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The Measure Pod is a fortnightly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan Perry-Reed (Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab) and Bhav Patel (Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert) and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. read less

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#109 The analytics of PlayStation (with Gabor Mester @ Sony)

#109 The analytics of PlayStation (with Gabor Mester @ Sony)

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/47XYg1I Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ZF8VwfJHz5Q 00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 00:00:52 - Guest Introduction: Gabor Mester from Sony PlayStation 00:02:03 - Hosts' Backgrounds and Initial Thoughts 00:04:12 - Gabor's Career Journey at PlayStation 00:07:08 - Platform Analytics vs. Game Analytics 00:10:01 - Technology Behind Tracking In-Game Analytics 00:12:27 - Defining Engagement in Platform Analytics 00:15:21 - Visualising Data in Gaming Analytics 00:18:42 - Influence of Platform Analytics on Game Design 00:22:11 - Evolution of Analytics at PlayStation Over the Years 00:27:08 - Transition to Corporate Role at Sony 00:29:07 - Solving Cross-Company Analytics Challenges 00:32:14 - Skills for Career Progression in Analytics 00:37:24 - Maintaining Industry Knowledge and Networks 00:42:09 - Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav had the

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#109 The analytics of PlayStation (with Gabor Mester @ Sony)

#109 The analytics of PlayStation (with Gabor Mester @ Sony)

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/47XYg1I Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ZF8VwfJHz5Q 00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 00:00:52 - Guest Introduction: Gabor Mester from Sony PlayStation 00:02:03 - Hosts' Backgrounds and Initial Thoughts 00:04:12 - Gabor's Career Journey at PlayStation 00:07:08 - Platform Analytics vs. Game Analytics 00:10:01 - Technology Behind Tracking In-Game Analytics 00:12:27 - Defining Engagement in Platform Analytics 00:15:21 - Visualising Data in Gaming Analytics 00:18:42 - Influence of Platform Analytics on Game Design 00:22:11 - Evolution of Analytics at PlayStation Over the Years 00:27:08 - Transition to Corporate Role at Sony 00:29:07 - Solving Cross-Company Analytics Challenges 00:32:14 - Skills for Career Progression in Analytics 00:37:24 - Maintaining Industry Knowledge and Networks 00:42:09 - Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav had the

#108 The death of accuracy: an obituary

#108 The death of accuracy: an obituary

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/3BtcCei Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vVUIpqhk1tw 00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 00:01:07 - Initial Thoughts on Data Accuracy 00:02:07 - Reassuring Stakeholders About Data Usability 00:02:45 - Whoop and Personal Data Tracking 00:04:26 - Gaming Nostalgia: Broken Sword Reforged 00:04:47 - Impact of Cookie Banners on Data Accuracy 00:05:30 - Challenges in Validating Data Accuracy 00:08:09 - Using Transactional Data as a Proxy 00:10:06 - Stakeholder Management and Change Communication 00:12:29 - Hierarchy of Documentation in Data Analysis 00:17:02 - Reevaluating Target CPA in Light of Consent Changes 00:25:15 - Experimentation and Testing with Partial Data 00:31:58 - GA Immersion Training Ad 00:38:13 - Modelled data vs. Actual Data 00:41:21 - Directionally Accurate Data Analysis. ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav reflect on insights gained from MeasureCamp London, a

#107 Analytics: from cost to profit centre (with Steen Rasmussen @ IIH Nordic)

#107 Analytics: from cost to profit centre (with Steen Rasmussen @ IIH Nordic)

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/3AZqihd Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt6s__jGEWE 00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 00:02:14 - Measure Camp London Announcement 00:03:28 - Welcoming Back Steen Rasmussen 00:04:01 - Steen's Background and Focus on Commercial Analytics 00:06:34 - Turning Analytics from Cost Center to Profit Center 00:09:19 - Defining Better Questions in Analytics 00:13:34 - Profit Enablement Center Concept 00:17:06 - Measuring the Value of Analytics Teams 00:24:01 - Impact of GA4 on Marketing Analytics 00:29:46 - GA4 Cohort Advertisement 00:36:01 - Generative AI and the Future of Analytics 00:48:47 - Rapid Fire Questions ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav welcome back Steen Rasmussen from IIH Nordic, a previous guest known for his insightful perspectives. The episode highlights the importance of critical thinking and personal insight in analytics and experimentation, an

