American Marketing Association releases Season 8 of Marketing / And podcast. Includes 15 episodes hosted by CEO Bennie Johnson. The American Marketing Association (AMA) released Season 8 of its podcast, Marketing / And, which is hosted by the organization's CEO Bennie Johnson. For the eighth season, AMA will release a new episode each Wednesday, starting Sept. 9 through Jan. 20, 2027. Episode 1 of season 8, which went live on Wednesday, features Court Avenue Co-founder Daniel Khabie. "When the ground moves beneath us, the natural instinct is hesitation," Johnson said. "In our conversations for Season 8 of the podcast, we're seeing the exact opposite. Leaders are using that edge to move faster and bolder than ever before. I'm thrilled to bring you a new season of Marketing / And focused on how we transform market uncertainty into unstoppable momentum." Season 8 episodes: * Daniel Khabie, Co-founder of Court Avenue (posted) Release date: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026 - Susan Westwater, Co-Founder of Pragmatic Digital Release date: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 - Ulli Appelbaum, Founder of First the Trousers Then The Shoes Release Date: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026 - Sean Greenwood, Vice President of Public Relations for Ben & Jerry's Release Date: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 - John Cardone, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Carlow University Release Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 - Michael Vajda, President & Managing Director for Elevate Global's North American Operations Release Date: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 - Arielle C. Baril, the Founder and Creative Director of Rielle and Dr. Denise Gravatt, Assistant Director of Communications for the College of Business at Florida Atlantic University Release Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 - Kerel Cooper, Chief Marketing Officer at MarketCast Release Date: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 - Dr. Vanitha Swaminathan, Thomas Marshall Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives at the University of Pittsburgh Release Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 - Dimi Albers, Global Chief Executive Officer of DEPT(R) Release Date: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026 - Shane Coker, SVP of Marketing at Osano Release Date: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026 - Paula Beadle, CEO of the Sponsorship Marketing Association Release Date: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026 - Ajit Mohan, Chief Business Officer at Snap Release Date: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026 - Britta Larson, Brand Principal at Conscious Minds Studios Release Date: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2027 - Rob Volpe, CEO and Founder, Empathy Activist, LLC Release Date: Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2027

The Omnichannel Execution Gap: new global study by Anchanto reveals confidence is outpacing operational maturity. Published Aug 12, 2026, 01:57 PM * Anchanto's global study surveyed 408 qualified commerce decision-makers from brands and retailers generating more than USD 100 million annually across North America, Europe, MEA, and APAC. * The Omnichannel Execution Gap reflects the divide between perceived performance and operational reality, with disconnected systems, limited visibility, and manual coordination preventing consistent execution across channels, inventory, fulfillment, and delivery. * While 86% are satisfied with their omnichannel performance, only 12% describe their operations as optimized, 6% have end-to-end visibility, and 55% still report high levels of manual effort. SINGAPORE, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Anchanto today released The State of Omnichannel Commerce 2026/2027, a new global study conducted with Demand Metric examining how enterprise brands and retailers are managing the growing complexity of modern commerce. The study identifies a clear divide between how organizations perceive their omnichannel performance and their ability to execute consistently across channels, systems, inventory, fulfillment, and markets. The report calls this the Omnichannel Execution Gap. Disconnected systems, fragmented workflows, limited visibility, and continued reliance on manual coordination remain barriers to consistent execution. "Brands and retailers have made significant progress in expanding across channels, marketplaces, and fulfillment models. But expansion alone does not create omnichannel maturity," said Vaibhav Dabhade, Founder and CEO of Anchanto. "The next competitive advantage will come from connected execution: bringing systems, inventory, workflows, fulfillment networks, and local market requirements together into one coordinated commerce operating model." AI leads the agenda, but connected operations remain the foundation AI and data capabilities lead the commerce transformation agenda, selected by 53% of respondents, ahead of cost reduction and efficiency at 46%. The most valuable use cases are focused on practical commerce decisions, including promotion and pricing effectiveness, marketplace performance visibility, and inventory and fulfillment prediction. However, AI's value depends on the quality and connectivity of the operating foundation beneath it. Disconnected systems, fragmented data, and manual workflows