Best April Judd Podcasts (2026)

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Where Is April Wiss? 11:21

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16 year old April Wiss baked a cake and then left her Wichita apartment with only her keys, pager & wallet on January 11, 2000. No one has seen or heard from her since. Even though April was scheduled to testify in a felony rape case just two days after her disappearance, police originally labeled April a runaway, finally April is classified as end…

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From novelty to necessity: Smarter AI strategies for retail with Phillip Jackson 39:54

1d ago39:54

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3Ys2J9d Episode description: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Phillip Jackson, CEO and co-founder of Future Commerce, joins the show to explore how commerce is fundamentally shaped by culture, not just technology. Phillip dives into how leading brands use AI in retail to enhance customer experiences quietly and…

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The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Troy Bodie (January 8, 2026) 1:03:19

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As the season nears the midway point and the 'Birds find some flutter, pull back the front office curtain via this visit with Troy Bodie, CV's VP of Hockey Operations, and stay tuned in for a "Desert Shootout" segment Q&A with Shad Powers. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.…

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2026 trends in CX and UX research with Lija Hogan and Amrit Bhachu 46:26

22h ago46:26

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4jpvb55 Episode description: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, I flip the mic on two of the podcast’s regular co-hosts: Lija Hogan and Amrit Bhachu, both Principals of Experience Research Strategy here at UserTesting. Together, they dive into the evolving conversations they’re having with customers as we head in…

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The future of customer insights starts in 2026 20:04

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3MWTjzQ Episode description: In this forward-looking episode of Insights Unlocked, Mike McDowell returns to the mic to share what’s ahead for UserTesting in 2026—and it’s all about speed, scale, and smarter insights. Mike and host Nathan Isaacs dive into the latest developments in AI-powered research, from automated…

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The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Assistant Coach Brennan Sonne (December 26, 2025) 51:00

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As the 'Birds turn the calendar to 2026, whiteboard this visit with CV assistant coach Brennan Sonne, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout segment" with reporter Andrew John. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Why the evolving role of designers changes everything with Lacey Fabrizio 13:06

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Episode page: https://bit.ly/3KT962a As we head into 2026, design is no longer just about aesthetics—it’s about strategy, collaboration, and customer empathy. In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Nathan Isaacs sits down with Lacey Fabrizio, Principal Solution Marketing Manager at UserTesting, to discuss the major shifts happening in the design and…

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Why AI in user research isn’t replacing real people (yet) with Mario Callegaro 47:34

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3KUDMzV Episode description: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Amrit Bhachu sits down with Mario Callegaro, founder of Callegaro Research and a leading expert in survey methodology and AI-augmented research. Mario brings a wealth of experience from his 15 years at Google and shares practical, thoughtful gui…

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The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - Media Roundtable (December 10, 2025) 50:46

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With a third of the season (nearly) in the books, join in for this collection of (fairly) learned hockey media minds, as the host rountables with The Desert Sun's Shad Powers and Andrew John, and Blake Arthur of KESQ. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.…

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The Murder of Travon “Coach Factor” Stewart 8:41

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A beloved Wichita coach was killed during a youth football game fundraiser. Hundreds of people were there… yet the killer walked away. This case can still be solved — but only if the community speaks up. ➡️ Anonymous tips: 316-267-2111 Promo: @familyplotpodcast https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/30/mother-man-killed-wichita-park-seeks-closure-case-remain…

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Design for AI or disappear with UserTesting's Mike Mace 20:17

29d ago20:17

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4rA1kKW Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Nathan Isaacs sits down with Mike Mace, Executive Business Strategist at UserTesting, to explore a major shift already underway in the tech landscape: the rise of AI-powered conversational interfaces. Drawing from decades of industry experience, Mik…

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The Murder of Lori Heimer- Kansas 12:36

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57 year old mother, grandmother & dog breeder was brutally murdered in her home in Assaria, Kansas on June 25, 2016. Her case remains unsolved. http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article127382514.html https://www.salina.com/story/news/crime/2016/06/27/deputies-kbi-investigate-rural-assaria/21114417007/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/light-d…

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Redefining a beloved brand: What Zoom’s transformation teaches modern business leaders 39:34

1M ago39:34

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Episode page: https://bit.ly/44hNGCc Episode description: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Zoom CMO Kim Storin joins host Johann Wrede for a candid conversation about the realities of leading through transformation. Kim shares why change is harder than most leaders admit and how Zoom is evolving from a company known for meetings to a full mult…

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The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with J.R. Avon (November 25, 2025) 58:01

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What a find: Firebirds' forward J.R. Avon joins in to chat about the trade that brought him to the desert, his stellar start with the 'Birds and lessons learned from his stepfather, NHL legend Steve Larmer. Lace-up this fresh, pre-Thanksgiving episode and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" Q&A segment with The Desert Sun's Shad Powers. Questions or…

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Innovation-ish: Practical tools for everyday innovators 51:51

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/49ucDxK Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, UserTesting’s VP of Design Jason Giles sits down with Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden—co-authors of Innovation-ish and longtime instructors of design thinking at Harvard and Stanford—to explore what truly drives innovation and why most people hesitate to p…

