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Historias de papel - Manuel PedrazJuan Manuel Gil: MajaretaEntrevista de Manuel Pedraz a Juan Manuel Gil sobre su novela “Majareta” (Seix Barral)
El majareta que da título a la novela es Leo, el conserje de un colegio, en el que lleva viviendo y trabajando desde hace 30 años, que un día recibe la llamada del director para decirle que lo van a prejubilar. La noticia no la recibe de muy buen grado y hace algo, en lo que se ven afectados varios alumnos, que descoloca a todo el barrio en el que está el centro escolar. Tras los hechos, los vecinos intentan conocer quién es realmente...
2026-02-0241 min
La Torre de BabelHumor, voces, arquitectura y magia: “Majareta” la nueva novela de Juan Manuel Gil La visión que cada uno de nosotros tiene sobre un hecho o una persona es diferente. Con esta idea, maravillosamente desarrollada, Juan Manuel Gil construye “Majareta”, su última novela, una estructura narrativa en la que a través de los testimonios de casi 50 personajes inventados, vamos conociendo la historia central y las historias que cada uno de ellos en torno a un mismo suceso y personaje del que, por supuesto, todos tienen opinión. Somos lo que decimos y esta novela brillante, entretenida y divertidísima es la prueba de la magia que encierran las palabras. Con Juan Manuel Gi...
2026-01-2029 min
Antropología pop#117 Gauchito Gil: mito, fe y literatura | Conversación con Matías SegretiA partir de 2026 este podcast va a estar disponible en Spotify únicamente en audio.Si querés ver mi contenido con imagen, sigo publicando en mi canal de YouTube:👉 https://www.youtube.com/@biografiamutanteEn este episodio converso con Matías Segreti, escritor y editor de Criolla Editorial, a partir de su novela corta Gauchito, una relectura potente y sensible de la figura del Gauchito Gil.Hablamos de quién fue el Gauchito Gil y de por qué, más allá de la precisión histórica, sigue siendo una de las devociones popular...
2026-01-1029 min
Proyecto de Literatura en AudioVersículo de Génesis - José Manuel Caballero BonaldEpisodio 303:Para terminar este domingo, versos sobre la violenta sutileza de la oscuridad, en los versos del poeta, ensayista y novelista español José Manuel Caballero Bonald, con su poema "Versículo de Génesis" publicado en su poemario "Las Adivinaciones" en 1952.📖🎤🎧🇪🇸#josemanuelcaballerobonald #podcast #poesia #literatura #españa #europaVersículo de GénesisPor las ventanas, por los ojosde cerraduras y raíces,por orificios y rendijasy por debajo de las puertas,entra la noche.Entra la noche como un trueno
2025-05-1902 min
2 x 1Mistery Shoppers: Los mitos y misterios de la medición del servicioEn este episodio te revelamos una poderosa herramienta del marketing que puede transformar la experiencia del cliente y la calidad del servicio en cualquier negocio. Desde la selección precisa del evaluador hasta el diseño del "journey del cliente", desmitificamos ideas comunes como que cualquiera puede ser un Mystery Shopper, y exploramos cómo su correcta implementación no solo estandariza la atención al cliente, sino que también premia a los colaboradores más destacados. ¡No te pierdas esta fascinante conversación con Luis Manuel Gil, experto en marketing, sobre cómo elevar la calidad en tu servici
2024-10-2249 min
Customer Service vs Customer ExperienceT2 | EP14 | LA MAGIA DE LA EXPERIENCIA DEL CLIENTEEs inevitable pensar en Disney, cada vez que mencionamos la magia ✨del Servicio y la Experiencia del Cliente, pues hoy tenemos las mejores prácticas de Disney con un súper invitado.
Nos acompaña Manuel Gerardo García. Manuel es director de retail y ventas en Disney. Es ejecutivo internacional y multicultural en marketing, comercio electrónico, publicidad y ventas.
Su trayectoria en compañías renombradas como The Walt Disney Company, Scotiabank, Procter & Gamble, entre otras grandes.
Su exitosa experiencia abarca el desarrollo de planes comerciales estratégicos e implementación de innovadores p...
2024-05-0645 min
Real Estate ConfidentialManuel Mier - Multiburó y el futuro del arrendamiento en MéxicoEl día de hoy conversé con Manuel Mier, cofundador y CEO de Multiburó, un sistema digital de investigación y análisis de riesgo de inquilinos para uso de propietarios y empresas que arriendan inmuebles. Manuel nos compartió como es que nació la idea de Multiburó, su trayecto del mundo del sector financiero al del proptech y todos los retos a los que se ha enfrentado desde hace 4 años. ¡Si quieres aprender sobre el proceso de análisis de riesgo de inquilinos para arrendatarios de inmuebles, este capítulo es para ti! En este capít...
2023-04-1343 min
InformativosINFORMATIVO 13/04/2023: Entrevistamos al cantante Luís Manuel Gil, intérprete del tributo Michael BubléEl próximo viernes 14 de abril tiene lugar en el Centro Social el tributo al artista Michael Bublé, y llega de la mano del cantante y compositor dianense Luís Manuel Gil. Por ello, se sienta a los micrófonos del 'Informativo' de Montgoradio.com para hablarnos de cómo surgió este espectáculo y que nos espera.
Multitud de estilos alrededor de canciones como Feeling Good entre otras que Bublé interpreta y que Gil ha incorporado a un espectáculo musical para todos los públicos.
