The Measure Pod

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/3O88XGc Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/bIYsp57Rmuo 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:05:15 - Crap Talks Brighton 00:07:11 - Analytics as an investment 00:10:57 - Analytics as a profit enabler 00:14:47 - Analytics team success without proof 00:18:19 - Thermostat vs. Thermometer analogy 00:23:54 - Optimising sales call strategies 00:24:04 - Measurelab Ad 00:25:22 - Simplicity in analytics adoption 00:29:41 - Empowering analysts through problem-solving 00:32:12 - Product-led growth experiment outcomes. 00:36:01 - End of Google Analytics era 00:40:03 - Modular data stack considerations 00:41:37 - Google Analytics and advertising impact 00:46:20 - Google Analytics and competition 00:49:57 - Personal hobbies of an analyst ----- Episode Summary: In this episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav welcome back Adam Greco from Amplitude. They discuss his recent MeasureCamp presentation on the ROI of analytics, as well as his impactful 'thermostat versus thermometer' analogy, which illustrates the role of analytics in decision-making — and much more! ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a podcast hosted by Daniel Perry-Reed the Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab and Bhav Patel then Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert - veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, on our quest to make sense of the analytics industry, having some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post #111 ROI of analytics and GA’s gravy train (with Adam Greco @ Amplitude) appeared first on Measurelab.

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/4fe0FrC Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/hSmKcauB_5E 00:00:00 - Introduction to The Measure Pod 00:00:22 - The Future of Data Collection 00:01:00 - The Reality of Data Accuracy 00:02:45 - The Need for 100% Data Collection 00:03:23 - The Trap of Data-First Thinking 00:04:26 - Data Silos and Business Expectations 00:06:07 - Politics and Bureaucracy in Organisations 00:07:28 - The Evolution of Analytics Roles 00:09:05 - Specialisation vs. Generalisation in Analytics 00:10:13 - The Changing Landscape of Data Science 00:12:34 - The Role of Analysts in Decision Making 00:14:07 - The Future of Machine Learning in Analytics 00:17:21 - Advertisement 00:21:09 - Ethics in Data Collection 00:25:31 - Public Perception of Privacy 00:28:13 - The Future of Analyst Roles 00:36:33 - Conclusion and Audience Engagement ----- Episode Summary: This week's episode of The Measure Pod was recorded live at MeasureCamp London, where Dan and Bhav discussed the future of analytics, specifically what it could look like in the next decade. The episode covered topics such as data accuracy, ethics, AI, and much more. ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a podcast hosted by Daniel Perry-Reed the Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab and Bhav Patel then Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert - veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, on our quest to make sense of the analytics industry, having some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post #110 Live from MeasureCamp London 2024: analytics in 2034 appeared first on Measurelab.

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/47XYg1I Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ZF8VwfJHz5Q 00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 00:00:52 - Guest Introduction: Gabor Mester from Sony PlayStation 00:02:03 - Hosts' Backgrounds and Initial Thoughts 00:04:12 - Gabor's Career Journey at PlayStation 00:07:08 - Platform Analytics vs. Game Analytics 00:10:01 - Technology Behind Tracking In-Game Analytics 00:12:27 - Defining Engagement in Platform Analytics 00:15:21 - Visualising Data in Gaming Analytics 00:18:42 - Influence of Platform Analytics on Game Design 00:22:11 - Evolution of Analytics at PlayStation Over the Years 00:27:08 - Transition to Corporate Role at Sony 00:29:07 - Solving Cross-Company Analytics Challenges 00:32:14 - Skills for Career Progression in Analytics 00:37:24 - Maintaining Industry Knowledge and Networks 00:42:09 - Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav had the pleasure of speaking with Gabor Mester, a seasoned analytics professional who has spent over 13 years at Sony, specifically with PlayStation. We delve into the intersection of gaming and analytics, and explore Gabor’s insights on career progression, leadership, and the unique challenges facing the gaming industry. ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a podcast hosted by Daniel Perry-Reed the Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab and Bhav Patel then Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert - veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, on our quest to make sense of the analytics industry, having some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post #109 The analytics of PlayStation (with Gabor Mester @ Sony) appeared first on Measurelab.

