• by Alan Hart , October 3, 2018

This week on “Marketing Today,” I host two guests.

Carrie Bienkowski is CMO of Peapod, the online grocery ordering and delivery service. Prior to her time with Peapod, Bienkowski was based in London as head of fashion for eBay; before that, she spent 10 years in marketing with Procter & Gamble.

Vic Drabicky is the founder and CEO of January Digital, a digital marketing agency, consultancy, and analytics firm working with brands ranging from David’s Bridal to Diane von Furstenberg, Oscar de la Renta, and Vineyard Vines.

During the course of our conversation, Bienkowski and Drabicky reveal the thinking behind their modes of operation and the ways their companies work together. And the dynamic nature of this in-tandem podcast episode leads to greater insight, as Bienkowski and Drabicky build on each other’s points.

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Highlights from this week’s “Marketing Today” podcast include:

• “Slightly older than the internet.” Bienkowski describes Peapod’s origin and evolution. (1:57)

• Bienkowski talks about competition and how Peapod positions itself in the category. (5:12)

• Drabicky on how January Digital’s strategy for Peapod helps it reach key customer segments. (9:40)

• Using highly targeted, highly specific media to make sure effectiveness outweighs cost. (11:40)

• Drabicky identifies trends: channels are getting expensive and consumers are getting more protective of their data. (13:25)

• Bienkowski: “If you’re not testing, you’re not really living.” (15:57)

• Bienkowski is a “modern nomad” — her peripatetic life has had an impact on the arc of her career. (27:14)

• Drabicky and Bienkowski weigh in on the future of marketing. (39:07)