2023-04-1326 min
La librería de Bego BeristainLa flor del rayo, Juan Manuel GilMientras en 2021 Juan Manuel Gil recibía el Premio Biblioteca Breve pensaba ya en su siguiente novela y en cómo enfrentarse a la página en blanco. Hoy vuelve a entrar en La Librería para presentarnos La flor del rayo, un trabajo de adivinación sobre qué se esconde detrás de una misteriosa escena que presencia mientras pasea a su perro: un hombre llora abatido y una ambulancia asiste a una persona a las puertas del jardín de una vieja casa.
Hablamos con este profesor de literatura de su nueva novela, su gestación, cómo vive la li...
2023-01-3115 min2 x 1Endomarketing: Los desafíos del marketing internoDescubriendo el endomarketing y todos los beneficios que una empresa puede lograr a través del marketing interno conel experto y consultor Luis Manuel Gil| ¿Cuáles son los pasos para aplicar estrategias de endomarketing de manera exitosa en una empresa y cómo medirlo? | Además, cómo llevar a cabo content management sin morir en el intento por Alex Jaime, Marvel y la industria de los efectos especiales, Elon Musk y la compra de Twitter... y más
2022-07-1952 min
El Café de la LluviaEntrevista al violinista José Manuel Gil de Gálvez - Libros para el verano |El Café de la LluviaEn esta edición hablamos con el violinista malagueño José Manuel Gil de Gálvez. Nuestro colaborador nos habla sobre su trayectoria profesional, influencias, proyectos y visión del sistema docente musical en España.
José Manuel Gil de Gálvez es líder de Concerto Málaga y presidente de la Fundación Hispania Música.
En el segundo tramo del programa nos sumimos en el mundo de los libros con Rubén Almarza. Nuestro colaborador realiza una serie de recomendaciones de una manera peculiar, un libro por país que participa en la Eurocopa.
Además, contamos con la actualid...
2021-07-032h 04
MeridianosEl fenómeno de la timidez de los árboles, el árbol más solitario de la Tierra y Gil Parrondo, desde mi ventanaPrimer programa de esta segunda temporada en la Cadena SER, donde os he contado dos historias de árboles y una del rodaje de una escena mítica rodada en Ávila. Una nueva etapa donde espero seguir contando y descubriendo entradas curiosas del amplio archivo de Meridianos. Como la timidez de los árboles, un fenómeno natural muy poco conocido, donde las copas no se tocan entre sí. En Europa, robles y pinos son buenos ejemplos de arboles tímidos, incapaces de tocar a sus vecinos mas cercanos. El Árbol de Teneré, solitaria acacia, la única situada en el corazón de uno de l...
2021-03-3115 min
MGR UnpluggedBest Strategies to Keep Your Crypto Portfolio Safe – MGR Unplugged PodcastDavid and I share with all of you a topic that we discuss frequently: how to keep your crypto portfolio safe by diversifying your storage solutions.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:Getting crypto currency is just the first step while storing it safely requires entirely different skills and knowledge. In this episode, David and i go over different options available today to protect your funds, choose the right combination of wallets, and minimize the risk of the most common hazards of crypt...
2021-03-1938 min
MGR UnpluggedCOVID-19 One Year Later, Where Are We Now? and Our NBA Predictions – MGR Unplugged PodcastCOVID-19 One Year Later – Where are we now? We see a bright light at the end of the tunnel. NBA playoff predictions and more!Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:It’s been a year since the WHO declared COVID-19 a Pandemic on March 11, 2020. We go over our thoughts about what we’ve learned, what has changed, and what will it take to get back as close as possible to our former normal lives.At what point do we consider that...
2021-03-1233 min
MGR UnpluggedCrypto Collectibles , NFTs and Decentralized Financing – MGR Unplugged PodcastWe’re fascinated about the growth of NFTs and the thousands of dollars that people are paying for them. Is it a good investment? Or is it just a new bubble about to burst?Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:We talk about the Crypto Collectibles new craze. Digital art selling for thousands and a lot of wealthy people and celebrities are already cashing in.Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are here to stay and if you don’t know what they are, yo...
2021-02-2639 min
MGR UnpluggedTesla Buys Bitcoin – Bitcoin Hits New High – Non Fungible Tokens Explained – MGR Unplugged PodcastManuel and David share their thoughts -and even argue- about what’s the best strategy to deal with Facebook’s and Google’s Learning phases, and what’s the best strategy to advertise with a limited budget.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:We review Bitcoin’s new high, partially caused by Tesla’s announcement that it had purchased $1.5 Billion in Bitcoin and the plan to accept the crypto currency for the purchase of its vehicles.Meanwhile, more and more financial insti...
2021-02-1255 min
MGR UnpluggedHow to Play the Algorithm Learning Phase in Facebook & Google Ads – MGR Unplugged PodcastManuel and David share their thoughts -and even argue- about what’s the best strategy to deal with Facebook’s and Google’s Learning phases, and what’s the best strategy to advertise with a limited budget.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:For digital marketers, dealing with Facebook or Google’s “Learning” phase or period is a common event that, when managed correctly, could be very advantageous for all campaigns. But for the casual advertiser (read: the DIY type) dealing with the “Learning” pha...