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/3BtcCei Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vVUIpqhk1tw 00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 00:01:07 - Initial Thoughts on Data Accuracy 00:02:07 - Reassuring Stakeholders About Data Usability 00:02:45 - Whoop and Personal Data Tracking 00:04:26 - Gaming Nostalgia: Broken Sword Reforged 00:04:47 - Impact of Cookie Banners on Data Accuracy 00:05:30 - Challenges in Validating Data Accuracy 00:08:09 - Using Transactional Data as a Proxy 00:10:06 - Stakeholder Management and Change Communication 00:12:29 - Hierarchy of Documentation in Data Analysis 00:17:02 - Reevaluating Target CPA in Light of Consent Changes 00:25:15 - Experimentation and Testing with Partial Data 00:31:58 - GA Immersion Training Ad 00:38:13 - Modelled data vs. Actual Data 00:41:21 - Directionally Accurate Data Analysis. ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav reflect on insights gained from MeasureCamp London, and dive into the thought-provoking topic of "the death of accuracy." They talk about the future of accuracy in data, and the complexities surrounding the concept of data accuracy, questioning whether tracking 100% of data is truly accurate or even beneficial. ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a podcast hosted by Daniel Perry-Reed the Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab and Bhav Patel then Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert - veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, on our quest to make sense of the analytics industry, having some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post #108 The death of accuracy: an obituary appeared first on Measurelab.

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/3AZqihd Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt6s__jGEWE 00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 00:02:14 - Measure Camp London Announcement 00:03:28 - Welcoming Back Steen Rasmussen 00:04:01 - Steen's Background and Focus on Commercial Analytics 00:06:34 - Turning Analytics from Cost Center to Profit Center 00:09:19 - Defining Better Questions in Analytics 00:13:34 - Profit Enablement Center Concept 00:17:06 - Measuring the Value of Analytics Teams 00:24:01 - Impact of GA4 on Marketing Analytics 00:29:46 - GA4 Cohort Advertisement 00:36:01 - Generative AI and the Future of Analytics 00:48:47 - Rapid Fire Questions ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav welcome back Steen Rasmussen from IIH Nordic, a previous guest known for his insightful perspectives. The episode highlights the importance of critical thinking and personal insight in analytics and experimentation, and how you can shift analytics from a cost to a profit centre. ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a podcast hosted by Daniel Perry-Reed the Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab and Bhav Patel then Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert - veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, on our quest to make sense of the analytics industry, having some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post #107 Analytics: from cost to profit centre (with Steen Rasmussen @ IIH Nordic) appeared first on Measurelab.

Dan's analytics survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5FOecqPttUyuJKmLeXJT3TyYCoCq1oXoy0SjYWdMUP9SjIA/viewform ----- Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/4dHPwiu Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/LqY2p6By688 00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 00:02:03 - Dedication to Ida and Episode Start 00:03:01 - Analytics Survey and Its Purpose 00:04:27 - Ida's Question on Measure Slack 00:05:29 - Lack of Content for Experienced Analysts 00:07:51 - The Difference Between Junior and Senior Analysts 00:11:12 - The Role of Soft Skills 00:14:13 - The Role of Communication Skills 00:20:28 - The Role of Critical Thinking 00:23:02 - Individual Contributor vs. People Manager 00:30:34 - The Role of Mentorship 00:32:12 - The Importance of Critical Thinking 00:36:11 - The Role of Meetups and Communities 00:39:54 - Examples of Effective Mentorship ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav explore the concept of what a senior analyst looks like and how to reach that level in your career. They discuss the blend of technical expertise, life skills and building trust with stakeholders that are key to advancing in this role. ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a podcast hosted by Daniel Perry-Reed the Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab and Bhav Pael then Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert - veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, on our quest to make sense of the analytics industry, having some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post #106 What an ideal expert analyst looks like appeared first on Measurelab.

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://t.ly/6eOxg Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCHDdXoK0Jc 00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Recap 00:03:30 - Juliana's Background and Current Role 00:05:44 - Juliana's Work at MediaMonks 00:07:14 - Juliana's Podcast Journey 00:11:31 - Transition to App Analytics 00:19:09 - Learning from Developers 00:20:59 - Bhav's Reflection on Juliana's Journey 00:22:47 - GA4 Training Course Ad 00:23:32 - Juliana's Perspective on Business Context in Analytics 00:27:08 - Discussion on A/B Testing and Product Management 00:31:02 - Importance of Understanding Business Models 00:37:54 - Broader Industry Issues and Analyst Involvement 00:39:36 - Role of Apps in the Ecosystem ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav are joined by Juliana Jackson, who has a diverse background in sales, product, training, and analytics. The episode delved into various topics beyond technical implementation, exploring the business value and practical implications of app analytics. ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a podcast hosted by Daniel Perry-Reed the Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab and Bhav Pael then Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert - veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, on our quest to make sense of the analytics industry, having some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post #105 A web analyst’s guide to app analytics (with Juliana Jackson @ Monks) appeared first on Measurelab.

