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Kroger Precision Marketing Discusses How Marketers Are Rethinking Brand Growth Strategies

Behind the Numbers: an EMARKETER Podcast · with Christine Foster · June 25, 2026 · 18 min

Summary

This episode unveils how ecommerce brands can achieve sustainable growth by leveraging retail media networks and data-driven partnerships. It highlights the critical role of first-party data, loyalty programs, and collaboration between brands and retailers to create accountable and impactful marketing strategies, ultimately closing the loop between media exposure and sales.

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retail & omnichannelbrand & contentanalytics & attributiondtc strategy

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retail media networksbrand growth strategiesfirst-party dataloyalty programsretailer-brand partnershipsmarketing attributionomnichannel marketing

Episode description

On this episode of the EMARKETER Cannes Podcast Miniseries, we explore brand partnerships, retail data, and what it takes for retailers and brands to build more accountable, sustainable long-term growth together. Sarah Marzano, Vice President and Principal Analyst at EMARKETER, sits down with Christine Foster, Group Vice President, Commercial Strategy and Operations at Kroger Precision Marketing, for a conversation recorded at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newslettersFollow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.comFor more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com Cannes Lion 2026 Coverage Center: https://www.emarketer.com/learningcenter/toolkits/cannes-lions-2026/ For a transcript of this episode click here:https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-kroger-precision-marketing-discusses-how-marketers-rethinking-brand-growth-strategies © 2026 EMARKETER Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) is the retail media business of Kroger designed to make brand advertising more effective by closing the loop between media exposure and store sales. Powered by 84.51˚data science, and Kroger’s popular loyalty card program, KPM connects consumers to brands through engaging moments that inspire purchasing online or in-store. https://www.krogerprecisionmarketing.com

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Retail media networks, like Kroger Precision Marketing, utilize first-party data from loyalty programs to enable highly targeted advertising, connecting media exposure directly to in-store and online sales.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Successful brand growth hinges on strong, collaborative partnerships between retailers and brands, focusing on shared goals and leveraging combined data insights for mutual benefit.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Marketers must prioritize data-driven strategies, using retail data and loyalty program insights to personalize marketing efforts and accurately measure campaign effectiveness and ROI.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Sustainable growth requires moving beyond short-term gains to focus on building lasting customer relationships and brand loyalty through omnichannel marketing and CRM strategies.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Implementing robust analytics to "close the loop" between marketing spend and actual sales is crucial for demonstrating accountability and optimizing future marketing initiatives.

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