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How customer-centric marketing fuels real growth 39:32

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3XIsfGJ ----------------------- Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Nathan Isaacs talks with marketing powerhouse Bill Macaitis—former CMO of Slack, Zendesk, and Salesforce—about how B2B companies can scale efficiently by prioritizing customer experience, building authentic brands, and embracing n…

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Nine Days A Bride. The Unsolved Murder of Jennifer Bryan Judd. 17:19

2M ago17:19

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She was married nine days. Nine days before someone took everything from her. Jennifer Bryan Judd’s murder in 1992 shocked the quiet town of Baxter Springs, Kansas — a newlywed found stabbed to death in her own kitchen. For over three decades, her family has waited. Now, new DNA testing could finally bring answers. Cold Case Kansas takes you inside…

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The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Jacob Melanson (November 13, 2025) 48:53

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A 'Birds' game hasn't truly started until Jacob Melanson has a cut on his face. Join in for a visit with the popular CV forward, and stay tuned for a Desert Shootout Q&A with reporter Andrew John. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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She Never Made It Home. The Case Of Glenna Bullard 6:46

2M ago6:46

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In October 2017, 38-year-old Glenna Bullard told her family she was heading home to Texas to visit her two daughters. She never arrived. Days later, her blue pickup truck was found — but Glenna was gone. Music: Ashes To Dust by Playlistsons Source: https://www.wibw.com/2022/08/29/kansas-cold-cases-glenna-bullard/ https://www.wibw.com/video/2022/08/…

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What most marketers miss about marketing effectiveness with Sorin Patilinet 46:35

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/49xoJWL ----------------------- Episode summary: What does it really mean for marketing to be "effective" in today’s complex, data-rich environment? In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Sorin Patilinet—PepsiCo’s Global Marketing Insights leader and author of Marketing Effectiveness—joins UserTesting CMO Johann Wred…

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AI employees and the future of work with Surojit Chatterjee 48:02

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4qwkj8C ----------------------- Episode summary: In this eye-opening episode of Insights Unlocked, host Mike Mace chats with Surojit Chatterjee—former Chief Product Officer at Coinbase and current founder and CEO of Ema—about the sweeping changes generative AI is bringing to the workplace. Surojit unpacks his vision…

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The Halloween Murder of Shannon Olson 8:51

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On Halloween night, 1987, 15-year-old Shannon Marie Olson went out trick-or-treating with friends in Wichita — and never made it home. The next day, her body was found in a sandpit near 29th & Hydraulic. She had been brutally attacked and left in shallow water. Her killer has never been caught. If you have a tip, call WPD Cold Case Detective Addie …

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The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Tyson Jugnauth (October 29, 2025) 52:25

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The season is underway, and the young 'Birds are finding their footing. Lace-up this visit with rookie defenseman Tyson Jugnauth, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" Q&A with Shad Powers. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Finding the content-market fit your customers care about with Ross Simmonds 46:35

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4nZFApH ----------------------- Episode summary: How do you know when your content is hitting the mark? And once you do, how can you scale it efficiently and strategically? In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Nathan Isaacs sits down with Ross Simmonds, CEO of Foundation, a B2B content marketing agency known f…

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Why empathy still wins in an AI-powered world with Sara Fortier from Outwitly 35:45

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/43n2Y89 ----------------------- Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Nathan Isaacs sits down with Sara Fortier—founder and CEO of Outwitly, Silicon Valley design veteran, and author of the upcoming book Design Research Mastery. Together, they explore the enduring relevance of human-centered de…

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Flipping the funnel starts with knowing your customers with Sangram Vajre 46:35

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In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Nathan Isaacs sits down with Sangram Vajre—co-founder of Terminus and GTM Partners, bestselling author, and pioneer of the Flip My Funnel movement—to explore how customer-first thinking reshapes business growth. Sangram recounts the moment of inspiration that led to flipping the traditional sales funnel on…

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The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Troy Bodie (October 8, 2025) 55:23

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The boys are back! Lace-up for the debut episode of Season 4, as the host is joined by Troy Bodie, CV's VP of Hockey Ops, and Andrew John, reporter for The Desert Sun. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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All the questions you had about synthetic users but were afraid to ask 42:51

3M ago42:51

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/42dkHi0 ----------------------- Episode summary: In this thought-provoking episode of Insights Unlocked, host Lija Hogan sits down with Dr. John Whalen—cognitive scientist, author, and founder of Brilliant Experience—to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way teams conduct customer research. With de…

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Build your Plan B: How content entrepreneurship can unlock freedom and meaning 43:52

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/46shU5A ----------------------- Episode summary: Joe Pulizzi—bestselling author, founder of the Content Marketing Institute, and creator of the Content Inc model—joins host Nathan Isaacs to talk about redefining work, meaning, and success in the age of AI and economic uncertainty. From his transition after a success…

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Unlocking SaaS growth with fast, focused customer research with Asia Orangio 41:44