2021-02-051h 21
MGR UnpluggedThe Big Short – Hedge Funds Vs Retail Investors – MGR Unplugged PodcastThe GameStop saga is looking for a villain, but so far, hedge funds are losing. Will this be the time when small retailers can finally take control of Wall Street?Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:Once again, the power of social media cannot be underestimated. In this case, this is the story of a Reddit community call Wall Street Bets fighting well established Hedge Funds over GameStop, a video game retailer that financially, had its days numbered.Fascinating to watch...
2021-01-2942 min
MGR UnpluggedBitcoin Volatility – Decentralizing Social Platforms – NBA Updates. MGR Unplugged PodcastBitcoin is very volatile, get used to it. Should social media platforms be decentralized? and the NBA is struggling to keep the season going with COVID cases increasing, but the Harden trade dominates the news.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:In just one week, Bitcoin went from $40K down to $30K and then back up to $40K. That’s a 25% correction followed by a 35% surge… and yes, that’s Bitcoin for you. Not an investment to follow on a daily basis, but one th...
2021-01-151h 01
MGR UnpluggedWelcome 2021! Not a Great Start So Far, But it Will Get Better – MGR Unplugged PodcastSo it’s been just one week in 2021 and we’ve started the new year with a Bang! Not necessarily the right type of bang, but we still believe that everything we’ll just get better moving forward.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:Join Manuel and David in this first episode of 2021. We cover:The socio political environment. The meltdown in Washington, Georgia run-off results and possible implications.Wall Street continues to remain disconnected from reality, and investors lo...
2021-01-0858 min
MGR Unplugged2020 Year in Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly – MGR Unplugged PodcastJoin Manuel and David as they take a look back at 2020. A year to forget for many reasons, but at the same time, a year that has taught us a number of valuable lessons. Some of them, will change the way we approach our lives forever.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:Let’s just say that 2020 has not been the year that we all expected when we made plans 12 months ago… We share our highs and our lows, what we’ve learned fro...
2021-01-011h 14
MGR UnpluggedBitcoin Hits New Record – Streaming Video Wars – California Exodus Continues – MGR Unplugged PodcastIs Bitcoin rise for real or a remake of the 2017 bubble? If you’re planning on cutting the cord in 2021, do the math first as streaming video wars and pricing options keep changing. And more companies and individual are leaving California. Happy Holidays everyone!Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:As of this recording, Bitcoin had just reached the $23K milestone. Just five days ago, it was trading at $19K which in itself, was a record high too. Some analysts predict Bitcoin to...
2020-12-181h 08
MGR UnpluggedFTC Sues Facebook, DoorDash and Airbnb Go Public – The NBA is Back – MGR Unplugged PodcastFacebook is sued and this time is more serious. DoorDash and Airbnb go public. We don’t like the former, we prefer the latter. And the NBA season is about to start, while Formula 1’s weirdest season is coming to an end.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:We start our conversation with the news that the FTC along with 47 states are suing Facebook claiming the social media giant has harmed competition by buying up smaller companies like Instagram and WhatsApp to squash th...
2020-12-111h 07
MGR UnpluggedAmazon Dominates Holiday Shopping Again – Are Consumers Spending Money They Don’t Have? – MGR Unplugged PodcastA review of Black Friday – Cyber Monday sales numbers show how Amazon remains the leader of online sales. But we wonder why consumer spending is so high when all other economic indicators point to an upcoming recession.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:Thanksgiving – Cyber Monday eComm NumbersAmazon Tops Sales: No surprise here. And Amazon Resellers sold $5 billion between Black Friday and Cyber Monday on Amazon — a 60% increase from last year.Top-selling items this year include Barack Obama’s memoir “A Promis...
2020-12-041h 16
MGR UnpluggedAll things NBA, The 2020 Draft, Trades, Rumors and More! – MGR Unplugged Podcastf you’re an NBA fun, take a listen as we cover the good and the bad of the 2020 NBA draft, trade rumors and our predictions for the upcoming 2020-21 season.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:Sometimes it’s good to take a break from the daily grind and chat about things we like that are not necessarily related to work. In today’s episode, David takes the lead and goes over the 2020 NBA Draft, who got it right and who got it wro...
2020-11-201h 01
MGR UnpluggedWhat to Expect This Holiday Season – MGR Unplugged PodcastWith the elections behind us, we shift our focus to the upcoming Holiday Season. The 2020 holiday season will be one like we’ve never seen.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:This year’s Holiday Season is full of uncertainties. From travel plans, to shopping plans, possible lockdowns, confinements and a transition to a new President in the works.Meanwhile, Biden’s Covid advisor, Dr. Michael Osterholm seems to think that a lockdown is the solution: He said “We could pay for a...
2020-11-1357 min
MGR UnpluggedPost Election Winners & Losers – MGR Unplugged PodcastSince we can’t yet talk about the actual next POTUS, we spend some fun time going through the other winners and losers of the 2020 elections. Lots of comments to share.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:Two days after the election and we’re still waiting for the official confirmation on who will be the next POTUS. One thing we do know is that, whatever the result, life goes on and it’s not the end of the world as we know it. An...
2020-11-061h 11
MGR UnpluggedUnderstanding Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin and More – MGR Unplugged PodcastAn overview of Blockchain, Bitcoin and all things crypto. What you need to know and understand if you’re on the fence between thinking that cryptocurrencies are risky and fear of missing out.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:As of this recording, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are surging again to highs not seen since 2018. At the same time, traditional investments are starting to show the fragility and volatility of the stock market.But before you dive into cryptocurrencies, it...