#106 What an ideal expert analyst looks like

#106 What an ideal expert analyst looks like

Dan's analytics survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5FOecqPttUyuJKmLeXJT3TyYCoCq1oXoy0SjYWdMUP9SjIA/viewform ----- Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/4dHPwiu Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/LqY2p6By688 00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 00:02:03 - Dedication to Ida and Episode Start 00:03:01 - Analytics Survey and Its Purpose 00:04:27 - Ida's Question on Measure Slack 00:05:29 - Lack of Content for Experienced Analysts 00:07:51 - The Difference Between Junior and Senior Analysts 00:11:12 - The Role of Soft Skills 00:14:13 - The Role of Communication Skills 00:20:28 - The Role of Critical Thinking 00:23:02 - Individual Contributor vs. People Manager 00:30:34 - The Role of Mentorship 00:32:12 - The Importance of Critical Thinking 00:36:11 - The Role of Meetups and Communities 00:39:54 - Examples of Effective Mentorship ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav explore the concept of what a senior

#105 A web analyst’s guide to app analytics (with Juliana Jackson @ Monks)

#105 A web analyst’s guide to app analytics (with Juliana Jackson @ Monks)

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://t.ly/6eOxg Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCHDdXoK0Jc 00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Recap 00:03:30 - Juliana's Background and Current Role 00:05:44 - Juliana's Work at MediaMonks 00:07:14 - Juliana's Podcast Journey 00:11:31 - Transition to App Analytics 00:19:09 - Learning from Developers 00:20:59 - Bhav's Reflection on Juliana's Journey 00:22:47 - GA4 Training Course Ad 00:23:32 - Juliana's Perspective on Business Context in Analytics 00:27:08 - Discussion on A/B Testing and Product Management 00:31:02 - Importance of Understanding Business Models 00:37:54 - Broader Industry Issues and Analyst Involvement 00:39:36 - Role of Apps in the Ecosystem ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav are joined by Juliana Jackson, who has a diverse background in sales, product, training, and analytics. The episode delved into various topics beyond technical implementation, exploring

#103 Modern marketing (with Ken Williams @ DiveTeam)

#103 Modern marketing (with Ken Williams @ DiveTeam)

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://rb.gy/4ldywl Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/wU7WheJSQh4 00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 00:00:48 - Bhav's Initial Thoughts on Modern Marketing 00:01:42 - Importance of Labelling Modern Marketing 00:02:23 - Links and Resources Mentioned 00:03:56 - Introduction of Guest Ken Williams 00:04:46 - Ken's Background and Career Journey 00:07:42 - Starting DiveTeam and Entrepreneurship 00:09:07 - Defining Modern Marketing 00:15:29 - Shifts in Marketing Priorities 00:23:40 - Challenges with Attribution Models 00:28:18 - Training Advertisement 00:37:01 - Advice for Marketing Directors 00:51:07 - Outro ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav are joined by Ken Williams from DiveTeam to discuss modern marketing and measurement strategy. They explore the evolution of marketing from 2000 to 2024, highlighting the importance of adapting advice to current trends. The conversation delves into th

#102 Data is a road trip, not a destination

#102 Data is a road trip, not a destination

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://rb.gy/brjbry You can now watch this episode as a vodcast over on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OcLDhx9YFs 00:00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Update 00:00:57 - Discussion on Blog Post: Data is a Journey, Not a Destination 00:01:18 - Metaphor of Data as a Road Trip 00:02:22 - Content Warning for Data Engineers 00:02:45 - Upcoming Events and Surveys 00:04:34 - Connecting with Hosts and Companies 00:04:55 - Catch-Up with Bhavik 00:05:15 - Personal Updates and Writing Journey 00:09:03 - Aphantasia Discovery 00:15:00 - Exploring Aphantasia Further 00:19:00 - Deep Dive into Data as a Road Trip Metaphor 00:27:43 - Identifying Destination vs. Journey Mindset ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav discuss the concept of treating data as a journey, not just a destination. They explore the reasons why people may view data as a destination and the pitfalls of having this mindset. ----- Quotes

Sound Bite: The future of attribution modelling in Google Analytics

Sound Bite: The future of attribution modelling in Google Analytics

Episode Summary: In this weeks sound bite (from the archive) Dan discussed the end of rules-based attribution in Google Analytics 4. He reflects on the shift from Universal Analytics to GA4, highlighting the focus on data-driven attribution and the removal of other attribution models. He also explores Google's perspective on encouraging the use of data-driven attribution and the implications for digital marketing channels. Full episode here: https://shorturl.at/cqyEN ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post Sound Bite: T

Sound Bite: How to approach building a dashboard

Sound Bite: How to approach building a dashboard

Episode Summary: In this weeks sound bite (from the archive) Dara discusses the process of building out automated dashboards. This includes everything from the initial wire-framing, the creation, and potential iterations you might need to make a long the way. Check out the full episode on how to build out dashboards like a pro. Full episode here: https://shorturl.at/ioOUW ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post Sound Bite: How to approach building a dashboard appeared first on Measurelab.