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://rb.gy/4ldywl Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/wU7WheJSQh4 00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 00:00:48 - Bhav's Initial Thoughts on Modern Marketing 00:01:42 - Importance of Labelling Modern Marketing 00:02:23 - Links and Resources Mentioned 00:03:56 - Introduction of Guest Ken Williams 00:04:46 - Ken's Background and Career Journey 00:07:42 - Starting DiveTeam and Entrepreneurship 00:09:07 - Defining Modern Marketing 00:15:29 - Shifts in Marketing Priorities 00:23:40 - Challenges with Attribution Models 00:28:18 - Training Advertisement 00:37:01 - Advice for Marketing Directors 00:51:07 - Outro ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav are joined by Ken Williams from DiveTeam to discuss modern marketing and measurement strategy. They explore the evolution of marketing from 2000 to 2024, highlighting the importance of adapting advice to current trends. The conversation delves into the concept of modern marketing and its significance in today's landscape. ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a podcast hosted by Daniel Perry-Reed the Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab and Bhav Pael then Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert - veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, on our quest to make sense of the analytics industry, having some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post #103 Modern marketing (with Ken Williams @ DiveTeam) appeared first on Measurelab.

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://rb.gy/brjbry You can now watch this episode as a vodcast over on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OcLDhx9YFs 00:00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Update 00:00:57 - Discussion on Blog Post: Data is a Journey, Not a Destination 00:01:18 - Metaphor of Data as a Road Trip 00:02:22 - Content Warning for Data Engineers 00:02:45 - Upcoming Events and Surveys 00:04:34 - Connecting with Hosts and Companies 00:04:55 - Catch-Up with Bhavik 00:05:15 - Personal Updates and Writing Journey 00:09:03 - Aphantasia Discovery 00:15:00 - Exploring Aphantasia Further 00:19:00 - Deep Dive into Data as a Road Trip Metaphor 00:27:43 - Identifying Destination vs. Journey Mindset ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav discuss the concept of treating data as a journey, not just a destination. They explore the reasons why people may view data as a destination and the pitfalls of having this mindset. ----- Quotes of the Episode: "...I can't imagine learning and doing like a professional or personal development to a point where you are good at something and then this machine comes along and basically is trained on the stuff that you've learned and does a similar thing." - Dan "...Most likely, nine times out of 10, a new piece of technology will not solve your problems. It is not a solution to something. Technology won't solve them. You will." - Dan ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post #102 Data is a road trip, not a destination appeared first on Measurelab.

Episode Summary: In this weeks sound bite (from the archive) Dan discussed the end of rules-based attribution in Google Analytics 4. He reflects on the shift from Universal Analytics to GA4, highlighting the focus on data-driven attribution and the removal of other attribution models. He also explores Google's perspective on encouraging the use of data-driven attribution and the implications for digital marketing channels. Full episode here: https://shorturl.at/cqyEN ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post Sound Bite: The future of attribution modelling in Google Analytics appeared first on Measurelab.

Episode Summary: In this weeks sound bite (from the archive) Dara discusses the process of building out automated dashboards. This includes everything from the initial wire-framing, the creation, and potential iterations you might need to make a long the way. Check out the full episode on how to build out dashboards like a pro. Full episode here: https://shorturl.at/ioOUW ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post Sound Bite: How to approach building a dashboard appeared first on Measurelab.

