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100 - Celebrating our 100th episode from the Specright Summit with Cory, Matthew, and Megan

People of Packaging · 20 Jan 2022 · 36m

What this episode covers

Host Matthew Wright celebrates the 100th episode of the People of Packaging podcast with guests Cory Connors of Landsburg Aurora, Megan Young Gamble of Level Consulting, and Matthew Wright of Specright. The group discusses the evolution of the packaging industry, the importance of community building, and the shift toward digital platforms like TikTok to attract new talent. They reflect on the challenges of early podcast production, the rising strategic importance of packaging in the boardroom, and the need to elevate the voices of non-CEO industry professionals.

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Specright, Landsburg Aurora, Level Consulting, WS Packaging
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Clemson University, UW Stout, Cal Poly, Pack Expo, Lux Pack, TikTok, LinkedIn, The Evolution of Products and Packaging

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