Listen "From Gin Lane to AI: Emmett Shine on the Future of Brands and Creative Obsolescence"
Episode Synopsis
Join us for a captivating episode of The Watson Weekend with guest Emmett Shine, the founder and creative director at Little Plains and co-founder of Pattern Brands. Known for helping launch and grow iconic brands like Harry's, Sweetgreen, and Warby Parker, Emmett sits down with Nick Kaplan to discuss the evolution of commerce, the role of human creativity in the age of AI, and what truly makes a brand resilient.In this interview, we dive into:How AI is changing the game for agencies and brand builders.The critical difference between "pull marketing" and "push marketing."Why authenticity and vulnerability are more important than polished perfection.The concept of "brand as a club" and the human need for belonging.Why retail spaces are evolving into "content studios" for a new generation of "experience collectors."Emmett's philosophy on staying ahead of creative obsolescence by being "as close to the metal as possible."This is a must-watch for founders, marketers, and creatives looking to understand how to build brands that matter in a rapidly changing world.Chapters:Welcome to The Watson Weekend - 00:00:00Headline Hangover Sponsored by Crstl Starts - 00:01:44Introducing Emmett Shine - 00:15:10The Future of Commerce & AI - 00:19:45Brands as Ecosystems & the Agency Model - 00:29:51Closing Remarks - 01:07:41This episode is brought to you by Mirakl. Because “Traditional eCommerce” Is Just Code for “Not Growing.” It’s time to do better than the status quo. Join 450+ retailers who are scaling 6X faster with AI, automation, and a platform built for what’s next. Marketplace, dropship, and retail media at enterprise-grade scale. It's time to accelerate with Mirakl.Thanks to our sponsor, Crstl—The smarter way to EDI. See why brands like Neuro Gum and Andy Swim love it at CRSTL.ai.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
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