Shoptalk Spring Recap: STRATA, Snoop Dogg, & the Simulacra

About this episode

The Future Commerce team shares insights and highlights from Shoptalk Spring 2026, including the launch of their new zine STRATA Vol. 001.

Recording LIVE from the show floor of Shoptalk Spring 2026, the Future Commerce team brings our hottest takes and deepest insights from this year’s event. PLUS: We celebrated the launch of our newest zine, STRATA Vol. 001, with over 150 of our favorite people (including Snoop Dogg?). Get your copy at futurecommerce.com/strata.

People in this episode

Hosts: Phillip Jackson, Brian Lange

Topics covered

• Shoptalk
• event recap
• marketing insights
• entrepreneurship
• cultural commentary

Keywords

• Shoptalk
• Snoop Dogg
• STRATA
• marketing
• entrepreneurship
• event recap

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: STRATA Vol. 001

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