2020-10-301h 32
MGR UnpluggedQuibi Shuts Down, Snapchat Shoots Up, Tesla Skyrockets and Crypto Comes Alive – MGR Unplugged PodcastFrom big losses (Quibi) to big profits (Snap and Tesla) we cover why some companies are dead on arrival while others persist and succeed.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:Quibi Is Shutting Down Barely Six Months After Going Live. Why the $1.75B streaming app failed… and how we predicted it six months ago.Snap Defies its detractors with amazing growth and surprise profit. Increases in Daily Active Users, across the world contribute to its growth spurt. We cover some of th...
2020-10-231h 12
MGR UnpluggedTech Roundup: Amazon Prime Day, iPhone 12, 5G Options and Supersonic Flights – MGR Unplugged PodcastAmazon Prime Day exceeds expectations, iPhone 12 fails to impress, 5G is not what you would expect, and supersonic flights are on the way back.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:Amazon Prime Day preliminary results show that global sales on October 13 and 14 should hit about $9.9 billion, including more than $6 billion in the U.S. alone, according to projections from eMarketer. That’s up 43% over Prime Day in 2019, when the event took place in July.New Apple iPhone Lineup fails to impress...
2020-10-161h 13
El sombrerero locoVerso Osado - Años triunfales (Jaime Gil de Biedma)Jaime Gil de Biedma, parodiando la “Marcha triunfal” del gran Rubén Darío, nos muestra la visión degradada y vulgar de las fuerzas leales a Franco que, amparadas en su condición de vencedoras, someten a sus propios hermanos practicando una represión sin precedentes. El título del poema “Años triunfales” evoca, además, la imposición del dictador de denominar, incluso en las cartas privadas, primero, segundo, tercer “año triunfal” a los que siguieron al 39.
Su mirada crítica se centra en la ruina de Madrid y Barcelona, antes prósperas ciudades, tras la guerra, escenario de mis...
2020-10-1605 min
Escala tu negocio con Luis GilCaso de Éxito: Entrevista a Manuel HernándezHoy estrenamos una parte muy importante del podcast, que es el de los casos de éxito entrevistando a emprendedores, y profesionales que están consiguiendo transformar su negocio para poder escalar de una forma sostenible…
Él es Manuel Hernandez, y su proyecto es psicologomanuelhernandez.es
Pero Manuel antes de eso ha sido muchas más cosas porque es un emprendedor de nacimiento. Así que vamos al grano con él que es lo importante. Te va a dar muchas, muchas claves.
The post Caso de Éxito: Entrevista a Manuel Hernández – ep4 first appeared on Luis Gil - Consultor...
2020-10-1439 min
MGR UnpluggedBest Ecommerce Marketing Tactics for Growth – MGR Unplugged PodcastWe’re approaching the busiest retail months of the year and this year, eComm tactics are more important than ever. Amazon Prime Day is around the corner kicking off a Holiday Shopping Season unlike any other. Join our chat.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:We revisit and review the most successful eComm Tactics for growth. We discuss:Why the basics of traditional commerce still work for eCommerceThe most common misunderstandings and misconceptions about eCommerceWhy un...
2020-10-091h 13
MGR UnpluggedA Debate to Forget – Amazon Prime Day – NETFLIX Price Increase – MGR Unplugged PodcastListen now (62 min) | After mocking Joe Biden about his large masks, President Trump tests positive for COVID-19. Life goes on and so does Amazon Prime Day. Netflix will raise subscription rates soon and nobody cares. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-10-021h 02
MGR UnpluggedTikTok Deal, Presidential Debate, Quibi Update and More – MGR Unplugged PodcastTikTok’s deal is full of contradictions, the most anticipated presidential debate, Quibi is still a bad joke, movie theatres struggling and Tesla laughs at Nikola’s troubles.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:TikTok’s deal. Does anyone know where it stands now? There’s a lot of confusion between the biders (Oracle/Walmart) and the app’s parent company ByteDance, each of them making their own contradictory statements. So far, it seems like we’re looking at a $60B valuation. $12B US co...
2020-09-2557 min
MGR UnpluggedAn Open Chat with Anthony “Doc” Ameen – MGR Unplugged PodcastIn this episode:Wings for Warriors founder Anthony “Doc” Ameen joins me today to chat about life and the challenges of fighting an invisible enemy. How to remain positive through challenging times. A very engaging conversation with my good friend Anthony “Doc” Ameen. He’s back on the pod to chat about life, work, and how 2020 has thrown a curved ball on everyone’s plans.COVID-19 came out of nowhere and we all continue to learn and adapt to this newly imposed lifestyle as best as we can.Why we can’t trust the media...
2020-09-181h 11
MGR UnpluggedRescuing Retailers – Black Friday – Holiday Shopping Plans – MGR Unplugged PodcastA preview of the Holiday Season. Which retailers will survive? COVID can’t kill Santa, and GM bets on Nikola Motors… and the NFL is back!Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | OvercastIn this episode:Mall owners Simon and Brookfield to acquire J.C. Penney out of bankruptcy. What that means for each of them.Black Friday Plans: Most major retail stores will be closed Thanksgiving Day, but plan to open with proper precautions and limited customer capacity for Black Friday sales and throughout...
