What It Means

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Latest Episodes

How “Tucked” CMOs Can Take Charge
June 22, 2023

Nearly half of B2C chief marketing officers dont report to the CEO but instead, a different C-suite role. Whats behind the trend, and what should these tucked CMOs (and, really, all CMOs) do to su

Applying 2022’s Security Lessons To 2023 Threats
June 15, 2023

The best way to predict the future is to understand the past. In this episode, Principal Analysts Sandy Carielli and Brian Wrozek share the security lessons learned in 2022 and how they apply to 2023

The CIO’s Role In The Growth Agenda
June 08, 2023

As business becomes more technology-driven, the role of technology leaders is changing, as well. In this episode, VP, Senior Research Director Fred Giron and VP, Principal Analyst Ted Schadler discuss

How Creative Commerce Fuels Loyalty Across The Customer Lifecycle
June 01, 2023

From streaming services to ice cream, creative commerce is revolutionizing commerce by integrating all phases of the buying cycle. Learn how on this weeks What It Means with VP, Principal Analyst Jay

The Surprising Benefits Of Autism-Friendly Hiring Practices
May 25, 2023

As recruitment challenges persist, business leaders are looking to broaden their talent pools. In this episode, Senior Analysts David Mooter and Jonathan Roberts describe the benefits of implementing

For B2C Companies, Alignment = Profit
May 18, 2023

Aligning customer experience, marketing, and digital functions around customer needs fuels growth for B2C companies. VP and Group Director Melissa Parrish explains how to build and rev a B2C customer-

A Three-Pronged Approach For Driving B2B Growth
May 11, 2023

Short-term strategies to win buyers dollars are failing B2B buyers and companies. To drive consistent, long-term growth, B2B leaders need to align on customer value. This week on What It Means, VP an

Is Asynchronous Chat The Future Of Customer Service?
May 04, 2023

Asynchronous chat is poised to proliferate throughout the B2C ecosystem, redefining expectations around customer service. Senior Analyst Christina McAllister joins to discuss the benefits and pitfall

How B2B Firms Can Win With Younger Buyers
April 27, 2023

Millennials and Gen Zers now comprise nearly two-thirds of B2B buyers. These younger buyers approach the buying process differently from their older counterparts and they have higher expectations of

How B2B Marketing Teams Can Align To Fuel Faster Growth
April 20, 2023

B2B marketing approaches often leave money on the table, say Principal Analysts John Arnold and Lisa Gately. On this episode of What It Means, they introduce lifecycle revenue marketing, a holistic ap