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Nike Says Knicks Always Dreamed, Stella Artois Says "Work From the Bar", and More | Reimagining Retail

Behind the Numbers: an EMARKETER Podcast · with Arielle Feger · June 24, 2026 · 27 min

Summary

This episode features EMARKETER's "Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards" for June, highlighting innovative and impactful retail marketing campaigns and initiatives. It offers insights into successful strategies for customer engagement, creative messaging, and impactful IRL experiences, providing valuable lessons for ecommerce operators looking to elevate their brand presence and drive sales through compelling campaigns. The discussion breaks down what made specific campaigns effective, from impactful messaging to targeting and media placement.

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retail & omnichannelbrand & contentpaid acquisition

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june top retail campaignsaward-winning initiativesimpactful campaign strategiesbest in-real-life (irl) initiativesunder-the-radar successesbrand storytelling and messagingretail trends and innovationanalysis of retail performance

Episode description

On today’s podcast episode, we present our “Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards” (UMRAs) for June, including awards for “Most Impactful Campaign,” “Best IRL Initiative,” and “Greatest Under-the-Radar Move.” Listen to the discussion featuring guest host Arielle Feger and Analysts Paola Flores-Marquez, Emmy Liederman, and Rachel Wolff. Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-nike-says-knicks-always-dreamed-stella-artois-says-work-bar-more-reimagining-retail © 2026 EMARKETER Rokt is the global leader in ecommerce, unlocking real-time relevance in the Transaction Moment. Rokt's AI Brain and Ecommerce Network help the world’s leading companies deliver more relevant customer experiences and unlock incremental value from every transaction. Learn more at rokt.com.

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What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Analyze how brands like Nike and Stella Artois leverage compelling narratives and targeted messaging to create emotional connections with their audience and drive engagement.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Evaluate the effectiveness of "In-Real-Life" (IRL) initiatives, such as experiential marketing events or pop-up shops, to create memorable customer experiences and enhance brand perception.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Identify 'under-the-radar' strategies, including innovative loyalty programs or niche marketing efforts, that can deliver significant impact despite less publicity.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Assess your marketing campaigns based on factors discussed, including creative messaging, target audience engagement, media placement, and overall return on investment to understand true effectiveness.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Consider how to balance creative marketing initiatives with clear business objectives to ensure campaigns not only capture attention but also contribute to sales and brand loyalty.

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