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://shorturl.at/kzOY9 You can now watch this episode as a vodcast over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/-LVxueobRTg [00:00:00] Intro. [00:05:28] Podcast milestones and statistics. [00:09:36] Changing Views on Google Analytics. [00:14:19] Nostalgia in analytics evolution. [00:15:54] Data refinement analogy. [00:20:30] Outsourcing analytics services. [00:22:10] Analytics in company resource management. [00:25:32] Industry-changing technology trends. [00:30:11] The magic sauce or ingredient. [00:34:20] Importance of having a business partner. [00:37:22] Rapid fire questions. ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod it's the end of an era as we bid farewell to our fellow co-host, Dara Fitzgerald. But fear not, he's not vanishing into thin air; he'll still be around to gate-crash future episodes now and again. We had the pleasure of speaking to Dara to about his journey into analytics, and some of the changes he's seen in the industry over his career. We also spoke about the process of setting up Measurelab over 10 years ago, and his advice for anyone wanting to follow in his footsteps. ----- Quotes of the Episode: "...I think a lot of it comes down to timing and the requirement that you're trying to fill or the need that you're trying to plug in the market." - Dara "...I think that's such an important factor to anyone within any analytics or data field is the ability to zoom out and understand what the hell you're doing and why and who you're doing it." - Dan ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post #101 Daralytics (with Dara Fitzgerald @ Measurelab) appeared first on Measurelab.

Episode Summary: In this weeks sound bite (from the archive) we revisit a conversation with David Mannheim from August 2023, diving into the topic of personalisation. David discusses how personalisation goes beyond just a recommendation engine, emphasising its role in building deeper connections with customers. The conversation explores the idea that all brands, even those like Screwfix, can benefit from personalisation as a communication principle. Full episode here: https://shorturl.at/efoyH ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post Sound Bite: Building deeper relationships through personalisation appeared first on Measurelab.

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://shorturl.at/adrZ9 You can now watch this episode as a vodcast over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/J82o-sTTxW0 [00:00:00] Human37 and inspiration [00:08:13] ROI positive CDP implementations [00:11:28] Customer Data Platforms and ROI [00:15:19] CRM vs CDP functionalities [00:23:05] Composable CDPs landscape complexity [00:26:42] CDP components and pricing [00:31:06] The landscape of packaged CDPs [00:33:32] Customer journey and data management [00:37:04] Marketing team dynamics [00:40:52] The ROI of the tech stack [00:43:11] Data team challenges and use cases [00:47:50] Rapid fire questions ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod we spoke with Glenn Vanderlinden, co-founder of Human37. We spoke about CDP implementations, and whether or not they are ROI positive. We also discuss the composable CDP landscape as a whole and the challenges and use cases for data teams. ----- Quotes of the Episode: "...The customer journey is transversal regardless of which department they're encountering or interacting with. They literally don't give a damn." - Glenn "...It's like buying a Lamborghini to drop your children to school. It's a very expensive solution to a very trivial problem." - Bhav ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post #100 ROI positive MarTech: is it possible? (with Glenn Vanderlinden @ Human37) appeared first on Measurelab.

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://shorturl.at/jzDMR You can now watch this episode as a vodcast over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/_YTgTnZZqZQ 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:27 - Welcoming Gaurav Tiwari 00:03:59 - Gaurav's Background in Data Analytics 00:08:01 - Empowerment through Self-Serve Analytics 00:09:21 - The Challenge of Data Literacy 00:13:10 - The Role of Generative AI in Analytics 00:14:02 - The Future of Self-Serve and Semantic Layers 00:20:00 - The Necessity of a Semantic Layer 00:23:45 - Starting with Generative AI and Semantic Layers 00:29:03 - The Risks and Benefits of AI in Decision-Making 00:32:48 - Where to Begin with AI and Analytics Tools 00:39:47 - The Social and Environmental Impact of Data Analytics 00:43:29 - The Desire for Data Control and Excel Exports 00:46:03 - Rapid Fire Questions ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod we spoke with Gaurav Tiwari, ex-Meta, currently working as an Engineering Manager at Spotify. We spoke about AI not just in data analysis but also its use when it comes to data preparation, semantic layering and analytics engineering. We also have a big announcement to make regarding one of our co-hosts, so stay tuned! ----- Quotes of the Episode: "...The part that never dies is the human curiosity to know more about something." - Gaurav "...I would love to have a little bit more visibility around the social impact that people are making by saying that, yeah, we are contributing to making the world a better place." - Gaurav ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post #99 AI in Self-Serve Analytics (with Gaurav Tiwari @ Spotify) appeared first on Measurelab.

Episode Summary: In this weeks sound bite (from the archive) Dan & Dara spoke with Rasmus Houlind from Agillic. They chat about what personalisation entails, the distinctions between implicit and explicit personalisation, the ownership of the customer journey by the customer, and the adaptation of a CRO mindset for personalisation. Full episode here: https://shorturl.at/CFHIX ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post Sound Bite: How can personalisation drive lasting value? appeared first on Measurelab.

