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Latest Episodes

COVID Wrote The New Business Case For Digital
February 04, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has written a new digital business case for most companies. In this episode, Vice President and Principal Analyst Ted Schadler describes how successful firms are accelerating their digital transformation in 2021.

The Shift From Remote Work To Anywhere Work
January 28, 2021

As they emerge from the pandemic, organizations are making decisions on remote-work strategies. In this episode of What It Means, VPs J. P. Gownder and James McQuivey discuss the anywhere-work strategy as a solution.

How B2B CMOs Can Win Over The Company Board
January 21, 2021

Principal Analyst Jennifer Rouse explains how B2B marketing leaders can avoid potential pitfalls in board presentations and secure buy-in for key initiatives.

The Well-Being Opportunity For Financial Services Firms
January 14, 2021

The interests of financial services firms no longer align with those of the customers they serve, Senior Analyst Aurélie L’Hostis argues. In this week’s What It Means episode, she explains why a strategic focus on consumers’ financial well-being is key...

Tech Trends To Watch In 2021
January 07, 2021

Forrester analysts provide their predictions for IoT, AI, blockchain, and cloud in this special edition of What It Means.

Forrester Predictions Roundup: Explore The Trends That Will Define 2021
December 31, 2020

As you prepare your plans for the new year, Forrester analysts review their top predictions for IT, marketing, sales, and CX professionals in this special episode of What It Means.

How Manufacturing Will Get Smarter In 2021
December 17, 2020

In 2021, manufacturing firms will accelerate the use of technologies that helped them through the pandemic. Principal Analyst Paul Miller provides a deeper look on this week’s episode of What It Means.

European Predictions 2021: Regulators Prioritize AI And Remote Work
December 10, 2020

The year ahead will bring new regulatory frameworks, UK data chaos, and a shift in attitude toward remote work in the EU. VP and Group Director Laura Koetzle explains what lies ahead on this episode of What It Means.

CX Predictions 2021: Design For Consumer Trust
December 03, 2020

Consumer trust has always been important. But for 2021, consumer trust is underlined and bolded — nothing is more important for a brand’s survival. On this episode of What It Means with Vice President and Research Director David Truog,

Big Risks Are The Safest Option For B2C Marketing In 2021
November 19, 2020

The tumult of 2020 has turned yesterday’s marketing best practices into today’s imperatives. Explore our B2C marketing predictions in this What It Means episode featuring VP, Principal Analyst Shar VanBoskirk and Analyst Stephanie Liu.