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Commerce Is Culture: What’s Next for eCommerce | Brian Lange, Future Commerce

In this episode of Back Up to Level Up, recorded live at ShopTalk 2026 in Las Vegas, Janet Khoshaba sits down with Brian Lange from Future Commerce.
eCommerce
eCommerce

Future Commerce is a media company exploring what’s next in eCommerce by studying the intersection of commerce, culture, and technology.

Brian shares a powerful perspective: commerce is culture, and understanding how people think, behave, and connect is the key to predicting the future of eCommerce.

Key takeaways:

  • Why commerce is fundamentally tied to culture and identity
  • How Future Commerce grew from a podcast into a media company
  • The shift from advertising → PR → brand publishing
  • Why brands must own their voice in the age of AI
  • How media and storytelling will define the next era of eCommerce

This episode is a must-watch for marketers, founders, and operators thinking about the future of their brand.

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