Best Daniel Flores Podcasts (2025)

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"Artistic Delusion" with Lupe Flores of Situ Tacos and Daniel Matson of The Hometeam 1:02:49

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No one is safe in this episode including: Woodinvile Culinary School Every restaurant fall of troy People who can't eat onions Members of the hometeam Capitalism

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#775: ZICO Coconut Water Founder Mark Rampolla on brand integrity and the courage to make tough decisions 28:49

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For most entrepreneurs, the exit is the goal, as well as the end of at least that part of their story. But what if the end is actually a new beginning? Agility requires a deep understanding of your brand's core purpose and the conviction to protect it. This often means having the courage to reverse a decision that was once seen as the ultimate succ…

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#774: Seel CRO Laura Huddle on seeing customer returns as an opportunity 21:32

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What if the most dreaded part of your customer's journey: the return, was actually your biggest untapped opportunity for growth? Agility requires brands to re-examine every part of the customer journey, especially the challenging post-purchase phase, and find hidden opportunities to adapt and strengthen customer relationships. It demands we turn op…

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"I've done a terrible job as a father" with Quyen Phan of Anchovies and Salt and Bo Tarantine of La Marea 1:05:02

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Quyen returns to the podcast to talk about a secret project he's been working on that is going to benefit all of us. Bo tells the story of moving to Seattle with no connections and getting La Marea off the ground. Syd brings in a very famous guests to fill Shu's shoes this week.

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#773: Building loyalty and trust through focused innovation with Lindsey Kling, Coterie 28:02

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How can your brand build genuine loyalty that translates into long-term business value when customer expectations continually evolve? Agility demands a deep understanding of your customer, a willingness to experiment, and the ability to pivot quickly when needed. Today, we're going to talk about building loyalty and trust through focused innovation…

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LH #121 A Make Or Break Year? 2025 in review with Myles Runham 54:07

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2025 was billed as a "make-or-break year" for L&D. But what actually happened? To make sense of a turbulent twelve months in learning, talent and HR, John Helmer speaks with Myles Runham of Fosway Group, Europe's leading analyst firm. They explore AI's real impact, shifting buying patterns, skills intelligence, evaluation, and whether L&D is headin…

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Ep.11 Odd Stupid Sports 19:43

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In this episode, we dive headfirst into the gloriously stupid world of competitive “sports” that make you question both humanity and your weekend plans. From the majestic prance of Hobby Horsing, where grown adults channel their inner stallion without an actual horse in sight… to the chaotic, gravity-defying madness of Cheese Rolling, where people …

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#772: Contentful CMO Elizabeth Maxson on AI-augmented human creativity in marketing 23:53

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With increased AI Adoption, is the most valuable skill for a modern marketer empathy with customers, or is it successfully prompting? Contentful, in partnership with Atlantic Insights, The Atlantic’s marketing research division, recently conducted a study of over 425 marketing decision makers including 103 CMOs. This study, “When Machines Make Mark…

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#771: Design Systems as a Digital Transformation Catalyst with Nigel Dennis, The Office of Experience 28:46

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What if the very system you invested in to create brand consistency and efficiency is now the biggest thing slowing down your digital transformation and costing you innovation? Agility requires more than just speed; it demands a shared language and a foundational framework that allows teams to build, test, and innovate without being crushed by the …

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#770: Constant Contact CEO Frank Vella on how B2B marketers and SMBs can partner for success 23:04

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Is the increasing investment in marketing by SMBs a sign of growth and optimism, or is it masking a deeper struggle with confidence and effectiveness? Agility requires not only adapting to the rapid pace of technological change but also understanding the core challenges faced by your customers, like SMBs struggling to measure marketing ROI. It also…

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#769: Zoom CMO Kim Storin on why growth problems are often brand problems 28:06

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In a world obsessed with conversion rates and customer acquisition costs, have we forgotten the one thing that actually makes both of them better? Agility requires more than just the ability to react quickly to market signals. It demands a stable, strategic core—a brand—that provides the necessary context and direction to ensure your pivots are pur…

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#768: Infios Chief Innovation Officer Eugene Amigud on use-case driven success with AI 33:39

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How 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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Ep. 10 Objects We Believe Fix Our Souls 16:49

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In this milestone episode of Hot Coffee and Chingasos, we dive into the things we swear will heal us — from crystals and candles to sneakers and supplements. Why do we believe certain objects can fix what’s inside? Join us for a funny, honest, and thought-provoking talk about comfort, consumerism, and the little things that make us feel whole… at l…

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#767: Krisp.ai Co-Founder Arto Minasyan on voice AI and the customer experience 21:56

13d ago21:56

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What 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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#766: Square CMO Lindsey Irvine on connecting with customers through community-driven storytelling 29:38

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As 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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"The Goatiness did not hit" with Emily and Heather of The Pastry Project and Nicole of Butter Half 51:38

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A pastry themed episode! Really great chatting with some folks that have very unique buisness models.

