Enabling Immersive Brand Experiences with Instacart's Ali Miller & Tim Castelli

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Ali Miller, General Manager of Advertising & Tim Castelli, VP of Ad Sales at Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, works with grocers and retailers to transform how people shop. The company partners with more than 1,500 national, regional, and local retail banners to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 85,000 stores across North America on the Instacart Marketplace. Follow Ali on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/about-ali-miller/Follow Tim on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timcastelli/Follow Instacart Ads online at: https://www.instacart.com/company/adsAli & Tim answer these questions:Instacart has been rapidly expanding its retail media capabilities—what’s the overarching vision for Instacart Ads in the next 1–3 years?How does Instacart differentiate its retail media network from others in the increasingly crowded landscape?What role does AI or machine learning play in Instacart's ad platform today—and how might that evolve?How are CPG brands using Instacart Ads to drive full-funnel outcomes—from awareness to conversion?What kinds of insights or shopper data are most valuable to brands—and how does Instacart deliver those responsibly?Instacart has quickly expanded its offering over the last few years to include ad products like shoppable video and display, and more recently, inspiration formats. What's been the reception from brands and shoppers?Measurement and incrementality are top-of-mind for advertisers. How is Instacart helping brands understand true performance across the path to purchase?Are there plans to integrate Instacart Ads more directly with broader omnichannel or media mix modeling tools?With more retailers launching their own RMNs, how does Instacart fit into—or compete with—those ecosystems? CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comRhea Raj’s Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.