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://shorturl.at/fqIO2 You can now watch this episode as a vodcast over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/VDZ5P8_Ianc [00:00:00] Introduction. [00:06:32] What is a semantic layer? [00:08:13] Semantic layers in data analysis. [00:15:50] Semantic layers in AI. [00:25:40] Building modern data stacks. [00:30:04] The future of semantic layers. [00:33:27] Building data infrastructure challenges. [00:38:41] The challenge of self-serve. [00:40:52] Google's strategic approach. [00:44:41] Rapid fire questions ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod we spoke with David Jayatillake, co-founder of Delphi and organiser of the London Analytics Meetup. David spoke to us about the concept of semantic layers, offering a deep understanding of its applications and implications in various technologies. Despite some questionable jokes, the episode is packed with nuggets of wisdom. ----- Quotes of the Episode: "...I think whilst we're still maybe in the very early stages of semantic layers and things like that, I think it's definitely something to watch out for in the future." - David "...You need something that's going to give it context, but you also need something that's going to give it constraint, and that's kind of like what's really good about a semantic layer." - David ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post #98 What on earth is a semantic layer?! (with David Jayatillake @ Delphi) appeared first on Measurelab.

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://shorturl.at/hlrX7 You can now watch this episode as a vodcast over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/f0oL6Fvao78 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:27 - Welcoming Timo Dechau to the show 00:03:09 - Timo introduces himself and his journey 00:06:07 - The evolution of product management 00:07:00 - Transition to event data in marketing analytics 00:10:02 - The future of event data and analysis 00:13:38 - The challenge of adopting product analytics 00:17:00 - The profitability of data and analytics functions 00:18:08 - The future of event data and event schemas 00:23:02 - The potential of event data in various use cases 00:26:03 - Sequence analysis and its power in event data 00:30:10 - The impact of privacy changes on event data 00:34:00 - Who owns the event data process? 00:43:33 - Timo's solution for event data design and documentation 00:45:53 - Rapid fire questions ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod we spoke with Timo Dechau, a product manager and analyst with a unique perspective on event tracking. He discusses the challenges faced by product managers, his journey into product management, and the technical skills he deploys. We spoke about event data and marketing data, as well as the people, processes, and design involved in event tracking. ----- Quotes of the Episode: "...And product is more complicated because like there's often not like a clear funnel in there, it's not a linear path that you have." - Timo  "..."It's the irony, isn't it? Is that people think that it used to be okay and now it's broken. And actually it was always broken." - Dan ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post #97 The future of event data (with Timo Dechau @ deepskydata) appeared first on Measurelab.

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://shorturl.at/hpHRW You can now watch this episode as a vodcast over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vDvvtv4WqNM 00:02:02 - Introducing special guest Tim Ceuppens 00:04:02 - Tim's backstory and career journey 00:08:00 - The problem with data meetings 00:09:08 - Applying psychology of data in practice 00:10:13 - The challenge with agency reporting 00:12:09 - The role of curiosity in data and marketing 00:13:19 - The use of anchoring in data presentation 00:15:06 - The framework for measuring campaigns 00:19:24 - The use of anchoring before presenting data 00:21:17 - The myth of data as the sole success factor 00:24:15 - Rapid Fire Questions ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod we spoke with Tim Ceuppens, a creative thinker in the field of data and marketing. Tim shared his journey from film school to becoming the Chief Marketing Officer for Belgium and Netherlands' largest health foods company, highlighting the importance of curiosity and storytelling in data analytics. ----- Quotes of the Episode: "...I'm done with not being informed, not understanding what you're trying to tell me, or being shown like cherry picked data where you did a good job, even though we're not seeing any returns, but there was a lot of engagement or vice versa. And I just started to think, okay, so what can I do?" - Tim  "...So Ted Lasso, you know that scene where he's playing darts and he's talking about how he got to where he got to and people always underestimated him. And it was that quote he saw by Walt Whitman on the wall that said, be curious, not judgmental." - Bhav ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post #96 The Psychology of Data (with Tim Ceuppens @ Pit&Pit) appeared first on Measurelab.

Episode Summary: In this weeks sound bite (from the archive) Dan & Dara spoke with Jim Sterne from Target Marketing. He specifically discusses the changes in online marketing and data since the 1990s. Full episode here: https://shorturl.at/euwI1 ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post Sound Bite: How has the role of data changed over time? appeared first on Measurelab.