Thank you to Sean Cote, Adam Gam, Jonathan Grubin, Ken Kerrigan, and Abby Wallach for the insights and perspectives you shared.

Here’s what we heard:

• Storytelling is the backbone of communication and connection
• Real innovation often starts with unconventional questions
• Even in a TikTok-, Instagram-, and social-commerce-driven world, gifting and sampling remain powerful
• Gifting is evolving into loyalty, referrals, and shared consumer experiences
• Growth multiplies when its shared community builds something stronger than any one business alone

At PIMS, this is what we believe in: storytelling, unconventional ideas, meaningful gifting programs, authentic brand–consumer connections, and a connected CPG community.

As we head into 2026, Minutes with Mike will continue to spotlight the conversations that move us forward, grounded in creativity, connection, and community.

Minutes with Mike is a PIMS-produced podcast. 

EP. 15 https://youtu.be/aWOSVA3-iEo

EP. 24 https://youtu.be/eOGS2r-6gtE

EP. 25 https://youtu.be/Bj7LJfpI_Oo

EP. 29 https://youtu.be/ker37Zt53Zo

EP. 30 https://youtu.be/Ywl0zZGhupg