Exploring the practical and exciting alternate realities that can be unleashed through cloud driven transformation and cloud native living and working. Each episode, our hosts Dave, Esmee & Rob talk to Cloud leaders and practitioners to understand how previously untapped business value can be released, how to deal with the challenges and risks that come with bold ventures and how does human experience factor into all of this? They cover Intelligent Industry, Customer Experience, Sustainabili ...
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The Mahabharata is this epic Indian work that encapsulates a great deal of Indian Mythology. It is a magnificent story that is constantly being rewritten and retold since its inception that was somewhere between 3000 BC and 1500 BCE ‘Not Your Mother’s Mahabharata with SP Jayaraj’ is a podcast where S.P. Jayaraj tell the story conversationally to his wife Azure Anderson and to friends, most of whom have never heard of the tale. Listeners familiar and unfamiliar with the epic are treated to th ...
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TechBurst Talks cuts through the noise to bring you sharp, no-BS conversations with the people actually building technology, not just hyping it. Every tech trend promises to solve the world's toughest challenges—IoT will reshape cities, AI will change work forever, and smart cities will fix urban chaos. But why does reality so often fall short of the hype? Join host Charles Reed Anderson as he connects with industry insiders, innovators, and deep thinkers to unpack what's really working—and ...
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Expert mode marketing technology, AI, and CX insights from top brands and Martech platforms fill every episode, focusing on what leaders need to know to build customer lifetime value and long-term business value. The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström® features executives and thought leaders from top brands and tech platforms discussing the industry's trends, like AI adoption, first-party data strategies, artificial intelligence in the consumer journey, consumer data privacy, omnichannel custom ...
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Join Rob Anderson in this brand-new podcast as he meets with some of the IT industry’s leading influencers to chat all things mainframe: where they’ve been; where they’re going, and how they’re continuing to drive the world’s most important industries with the assistance of modernization specialists. This podcast is brought to you by Advanced’s Cloud & IT Services. oneadvanced.com/mainframe
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#768: Infios Chief Innovation Officer Eugene Amigud on use-case driven success with AI
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33:39How can large organizations embrace the speed and adaptability of a startup while navigating the complexities of established processes and legacy systems, especially in the rapidly changing world of AI-driven consumer experiences? Agility requires adopting new technologies while fundamentally shifting how teams operate, experiment, and learn from d…
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#767: Krisp.ai Co-Founder Arto Minasyan on voice AI and the customer experience
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21:56What if your customers could talk directly to your brand, without scaling your your customer service teams to a 1:1 capacity? This episode is brought to you by Krisp.ai, the all-in-one voice AI that makes every conversation sound professional. With industry-leading noise cancellation, real-time accent conversion, accurate transcription, and smart c…
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CR115: Power of data in complex industries with Chris Carter, BAE Systems
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44:49Digital intelligence is reshaping how organizations work, and success depends on integrating multiple domains, using real-time analytics, and ensuring strong cyber protections as data grows and risks increase This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk with Chris Carter, Director - Key Accounts and Australia at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, to explore…
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#766: Square CMO Lindsey Irvine on connecting with customers through community-driven storytelling
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29:38As we’re increasingly inundated with AI-generated content and algorithm-driven ads, what’s more powerful: yet another new technology, or the authentic voice of the small business owner on the corner? Agility requires not just reacting to market shifts, but deeply understanding the very fabric of the communities you serve and having the conviction t…
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NYMM 42: "I've got it! We should be ruled by a mortal!" Said the guru of the gods...
