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Latest Episodes

Marketers, Challenge False Assumptions To Truly Win Fans
April 25, 2019

With good intentions, marketers have made wrongful assumptions about what customers want, corroding consumer trust. Hear VP and Group Director Melissa Parrish explain how marketers succeed by valuing their customers’ voices on this episode of What It M...

Yes, You Still Need To Prep For Brexit
April 18, 2019

The terms of Brexit are (still) uncertain. But you’ll thank yourself later if you prep for Brexit now. VP and Group Director Laura Koetzle advises how you should handle key issues on this week’s What It Means.

Operational Technology: The Key To Digital Transformation
April 11, 2019

Looking to drive new digital business models? Well, it’s not possible if you don’t address your operational technology. VP and Principal Analyst Liz Herbert explains why modernizing foundational technologies is crucial for digital transformation.

Software Needs CEOs — And Vice Versa
April 04, 2019

Digital transformation is crucial. As John Rymer and Jeffrey Hammond explain, it’s only possible if CEOs support the software capability their firms need.

B2B Is Also B2P (Business To Person)
March 28, 2019

The term “business-to-business” can be deceptive: You’re never really selling to a business; you’re selling to people who happen to work at a business. Principal Analyst TJ Keitt explains why this makes B2B CX a crucial consideration.

Boxed Shows The Winning Strategies of Direct-To-Consumer Brands
March 21, 2019

The explosive growth of direct-to-consumer brands rests on a mix of agility and superior CX. Boxed CEO Chieh Huang gives us a deep dive into his company’s winning philosophy and strategies.

Strategy, Not Technology, Is The Key For Better Cybersecurity
March 14, 2019

The tagline for this year’s RSA Conference was “Better.” According to Forrester VP and Group Director Laura Koetzle, this tagline is apt. Cybersecurity is a jigsaw puzzle still in its box: All the tech pieces are there,

Mobile World Congress 2019: Mobile’s Far From Dead
March 07, 2019

Don’t hold a funeral for mobile just yet. While the shiny promise of emerging technologies like AI may have stolen some of its spotlight, Mobile World Congress 2019 made it clear that mobile is the springboard for future innovations.

Health Insurers: Innovation Under Pressure
February 28, 2019

Health insurers face threats and limitations. But that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. As Senior Analysts Arielle Trzcinski and Jeff Becker explain, health insurers have an opportunity to redefine the member experience to boost satisfaction and engagem...

Who Chooses Direct-To-Consumer Brands?
February 21, 2019

Why do people buy from direct-to-consumer brands? Until now, little research has been done to determine what’s driving consumers to choose DTC. Forrester Senior Analyst Anjali Lai shares pioneering research in this episode of What It Means.