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Don't miss a thing. Hear directly from leading brands and marketing technology platforms about the challenges and opportunities facing marketers today, from AI to building customer lifetime value as well as business value. The Agile Brand™ features executives and thought leaders from top brands and platforms discussing the trends driving the industry forward, like first-party data strategies, artificial intelligence, consumer data privacy, omnichannel customer experience, and more. The Agile Brand is hosted by Greg Kihlström, advisor and consultant to leading brands, speaker, entrepreneur, and best-selling author. It provides a fresh perspective on the continually evolving dynamic between brands and the audiences they serve.
#406: State of the (recruiting) union with Sue Keith, Ceres Talent
In this special episode, brought to you by Ceres Talent, a marketing staffing agency run by modern-day marketing matchmakers, we’re going to talk about the State of the (Recruiting) Union, plus talk with our marketing staffing expert to provide an outlook on the marketing talent market as it currently stands.
To help me discuss these topics, I’d like to welcome Sue Keith, Corporate Vice President at Ceres Talent.
RESOURCES
Ceres Talent website: https://www.cerestalent.com
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The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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35:3514/08/2023
#405: AI in the Contact Center with Mary Nelson, Chief Customer Officer, Aircall
Today we’re going to talk about AI in the contact center and how to balance voice AI, machine learning, and other types of automation with human contact center agents to deliver the optimal customer experience.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Mary Nelson, Chief Customer Officer, Aircall.
RESOURCES
Aircall AI research report: https://pages.aircall.io/ebook-business-sentiment-toward-ai.html?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=press&utm_campaign=fc--06-aiindexgkpoadcast-usa
Aircall website: https://www.aircall.com
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37:0711/08/2023
#404: Conversational Marketing and the Customer Experience with Justin Keller, Drift
Today we’re going to talk about how brands can use conversational marketing to improve their customer experience, as well as their overall customer lifetime value.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Justin Keller, Vice President of Revenue Marketing at Drift, a conversational marketing platform that works with over 5,000 customers across industries.
RESOURCES
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
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Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/
For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow
The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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30:2809/08/2023
#403: Building a culture of data with Aron Clymer, Data Clymer
Today we’re going to talk about growing data maturity as an enterprise organization and how to build a culture of data.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Aron Clymer, Founder & CEO at Data Clymer.
RESOURCES
Data Clymer website: https://dataclymer.com/
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32:3307/08/2023
#402: Agile Marketing adoption and growth with Melissa Reeve, Agile Marketing Alliance
Today’s topic is something I’m certainly passionate about, and which I recently wrote two books in my Agile Brand Guides series about, and my guest today has been very active in the community.
Today we’re going to talk about Agile Marketing, and a recent report: The 6th annual State of Agile Marketing Report, by AgileSherpas and The Agile Marketing Alliance. There are a number of insights that should be interesting to all marketers and leaders.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Melissa Reeve, Principal Consultant at Agile Minds and Co-Founder of the Agile Marketing Alliance.
RESOURCES
State of Agile Marketing 2023 report: https://www.agilesherpas.com/blog/state-agile-marketing-2023
Agile Marketing Alliance website: https://www.agilemarketingalliance.com
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
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39:3004/08/2023
#401: B2B Customer Experience at Scale, with Tommi Marsans, Verizon Business Group
The following episode was recorded at PegaWorld Inspire in Las Vegas, and I’m looking forward to this topic as well as sharing the conversation with my guest today.
Today we’re going to talk about optimizing the B2B customer experience with AI, automation, cross-channel personalization, all while doing it at scale for the enterprise.
To help me discuss this topic, I am joined by Tommi Marsans, Marketing Technology Strategist at Verizon Business Group.
RESOURCES
Verizon Business Group: https://www.verizon.com/business/
Pega: https://www.pega.com
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
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Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/
For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow
The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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29:0302/08/2023
#400: Scaling professional services while maintaining CX and customer results, with Jamie Adams, Scorpion
Today we’re going to talk about scaling a professional services agency in a way that maintains customer experience and stellar results.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Jamie Adams, Chief Revenue Officer at Scorpion.
RESOURCES
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
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The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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32:5731/07/2023
#399: What makes you different is what makes you, with Dharma Pachner, Contrast & Co.
