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Latest Episodes

Entering Dullsville. Population: Too Many Brands
July 11, 2019

Brands have driven themselves straight into Dullsville. For years, they’ve slashed creative to the quick and overinvested in tech. Principal Analyst Jay Pattisall explains why you need both to succeed, and how creative can augment your tech investments.

Will Facebook Survive?
June 27, 2019

For 18 months and counting, Facebook has been rocked by constant scandals. Senior Analyst Jessica Liu explains that Facebook will be fine in the short term. But in the long term . . . maybe not so much.

How Lloyds Uses Privacy As A Differentiator
June 20, 2019

Privacy regulations can seem like a hassle. But if you want to grow customer affinity, privacy can be a strategic strength. Lloyds Banking Group Experience Strategist Laurent Christoph and Forrester VP and Principal Analyst Fatemeh Khatibloo explain ho...

Implementing Zero Trust Compliance
June 13, 2019

What does a Zero Trust framework look like on the ground? On this episode of What It Means, we’re joined by Principal Analysts Renee Murphy and Chase Cunningham to explore the intersection of Zero Trust and compliance.

Why Every Firm Needs A Values Strategy
June 06, 2019

On this episode of What It Means, Principal Analyst Rick Parrish lays out the case for why brands must craft a thoughtful values strategy — and why shouting values from the rooftops may not be right for your brand.

A Practical Guide To Evaluating Emerging Tech
May 30, 2019

When emerging tech hype meets reality, businesses can lose. On this episode of What It Means, VP and Principal Analyst Martha Bennett guides businesses through the difficult work of successfully leveraging emerging tech.

“Direct-To-Value” Is An Opportunity For B2C Brands
May 23, 2019

How should incumbent brands respond to the direct-to-consumer (DTC) phenomenon? To help firms answer this crucial question, we’ve released Principal Analyst Ryan Skinner’s keynote from Consumer Marketing 2019.

Edge Computing: How And Why Now
May 16, 2019

Intelligent technology is spreading to fridges, bridges, televisions, and more. Edge computing seeks to link these smart devices into a smart ecosystem that can work with previously unimaginable complexity and speed.

WW’s Digital Transformation Journey
May 09, 2019

With the infusion of tech into every aspect of modern business, a successful business transformation requires digital transformation. This week, WW CTO Michael Lysaght joins to explain how tech transformation can thrive during a larger business transfo...

Using Tech To Improve The Citizen Experience
May 02, 2019

Government agencies are striving to serve citizens better, faster, and more efficiently. As Principal Consultant Chris Gallacher notes, great citizen experience (CX) requires a revitalized tech core. Discover how to beat technical debt and win citizen ...