2020-09-1349 min
MGR UnpluggedTech Talk: iPhone 12 Preview, 5G, TikTok Updates & Weekend at the Movies - MGR Unplugged PodcastIt's Labor Day Weekend. We take a quick look at the latest tech news and updates as this strange summer comes to an end. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-09-041h 17
MGR UnpluggedBjorn Bengtsson - Creating a Visual Journey Through Painting - MGR Unplugged PodcastBjorn Bengtsson is back and more creative than ever. He opens up to share with you his visual and spiritual journey so far in 2020 as well as his plans for the future. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-08-281h 07
MGR UnpluggedCalifornia Exodus: Why The Golden State Is Losing Its Glitz - MGR Unplugged PodcastWhat's wrong with California? More Americans are leaving California than ever before. We cover some of the reasons... and it doesn't look good for the future of the Golden State. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-08-211h 02
MGR UnpluggedThe USPS Struggles, The NBA Thrives, Uber and Lyft Lose Battle in California - MGR Unplugged PodcastShould the government continue to bail out the USPS? Has the pandemic been the final nail on its coffin and how will their struggles affect the upcoming election if mail-in ballots will be massive? We also chat about the NBA and how Uber and Lyft are having a hard time in CA. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-08-141h 13
MGR UnpluggedThe NBA is Back - Microsoft to Buy TikTok - Instagram Launches "Reels" - MGR Unplugged PodcastThe NBA "Bubble" is better than expected. Microsoft in negotiations to buy TikTok while Facebook Launches Instagram Reels. All that and more in this episode of MGR Unplugged. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-08-071h 15
MGR UnpluggedBig Tech CEOs Get Grilled by Congress - What Happens Next? - MGR Unplugged PodcastAnti-trust questions prove that Congress is serious about this topic. But in the meantime, the same tech companies keep reporting record profits. Shareholders are happy. Congress is not. Life goes on... Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-07-311h 05
MGR UnpluggedThe Future of Airline Travel - Back to School Plans - Black Friday Predictions - MGR Unplugged PodcastThe airline industry is in trouble unless they can fill their planes. Parents don't know if their children will or should go back to school this fall, and retailers are considering canceling in-store Black Friday sales events and replacing them with eComm options. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-07-2451 min
MGR UnpluggedTwitter Gets Hacked - The Downward Spiral of the Global Economy - MGR Unplugged PodcastThis time, is Twitter that is in trouble. We discuss the recent hack of high-profile Twitter accounts, was it an inside job? Then we move on to the situation with the USA and Global economy. Manuel ends with his Rant of the Week. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-07-171h 18
MGR UnpluggedWill TikTok Be Banned in the United States? - MGR Unplugged PodcastIn this episode, we discuss the banning of TikTok in India, Hong Kong and possibly soon in the US. Each government claiming that it's a matter of national security. Walmart launches its own Prime service. Plus David's "Rant of the Week." Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-07-101h 11
MGR UnpluggedOur Predictions for the Second Half of 2020 - MGR Unplugged PodcastIn this episode, we go over our predictions for the second half of the year. The first half has been... well, not what anyone expected when we rang in the New Year six months ago. So let's try it again and ring in now the second half of the year! Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-07-031h 04
MGR UnpluggedThe Future of Livestreaming is Not Where You Think - MGR Unplugged PodcastJoin Manuel and David as they talk about the Future of Livestreaming: The Most Important Battleground No One is Talking About. And how will livestreaming shape the future of social commerce? Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-06-261h 08
MGR UnpluggedShopify Partners with Walmart - Retail Sales Grow in May - The GAFA Tax and More - MGR Unplugged PodcastIn this episode, we cover the new partnership between Shopify and Walmart, retail sales growth in May, online advertising costs keep increasing and the EU wants to tax American tech giants. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-06-191h 00
MGR UnpluggedThe State of eCommerce Post Coronavirus - MGR Unplugged PodcastToday we discussed where we expect eCommerce to be headed for the rest of 2020 and into 2021, then we discuss the fall of retail and malls, and we finish with our thoughts on what we think will happen to universities in the near future. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-06-141h 21
MGR UnpluggedWe Can ALL End Racism in America - MGR Unplugged PodcastThis past seven days have exposed a harsh reality in America. Join Manuel and David as they go over the events that followed the murder of George Floyd as a result of police brutality, and how we can learn from this as a nation. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-06-051h 20
MGR UnpluggedTrump Vs Twitter - Should Social Media Censor Posts - MGR Unplugged PodcastManuel and David get into an animated conversation about the latest Trump executive order against Social Media channels censoring content. They continue discussing the disconnect between main street and Wall Street and they end with a round-up of the sports making a come back. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-05-291h 21
MGR UnpluggedFacebook Launches Shops - Shopify Goes After Amazon - Joe Rogan Signs with Spotify - MGR Unplugged PodcastLots of news this week in the eComm world. Join Manuel and David as they cover Facebook's new Shops announcement, Shopify's Reunite News and Joe Rogan's huge move to Spotify. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-05-221h 08
MGR UnpluggedThe Agile Economy - Why Some Companies Are Not Fit to Survive - MGR Unplugged PodcastJoin Manuel and David as they cover the latest eComm and business news, including a Quibi (not so good) update, Facebook's new hurdles, movie theaters survival moves and more! Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-05-1557 min