I’m excited to bring you the first in a multi-part series sponsored by Contrast & Co., an award-winning brand strategy and communications agency determined to build the most strikingly different brand experiences anywhere.
Today we’re going to talk about an interesting idea that Contrast & Co. applies to their branding: What makes you different is what makes you. We’re going to talk about what this means, and how brands that apply this idea create a memorable and valuable experience for their customers.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Dharma Pachner, Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Contrast & Co.
RESOURCES
Contrast & Co. website: https://www.contrastandco.com
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
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Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/
For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow
The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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36:0528/07/2023
#398: AI and the workforce, with Alice Fournier, CIO, ISS Americas
AI4, the world’s premier conference discussing artificial intelligence and its many applications for business is being held August 7-9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. I’m happy today to be joined by one of the many great speakers that will be leading the conversation in a few weeks.
Today we’re going to talk about AI and how it is shaping—and will shape—the future of the workplace.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Alice Fournier, CIO at ISS Americas.
RESOURCES
ISS Website: https://issworld.com/
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
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The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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41:1526/07/2023
#397: Enterprise SEO with Adrien Menard, CEO of Botify.com
Google can’t access every variable on the internet – and with the amount of content created every day, brands can struggle to have pages be seen by Google and generate revenue. Enter organic search marketing, a sustainable and affordable traffic and revenue source. While SEO was one of the earliest forms of digital marketing, with the rise of social media, programmatic advertising, and more, SEO sometimes gets less notice as a major marketing channel.
Today we’re going to talk about organic brand visibility and how Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, is still a vital part of marketing.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Adrien Menard, Co-Founder & CEO of Botify.com.
RESOURCES
Botify website: https://www.botify.com
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com
Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/
For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow
The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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34:3524/07/2023
#396: The ongoing relationship between businesses and their location, with Michael Steifvater, Arlington Economic Development
Welcome to a special episode of the show brought to you in partnership with Arlington Economic Development, where we discuss issues related to the workforce, the role of place in the future of work, and the role of the creative sector in a larger business context. We call this Return on Creativity.
Today we’re going to talk about the partnership between business and their location, and the benefits of partnership.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Michael Stiefvater, Acting Director, Business Investment at Arlington Economic Development.
RESOURCES
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com
Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/
For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow
The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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23:3521/07/2023
#395: Professional Services and the Customer Experience with Blake Godwin, Client Savvy
In May, I was fortunate to be in Durham North Carolina at the 2023 CXPS - that’s Client Experience for Professional Services - Conference, where professionals from around the country met to discuss some of the unique challenges that Customer Experience presents to professional services first. Today we’re going to continue the conversation and talk about CX and professional services and some of the unique challenges and opportunities.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Blake Godwin, Partner, President, Client Savvy.
RESOURCES
Client Savvy website: https://www.clientsavvy.com
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com
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The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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41:5419/07/2023
#394: Agile marketing and walled gardens with Oli Marlow Thomas, Chief Innovation Officer, Smartly.io
Marketers and advertisers for the world’s leading brands need to understand and adapt to a rapidly changing landscape, on a continual basis. Whether it is the consumer behavior known as “channel switching” between devices, platforms, etc. or the continued behavior of scrolling through numerous walled gardens such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, the marketing and advertising technology industry grows increasingly fragmented.
Today we’re going to talk about “The Agile of the Omnibrand” and what it means for both brands and the marketers behind them, as well as their customers.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Oli Marlow Thomas, Chief Innovation Officer at Smartly.io.
RESOURCES
https://www.smartly.io website
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com
Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/
For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow
The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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28:4717/07/2023
#393: Agile supply chains, with Peter Pernot-Day, SHEIN
Last holiday season, and even most of last year, it was hard to escape stories about how the supply chain was causing difficulties for retailers, as well as their customers. Today we’re going to talk about Agile Supply Chains, and how they can improve the customer experience which is a win-win for businesses and consumers.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Peter Pernot-Day, Global Head of Strategy & Corporate Affairs, SHEIN.
RESOURCES
SHEIN website: https://www.shein.com
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com
Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/
For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow
The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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30:0314/07/2023
#392: Great CX in regulated industries, with Meghan Fishburn, AgencyQ
Today’s episode is brought to you by AgencyQ, an award-winning team that believes in the power of experience, creating technology and customer experiences that work in harmony to break down barries to personal interactions and serve people as individuals.
