At the CommerceNext Executive Dinner, co-hosted by Berns Communication Group and Rokt, one theme rose above the rest: Are retailers truly making the most of the Transaction Moment, the decisive point at checkout when customer intent peaks and untapped value can be unlocked?

In a conversation moderated by Kerry Flynn of Axios, Rokt’s Dhruv Patel was joined by Tim Derner, Global Head of Marketplaces at Authentic Brands Group, and Anne Marie Ippolito, SVP of Digital Commerce, Consumer Marketing, and Global Analytics at Michael Kors. Together, they explored how leading brands are rethinking this critical but often overlooked moment.

The consensus was clear: with acquisition costs climbing and margins tightening, growth can’t rely solely on more media spend or new channels. The smarter play is to maximize existing touchpoints. The Transaction Moment represents exactly that, an opportunity to drive incremental revenue, stronger engagement, and sharper customer insight without adding friction.

For ecommerce leaders, the message is simple: don’t treat checkout as an afterthought. The Transaction Moment is where intent is highest and growth potential is greatest, it just needs to be activated.

Discover how your brand can unlock value at the Transaction Moment™.

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