# Retail Media’s Narrative Problem (And How to Fix It for Optimal Impact)

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Podcast: [Retail Media Breakfast Club](https://stenobird.com/podcast/retail-media-breakfast-club-7115586)
Published: 2026-05-07T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today I dive into a powerful idea that completely reframed how I think about retail media in relation to communicating narrative. After listening to a conversation featuring Joe Zappa on the AdTechGod Pod, I couldn’t ignore how directly his framework applies to our world. We’re not struggling with innovation: we’re struggling with storytelling. I unpack why so many retail media announcements fall flat, even when the products themselves are solid, and what’s missing from the way we communicate value. I explore how shifting from feature-first messaging to problem-first narratives can transform how brands, agencies, and the industry as a whole responds. Plus, I break down practical ways leaders can stand out: not by being louder, but by being clearer and more intentional with their voice. This episode is sponsored by Mirakl Ads Timeline [00:00] - Why I’m looking outside retail media to rethink how we tell our story [01:00] - The core problem: leading with features instead of fixing what’s broken [02:30] - Why most retail media announcements fail to answer “why should anyone care?” [03:30] - The real opportunity for executives: sharing learnings instead of self-promotion [05:15] - A simple 4-part framework for creating impactful LinkedIn content [07:30] - Why being present and opinionated beats being technically “different” [08:45] - The shift retail media needs: from “we launched” to “here’s the problem we solve” Links & Resources Listen to the full AdTechGod Pod episode with Joe Zappa: Ep. 130 The Power Flip: Joe Zappa on Why Leaders Must Become the Media Subscribe to the AdTechGod Pod Follow Joe Zappa on LinkedIn Read my related articles: Why RMNs Keep Their Tech Stacks Secret Get On The Damn Stage Apply For The Damn Award TODAY (Thursday May 7) I'm hosting a Linked…

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