Today we’re going to talk about creating great customer experience in highly regulated industries.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Meghan Fishburn, SVP Client Strategy at AgencyQ.
RESOURCES
AgencyQ website: https://www.agencyq.com
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com
Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/
For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow
The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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25:3812/07/2023
#391: AI and the Customer Experience at Scale, with Shelia Anderson, US CIO at Aflac
The following episode was recorded at PegaWorld Inspire in Las Vegas, and I’m looking forward to this topic as well as sharing the conversation with my guest today.
Today we’re going to talk about the meaningful use of AI in the customer experience, and doing it at scale for the enterprise.
To help me discuss this topic, I am joined by Shelia Anderson, US Chief Information Officer at Aflac.
RESOURCES
Aflac: https://www.aflac.com
Pega: https://www.pega.com
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com
Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/
For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow
The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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23:1110/07/2023
#390: Prioritizing what customers both want and need with Bobby Arbuthnot, Unisys
Today we’re going to talk about prioritization and how to, as advisors both within and outside of a company, balance the things customers need to have versus what you know they need.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Bobby Arbuthnot, Director Solutions Management, Employee Experience at Unisys.
RESOURCES
Unisys website: https://www.unisys.com
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com
Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/
For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow
The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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27:0307/07/2023
#389: Marketing, AI, and the Omnichannel Experience with Asim Zaheer, Glassbox
The customer experience continues to be a key point of competition among brands today, and those that can provid more personalized content, offers, and overall experiences are pulling ahead. But businesses cannot close the digital experience gap and meet their customers' expectations if they do not have a thorough understanding of how customers are navigating their digital platforms.
Today we’re going to talk about how how marketers should be thinking about utilizing AI and marketing and/or CX in the months ahead.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Asim Zaheer, Chief Marketing Officer at Glassbox.
RESOURCES
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com
Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/
For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow
The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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33:1305/07/2023
#388: AI and decision making, prediction, and workflow automation, with Rik Chomko, CEO at InRule
Today we’re going to talk about some of the powerful ways that AI can augment human capabilities to make decisions, learn from those decisions, and automate processes to reduce errors and improve results.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Rik Chomko, CEO at InRule Technology.
RESOURCES
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com
Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/
For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow
The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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30:0703/07/2023
#387: AI & Machine Learning in the Enterprise, with Scott Love, Lovelytics
Welcome to a special episode of the show brought to you in partnership with Arlington Economic Development, where we discuss issues related to the workforce, the role of place in the future of work, and the role of the creative sector in a larger business context. We call this Return on Creativity.
Today we’re going to talk about artificial intelligence and machine learning in the enterprise, where it is today and where it’s currently headed, as well as the role of place in building talented data and technology teams.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Scott Love, Founder & CEO of Lovelytics.
RESOURCES
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com
Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/
For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow
The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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25:1030/06/2023
#386: Intrapreneurship and fostering innovation from within, with Shane Pahl
In this episode, Adam Chen interviews Shane Pahl, a consultant by trade and organizational anthropologist by training. We discuss such heady topics as defining what intraprenuership means and how we see that play out in the organizations we have both worked with. Take a listen to glean insights on how organizations can cultivate people and foster innovation from the viewpoint of a hired gun brought in from the outside.
RESOURCES
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com
Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/
For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow
The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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51:4928/06/2023
#385: Dispelling Myths About Funding Creative and UX: What You Think You're Getting vs What You Really Need with Dan Knuckey and Jason Bowman from The Office of Experience
Today we’re going to talk about Dispelling Myths About Funding Creative and UX: What You Think You're Getting vs What You Really Need, in a special episode brought to you by The Office of Experience, a design-driven, digital-first, vertically integrated and collaborative agency that believes in the power of ideas and the strength of people. This will also be the first of a quarterly outlook on B2B e-commerce and what brands should be looking out for there.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Dan Knuckey, Executive Creative Director, and Jason Bowman, Executive Director of UX at The Office of Experience.
RESOURCES
The Office of Experience website: https://www.officeofexperience.com
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com
Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/
For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow
The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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30:1926/06/2023
#384: The Autonomous Enterprise and CX, plus the Ethics of Generative AI, with Tara DeZao, Pega
The following episode was recorded at PegaWorld Inspire in Las Vegas, and I’m looking forward to this topic as well as sharing the conversation with my guest today.