MGR UnpluggedMoving Forward - After the Virus Wake Up Call Only the More Creative Businesses Will Survive - MGR Unplugged PodcastJoin Manuel and David as they dissect the latest events in our new economy. Who's doing it right and who's failing miserably to adjust to the new Coronavirus social distancing and contactless lifestyle. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-05-081h 08
MGR UnpluggedShopify Launches "Shop." Facebook Betting on India Again. Anticipating This Year's Holiday Season for Retailers. - MGR Unplugged PodcastJoin Manuel and David as they talk about Shopify's new Shop app. Facebook's big bet on India, and finally, they get into a heated discussion about why so many restaurants are victims of their own lack of planning. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-05-011h 15
MGR UnpluggedIs There Light at The End of The Tunnel? It Depends on Whom You Ask - MGR Unplugged PodcastJoin Manuel and David as they cover the latest news regarding US unemployment, stimulus packages, the road to recovery, which industries will have the hardest survival and what governments around the world are planning for the post-pandemic life. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-04-241h 30
MGR UnpluggedThe Reopening of America's Economy, Quibi's Launch and More! - MGR Unplugged PodcastJoin Manuel and David as they project how would the gradual reopening of America's economy affect our lives, how air travel may change in the future, and all other aspects of our lives. We also discuss Quibi's launch. Will it succeed in the streaming media wars? Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-04-171h 18
MGR UnpluggedCOVID-19. Everybody Has an Opinion, Including Us - MGR Unplugged PodcastAs the pandemic number of cases keeps growing and we're all getting impatient, we discuss Trump's press conferences, biased journalism, politics, economics, and everything in between. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-04-101h 15
MGR UnpluggedMarch 2020 - The Beginning of "The New Normal" - MGR Unplugged PodcastManuel and David have a casual conversation reflecting on the past 30 days, since COVID-19 become a serious part of our lives. From conspiracy theories to the crude reality of what America and the world is facing today and how it is affecting our lives. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-04-031h 09
MGR UnpluggedThe Confinement Episode - Are We All Losing Our Minds? - MGR Unplugged PodcastManuel and David try to make sense of everything happening around us and around the world. From the new stimulus package to how each of us -confined or not- are dealing with this crisis. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-03-271h 27
MGR UnpluggedCOVID-19 - Only the Paranoid Survive? - We Give You Our Projections - MGR Unplugged PodcastManuel and David Gil go over some of their projections with regards to COVID-19 implications over the next 3 months and beyond. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-03-201h 29
MGR UnpluggedNavigating the Pandemic - What We Know and What We Can Do to Overcome It - MGR Unplugged PodcastWe just can’t get away from the COVID-19 topic. In this episode Manuel and David discuss the latest developments about what’s now been declared a Pandemic. No sports, no concerts, no travel, and a bear market. But the future is brighter than we think. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-03-131h 13
MGR UnpluggedThe Coronavirus Economy. Time to Wake Up and Get Real - MGR Unplugged PodcastCoronavirus unintended consequences. Becoming more health-conscious. What will China do to overcome the economic backlash. Small businesses with no contingency plans. Amazon fights prize gouging. Will Robinhood survive? And much more! Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-03-0659 min
MGR UnpluggedCoronavirus Heated Debate - Are We Overreacting or Not Reacting Fast Enough? - MGR Unplugged PodcastCOVID-19 Outbreak. Should we panic yet? What are the numbers telling us? Or what are they NOT telling us? Listen to our heated debate! Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-02-281h 12
MGR UnpluggedAmazon Selling Tactics - Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions - MGR Unplugged PodcastJoin Manuel and David as they dissect the true strategies to succeed a reseller in the Amazon marketplace. We answer actual questions from our most successful clients. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-02-2141 min
MGR UnpluggedA DTC Darling Dies, The Truth About Coronavirus, YouTube Makes Big Bucks - MGR Unplugged PodcastJoin Manuel Gil del Real and David Gil as they cover some of the major news and eComm headlines of the past week. Including a quick Oscars wrap-up, Coronavirus conflicting reports and the latest DTC victim of its own fate. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-02-1454 min
MGR UnpluggedSuper Bowl LIV Ads Review - What Made Us Laugh, Sad, and Everything in BetweenSuper Bowl Ads Review. Which ones do you remember the morning after? We cover the remarkable and the forgettable. Take a listen and let us know if you agree. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-02-0345 min
MGR UnpluggedSuper Bowl Ads Talk, Barstool Acquisition, is Goop Lab Secretly Brilliant?In this episode of MGR Unplugged, Manuel and David talk about Barstool acquisition, Super Bowl Ads and Goop Lab on Netflix. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-01-3145 min
MGR UnpluggedGoogle's New Way to Shop, Netflix Keeps Growing, and Facebook Gets a Facelift.Google's eCommerce Plays, Netflix keeps adding subscribers, Facebook's new look, Jeff Bezos' phone hack, and Apple's privacy battle with the FBI. All that and more on this episode of MGR Unplugged. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-01-2748 min
MGR UnpluggedDTC Talk: Casper, Barstool's Future, Google Travel, Apple ITP and More!In this episode of MGR Unplugged, Manuel and David have an animated discussion covering some of the startups and crazy marketing headline news from the last few days. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-01-1754 min
MGR UnpluggedHow to Build an Audience for Your DTC Brand: The Ultimate StrategyJoin Manuel and David as they discuss some of the proven strategies that successful DTC brands are using today. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-01-1034 min
MGR UnpluggedOverrated/Underrated: Where to Invest Your Ad Budget in 2020As we kick off 2020, Manuel and David go over the most popular marketing channels adding their own opinion and thoughts on whether they’re overrated, underrated or neutral. Take a listen and let us know what you think! Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2020-01-031h 22
