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The Longer Game

Michael Maher

Booking Overview

This is a business interview show focused on the future of retail across Amazon, ecommerce, brick-and-mortar, and omnichannel growth, featuring external founders, executives, and specialized agency leaders. Credible pitches include CPG and ecommerce founders, retail and channel-expansion executives, Amazon or advertising specialists, and experts in AI-enabled marketing or brand content; booking difficulty is medium because guests typically bring senior operating experience and demonstrable results.

Metrics

Episodes: 101

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 186 subscribers

Instagram: 173 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

michael@thinkcartology.com

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Host

Michael Maher - Chief Idea Officer of Cartology, an Amazon-focused agency helping brands grow revenue and profitability.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, CEOs, senior sales or marketing executives, and agency leaders with direct experience in retail, ecommerce, Amazon, CPG, advertising, content marketing, or omnichannel expansion.
Required Achievements:  
Built or scaled a consumer, ecommerce, or CPG brand, Expanded distribution through major retailers or multiple channels, Led measurable Amazon, advertising, content, or retail growth initiatives, Developed recognized expertise through substantial operating experience, industry events, or client work

Recent Guest Discussions

Rachyl Neidecker - Brand Partnerships, Customer Relationships, Retention, Ecommerce Growth, And Building Mission-driven Consumer Brands.

Jess Chan - Brand Partnerships, Customer Relationships, Retention, Ecommerce Growth, And Building Mission-driven Consumer Brands.

Ritu Java - Generative AI, Team Productivity, Amazon Advertising, Anomaly Detection, Intent-based Shopping, And Demographic Relevance In Product Ranking.

Tim Bradley - Video Marketing, Content Strategy, Customer Research, Differentiation, Demonstration, Validation, And Mid-funnel Growth.

Wynn Austin - CPG Growth, Retail Expansion, Capital Strategy, Community Relationships, Health-conscious Consumers, And Profitable Brand Building.

Recent Topics

Business, Retail, Ecommerce, Omnichannel Retail, Consumer Brands

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Longer Game
:

Know When To Get Off The Wave with Jess Chan & Rachyl Neidecker | The Longer Game

September 25, 2026

Relationships are hard, right?Right.Being genuinely interested in another person, not focusing on yourself, takes you realizing you aren't the center of the universe.It's true but we don't always see it that way.And as humans have become more tech enabled, we've also become more isolated.People are looking for connection.They're looking for community.They're looking for someone to get into the ring and do life with.We're not just talking about business partners or spouses.Brands that want to ...

AI Gives Your Team Superpowers, It Doesn't Replace Them with Ritu Java | The Longer Game

September 07, 2026

For all the doom and gloom in the world surrounding GenAI, there are glimmers of hope. Ritu Java, CEO of PPC Ninja, is one of those glimmers. She joins us on this episode of The Longer Game to talk about how she's leveraging GenAI and creating superpowered teams, not replacing people. Amazon is complex. And the ability to synthesize and then analyze data takes a lot of time. GenAI has allowed her to cut that time down significantly and focus more on creating solutions. It's not just the time ...

There's no silver bullet when it comes to content marketing with Tim Bradley | The Longer Game

August 21, 2026

As content marketing has grown, so has the volume of content being produced. Consumers are overwhelmed with content across platforms from all the brands that are vying for their attention. The question now is how do you stand out? How do brands actually reach their customers? Tim Bradley, Co-Founder and Executive Producer at Pennant, gives us the low down on why video is the answer. Video has a way of articulating a point in a way that no other medium can but it has to be done right. Pennant'...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Longer Game
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How do I get in touch with The Longer Game?

The Longer Game is hosted by Michael Maher. Its publicly listed email is michael@thinkcartology.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Longer Game?

The publicly listed email for The Longer Game: michael@thinkcartology.com.

How many listeners does The Longer Game have?

Podseeker estimates The Longer Game reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Longer Game?

The Longer Game typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders, CEOs, senior sales or marketing executives, and agency leaders with direct experience in retail, ecommerce, Amazon, CPG, advertising, content marketing, or omnichannel expansion. Common among recent guests: Built or scaled a consumer, ecommerce, or CPG brand; Expanded distribution through major retailers or multiple channels; Led measurable Amazon, advertising, content, or retail growth initiatives. Recent guests include Rachyl Neidecker, Jess Chan, and Ritu Java.

How hard is it to get booked on The Longer Game?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Longer Game cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Retail, Ecommerce, Omnichannel Retail, and Consumer Brands. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

michael@thinkcartology.com

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