Today we’re going to talk about the Autonomous Enterprise and how it benefits the customer experience as well as the business, plus the ethics of generative AI.
To help me discuss this topic, I am joined by Tara DeZao, Product Marketing Director, AdTech and MarTech.
RESOURCES
Pega: https://www.pega.com
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
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26:4323/06/2023
#383: Maximizing events data with JR Sherman, CEO of RainFocus
Today we’re going to talk about how to create the most business and customer value by maximizing your usage of event data.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome JR Sherman, CEO at RainFocus.
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35:3821/06/2023
#382: Building Customer Enagement with April Mullen, Braze
Braze recently released its 2023 Customer Enagement Review, and there are a number of interesting insights found with in it, relating to the customer experience.
Today we’re going to talk about 3 of the key insights within this report, and to help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome April Mullen, Senior Director of Content Strategy at Braze.
RESOURCES
Link to 2023 Customer Engagement Review: https://ter.li/1pe3xx
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24:3019/06/2023
#381: Narrowing the strategy and execution gap with Alex Castro, CEO of 11:59
Today we’re going to talk about narrowing the gap between strategy and execution, and how leaders can be more successful in measuring and improving their team’s results.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Alex Castro, best selling author, creator/founder of ReM Score™ and CEO of 11:59.
RESOURCES
11:59 website: https://www.elevenfiftynine.com
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34:4716/06/2023
#380: Culture that benefits employees, customers, and the business with Steve Robinson, former CMO at Chick-fil-A
Today we’re going to talk about building the kind of corporate culture that benefits employees, customers, and the business itself with a leader that helped build a brand that is known far and wide for its commitment to employee and customer experience.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Steve Robinson, Author, Speaker, and Consultant at S. Robinson Consulting, and the former EVP and Chief Marketing Officer at Chick-fil-A.
RESOURCES
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41:3414/06/2023
#379: Creating a truly accessible customer experience with Yaddy Arroyo, Truist
Today we’re going to talk about creating truly accessible interfaces across a variety of mediums and channels.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Yaddy Arroyo, VP and Principal VUI Designer at Truist.
RESOURCES
Truist website: https://www.truist.com
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36:4912/06/2023
#378: CX and Professional Services, Part 2 with Tammi Nagucki, Environmental Design Group
I am here in Durham North Carolina at the 2023 CXPS - that’s Customer Experience for Professional Services - Conference. Today we’re going to talk about CX and professional services and some of the unique challenges and opportunities.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Tammi Nagucki, Principal - Marketing and Client Experience at Environmental Design Group.
RESOURCES
CXPS website: https://clientexperience.org/cxps-conference/
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18:5509/06/2023
#377: Beyond Customer Loyalty: Building a Cult Brand, with Chris Kneeland, CEO of Cult Collective
Today we’re going to talk about how to go beyond simply having happy customers or even loyal ones, and follow the examples of iconic well-loved brands and create a cult brand of your own.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Chris Kneeland, Co-Founder of Cult Collective and The Gathering.
RESOURCES
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33:2307/06/2023
#376: Improving Customer Education for Better CX with Jack Foster, Workramp
Today we’re going to talk about customer education to improve the customer experience, and we’ll be talking about how to improve the employee experience through education as well.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Jack Foster, CMO at WorkRamp.
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31:4805/06/2023
#375: Creating best-in-class personalized customer experiences with Pini Yakuel, CEO at Optimove
Today we’re going to talk about creating best in class personalized, cross-channel customer experiences, using a CDP, AI, orchestration, and more.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Pini Yakuel, CEO at Optimove.
RESOURCES
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34:0202/06/2023
#374: Customer Lifetime Value and Journey Orchestration with Matthew Egol, JourneySpark Consulting
I’m excited today to be talking with someone who I’ve collaborated on a few articles with amongst other things. We’ve discussed AI, Customer Experience, and Journey Orchestration based on our experiences working with leading brands.
I’d like to welcome Matthew Egol, Founder & CEO of JourneySpark Consulting, and today we’re going to talk about true, customer-centric journey orchestration.
