EP42: Exploring the Future of E-commerce: ShopTalk 2025 Highlights and Recap - EP42

ShopTalk Las Vegas 2025: An E-commerce and Retail Extravaganza | The official ASOM Pod Recap

In this episode of the ASOM Pod, join John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), and Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer, formally Founder of Sendlane) recap ShopTalk 2025 held in Las Vegas.

The team dives deep into their experiences, discussing the event’s bustling atmosphere, incredible booth activations, and insightful sessions.

They share personal anecdotes, including media pass adventures, brand engagement strategies, and the importance of well-executed event marketing.

Tune in to get the inside scoop on one of the industry’s biggest e-commerce and retail conferences, featuring highlights from various booths, auxiliary events, and much more.

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00:00 Introduction to the ASOM Pod

00:43 Recap of Shop Talk Las Vegas 2025

01:31 First Impressions and Experiences

02:26 Comparing Shop Talk to Other Events

04:07 Booth Activations and Engagements

11:53 The Importance of In-Person Marketing

17:06 Innovative Booth Strategies

27:57 Conference Day Recap

28:28 Booth Interactions and Giveaways

30:23 Event Highlights and Experiences

34:47 Unique Activations and Networking

42:06 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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