MGR UnpluggedDecade Recap: Ten Years that Shaped Our LivesJoin Manuel and David as we recap some of the top tech companies news of the decade that is about to end. Who got it right and who got it wrong and what we can expect in 2020 and beyond. We're now on video too so head over to our YouTube channel if you want to watch rather than listen! Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-12-2356 min
MGR UnpluggedYear in Review: We Recap Our Top Movies, Books and More!Join Manuel and David as we recap our year for everything non-working related, including our top movies, book recommendations and our plans for 2020. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-12-1355 min
MGR UnpluggedBlack Friday - Cyber Monday and the Weeks Ahead - Who Got it Right?What have we learned from this year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping season? Join Manuel Gil del Real and David Gil as they dissect the numbers, who got it right and who got it wrong, and what to expect for the rest of the Holiday Season in the eCommerce world. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-12-0641 min
MGR UnpluggedWinning eCommerce Strategies for this Holiday SeasonIs your business marketing plan ready for Black Friday - Cyber Monday and the rest of the Holiday Season? Join Manuel Gil del Real and David Gil as they discuss the latest eCommerce trends, do's and don't's, and winning strategies for the busiest shopping time of the year. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-11-2239 min
MGR UnpluggedGreg Charbeneau - Vice President/General Manager - OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, ArizonaWelcome to another episode of MGR Unplugged. Today I'm joined by Greg Charbeneau, Vice President/General Manager at OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale Arizona. The Southwest’s largest public aquarium, expanding 200,000 square feet, two million gallons of water, 60 exhibits, over 30,000 sea creatures and over 500 species. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-11-151h 00
MGR UnpluggedThe Random Show - Working from Spain - The European LifestyleFresh of their recent trip to Spain, Manuel Gil del Real and his partner David Gil discuss their impressions about the European lifestyle and the advantages of potentially hiring contractors from European countries with a lower cost of living. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-11-0832 min
MGR UnpluggedElizabeth Warren Vs Facebook, Facebook New Ads and Amazon AdCon RecapJoin Manuel Gil del Real and David Gil as they discuss the latest headlines involving Facebook, from Elizabeth Warren's Facebook Ad test and Mark Zuckerberg's response, to Facebook's new ad types and Amazon AdCon's conference. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-10-1930 min
MGR UnpluggedThe MGR Lifestyle - How We Achieve Our Work Life BalanceToday we share with you a little glimpse of our daily lifestyle. What we do when we're not working and how we keep our balance with all other non-working activities. Enjoy! Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-10-1131 min
MGR UnpluggedIs Your Advertising Budget Working? Understanding eCommerce Campaign Data“Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half.” John Wanamaker. Join Manuel Gil del Real and David Gil as they dissect the analytics data that that you should be looking at to gauge your campaign performance. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-10-0452 min
MGR UnpluggedLongevity Hacks, How to Increase Your Health Span, and Living 120 YearsJoin Manuel and David in this animated discussion about how to increase our health span, longevity hacks that we can do on a daily basis and what would society be like if or when the average life span for humanity increases to 120 years. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-09-271h 09
MGR UnpluggedA Preview of MGR's New "eCommerce Edge Podcast," Stripe's New Valuation, and Facebook Comes to Your Living RoomA quick sneak preview of MGR's latest podcast for all things eCommerce, Stripe's valuation reaches new highs, Facebook's new Portal TV comes to your living room and Safari wants to eliminate cookies. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-09-2027 min
MGR UnpluggedApple's New Products, California Vs. Uber, Instagram Copies TikTok and Slack Disappoints.Join us today for a very animated conversation between Manuel Gil del Real and David Gil as we cover a number of topics in the news this week, including Apple's event, California Vs. Uber, Instagram's fake followers and Slack's competitors. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-09-131h 09
MGR UnpluggedWe Talk About Stripe Capital, Facebook Dating, TikTok Growth, WeWork and More!Today on MGR Unplugged we cover a variety of topics including Stripe's new Stripe Capital lending program, Facebook's dating launch and integration with Instagram, Tik Tok's growth worldwide and in the US and the amazing case of WeWork's decreased valuation as it plans to go public. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-09-0655 min
MGR UnpluggedKayla Wilson - Finding Motivation One Day at a TimeWelcome to another episode of MGR Unplugged. Today I’m joined by Kayla Wilson. Kayla is a young woman (23 at the time of this recording) with a very unique life story. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-08-2642 min
MGR UnpluggedShopify's Fulfillment, Amazon News for Sellers & Advertisers, Metasearch for Travel, and Disney's New Streaming Bundle.Today on MGR Unplugged we cover a variety of Marketing news including: Shopify's new fulfillment option, Amazon news for seller and advertisers, online travel agencies vs. hotels' direct bookings, and Disney's new streaming bundle. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-08-091h 06
MGR UnpluggedBjorn Bengtsson - Born to Paint The World Around Me.Welcome to another episode of MGR Unplugged. Today I’m joined by Bjorn Bengtsson. Bjorn is a very talented young man. He’s only 19 at the time of this recording, but when you listen to him, you will notice right away that he’s not your typical 19 year old kid. Bjorn is an artist. Bjorn is also a deep thinker. A philosopher in disguise. And when you combine these two, great things happen. I had a great time interviewing him and getting to know him a little better after each of his answers. Please take a listen, and let me know w...
