicious Minds,” Eva Longoria’s Gabrielle Solis takes center stage. That, again, causes Joey and Clarence to marvel at how critics and audiences took Longoria for granted in the original run of the series. On a second watch, she’s one of the brightest stars in the series. Here, Gabby’s attempt at redemption leads her to orchestrate a charity fashion show. Unexpectedly, the Gabby / John relationship explodes as Susan and John’s mother, Helen, find out. Shockingly, that isn’t the biggest of Gabby’s problems this episode. “Suspicious Minds” also features Susan and Julie further evolving the Mary Alice drama. When Zach escapes his psychiatric ward, Julie agrees to hide him in her room without Susan’s knowledge. There, Zach reveals details about potentially suppressed memories involving Paul, Mary Alice, and the mysterious Dana. Lynette needs a nanny, putting Felicity Huffman on the back burner for the episode after a massive, multi-episode storyline. Finally, Bree and Rex become increasingly divided on how to address Andrew’s total lack of remorse for his recent illegal actions. This and much more as Joey staggers through the recap following a wine club. This you have to hear to believe. If you’ve never seen Desperate Housewives, then now is a great time to start. The series is available to stream on Hulu / Disney+. Catch up with our podcasts here ! Or click here! Podcast Music: Abbreviated Version of Desperate Housewives Theme by Danny Elfman The post ‘Suspicious Minds:’ Fashion Show, Footjob, and Felonious Follies appeared first on The Contending .…

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2025 Emmys: Our First Look At This Year’s Drama Series Race

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With the Oscars behind us, it’s time to turn our focus to the 2025 Emmy Awards. We kick things off with a look at Drama Series. The Contending’s own Jalal Haddad joins Joey, Megan, and Clarence to kick-start our look at the 2025 Emmy race. We start with the Drama Series category where only Apple’s Slow Horses remains in contention out of last year’s 8 nominees. So, what joins it in this post-strike climate? We break down all major Drama Series contenders from HBO / MAX, Netflix, Apple, Hulu, and many more. Will past nominees Squid Game , The Handmaid’s Tale , House of the Dragon , Severance , The Last Of Us , and more return? Will Netflix’s The Diplomat break out after receiving strong support from SAG / AFTRA this year? Or will The Diplomat , The Pitt , or Matlock make their first foray into the Drama Series race? Find out our first thoughts on the season! We close our podcast, as always, with the Flash Forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the upcoming week. If you haven’t heard it yet, take a listen to our spin-off series, Desperate Housewives Revisited , where Joey and Clarence look back at the first season of Marc Cherry’s 2004 phenomenon. Be sure to check out our recent interview with Mrs. Huber , played by guest star Christine Estabrook. We’re deeply appreciative for your shares, likes, and positive ratings on Apple Podcasts or Spotify . Or click here! Podcast Music: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Here We Go! by cinematic alex https://tunetank.com/track/802-here-we-go/ The post 2025 Emmys: Our First Look At This Year’s Drama Series Race appeared first on The Contending .…

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‘Guilty:’ Welcome Martha Huber, Gone Too Soon

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The Contending welcomes Christine Estabrook, Desperate Housewives’ very own Martha Huber, as we look at her final episode, “Guilty.” Desperate Housewives Episode Eight, “Guilty,” is another thematically heavy episode. It also marks the final live appearance of one of Season One’s most beloved characters, Martha Huber. In “Guilty,” Bree and Rex deal with the fallout of Andrew’s hit-and-run accident, but Bree’s far more concerned about Andrew’s total lack of remorse for putting Mama Solis in a coma. Gabby and Carlos struggle in their own ways with the accident, and Gabby wrestles with her guilt and justification for her now-ended affair with John. Lynette struggles with the influence of the ADD medication and the guilt over her perception that she’s a bad mother. She experiences a crisis that only her friends can help her through. Meanwhile, Susan makes a discovery about Mike, the ramifications of which could end their relationship. But the real star of the episode is Christine Estabrook’s Martha Huber who has a fatal showdown with Paul Young. We’re not feeling guilty in welcoming Christine Estabrook to Desperate Housewives Revisited to discuss her memories and iconic performance on the series. Does she think Martha Huber was “gone too soon?” Find out the answer to this and more as Joey and Clarence chat with the Desperate Housewives guest star. If you’ve never seen Desperate Housewives, then now is a great time to start. The series is available to stream on Hulu / Disney+. Catch up with our podcasts here ! Or click here! Podcast Music: Abbreviated Version of Desperate Housewives Theme by Danny Elfman The post ‘Guilty:’ Welcome Martha Huber, Gone Too Soon appeared first on The Contending .…

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Oscars 2025: Our Annual Oscars Show Post Mortem