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1:03:51Send us a text The Pandavas are reunited and have decided it's time to face reality, leave the Himalayan sanctuary, and show their enemies the Kauravas that they are still around. However, there are still some adventures to be had and stories to hear before they finish their decent. We are excited to have Duck Washington with us on this adventure a…
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#765: Hexagon AB's George Chang on building a unified system of marketing measurement
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25:04When it comes to your digital experience, how often does a ‘great idea’ from a senior leader’s gut feeling get completely dismantled by actual user data? Agility requires the willingness to be wrong and the systems to prove it quickly. It’s about building a culture that values learning over being right and relentlessly iterates based on real human …
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#764: Closing the gap between brand promise and brand experience with Mark Wagner, Horizontal Digital
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19:33What if your brand's voice is drifting off-key in the ears of your customers, and you're the last one to know? Agility requires more than just rapid execution; it demands a real-time, nuanced understanding of customer sentiment and the ability to translate that intelligence directly into action. We are here at Sitecore Symposium in Orlando, Florida…
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#763: Pega CTO Don Schuerman on how AI can pay down tech debt and accelerate digital transformation
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28:53Pega provides the leading AI-powered platform for enterprise transformation. The world’s most influential organizations trust Pega’s technology to reimagine how work gets done by automating workflows, personalizing customer experiences, and modernizing legacy systems. Since 1983, Pega’s scalable, flexible architecture has fueled continuous innovati…
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CRSP07: State of AI 2025 pt.2 - For the love of data with Indhira Mani, Intact Insurance
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47:33In this second episode of the special AI mini-series, we now explore the human side of transformation, where technology meets purpose and people remain at the center. From future jobs and critical thinking to working with C-level leaders, how human intervention and high-quality data drive success in an AI-powered world. This week, Dave, Esmee, and …
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#762: Scaling a brand while maintaining local differentiation with Renaud Delaquis, Coastline Academy
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27:06With customer expectations constantly evolving, how can large organizations avoid using obsolete methods and instead embrace agility to thrive and drive meaningful growth? Agility requires both adapting to change and anticipating it in the first place. It demands a willingness to experiment, learn, and iterate quickly, especially when it comes to c…
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#761: Treasure Data CEO Kaz Ohta and CMO Karen Wood on the AI-driven reinvention of marketing
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29:03What if the very foundation of your marketing cloud, the one you've spent years building, is at worst actually giving your AI amnesia, and at best missing key opportunities to connect with your customers? Agility requires more than just reacting quickly; it demands an intelligent foundation that can anticipate customer needs and empower your teams …
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#760: Nestlé's Daniel Damasio on successful marketing transformation that is both global and local
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25:47When customers continually demand hyper-local relevance, is the concept of a "global brand" an asset or a liability? Agility requires not just the ability to pivot, but the intelligence to know *when* and *how* to pivot based on real-time customer understanding. This means moving beyond global assumptions and empowering local teams with the data to…
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CR114: Why human experience matters more than ever with Kevin Magee, All human
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52:39Technology can scale almost everything—except human experience. In a world driven by efficiency, what does it mean to design for how people truly feel? It's about transforming user interactions into ongoing insight and innovation, rooted in empathy and understanding. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Kevin Magee, Chief Technology Officer at Al…
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#759: Transcend's Phyllis Fang on personalization utilizing data privacy by design
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32:18With AI making it easier than ever to generate content, and consumers demanding more privacy than ever, is the promise of true 1:1 personalization now an impossible myth? Agility requires both adaptation to new AI-based tools and methods while also navigating the complex and shifting landscape of consumer trust and data privacy. It's about being re…
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#758: Lovesac CEO Shawn D. Nelson on building a resilient brand in an uncertain world
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28:19What if bankruptcy, a global financial crisis, and other hurdles along the way aren’t the end of your brand, but instead a way to help you define what it truly is? Agility requires a willingness to experiment and adapt, not just in your technology stack, but also in your organizational structure and the very culture of your company. It also demands…
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NYMM 41: Pumpkin kiddos, Bad Behavior, and Ganges Plumets to Earth