#101 Daralytics (with Dara Fitzgerald @ Measurelab)

#101 Daralytics (with Dara Fitzgerald @ Measurelab)

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://shorturl.at/kzOY9 You can now watch this episode as a vodcast over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/-LVxueobRTg [00:00:00] Intro. [00:05:28] Podcast milestones and statistics. [00:09:36] Changing Views on Google Analytics. [00:14:19] Nostalgia in analytics evolution. [00:15:54] Data refinement analogy. [00:20:30] Outsourcing analytics services. [00:22:10] Analytics in company resource management. [00:25:32] Industry-changing technology trends. [00:30:11] The magic sauce or ingredient. [00:34:20] Importance of having a business partner. [00:37:22] Rapid fire questions. ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod it's the end of an era as we bid farewell to our fellow co-host, Dara Fitzgerald. But fear not, he's not vanishing into thin air; he'll still be around to gate-crash future episodes now and again. We had the pleasure of speaking to Dara to about his journey into analytics, and some of the changes he's seen i

Sound Bite: Building deeper relationships through personalisation

Sound Bite: Building deeper relationships through personalisation

Episode Summary: In this weeks sound bite (from the archive) we revisit a conversation with David Mannheim from August 2023, diving into the topic of personalisation. David discusses how personalisation goes beyond just a recommendation engine, emphasising its role in building deeper connections with customers. The conversation explores the idea that all brands, even those like Screwfix, can benefit from personalisation as a communication principle. Full episode here: https://shorturl.at/efoyH ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry toge

#100 ROI positive MarTech: is it possible? (with Glenn Vanderlinden @ Human37)

#100 ROI positive MarTech: is it possible? (with Glenn Vanderlinden @ Human37)

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://shorturl.at/adrZ9 You can now watch this episode as a vodcast over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/J82o-sTTxW0 [00:00:00] Human37 and inspiration [00:08:13] ROI positive CDP implementations [00:11:28] Customer Data Platforms and ROI [00:15:19] CRM vs CDP functionalities [00:23:05] Composable CDPs landscape complexity [00:26:42] CDP components and pricing [00:31:06] The landscape of packaged CDPs [00:33:32] Customer journey and data management [00:37:04] Marketing team dynamics [00:40:52] The ROI of the tech stack [00:43:11] Data team challenges and use cases [00:47:50] Rapid fire questions ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod we spoke with Glenn Vanderlinden, co-founder of Human37. We spoke about CDP implementations, and whether or not they are ROI positive. We also discuss the composable CDP landscape as a whole and the challenges and use cases for data teams. ----- Quotes of the Episode: "...The customer

#99 AI in Self-Serve Analytics (with Gaurav Tiwari @ Spotify)

#99 AI in Self-Serve Analytics (with Gaurav Tiwari @ Spotify)

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://shorturl.at/jzDMR You can now watch this episode as a vodcast over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/_YTgTnZZqZQ 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:27 - Welcoming Gaurav Tiwari 00:03:59 - Gaurav's Background in Data Analytics 00:08:01 - Empowerment through Self-Serve Analytics 00:09:21 - The Challenge of Data Literacy 00:13:10 - The Role of Generative AI in Analytics 00:14:02 - The Future of Self-Serve and Semantic Layers 00:20:00 - The Necessity of a Semantic Layer 00:23:45 - Starting with Generative AI and Semantic Layers 00:29:03 - The Risks and Benefits of AI in Decision-Making 00:32:48 - Where to Begin with AI and Analytics Tools 00:39:47 - The Social and Environmental Impact of Data Analytics 00:43:29 - The Desire for Data Control and Excel Exports 00:46:03 - Rapid Fire Questions ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod we spoke with Gaurav Tiwari, ex-Meta, currently working as an Engineering Manager at Spotify. We spo

Sound Bite: How can personalisation drive lasting value?

Sound Bite: How can personalisation drive lasting value?

Episode Summary: In this weeks sound bite (from the archive) Dan & Dara spoke with Rasmus Houlind from Agillic. They chat about what personalisation entails, the distinctions between implicit and explicit personalisation, the ownership of the customer journey by the customer, and the adaptation of a CRO mindset for personalisation. Full episode here: https://shorturl.at/CFHIX ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post Sound Bite: How can personalisation drive lasting value? appeared first on Measurelab.

