The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Sam Chang, Global Head of Data Science & Advanced Analytics at Mars. Sam is also joined by Risa Crandall from Aki Technologies.Aki Technologies has partnered with The CPG Guys in a 3 part series to discuss how personalized moments can be delivered at scale. This is part 3 of the series.Follow Aki Technologies online at: http://a.kiFollow Aki Technologies on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aki-technologiesSam answers these questions:Tell us a little bit about yourself Sam? What is your role at Mars and what are some of the priorities you are addressing?From your perspective Sam, what has been the value of building the Mars + Aki relationship with Data, Moments and technology?Personalization is a very consumer-focused initiative for brands. What emotions does that word stoke to you to deliver for the consumer? How does Mars think about Personalization and Moments?How does AKI help complement those initiatives when it comes to DTC and M&Ms.com and program ideas?  Risa to share on commerce marketing programs with Mars - Sam to add on branding and DTCWhat would you say is the unique value Aki brings Mars and can in year coming up Mars Wrigley better moments to make the world smileWhat are some unique experiences Mars is thinking about regarding 1P data and data partnerships and selling direct to the consumer?Outside of this M&Ms.com website you shared, is there anything that AKI can bring to Mars that is really benefiting from a DTC, Mobile Wallet, 1P data inboarding POV? Personalization @ scale What are you most excited about for personalization @ scale, data and DTC and Moments work you look to build on for the year in partnership with Aki?Please provide the CPG Guys feedback at http://ratethispodcast.com/cpgguysCPG Guys Website: http://CPGGuys.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/pvsbondTwitter: http://twitter.com/cpgguysLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/cpgpodcastMedia Kit: http://tinyurl.com/cpgguysmedia DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. The views expressed by the CPGGUYS, LLC do not represent the views of their employers or the entity they represent.CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages aCPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.