2019-08-0351 min
MGR UnpluggedEarnings Season - We Review Starbucks, Tesla, Intel, Alphabet, Facebook, Amazon and More!Earnings Season! David joins Manuel at MGR Unplugged to discuss 2nd Quarter earnings from some of our favorite companies, including Starbucks, Intel, Alphabet (Google), Tesla, Facebook, Amazon, and more! Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-07-2753 min
MGR UnpluggedThe "Do Not Pay" app, Elon Musk's Neuralink Implant and Amazon Prime Results, with David Gil | MGR UnpluggedOn the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing, David joins Manuel at MGR Unplugged to chat about some of the latest trending topics, including David's Interview with Joshua Browder, Elon Musk's Neuralink presentation and Amazon Prime results. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-07-1935 min
MGR UnpluggedWinning Strategies by Creating the Ultimate Shopify + Social Media ExperienceOne of the most popular online shopping platforms today – Shopify- has developed a very seamless integration between its software and Facebook/Instagram for this very reason: to create a seamless shopping experience for all visitors and shoppers. And now Shopify is going even further by launching its own fulfillment network Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-06-2346 min
MGR UnpluggedAnthony "Doc" Ameen - From Battlefield Tragedy to Founding Wings for WarriorsMy guest today is a very honest and inspirational man. His name is Anthony “Doc” Ameen. He’s a combat veteran who was severely wounded in 2008 while operating in Afghanistan. He underwent 34 surgeries to reconstruct several parts of his body, however, the lower half of his left leg had to be amputated. This is his story... Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-06-171h 14
MGR UnpluggedThe MGR Book Club - Summer EditionIn this episode, Manuel is joined by David Gil, host of The Edge Podcast, to go over the MGR Book Library. We cover the pros and cons of the various book formats, eBooks, audiobooks, physical books, as well as some of the books that we have read lately that we feel have made an influence in our everyday lives. I hope you enjoy it! Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-06-0748 min
MGR UnpluggedAutonomous Vehicles - Beyond the HeadlinesA decade ago, the cars that can drive themselves were just a subject of sci-fi movies. But today, due to companies like Waymo, Tesla, Uber and many others, autonomous vehicles are quickly becoming a reality. Here's a glimpse of where we are beyond the headlines. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-06-0138 min
MGR UnpluggedStreaming Wars: The Future of Live TV Streaming for Cord-CuttersIn this episode, Manuel is joined by David Gil, host of The Edge Podcast, to go over the best live TV streaming services for cord-cutters. Pros and cons of each of them and the types of features that you should be looking for if you’re planning to cut the cord. Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-05-2341 min
MGR UnpluggedAll Things Amazon - Latest News for Sellers, Vendors and AdvertisersIn this episode, Manuel is joined by David Gil, MGR Agency's Amazon expert to go over the latest news related to Amazon's Sellers, Vendors and Advertisers. A must listen for all businesses selling on Amazon! Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-05-1636 min
MGR UnpluggedBecoming Digital First: The Challenge and OpportunityToday's episode was a short conversation discussing both the challenges and opportunities that exist in the now digital first business world. How can companies adapt and thrive? Subscribe at mgrunplugged.substack.com
2019-05-1322 min
VERSOS ENCENDIDOSVERSOS ENCENDIDOS 9 - Jaime Gil de BiedmaMontaje radiofónico realizado por Grupo de Teatro Trafulla, con una selección de poemas de JAIME GIL de BIEDMA (Barcelona 1929-1990), grabado en la Escuela de Radio de TEA FM, el 1 de junio de 2011
La voz es de Manuel Alcaine (excepto en Pandémica y celeste)
El fondo musical corresponde a:
1-Pandémica y celeste (voz del autor)
2-No volveré a ser joven (Sanctuary-Miles Davis)
3-A través del espejo (So What-Miles Davis & John Coltrane)
4-Albada (Summer Night-Miles Davis)
5-De ahora en adelante (Flamenco Sketches-Miles Davis & John Coltrane)
6-Himno a la juventud (Blues for myself-Tete Montoliu)
7-Las afueras (Autum leaves...
2011-06-1321 minVERSOS ENCENDIDOSVERSOS ENCENDIDOS 9 - Jaime Gil de BiedmaMontaje radiofónico realizado por Grupo de Teatro Trafulla, con una selección de poemas de JAIME GIL de BIEDMA (Barcelona 1929-1990), grabado en la Escuela de Radio de TEA FM, el 1 de junio de 2011
La voz es de Manuel Alcaine (excepto en Pandémica y celeste)
El fondo musical corresponde a:
1-Pandémica y celeste (voz del autor)
2-No volveré a ser joven (Sanctuary-Miles Davis)
3-A través del espejo (So What-Miles Davis & John Coltrane)
4-Albada (Summer Night-Miles Davis)
5-De ahora en adelante (Flamenco Sketches-Miles Davis & John Coltrane)
6-Himno a la juventud (Blues for myself-Tete Montoliu)
7-Las afueras (Autum leaves...
2011-06-1321 min