#98 What on earth is a semantic layer?! (with David Jayatillake @ Delphi)

#98 What on earth is a semantic layer?! (with David Jayatillake @ Delphi)

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://shorturl.at/fqIO2 You can now watch this episode as a vodcast over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/VDZ5P8_Ianc [00:00:00] Introduction. [00:06:32] What is a semantic layer? [00:08:13] Semantic layers in data analysis. [00:15:50] Semantic layers in AI. [00:25:40] Building modern data stacks. [00:30:04] The future of semantic layers. [00:33:27] Building data infrastructure challenges. [00:38:41] The challenge of self-serve. [00:40:52] Google's strategic approach. [00:44:41] Rapid fire questions ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod we spoke with David Jayatillake, co-founder of Delphi and organiser of the London Analytics Meetup. David spoke to us about the concept of semantic layers, offering a deep understanding of its applications and implications in various technologies. Despite some questionable jokes, the episode is packed with nuggets of wisdom. ----- Quotes of the Episode: "...I think whilst we're stil

#97 The future of event data (with Timo Dechau @ deepskydata)

#97 The future of event data (with Timo Dechau @ deepskydata)

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://shorturl.at/hlrX7 You can now watch this episode as a vodcast over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/f0oL6Fvao78 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:27 - Welcoming Timo Dechau to the show 00:03:09 - Timo introduces himself and his journey 00:06:07 - The evolution of product management 00:07:00 - Transition to event data in marketing analytics 00:10:02 - The future of event data and analysis 00:13:38 - The challenge of adopting product analytics 00:17:00 - The profitability of data and analytics functions 00:18:08 - The future of event data and event schemas 00:23:02 - The potential of event data in various use cases 00:26:03 - Sequence analysis and its power in event data 00:30:10 - The impact of privacy changes on event data 00:34:00 - Who owns the event data process? 00:43:33 - Timo's solution for event data design and documentation 00:45:53 - Rapid fire questions ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod we spoke with Timo

#96 The Psychology of Data (with Tim Ceuppens @ Pit&Pit)

#96 The Psychology of Data (with Tim Ceuppens @ Pit&Pit)

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://shorturl.at/hpHRW You can now watch this episode as a vodcast over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vDvvtv4WqNM 00:02:02 - Introducing special guest Tim Ceuppens 00:04:02 - Tim's backstory and career journey 00:08:00 - The problem with data meetings 00:09:08 - Applying psychology of data in practice 00:10:13 - The challenge with agency reporting 00:12:09 - The role of curiosity in data and marketing 00:13:19 - The use of anchoring in data presentation 00:15:06 - The framework for measuring campaigns 00:19:24 - The use of anchoring before presenting data 00:21:17 - The myth of data as the sole success factor 00:24:15 - Rapid Fire Questions ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod we spoke with Tim Ceuppens, a creative thinker in the field of data and marketing. Tim shared his journey from film school to becoming the Chief Marketing Officer for Belgium and Netherlands' largest health foods company, highlighting th

Sound Bite: How has the role of data changed over time?

Sound Bite: How has the role of data changed over time?

Episode Summary: In this weeks sound bite (from the archive) Dan & Dara spoke with Jim Sterne from Target Marketing. He specifically discusses the changes in online marketing and data since the 1990s. Full episode here: https://shorturl.at/euwI1 ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post Sound Bite: How has the role of data changed over time? appeared first on Measurelab.

#95 Analytics on form (with Alun Lucas @ Zuko Analytics)

#95 Analytics on form (with Alun Lucas @ Zuko Analytics)

Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://shorturl.at/hqFZ0 You can now watch this episode as a vodcast over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/-7WYFOk3dvc 00:00:00 - Introduction to Alan Lucas and form analytics 00:03:11 - Alan Lucas's background and Zuko Analytics 00:06:28 - Comparing Zuko with GA4 capabilities 00:10:03 - The problem of form analytics longevity 00:13:09 - The continuous need for form optimisation 00:18:49 - The value of a friction score metric 00:26:08 - The impact of tracking limitations on form analytics 00:28:09 - Generative AI and it's potential impact 00:32:05 - The future of form analytics and automation 00:36:01 - The use of forms for qualitative data collection 00:37:47 - Rapid fire questions with Alan Lucas ----- Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Measure Pod we spoke with Alun Lucas, the Managing Director at Zuko Analytics. We spoke specifically about webforms, and the optimisation tool Zuko has built to help businesses get a better under

Sound Bite: How can we improve accessibility on the web?

Sound Bite: How can we improve accessibility on the web?

Episode Summary: In this weeks sound bite (from the archive) Dan & Dara spoke with Ellen Cole from Little Seed Group. Ellen shared insights on working with invisible differences and offers tips for businesses to enhance inclusivity in their social media and marketing efforts. Full episode here: https://shorturl.at/tBGU6 ----- About The Measure Pod: The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way. ----- If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together! The post Sound Bite: How can we improve accessibility on the web? appeared first on Measurelab.