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    <description>You tell us what you need to know about, as a growing CPG brand -- our subject matter experts will respond. In this podcast series we'll dig into topics and challenges that CPG brands tell us are top of mind. Listen to get timely consumer insights, guidance and expert analysis on what you need to do to support growth for your brands.  Get related insights here.</description>
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    <itunes:summary>You tell us what you need to know about, as a growing CPG brand -- our subject matter experts will respond. In this podcast series we'll dig into topics and challenges that CPG brands tell us are top of mind. Listen to get timely consumer insights, guidance and expert analysis on what you need to do to support growth for your brands.  Get related insights here.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Episode 6: Consumer Behavior the "Spend Z" edition</title>
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      <description>Understanding Gen Z's values, motivations and diversity is key to unlocking growth and brand loyalty for manufacturers and retailers -- join us for a look at our latest report on the wealthiest generation to come. Get the Spend Z report here.</description>
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      <itunes:title>Consumer Behavior the "Spend Z" edition</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Unpacking the values and motivations of Gen Z</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Understanding Gen Z's values, motivations and diversity is key to unlocking growth and brand loyalty for manufacturers and retailers -- join us for a look at our latest report on the wealthiest generation to come. Get the Spend Z report here.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Understanding Gen Z's values, motivations and diversity is key to unlocking growth and brand loyalty for manufacturers and retailers -- join us for a look at our latest report on the wealthiest generation to come. <a href="https://nielseniq.com/global/en/landing-page/spend-z/?utm_source=Other&amp;utm_campaign=CMP-03384-F0L1T&amp;utm_medium=Organic_(Referral)&amp;utm_term=na_usa_spendz&amp;utm_content=n2k_podcast_spendz">Get the Spend Z report here</a>. </p>]]>
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      <title>Episode 5: Identifying Meaningful Change in Consumer Behavior</title>
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      <description>What macro and micro changes are meaningful to shoppers; and what role does innovation play when it comes to meeting the needs of key consumer segments.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:37:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Explore the macro and micro impacts that make meaningful change in shopper behavior</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Episode 4: Shoppers Under Pressure: Finding Stability in Change</title>
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      <description>In this episode our Managing Director of U.S. National Accounts discusses shifting consumer behavior: from couponing to lifestyle choices -- see where you might find stability and a path forward as a CPG brand leader.</description>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Examine the impacts of shifting consumer behavior, from couponing to lifestyles.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Episode 3: Live Q&amp;A - Questions from our Clients on Pricing and Promotion</title>
      <description>We took your questions on pricing and promotion live! Our data experts answered everything from rising retail prices to post trade promotion analysis. Check out what brands like yours needed to know. Have other questions for our team? Visit niq.com/n2k to get in touch.</description>
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      <title>Episode 2: Crafting Effective Promotions in a Post-Covid Era</title>
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      <description>Join Bianca Piluso, VP of Analytics, for a look back at the state of promotions pre-covid and what we can learn from it to craft a better informed -- and better for your bottom-line-- trade promotion strategy.</description>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Crafting Effective Promotions in a Post-Covid Era</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Episode 1: What CPG Brands Need to Know About Balancing Sales &amp; Margins</title>
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      <description>In this episode, Bianca Piluso VP of Analytics digs into current market trends, the interplay between sales and margins and just how much you need to know about pricing elasticity models in order to gain share.</description>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Just how much you need to know to balance sales and margins</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:subtitle>What CPG manufacturers need to know right now?</itunes:subtitle>
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