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1:08:26Send us a text After the Rishi Agastya swallowed the entire ocean in our last episode, we continue the story from long ago, ignoring that the earth is somehow surviving without most of its water- because we simply don't have the answers. We joyfully welcome Alyssa Costopolous as Satish tells the story of King Sagara who receives a boon from Shiva t…
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#757: Funnel CEO Fredrik Skantze on the evolution of marketing measurement
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29:47Marketing is quickly evolving - is your team agile enough to navigate the waters of evolving customer expectations, best practices in marketing measurement, and the rise of AI? Agility requires more than just quick reactions; it demands a proactive understanding of emerging trends and the ability to adapt your strategies, processes, and tech stack …
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#756: Eagle Eye CRO Jeff Baskin on maximizing your retail media network strategy
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21:02Are retailers leaving money on the table by treating retail media networks as just another advertising channel, rather than a strategic lever for growth and profitability? Agility requires a willingness to adapt and evolve strategies in response to real-time data and changing consumer behaviors. It also demands a commitment to iterative testing and…
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#755: Sitecore CMO Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek and Microsoft's Talisha Padgett on designed intelligence for marketing
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27:13In the race to adopt AI, how do we avoid creating a sea of sameness and alienating the very customers we're trying to connect with? Today, we're going to talk about the intentional design of our marketing future. We’ll explore how leading brands are moving beyond the hype of AI to build practical, collaborative frameworks between humans and machine…
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CR113: Bridging the digital skills gap in a complex world with Mike Nayler, AWS
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36:14The skills we teach today will decide the world we live in tomorrow but the digital skills gap is something we've been dealing with for decades, but it’s growing faster than ever, it starts with kids and stretches all the way into late IT careers, and now we're finally taking a more connected, lifelong approach to closing it. This week, Dave, Esmee…
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#754: Robin Ross on what happens to retail when your best customers are AI agents
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30:28What if your perfectly crafted brand message, your multi-million dollar ad campaign, and your carefully designed user experience are completely ignored by your next customer... because your next customer is a machine? Agility requires not just adapting to changing customer behaviors, but completely rethinking the very definition of a "customer inte…
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#753: Wrike CMO Christine Royston on building marketing teams for agility
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27:32Is your marketing organization built for disruption or doomed to be disrupted? Agility requires both rapidly responding to market changes while also anticipating and shaping your products or services to map to evolving customer expectations. This means embracing new technologies and strategies while maintaining a laser focus on delivering value. To…
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#752: Microsoft Azure Core CTO Marcus Fontoura on innovation and the platform mindset
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29:20Is your organization truly agile, or are you still clinging to outdated processes and siloed teams instead of a platform mindset? Agility requires a fundamental shift in mindset, embracing collaboration, rapid iteration, and a willingness to adapt to change. It demands a commitment to not just talking about silos, but meaningfully breaking them dow…
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CRSP06: State of AI 2025 pt.1 - Evolving role of AI across industries with Craig Suckling [AAA]
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53:26In 'Access All Areas' shows we go behind the scenes with the crew and their friends as they dive into complex challenges that organisations face—sometimes getting a little messy along the way. We’re launching a special AI mini-series exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries. Each episode dives into key themes like scaling AI, s…
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#751: Traject Data CEO Rochelle Thielen on the role of data in retail
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27:28In today's hyper-competitive retail landscape, is it even possible to build a sustainable brand without a thorough, real-time understanding of your customer and your market? Agility requires more than just fast reactions; it demands proactive insights driven by robust, real-time data. It's about anticipating the next move, not just responding to th…
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NYMM 40: Seriously Strange Stories of the Rishi Agastya
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1:14:27Send us a text We welcome back Evan Kingston to tell him some of the strangest stories yet- and that really is saying something! We meet the great and powerful rishi Agastya whose mightiest power is...digestion?? From his own birth, to the creation of his lady friend out of animals, to his ability to seemingly eat and drink anything!- Azure and Eva…
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#750: MOO's Corin Mills on the strength of physical marketing in the digital age
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24:38With all the fragmentation in the media landscape, how can brands cut through the digital noise and create meaningful connections with their customers... without resorting to yet another intrusive pop-up ad? Agility requires not only adapting to changing consumer behaviors but also proactively anticipating them. It demands a willingness to experime…