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/46FFJbA ----------------------- Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, we dive deep into the intersection of customer research, growth strategy, and fast decision-making with Asia Orangio, founder and CEO of DemandMaven. Host Lija Hogan, principal of experience research strategy at UserTesting, guide…

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Why brand matters and how CMOs are playing out of position 42:38

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3K2NcZn ----------------------- Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Joe Chernov, a seasoned B2B marketing leader and Executive in Residence at Battery Ventures, joins host Johann Wrede to unpack the modern CMO’s biggest trap—playing out of position. Joe shares the pivotal career moment that pulled…

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The K-9s of 9/11 25:59

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Today we honor the K-9’s of 9-11. Replay fan request. In honor of those dogs who worked to find the lost on 9/11/2001 we are rereleasing the episode of the hero K-9s of that day. Furry Hero’s of 9/11/2001. Apollo, Bretagne, Riley, Colby, Guinness & many more. Resource https://www.dogingtonpost.com/remembering-the-hero-dogs-of-911/…

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How to stop wasting research and turn customer insights into action with Jake Burghardt 37:35

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3UXulRJ ----------------------- Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Lija Hogan sits down with Jake Burghardt, author of Stop Wasting Research and ex-Amazon and ex-Microsoft. Together, they dive into one of the most overlooked challenges in customer research: why so much valuable insight never…

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Creating workplaces that work for all to thrive with Tara May 38:44

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4fEzKXi ----------------------- Episode summary: In this thought-provoking episode of Insights Unlocked, host Lija Hogan is joined by Tara May, CEO of Spirit Tech—a pioneering tech company where more than 90% of the staff are autistic. Together, they explore what it truly means to create inclusive workplaces, the bu…

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Optimize with empathy: Gwen Hammes on turning behavior into brand impact 30:57

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4fEzKXi ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- Episode summary:This week on Insights Unlocked, Nathan Isaacs sits down with Gwen Hammes, co-CEO of CRO…

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Every (buying) decision is emotional with Talia Wolf 30:22

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3Jjar14 ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- Episode summary:In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Nathan Isaacs sits down with Talia Wolf—foun…

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Predator’s Playground 10:47

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The Reality for Kansas Runaways. In Kansas, a child who runs away can be approached by a trafficker in as little as 48 hours. In this episode, we uncover: Real Kansas case studies — from Wichita to Garden City to Finney County — involving runaway youth, forced marriages, and trafficking rings. https://www.kake.com/home/man-charged-human-trafficking…

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Conversion copywriting starts with customer research 31:18

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/45oE6gF ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Nathan Isaacs chats with Chris Silvestri, f…

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Justice By Proxy 19:05

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Justice by Proxy: Missing Kendra Battelo & The Internet Vigilantes That Hijacked Her Story. What happens when a family believes law enforcement won’t act fast enough? Kendra Battelo vanished in 2022. Her boyfriend was murdered in 2023. Was it justice—or vengeance? Cold Case Kansas unpacks the volatile mix of missing persons, social media, and murde…

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A magician's take on message testing and marketing clarity 35:34

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Episode web page: http://bit.ly/472L2m0 ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- What do magicians and marketers have in common? A lot more than you think. In this episode of Insights U…

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Dangers Trend 9:05

6M ago9:05

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Children Online Summer Safety Dangerous trends, misinformation and predators. Trailer: https://linktr.ee/chatsunami?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

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UX for startups: MVP tips and common design mistakes 37:51

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4kYTrdD ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode, we sit down with UX veteran and startup advisor Oksana Kovalchuk to explore the common…

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The Larrison Wives 7:24

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Cold Case Kansas: Missing Minutes. Kansas Missing Person Cases Brought To You In A Quick Lunch Time Bite To Share. Two Russian immigrants, both married to the same man in the quiet town of Holton, Kansas. One vanishes without a trace. The other dies under suspicious circumstances. And the man they had in common? He’s alive, free — and now he’s the …

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Why trust drives great customer experience with Mark Slatin 26:21

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4eZNwDS ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- What does it take to consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences? In this episode of Insights…

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Why shopper behavior is changing and what brands can do with Devora Rogers 19:44

6M ago19:44

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3U80YeU ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Devora Rogers, Chief Strategy Officer at Alter Agents and co-auth…

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Cold Case Kansas Trailer 0:53

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Cold Case Kansas Trailer New Studio. New Equipment. New Sound. Join Us On Our Journey

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How empathy in marketing can unlock your brand’s higher purpose 33:10

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4lcY2tG ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- What does it take to make marketing truly meaningful? In this episode of Insights Unlocked, we sit down…

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Winning with zero-click marketing starts with customer empathy 49:22

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4lhHPCW ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Rand Fishkin, co-founder of SparkToro and marketing industry icon…

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Designing products people trust with Robinhood’s Dheerja Kaur 29:56

7M ago29:56

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4l51qH3 ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked, we sit down with Dheerja Kaur, Vice President of Product Manageme…

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Leading customer-centric transformation with empathy and AI with Tabitha Dunn 25:08

7M ago25:08

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/43Gxevp ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked, hosts Nathan Isaacs and Bobby Meixner welcome customer experience…