limit organizations' ability to apply AI consistently across the commerce operation. "The research shows that omnichannel maturity cannot be measured by channel presence or confidence alone," said John Follett, Co-Founder & Head of Research at Demand Metric. "Many organizations have built extensive commerce ecosystems, but the systems, workflows, and data behind them are not yet fully coordinated. Closing that gap will require leaders to evaluate operational reality more closely and build the connected foundation needed to support automation, AI, and continued growth." The report concludes that the next phase of commerce will not be defined by the number of channels an organization operates, but by how effectively it coordinates them. Organizations able to connect channels, systems, inventory, fulfillment, data, and local requirements will be better positioned to improve efficiency, protect margins, and scale customer experiences. About Anchanto Anchanto is a global SaaS company providing Brands, Retailers, and Logistics Service Providers with enterprise-grade omnichannel commerce and supply chain technology. Headquartered in Singapore, Anchanto operates across 12 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, with integrations to more than 200 marketplaces, webstores, carriers, and enterprise systems. About Demand Metric Demand Metric is a global research and advisory firm that helps organizations empower their people with the expertise, insights, and resources they need to unlock customer value and achieve sustainable growth. Through strategic partnerships with the AMA, ANA, and AIPMM, Demand Metric's resources have become the industry standard for business professionals. Media Contact: The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Robot Creative wins Gold and Bronze at the 2026 AMA Marketing Excellence Awards. July 13, 2026 SAN ANTONIO, TX - Robot Creative, a San Antonio marketing agency specializing in branding and fractional CMO services, was honored at the American Marketing Association (AMA) San Antonio chapter's 2026 Marketing Excellence Awards (MEAs), taking home two awards for client work completed in 2025. The agency earned Gold in the Non-Profit/Government category for a trade show campaign created for the San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA), and Bronze in the Food & Beverage category for the "60 Years, 60 Cheers" 60th anniversary campaign for Sea Island Shrimp House. The MEAs recognize the strongest marketing work produced in the San Antonio area each year. Entries are judged by an impartial panel of AMA board members from another chapter, with every submission scored across strategy, execution and results. "These honors reflect the creativity and strategic thinking our team brings to every client relationship," said Lana Harris, Principal and Director of Marketing at Robot Creative. "We're especially proud that the winning campaigns brought significant visibility to both organizations." San Antonio Manufacturers Association - Gold, Non-Profit Trade Show campaign. The San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA) is one of Texas's largest and most active manufacturing associations, representing more than 400 manufacturing businesses across industries including transportation, aerospace, electricity and diversified products. SAMA advocates for the manufacturing industry on public policy and regulatory matters and helps guide the education and training of the next generation of manufacturers. Robot Creative developed the campaign behind SAMA's 24th Annual South Central Texas Manufacturing Trade Show & Conference, the organization's flagship event, which brings together manufacturers, buyers, suppliers and partners for a full day of networking, panels and breakout sessions. The work spanned campaign strategy, creative and promotion designed to drive awareness, and exhibitor and attendee participation. Read about its SAMA trade show sponsorship. Sea Island Shrimp House - Bronze, Food & Beverage "60 Years, 60 Cheers" Campaign. Since 1965, Sea Island Shrimp House has been a family-owned seafood restaurant in San Antonio, serving generations of families with fresh, high-quality seafood and notable hospitality. To mark the restaurant's 60th anniversary, Robot Creative created the "60 Years, 60 Cheers" campaign, a celebration of six decades of community, seafood and Texas tradition. The campaign brought the milestone to life across channels, honoring the restaurant's history while inviting longtime and new guests alike to join the celebration. Read more about the restaurant anniversary campaign. About the awards. The AMA San Antonio Marketing Excellence Awards recognize outstanding marketing campaigns created by firms, businesses, agencies and organizations in the San Antonio area. Entries compete across categories including Business to Business, Food & Beverage, Higher Education/K-12, Healthcare, Non Profit/Government, Retail, and Tourism/Entertainment, with all submissions also considered for Best in Show. Learn more at AMA San Antonio. About Robot Creative. Founded in 1998, Robot Creative is an award-winning San Antonio marketing agency specializing in branding, fractional CMO services, branding, and outsourced marketing for companies seeking accelerated growth and increased visibility. The firm's work has been recognized with ADDYs, Bronze Quill Awards, Summit International Awards and AMA Marketing Excellence Awards. To learn more, contact its team.