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#749: Data Axle CEO Andrew Frawley on using identity resolution for stronger customer relationships
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20:29Are you building a brand that's building customer relationships—and the data behind them—to last or one that's just trying to keep up with today’s omnichannel consumer? Agility requires not just reacting to change but anticipating it and even shaping it. It demands a deep understanding of your customer and the ability to adapt your strategies in re…
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#748: Markup AI CEO Matt Blumberg on creating a winning AI-supported content strategy
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25:17How can large organizations harness the power of AI for content creation while simultaneously mitigating the risks that come with exponentially scaling content volume and velocity? Agility requires adaptation to new ways of working as well as adapting governance and oversight processes to maintain brand integrity and manage risk in the new paradigm…
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CR111: From mission-driven to tech-driven with Ben Sparke, Microsoft
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46:45The evolving role of technology in modern defense environments, highlighting innovations in communications, automation, and open-source frameworks. Drawing from personal experience, the conversation emphasizes how real-world conflicts are reshaping how tech is deployed, adopted, and understood across military operations. This week, Dave, Esmee, and…
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#747: Shutterfly's Chip Lewis on building a strong content strategy by listening to customers
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#746: Microsoft's Kelly Soligon on personalizing the DTC customer experience
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24:47In a world saturated with marketing messages, how can brands cut through the noise and create truly resonant experiences that go beyond transactions to create genuine, long-term customer relationships? Agility requires a willingness to constantly adapt and evolve your strategies based on real-time data and customer feedback. It also demands a cultu…
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#745: Digital experience analytics and VOC with Dave Anderson, Contentsquare
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28:04Is your brand agile enough for the changing expectations of your customers in a world increasingly driven by AI? Agility requires more than just fast reactions; it demands proactive adaptation, continuous learning, and a willingness to embrace emerging technologies. It also requires understanding how these technologies can transform customer experi…
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#744: Journey management and driving business results with Mark Smith and Raymond Gerber, Institute for Journey Management
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31:59The customer journey guides the lifetime value of our most important audiences, yet how do we ensure that we are planning, mapping, managing, and optimizing these journeys effectively? Agility requires a deep understanding of your customer's journey and the ability to adapt your strategies and tactics in real-time. It also demands a willingness to …
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CR110: The genesis of the virtual assistant with Kevin Surace
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1:12:34Before Siri had sass and Alexa started judging your music taste, the original virtual assistant was quietly revolutionizing the '90s—powered by many patents and a whole lot of foresight. Now, as AI goes from buzzword to boss, we ask, will it transform your job, your home… or just steal your knowledge? This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob speak with Kevin…
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#743: Always-on collaboration between AI and marketing with Devin Kunysz, Salesforce
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31:53Are marketers ready to relinquish some control and embrace a future where autonomous agents handle complex tasks and act as always-on collaborators? Agility requires adapting to change while also anticipating it, and being ready to adapt when new ways of doing things mean better outcomes for customers and the brand. Today, we're going to talk about…
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NYMM 39: Adventures in Flower Picking: The Pandavas Without Arjuna Part 3
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1:13:49Send us a text While waiting for the arrival of their brother Arjuna, Bheema and Draupadi discover that the flowers of the heavens have found their way to the Himalayas. Bheema decides to find more for Draupadi, but comes across some demons (as he often does) and also an old and very perplexing monkey. Musician, Trivia Author and Host, and Berry Fa…
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067: Why IoT Failed (And What's Finally Working) | Alistair Fulton on Microsoft Azure IoT, Semtech LoRa & Building IoT Ecosystems
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56:19Alistair Fulton has spent 25 years watching IoT make nearly every mistake possible - and he's not shy about calling them out. From incubating Microsoft's Azure IoT platform to quadrupling Semtech's IoT division to $300M revenue, he's learned one hard truth: brilliant technology means nothing if you don't understand the customer's actual problem. In…
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#742: Making frictionless payments a reality with Peter Galvin, NMI
