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Shift Happens:
A DAC Podcast

The art (and chaos) of modern marketing.

Each episode unpacks the forces reshaping
marketing and asks experts how they transform disruption into an advantage. Because when Shift Happens, the best marketers find clarity amid the chaos.

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Beyond the Christmas Rush: Turning Seasonal Shoppers into Year-Round Customers

Santa hats in September? On Shift Happens, that can only mean one thing: the Christmas shopping season is already on the agenda. Host Nasser Sahlool and Melis Ciner, DAC’s vice-president of media, discuss how marketers can make the most of the extended festive period without relying on one big day or deep discounts to do all the work. From reaching shoppers while they’re still researching to keeping new customers engaged after the decorations come down, they share ways to turn seasonal attention into growth that lasts all year.

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Meet the host

Nasser Sahlool doesn’t just navigate marketing shifts, he steers through them. As Senior VP of Strategy at DAC, he leads a global team of award-winning strategists obsessed with what’s next in digital marketing, data, and performance. A globally recognised strategist and speaker, Nasser has shared the stage at Cannes Lions, Ad Age Brand Summit, and Google Engage, always bringing a sharp perspective on how data, creativity, and human insight collide. On Shift Happens, he brings his trademark wit and curiosity to the table, breaking down the art (and chaos) of modern marketing, one shift at a time.

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