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Editorial Commerce, Algorithms, and Consumer Trends with the New York Post's Barret Wertz
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- Jan 28, 2026
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Summary
Barret Wertz, the New York Post Group's Senior Editorial Director of Commerce, is a lifestyle media veteran with over 15 years of experience in editorial, branded content, and celebrity collaborations. In this episode, he shares insights on building a personal style, the role of gift guides in commerce, and the challenges of navigating Google’s algorithm. He also provides a perspective on current economic trends and consumer behavior, with a focus on value-driven purchasing. Key Takeaways: - How a sense of style can help you with personal branding - The current state of the retail economy - Navigating Google's tricky algorithms Episode Timeline: 0:00Introduction to Barrett Wertz 2:30How can the average guy develop a sense of style? 4:00 How creating a personal style helps your brand 5:30 Creating commerce content at the New York Post 9:00Choosing which products the Post highlights 11:30 Comparing and contrasting different products 12:30 What's the secret to a great gift guide 16:30How to manage a writing team 20:45How to understand Google from an Editorial perspective 23:55 Content used to be based on merit 24:30What does Barret's work tell him about today's economy? This episode’s guest: • Barret Wertz on LinkedIn • The New York Post on Instagram • The New York Post on X Subscribe and leave a 5-star review: https://pod.link/1496390646 Contact Us! •Join the conversation by leaving a comment! •Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.