RESOURCES
JourneySpark Consulting: https://sites.google.com/view/journeysparkconsulting/about-us/our-partner-network
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27:2931/05/2023
#373: Maximizing business value with FinOps, Part 2, with Kalika Prasad Maheshwari, TEKsystems
I’m excited to introduce part 2 of a special series about how organizations can maximize business value with FinOps in a series brought to you by TEKsystems, a global provider of business and technology solutions.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Kalika Prasad Maheshwari, senior director at TEKsystems.
RESOURCES
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20:3729/05/2023
#372: Maximizing business value with FinOps, Part 1, with Ani Lingutla, TEKsystems
I’m excited to introduce part 1 of a special series about how organizations can maximize business value with FinOps in a series brought to you by TEKsystems, a global provider of business and technology solutions.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Anil Lingutla, practice director at TEKsystems.
RESOURCES
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20:0026/05/2023
#371: Sustainability as a win-win for customers and the business with Brennan Spellacy, CEO, Patch
Today we’re going to talk about how sustainability is no longer an option for brands, and why this is a benefit for both customers and the bottom line.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Brennan Spellacy, CEO and Co-Founder at Patch.
RESOURCES
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26:1824/05/2023
#370: ERP, successful operations and CX with Nick Foy, Silverdale Technology
Today we’re going to talk about enterprise resource planning and how it can drive both internal success as well as successful customer experiences.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Nick Foy, Founder and CEO, Silverdale Technology.
RESOURCES
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25:1322/05/2023
#369: Marketing Hiring Myths with Sue Keith, Ceres Talent
In this special episode, brought to you by Ceres Talent, a marketing staffing agency run by modern-day marketing matchmakers, we’re going to talk about 4 Hiring Myths that anyone hiring and managing marketing talent have probably run across. We’re going to get to the bottom of each of these today, plus provide an outlook on the marketing talent market as it currently stands.
To help me discuss these topics, I’d like to welcome Sue Keith, Corporate Vice President at Ceres Talent.
RESOURCES
Ceres Talent website: https://www.cerestalent.com
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37:1019/05/2023
#368: What Exactly is Good CX? with Ginger Conlon, Genesys
The state of customer experience is continually changing, as brands increasingly compete based on the experience they can deliver to their customers across channels, and across the customer journey. The winners in this race gain new customers through reputation and word of mouth, retain existing customers through loyalty and increased customer lifetime, and those who struggle to keep up can sometimes face an ever-widening gap in experience maturity.
Genesys, a leading provider of customer experience and call center technology platforms, recently released its State of CX 2023 report, and today I’m going to discuss some of the most striking findings with one of its contributors.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Ginger Conlon, Thought Leadership Director and Customer Experience Advocate at Genesys.
RESOURCES
Genesys State of CX report: https://www.genesys.com/resources/state-of-cx
Genesys website: https://www.genesys.com
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25:2317/05/2023
#367: Professional Services and the Customer Experience Part 1, with Ryan Suydam, ClientSavvy
I am here in Durham North Carolina at the 2023 CXPS - that’s Client Experience for Professional Services - Conference. Today we’re going to talk about CX and professional services and some of the unique challenges and opportunities. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Ryan Suydam, Chief Experience Officer, Client Savvy.
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25:3315/05/2023
#366: Intrapreneurship and global growth with Alex Ghiculescu and Beau Grzanich, Workforce.com
In this episode, Adam Chen interviews two change agents at Workforce.com, a leading workforce management software which manages scheduling, time & attendance, and payroll for organizations large and small. We hear two differing perspectives on what intraprenuership means at Workforce.com and how innovation is fostered and has evolved since the company's inception. Check out this new episode featuring insights from the co-founder as well as an intraprenuer who helps carry the baton forward as the company continues to grow its global operations.
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39:5112/05/2023
#365: Building a customer-centered digital consultancy with Chad Solomonson, RDA
Welcome to a special episode brought to you by RDA and Sitecore.
Today we’re going to talk about improving the customer experience that professional services firms deliver and how it can make a meaningful impact on project and business outcomes. This is part of what creates a customer-centered digital consultancy.
RESOURCES
Download the "Building a Customer-Centered Digital Consultancy" white paper, featuring RDA
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Sitecore website: https://www.sitecore.com
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28:1910/05/2023
#364: AI and Automation in the Financial Sector with Joe Robinson, Hummingbird
Today we’re going to talk about how AI and automation can help financial organization fight fraud, bias, and create better and safer customer experiences.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Joe Robinson, Co-Founder & CEO at Hummingbird.