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Members of The Contending gather to say goodbye to Oscars 2025 and react to the Oscars show: the winners, the speeches, and Conan. Oscars 2025 is over and done with, so The Contending team members gather to put it to bed in our annual Oscars Show Post Mortem podcast. We review the overall show and its many performance numbers. Also, we weigh in on Conan O’Brien’s first outing as Oscars 2025 host. The team also talks about the winners, the speeches, and our favorite moments of the evening. Finally, we look at the Demi Moore / Mikey Madison Best Actress race, Adrien Brody’s long speech, and Zoe Saldaña’s backstage interview room interaction. We close the podcast with our Oscars Show Time Capsule. In it, we lock away the films and performances we’re most anticipating in Oscars 2026! If you haven’t heard it yet, take a listen to our spin-off series, Desperate Housewives Revisited , where Joey and Clarence look back at the first season of Marc Cherry’s 2004 phenomenon. We’re deeply appreciative for your shares, likes, and positive ratings on Apple Podcasts or Spotify . Or click here! Podcast Music: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Here We Go! by cinematic alex https://tunetank.com/track/802-here-we-go/ The post Oscars 2025: Our Annual Oscars Show Post Mortem appeared first on The Contending .…

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2025 Oscars: Our Final (?) Predix for the 97th Academy Awards

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On this week’s podcast, Jalal Haddad joins us as we make our final (we think) predictions for the 2025 Oscars. It’s basically pencils down time, folks. It’s time to make our final predictions for the 2025 Oscars. The Contending contributor Jalal Haddad joins us at the very last minute to review and predict all 23 categories at the 97th Academy Awards. Some categories (the supporting races, for example) seem pretty easy. Other categories (Animated Feature, Editing, and others) keep us up at night. But we all make our best educated guesses and give you recent trends that may influence your own 2025 Oscars predictions. Here’s how you watch the 2025 Oscars. You can check out all of The Contending’s 2025 Oscars predictions here . Check back throughout the week for updates and, of course, on Sunday night for the big ceremony. We close the podcast, as always, with the flash forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the upcoming week. If you haven’t heard it yet, take a listen to our spin-off series, Desperate Housewives Revisited , where Joey and Clarence look back at the first season of Marc Cherry’s 2004 phenomenon. We’re deeply appreciative for your shares, likes, and positive ratings on Apple Podcasts or Spotify . Or click here! Podcast Music: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Here We Go! by cinematic alex https://tunetank.com/track/802-here-we-go/ The post 2025 Oscars: Our Final (?) Predix for the 97th Academy Awards appeared first on The Contending .…

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‘Anything You Can Do:’ Lynette Feels the Need For Speed

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Desperate Housewives Episode Seven, “Anything You Can Do,” brings the theme of competition to the forefront. Lynette finds herself in direct competition with not only other housewives but also her own husband, Tom. However, her body can’t keep up with her life’s demands, pushing her further into an abusive ADD medication nightmare. Then, after announcing […] The post ‘Anything You Can Do:’ Lynette Feels the Need For Speed appeared first on The Contending .…

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‘The White Lotus,’ ‘Yellowjackets’ Quench Our Must-See TV Thirst

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On this week’s podcast, we review the latest seasons of The White Lotus and Yellowjackets. Plus, we weigh in on the SNL 50 live special. The third seasons of two Emmy-favored series drive our conversations this week. Showtime’s Yellowjackets attempts a soft reboot to restore its luster after a mixed second season. We talk about changes within the season […] The post ‘The White Lotus,’ ‘Yellowjackets’ Quench Our Must-See TV Thirst appeared first on The Contending .…

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‘Running To Stand Still:’ What Do You Do With a Sex Surrogate?

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Desperate Housewives Episode Six, “Running To Stand Still,” could have a surrogate title: “Bree Van de Kamp and the Sex Surrogate.” In this hallmark episode, Rex tries to convey the root of his marital issues and pins it all on Bree’s sexuality. Not to be outdone, Bree confronts him in his shabby hotel room but […] The post ‘Running To Stand Still:’ What Do You Do With a Sex Surrogate? appeared first on The Contending .…

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Oscars 2025: Frock Flock — A Contending Crafts Bonus Podcast

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The clothes make the man, woman, prince and pauper, but what does The Academy look for when it comes to Best Costume Design? For me personally, I love talking to costume designers, because of how tied their work is to an actor’s personal choices of a character’s arc. Costume designers work closely with their cast […] The post Oscars 2025: Frock Flock — A Contending Crafts Bonus Podcast appeared first on The Contending .…

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Podcast: Weekend Wilding at the Water Cooler

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This weekend offered something for literally everyone, and we’re here to break it all down for you. First, is Emilia Pérez really dead? Or is DGA / PGA / CCA winner Anora now the de facto Oscar winner? Then, Megan attended the SCAD TVfest in Atlanta. What upcoming television shows did she see while there? Next, Clarence […] The post Podcast: Weekend Wilding at the Water Cooler appeared first on The Contending .…

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