SHOPTALK 2026

YOU'RE HERE BECAUSE

AI SHOULD WORK HARDER

FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Most companies leave Shoptalk inspired — and go home and do nothing. Let's make sure that's not you.

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WHY IT MATTERS NOW

YOUR COMPETITORS ARE MOVING.

THE QUESTION IS HOW FAST YOU ARE.

THE WINDOW

IS CLOSING

72%

of business leaders say AI will be the most transformative technology of the next decade — but fewer than 15% have a real implementation plan. Early movers are locking in advantages that get harder to close every quarter.*

most investments

fail

85%

of AI projects never make it to production. Not because AI doesn't work — because businesses implement tools without strategy. Tools without process just create expensive chaos.**

the right move is simpler than you think

You don't need to boil the ocean. One well-placed AI system — the right one for your business — changes everything. The companies winning with AI didn't do everything at once. They started with one problem worth solving.

Sources: *McKinsey Global AI Survey; **Gartner

WHAT WE DO

AI STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION

For established businesses and growing brands ready to embed AI across their operations. We assess, build, and manage — you get results.

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AUTOPILOT

Done-for-you AI products for small businesses that need automation without the tech headache.

Customized for your needs.

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MARKETING CONSULTING

etail strategy, shopper marketing, campaign execution, project management, data analytics, and competitive research for brands and agencies.

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AI CAN WIN FOR YOUR BUSINESS.

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No sales pitch. Just real intel you can use.

WHY CJPC

WE KNOW YOU'VE SEEN

A LOT OF AI COMPANIES.

The AI consulting space is crowded — and frankly, a lot of it is overpriced, overhyped, and underdelivered. We know that. You know that. And we built CJPC specifically because we were tired of watching it happen.

Here's what's different about working with us:

✓ We don't charge market premium rates. Our pricing reflects what the work actually costs — not what the market will bear. You shouldn't have to overpay just because AI consulting is hot right now.
✓ We've done this inside the brands. CJ spent years in CPG retail and shopper marketing before building and deploying AI systems. This isn't theory from a course. It's pattern recognition from the inside.
✓ We work until it's done right. We work directly with business owners and brand teams — not handed off to a junior analyst. When we take on a project, we stay in it.
✓ We tell you when AI isn't the answer. If the right move for your business is simpler than AI, we'll tell you. Our integrity matters more than the engagement.
✓ No lock-in gimmicks. Our contracts are straightforward. Everything is in plain language. No hidden terms, no gotcha clauses.

ABOUT CJ

CJ Pinkham

Founder of CJPC, award winning marketing leader, certified AI consultant, and automation specialist

NOT JUST ANOTHER

AI CONSULTANT

I spent years in CPG retail and shopper marketing before pivoting to tech startups and AI implementation. I know what it’s like to sit in a room full of people who are all talking about AI and nobody can agree on where to start.

That’s why I built CJPC differently. Every service I offer is something I’ve personally built, tested, and deployed — not a theory, not a template from a course. I work directly with business owners and brand teams, and I stay in the work until it’s done right.

If you have a need on your team but aren't ready for a full-time hire, we also maintain a bench of pre-vetted industry veterans across marketing, project management, data analysis, and more — ready to plug in and hit the ground running.

Based in the Charlotte, NC area. Available nationally.

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