RESOURCES
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30:5308/05/2023
#363: Winning at In-Game Advertising with Jared Lansky, SVP Partnerships, MediaMath
Today we’re going to talk about in-game advertising, and how brands are utilizing this tactic to great effect, all while strategizing amid growing efforts to implement global data privacy policies.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Jared Lansky, SVP Partnerships at MediaMath.
RESOURCES
MediaMath website: https://www.mediamath.com
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27:1005/05/2023
#362: Meaningful changes for greater customer outcomes with Anthony Coppedge, Principal Agile Digital Sales Global Transformation Lead at IBM
Today we’re going to talk about making meaningful changes within an organization to create greater customer outcomes.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Anthony Coppedge, Principal Agile Digital Sales Global Transformation Lead at IBM.
RESOURCES
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46:0003/05/2023
#361: The Value of a Well-Informed Customer with Alyssa Alsheimer, SVP of Marketing and Engagement at Wellframe
Today we’re going to talk about the value of a well-informed customer, and marketing complex service offerings such as health insurance plans, in order to educate consumers and get the best results for everyone.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Alyssa Alsheimer, SVP Marketing and Engagement at Wellframe.
RESOURCES
Wellframe website: https://www.wellframe.com
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The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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22:4901/05/2023
#360: Search & Discovery to Drive Ecommerce Revenue with Piyush Patel, Algolia
Algolia, one of the leading enterprise search and discovery platforms, recently published its Ecommerce Site Search Trends 2023 report, which highlights several opportunities and challenges for ecommerce businesses.
Today we’re going to talk about the power of search and discovery to deliver strong revenue results to ecommerce businesses, as well as how to harness this power most effectively for your organization.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Piyush Patel, Chief Strategic Business Development Officer at Algolia.
RESOURCES
Algolia website: https://www.algolia.com
Algolia 2023 Ecommerce site search trends report: https://www.algolia.com/dg/ecommerce-site-search-trends-2023/p/1
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Don't miss the upcoming CXPS conference, May 8-11 in Durham, North Carolina. It's for professional services firms that want to focus more on the customer experience. Go to: https://clientexperience.org/cxps-conference/ to register and use the code AGILE200 to get $200 off your ticket.
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33:3528/04/2023
#359: The Business Value of a Great Employee Experience with Annette Franz, Founder & CEO of CX Journey
Today we’re going to talk about the business value of creating a great employee experience.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Annette Franz, Founder & CEO of CX Journey, and best-selling author.
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29:0426/04/2023
#358: Showing vs. telling to improve the customer experience with Ken Babcock, Tango
Today we’re going to talk about the value of showing vs. telling in order to improve the customer experience.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Ken Babcock, Founder & CEO of Tango, a platform that allows users to create step-by-step tutorials of any process with an aim at increasing your company's CX.
RESOURCES
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com
Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/
For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow
Don't miss the upcoming CXPS conference, May 8-11 in Durham, North Carolina. It's for professional services firms that want to focus more on the customer experience. Go to: https://clientexperience.org/cxps-conference/ to register and use the code AGILE200 to get $200 off your ticket.
The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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26:4424/04/2023
#357: Customer Engagement as Competitive Advantage with Glenn Weinstein, Chief Customer Officer, Twilio
Anyone that listens to this show knows that category leaders are using data driven customer engagement to create better customer experiences, more loyal customers, and a competitive advantage for the years ahead.
Twilio recently published its annual State of Customer Engagement Report, exposing the significant challenges businesses face in activating customer data and what’s at stake when it’s done wrong.
Today we’re going to talk about customer engagement as competitive advantage, and how engaged consumers that trust the brands they support become loyal lifetime customers.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Glenn Weinstein, Chief Customer Officer at Twilio.
RESOURCES
Twilio report: https://www.twilio.com/en-us/state-of-customer-engagement
Twilio website: https://www.twilio.com
The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast
Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com
Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/
For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow
Don't miss the upcoming CXPS conference, May 8-11 in Durham, North Carolina. It's for professional services firms that want to focus more on the customer experience. Go to: https://clientexperience.org/cxps-conference/ to register and use the code AGILE200 to get $200 off your ticket.
The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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32:4021/04/2023