What It Means

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Latest Episodes

Solve Customer Mysteries By Uniting Quant & Qual
September 02, 2021

Quantitative data science and qualitative design research deliver richer, more accurate customer insights by working together. VP and Principal Analyst Brandon Purcell joins What It Means to discuss h

The Why And How Of Co-Innovation
August 26, 2021

In an era of digital sameness and disruption, leaders need to look beyond their own four walls to innovate. In this episode, Vice Presidents Matt Guarini and Ted Schadler discuss the benefits and logi

The Rising Cost Of Ransomware
August 19, 2021

What’s driving the increase in ransomware attacks, and what can security leaders do to protect their organizations? Analysts Allie Mellen and Steve Turner provide insight in this episode.

Why Investing In Employee Wellness Is No Longer Optional
August 12, 2021

Employee wellness became a top priority during the pandemic. But will it remain one? VP, Principal Analyst James McQuivey and Analyst Jonathan Roberts discuss the role of employee wellness in the futu

Tough relationship with finance? Maybe you should hire your own CFO. It worked at Mastercard
August 05, 2021

As the pressure to prove marketing’s ROI intensifies, marketing leaders should work to build a strong alliance with their finance counterparts. Mastercard’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Causes And Cures For Toxic Culture In The Security Org
July 29, 2021

There’s a culture crisis in the IT security field that could be putting firms at risk. Learn about the causes and cures of a toxic security culture from Principal Analyst Jinan Budge in this episode o

The “Wild West” Era Of Digital Advertising Is Ending
July 22, 2021

The third-party cookie is riding off into the sunset, ending the Wild West era of digital advertising. What comes next? The answer is complicated, but the opportunities are many, explain VP, Principal

Innovative AND Sustainable? Akamai Says “Yes”
July 15, 2021

Are innovation and sustainability mutually exclusive? Not for tech firm Akamai. Get an inside look at Akamai’s strategies for driving innovation while meeting ambitious sustainability goals.

Nestlé’s Tech-Driven Innovation At Work
July 08, 2021

Struggling to embed technology-driven innovation into your organization? Nestlé’s chief innovation technology officer reveals the food and beverage giant’s secrets to innovation success.

Risk, Reward, And Trust In The B2B Sphere
July 01, 2021

Given the high-stakes nature of many B2B purchases, trust with buyers is key. At a time when trust is in decline, how can B2B companies accomplish this? VP and Group Director Isabel Montesdeoca and Pr