Human Centered

On this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R Commerce Chief Strategy Officer, Curt Munk, about some exciting trends coming out of CES 2022.

From flying cars to smart everything - each year, CES seemingly gets more incredible than the last. But as customer behavior has shifted, perhaps permanently, due to the pandemic, this year's show seemed to become decidedly more focused on solving real human problems vs. sheer novelty.

Curt and Nick chat about some of the amazing progress being made in the med-tech, mobility and sustainability spaces - among others. Plus, they dive into the metaverse (metaphorically, of course), to explore how it's maturing and implications for CX pros to consider.

Show Notes

Episode 12: CES 2022 - How (and why) the world's largest technology expo is getting more human

On this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R Commerce Chief Strategy Officer, Curt Munk, about some exciting trends coming out of CES 2022.

From flying cars to smart everything - each year, CES seemingly gets more incredible than the last. But as customer behavior has shifted, perhaps permanently, due to the pandemic, this year's show seemed to become decidedly more focused on solving real human problems vs. sheer novelty.

Curt and Nick chat about some of the amazing progress being made in the med-tech, mobility and sustainability spaces - among others. Plus, they dive into the metaverse (metaphorically, of course), to explore how it's maturing and implications for CX pros to consider.
  • Host: Group Director, Experience Strategy, VMLY&R - Nick Brunker
  • Guest: Chief Strategy Officer, VMLY&R Commerce - Curt Munk
VMLY&R has also curated a list of five major themes and additional analysis of each. For more, check that out here.

We'd love to hear your feedback! Email the show: humancentered@vmlyr.com. To learn more about the CX practice at VMLY&R, visit vmlyr.com/cx

Creators & Guests

Host
Nick Brunker
Nick is a Forrester CX-Certified professional with a versatile portfolio including more than a decade of discipline in human-centered experience strategy, insight-based digital transformation, eCommerce & omnichannel planning. As part of VMLY&R’s CX practice, Nick is responsible for cultivating a deep understanding of customer motivations and business needs to deliver best-in-class experiences for our clients – and, as importantly, the people they serve. He collaborates with senior leaders to drive strategic alignment, push thinking into action, and helps architect CX measurement frameworks to achieve customer and business objectives. Additionally, he is actively expanding the agency’s industry footprint through thought leadership and IP development. During his career, Nick has partnered with various Fortune 500 clients across numerous categories, including Ford Motor Company, Google, General Mills, Fifth Third Bank, and Southwest Airlines, among others. He and his wife, Abbey, reside in Cincinnati, Ohio, with their children Nolan, Emma & Ainsley, and their ten-year-old pup, Bailey.

What is Human Centered?

At VML, it is our unique ability to integrate our BX, CX and Commerce practices - creating connected brands to drive growth - ultimately combining real customer benefits with a deep brand bond, consistently pushing to exceed customer expectations and deliver unique and generous experiences.

On Human Centered, we explore how brands – both large and small – are creating meaningful customer experiences, and discuss how professionals like you can tap into industry best practices to create value and gain traction in transforming your business.