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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter – https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of All Killer, No Filler DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck talks with Pilothouse’s Technical Manager Richard about the expanding impact of California’s CCPA/CPRA and evolving privacy laws across North America. Key moments to listen for: CCPA/CPRA 101 & penalties – Up to $7.5K per violation, private-data…

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DTC Podcast | Ep 518: CCPA/CPRA Explained - What Every Ecommerce Tech Manager Must Know | AKNF

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To Subscribe to DTC Newsletter – https://dtcnews.link/signup This episode dives deep into how a major global brand (Barilla) reimagined Back to Nature with a bold rebrand strategy anchored in nostalgia, joy, and simple ingredients. Hear why shifting from a plant‑based tagline to a “Better‑For‑You Remix of Classics” helped unlock broader consumer appeal, fortified by skinnier…

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DTC Podcast | Ep 517: How Back to Nature Repositioned Away from “Plant-Based” to Drive Shelf Velocity

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To Subscribe to DTC Newsletter – https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode, Braydon, Senior Content Manager at Pilothouse, dives into how he uses AI to streamline client calls, automate creative workflows, and reclaim time. Below are the standout tactical takeaways: 🔥 3× Creative Productivity: Use ChatGPT + DALL·E to reverse‑engineer competitor ads and build mockups, cutting tasks…

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DTC Podcast | Ep 516: Steal These AI Workflows and 3x Your Creative Productivity | AKNF

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter – https://dtcnews.link/signup Trevor Zacny from Shiti Coolers joins the DTC Podcast to share how he and his brothers transformed a napkin joke into a viral sticker business, and then into the world’s first party cooler brand. This episode dives deep into humor-led branding, event-based growth, and the transition from parody to…

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DTC Podcast | Ep 515: How Shiti Coolers Turned a Joke Into a $320K Sticker Business and Built the First Party Cooler Brand

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter – https://dtcnews.link/signup How does a luxury cookware brand maintain a 40% repeat purchase rate? In this episode of The World’s Best Retention and Marketing Podcast, Christina Chonody, Senior Director of Marketing at Hestan, shares the high-performance tactics behind their content-led retention strategy. From culinary storytelling and chef partnerships to plain-text emails…

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DTC Podcast | Ep 514: How Hestan Built a 40% Repeat Purchase Engine With Content & Plain Text Email | AKNF

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter – https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we’re joined by Garrick Tiplady, Global Head of SMB Group at Meta, and Yingying Kuang, Head of Ecommerce and Growth at Kitsch. They share practical insights into how AI tools are reshaping media buying—not replacing it, but making it more efficient and…

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DTC Podcast | Bonus: Meta’s Garrick Tiplady & Kitsch’s Yingying Kuang on Scaling Creative and Media Buying with AI

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter – https://dtcnews.link/signup Today we’re joined by Charlotte Trecartin, the founder of Char Charms, a brand creating customizable accessories for drinkware. Charlotte’s journey from handmade prototypes in her college dorm room to nationwide deals with Target and Dick’s Sporting Goods offers a masterclass in category creation and scaling. In this episode, we…

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DTC Podcast | Ep 513: From Handmade to Nationwide: How Char Charms Scaled Hydration Accessories with Founder Charlotte Trecartin

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter – https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck welcomes Avery from Ad-venturous and Taylor Cain from Pilothouse to break down key takeaways from Mother’s Day campaigns and how they inform Q4 preparedness. 🎯 Key Topics Covered: Meta’s evolving ad ecosystem: Advantage+ Shopping is being replaced by Sales…

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DTC Podcast | Ep 512: Pilothouse’s Q4 Playbook: Meta Media, Mother’s Day, and Creative Strategy | AKNF

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter – https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, Eric interviews Alex Yancher, Co-founder & CEO of Passport, a leading global ecommerce provider powering end-to-end growth for fast-growing DTC brands. Alex breaks down the seismic shifts caused by recent tariff increases, how duty drawback programs work, and why every DTC brand…

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DTC Podcast | Bonus: Navigating the Tariff Regime with Passport's Alex Yancher: Duty Drawbacks, International Logistics, and the Arbitrage Opportunity Abroad

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter – https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode, IQBAR founder Will Nitze shares his journey from burnout in the corporate world to launching a bar brand rooted in cognitive nutrition. He walks through the steps that took IQBAR from kitchen counter tests to Amazon bestseller and retail mainstay. What you’ll hear is less about…

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DTC Podcast | Ep 511: IQBar's Will Nitze CPG Playbook: From Rapid Product Market Fit Iteration to Omnichannel Scale

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