#847: Acquia CMO Jennifer Griffin Smith on MarTech that delivers beyond the hype
Today, we’re going to talk about moving beyond the hype cycle to build a marketing technology ecosystem that actually delivers. We’ll explore how to treat content orchestration not as a task but as a core strategic discipline, how to make…
#846: Red Points’ Daniel Shapiro on brand protection in a deepfake world
Today, we’re going to talk about the often-overlooked other side of brand building: brand protection. In our rush to create amazing customer experiences and leverage new technologies, we’re also creating new vulnerabilities for counterfeiters, impersonators, and fraudsters to exploit, ultimately…
#845: Bright Data Chief Product Officer Ariel Shulman on why access to real-time web data is critical in the age of autonomous AI
Today, we’re going to talk about the foundational element that will determine the winners and losers in the age of AI: access to high-quality, real-time web data. As AI agents become more autonomous and LLMs more integrated into our workflows,…
#844: adMarketplace’s John Nitti on GEO and the future of paid search
For years, the search landscape has been relatively stable, but generative AI is rewriting the rules of how consumers find information and how brands can connect with them at the moment of intent. Today, we’re going to explore what this…
#843: Pega’s Matt Healy on the hidden costs of outdated technology
Today, we’re going to talk about the hidden costs of outdated technology. While many leaders are focused on implementing the next generation of AI, new research suggests that the legacy systems still running in the background are not just inefficient—they’re…
#842: Braze Chief Product Officer Kevin Wang on how AI has forever changed product development
Today, we’re going to talk about how AI has permanently changed product development. But while it enables teams to tackle more problems faster than ever, the real challenge has shifted to keeping pace with rising customer expectations. This new landscape…
#841: NiCE CMO Michelle Cooper on the most common mistake brands make with AI and CX
Today, we’re going to talk about moving beyond the hype of AI in customer experience. We’ll explore how to ground an AI strategy not in the technology itself, but in the real, human moments that define a brand, and discuss…
#840: Adobe’s Hannah Elsakr on what happens after the hype: operationalizing AI at enterprise scale
Today, we’re going to talk about what happens after the initial hype cycle of generative AI. We’re moving past the novelty of prompting for images and into the far more complex challenge of operationalizing AI at enterprise scale. This isn’t…
#839: Medallia’s Courtney Shealy on moving contact centers from cost center to strategic asset
Today, we’re going to talk about transforming the contact center from a reactive, cost-focused operational hub into a proactive, strategic engine for growth. We’ll explore how to unlock the wealth of insights from customer interactions to drive innovation, create more…
#838: BrandShield CEO Yoav Keren on the dark side of digital engagement
Today, we’re going to talk about the dark side of digital engagement, including the rapidly growing threat of brand impersonation, counterfeit goods, and AI-driven scams that target the customers marketers work so hard to attract. This isn’t just an IT…
#837: Domo Chief Design Officer Chris Willis on what to do about the trust deficit in enterprise AI
Today, we’re going to talk about the growing trust deficit in enterprise AI. While we’re all chasing the speed and convenience automation promises, many leaders are realizing that fast answers are useless—and even dangerous—if you can’t verify or defend the…
Balancing marketing at a global scale with cultural intelligence with Katherine Melchior Ray
As AI makes it easier than ever to reach a global audience, is it also making it easier to fail on a global scale? Agility requires more than just speed; …