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30:46How do we future-proof the digital payment experience so it becomes invisible to customers—yet keep it working harder than ever for brands? Agility requires a deep understanding of how technology can simplify the customer journey without compromising security or trust. Today we’re going to talk about the future of secure digital payments, how in-ap…
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#741: Managing your brand reputation in real-time with Jeff Hahn, Hahn Agency
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30:17AI, real-time marketing, and influencer partnerships can be amazing ways to reach customers, but how do you manage the risk they could potentially bring to your brand and reputation—in an instant? Agility requires a willingness to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and customer expectations. It also demands the ability to experiment, learn…
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#740: Navigating Build vs. Buy with Luv Kapur, Bit
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30:23This episode is brought to you by Bit. In the age of AI, don’t just generate code - compose software. Bit helps you create and reuse independent components to build reliable, scalable applications. Stop rebuilding and start shipping with the AI-powered composition platform at www.bit.dev Agility requires a nuanced understanding of not just the tech…
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CR109: Season 5 Kick Off with Dave, Esmee and Rob
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51:16We’re back! In this Season 5 premiere, the team reunites after their summer break to kick off an exciting new chapter. Join us as we catch up, share bold predictions for the year ahead, and explore big questions, like whether 2026 will be the year of the autonomous organization. Expect candid reflections, lively discussion, and a sneak peek at what…
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#739: Doing Gen Z marketing right with Smita Wadhawan, Constant Contact
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21:49Is your brand's marketing strategy feeling a little… seasoned? In today's social media landscape, clinging to outdated tactics can mean clinging to what was hot just last week. If you feel like it's time to inject some youthful energy into your approach, how can you do it authentically? Agility requires a willingness to experiment, learn, and adapt…
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#738: Building marketing strategy when change is the constant with Heidi Bullock, Tealium
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29:30Successful marketers are able to anticipate and act on opportunities and trends, but what happens when the next 10 days can be as difficult to predict as the next 10 years? Agility requires not only rapid responses to changing market conditions, but also the ability to anticipate and proactively shape those conditions to your advantage. It's no lon…
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#737: Unlocking sustainable growth using AI with Bryan Gernert, Resonate
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25:44Is artificial intelligence just another shiny toy for marketers, or is it the key to unlocking true agility and sustainable growth in today's turbulent landscape? Agility requires not only rapid adaptation to change, but also the ability to anticipate future trends and proactively adjust strategies. This means leveraging data and technology, like A…
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#736: Taking ROI models from confusion to clarity with Carlos Manalo, The Office of Experience
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34:55Are your marketing investments driving real business value, or are you simply throwing money at the latest trends? Agility means being able to react to change while knowing which strategies, processes, and technologies are ultimately moving the needle and driving real business outcomes. This episode is brought to you by The Office of Experience, a …
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CR108: Season 5 Trailer, The future just dropped
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4:53Dave, Esmee, and Rob are strapping in for another season of bold, brain-bending conversations—and they’re bringing the flux capacitor with them from Back to the Future. Season 5 beams in global leaders and innovators who challenge how we think about technology, business, and humanity. From AI disruption to digital sovereignty, from leadership to cu…
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#735: Creating a winning personalization and testing approach with Muqtadaa Miandara, Upbound Grou
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31:44When it’s a struggle for marketers to even keep up with the latest trends, are brands truly keeping pace with their customers, or are they stuck playing catch-up with outdated strategies and technologies? Agility requires a willingness to experiment, learn, and adapt quickly. It also demands a deep understanding of your customer and the ability to …
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NYMM 38: We're off to see Bodies of Water: The Pandavas Without Arjuna Part 2
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1:19:44Send us a text The four Pandavas and Draupadi are missing Arjuna, but the time has come to take the extended long route to the Himalayas where Arjuna will join them, but not before doing as Arjuna did a while ago by visiting the holy water sites. Creative and fellow storyteller Aaron Fiskradatz is back to hear of the Pandavas adventure and the stor…
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#734: Focusing on the marketing that matters with Tara Corey, Optimizely
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26:02With so much noise around AI, changing customer expectations, and the ever-evolving martech landscape, how can marketing leaders avoid the noise to focus on what truly drives long-term value? Agility requires not only adapting to change but also anticipating it. It demands a willingness to experiment, learn, and iterate quickly, especially when it …
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