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#765: Hexagon AB's George Chang on building a unified system of marketing measurement 25:04

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When 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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LH #120 Agent Provocateur with Dr. Ashwin Mehta 59:09

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How AI agents are reshaping learning workflows and the L&D ecosystem "Agentic AI" is the buzzword of the moment. But how many people fully understand what it really means—or how it will change learning and work? Dr. Ashwin Mehta, Chief AI Strategist at the Learning & Performance Institute and founder of Mehtadology AI, joins John Helmer to unpack t…

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#764: Closing the gap between brand promise and brand experience with Mark Wagner, Horizontal Digital 19:33

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What 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 28:53

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Pega 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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Ep.9 Useless Excitement and Medications 14:10

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Let's we celebrate the weirdly thrilling moments of adulthood that shouldn’t be this exciting… and yet, here we are. Join us each episode as we lose our minds over the grand opening of a grocery store like it’s Comic-Con, debate the architectural beauty of new restaurants, and sing along to medication commercials like they’re chart-toppers. But we …

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#762: Scaling a brand while maintaining local differentiation with Renaud Delaquis, Coastline Academy 27:06

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With 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 29:03

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What 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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Intuit Mailchimp's Diana Williams on moving from fragmentation to holiday sales success 28:06

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During the chaos of the holiday season, is it possible for small retailers to turn their fragmented customer data into a perfectly timed, personalized marketing, or are they destined to just add to the noise? Agility requires not just collecting customer data from every channel, but having the insight and tools to act on it in the moments that matt…

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#760: Nestlé's Daniel Damasio on successful marketing transformation that is both global and local 25:47

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When 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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Ep. 8 Halloween Edition: Tricks, Treats, or Terror 17:53

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Welcome to the Hot Coffee and Chingasos Halloween Edition. In this episode, we ramble into the dark and delightful world of Halloween movies, music, and cartoons that make the season so hauntingly fun. From chilling classics like Halloween and The Exorcist ,and revisit the best Halloween-themed cartoons like Courage the Cowardly Dog and Charlie Bro…

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#759: Transcend's Phyllis Fang on personalization utilizing data privacy by design 32:18

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With 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 28:19

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What 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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Ep. 120-Christopher Herrero- The Art of Band is the Art of War 52:21

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Send us a text 🎙 Episode 120: Christopher Herrero – The Art of Band is the Art of War This week on The Score, Eric and Justin sit down with Christopher Herrero, Director of Bands at the legendary Edna Karr High School in New Orleans. 🔥 A proud Karr alum and the first Latino Tuba Section Leader at Jackson State University, Herrero returned home to l…

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#757: Funnel CEO Fredrik Skantze on the evolution of marketing measurement 29:47

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Marketing 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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LH #119 Learning To Love America with Christian Ray Flores 1:09:23

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From refugee to Russian pop star, startup founder to life coach and evangelist pastor — Christian Ray Flores's journey has spanned continents, ideologies, and careers. In this remarkable conversation, John explores how those experiences shaped Christian's views on creativity, entrepreneurship, AI, faith, and the American dream. Can such diverse ide…

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#756: Eagle Eye CRO Jeff Baskin on maximizing your retail media network strategy 21:02

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Are 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 27:13

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In 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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#754: Robin Ross on what happens to retail when your best customers are AI agents 30:28

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What 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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Ep.7 No Phone, No Internet, No Problem 13:15

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Hey there, and welcome to simpler times, we look back at the moments that made life a little slower — and a lot more human. We Bleed, but kept going. Today, we’re diving into the 1980s and 1990s — a time before smartphones, social media, and 24/7 internet. And honestly? It was pretty amazing. Plus Big Tex wants to be funny, but he ain't.…

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"A mob of furries swarming the place" With Zack and Kali from Max Eat 'N Three 54:50

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Was lovely meeting these fine southern folks who just opened up 3 months ago and making waves with their home style cooking and friendly service. Listen now to hear the story of how Zack and Kali opened up their spot! Plus Shu eats Dim Sum and Syd goes to vindictive wings. Shocking.

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#753: Wrike CMO Christine Royston on building marketing teams for agility 27:32

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Is 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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Ep.6 80's Retro 11:51

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Relive the raddest decade ever! Living the 80s takes you back to the era of big hair, neon fashion, legendary soundtracks, and unforgettable blockbusters. Each episode dives into the music, movies, and everyday life that made the 1980s totally iconic. Whether you lived it or just love it, this is your backstage pass to the culture that defined a ge…

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#752: Microsoft Azure Core CTO Marcus Fontoura on innovation and the platform mindset 29:20

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Is 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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Ep.5 Side Hustles 9:51

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We pull back the curtain on the shiny world of online side hustles. From dropshipping dreams to affiliate marketing schemes, we're unpacking how these “get rich in your sleep” promises often lead straight to burnout, broken bank accounts, and more screen time than sanity. Why are so many people chasing passive income that’s anything but passive? An…

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#751: Traject Data CEO Rochelle Thielen on the role of data in retail 27:28

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In 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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#750: MOO's Corin Mills on the strength of physical marketing in the digital age 24:38

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With 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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LH #118 Human Moments: the View from Crotonville w. Jay Moore and Doug Scott 55:33

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The human heart of learning in a digital age. Jay Moore and Doug Scott look back on the legendary Crotonville leadership institute — and forward to what its ethos means for learning in the age of AI. They tell John Helmer how a culture built on humility, connection and trust continues to shape GE's learning legacy today. As training becomes more di…

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#749: Data Axle CEO Andrew Frawley on using identity resolution for stronger customer relationships 20:29

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Are 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 25:17

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How 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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#747: Shutterfly's Chip Lewis on building a strong content strategy by listening to customers 16:45

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Ep. 119- Dr. Derrick Fox- If It Is To Be, It Is Up To Me 53:17

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Send us a text In this powerful and reflective episode of The Score, Eric and Justin sit down with Dr. Derrick Fox (@singingingfox1), Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, Research, and Creative Endeavors and Associate Director of Choral Programs at the Michigan State University College of Music. Dr. Fox opens up about his journey as a leader, educat…

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#746: Microsoft's Kelly Soligon on personalizing the DTC customer experience 24:47

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In 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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Ep. 4 Social Media Challenges 13:28

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Join the world of dumb social media challenges—where common sense takes a back seat, and likes are life. 📱😂 Think you’re bold enough… or just bored enough?”

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#745: Digital experience analytics and VOC with Dave Anderson, Contentsquare 28:04

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Is 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…