Customer Insights with Google Executive & NED Tina
Mar 13, 2023
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Tina Daniels, Google's Director of Agency and Brand Measurement Analytics, discusses her journey, strategies for understanding customers, and the importance of marketing in board conversations. She shares practical tips for non-marketers and understanding younger generations.
Companies must engage in real dialogue with customers and incorporate their feedback in order to meet customer expectations.
Boards should include Chief Marketing Officers and seek more representation from marketing professionals to make more informed and strategic decisions.
Deep dives
The Evolution of Marketing and Customer Research
Marketing has undergone a significant shift over the years, with consumers now having a bigger voice and actively shaping brands. This transformation has led to a two-way interaction between companies and customers, with companies needing to understand and meet customer expectations. The power dynamic has shifted, and companies must now engage in real dialogue with customers and incorporate their feedback. As marketing becomes more digital, direct connections between brands and consumers are becoming increasingly important, and having first-party data and customer consent are critical for success.
The Importance of Marketing for Boards
Boards of directors often overlook the significance of marketing and its impact on revenue generation and consumer behavior. Marketers possess valuable insights into customers and play a crucial role in shaping strategies. To ensure effective decision-making, boards should include Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and seek more representation from marketing professionals. It is essential for boards to understand their customers, their expectations, and the rapidly changing marketing landscape. By actively involving marketing in board discussions and gaining insights from customers, boards can make more informed and strategic decisions.
Leadership in the Digital Age and the Role of Google
In the digital age, leadership requires embracing digital transformation and staying ahead of the curve. Google, as a leading company in the digital space, sets a gold standard for marketing performance and brand engagement. Google's marketing team exemplifies how to effectively communicate and engage with customers. Additionally, Google offers tools and platforms for marketers to execute surveys, enabling quick insights and data-driven decision-making. As digital transformation continues to shape the industry, boards and leaders should look to Google for inspiration and guidance in navigating this evolving landscape.
Our guest today is Tina Daniels. Tina is a digital veteran, she is Googles Director of Agency and Brand Measurement Analytics, with a background from digital marketing agencies and from Microsoft. She also serves as Board Director on both listed companies and educational institutions. Tina is passionate about how to better understand and communincate with customers, continued learning and doing good for society. This episode focuses on her journey and approaches she find useful for the top companies, leaders and boards.