

The Insighter's Club Podcast
Stravito
What does it take to turn insights into better, faster decisions? How is the role of insight professionals evolving in an increasingly complex world? Can a communications mindset help insights teams drive growth and impact?These are just some of the questions shaping the future of the insights industry, and we’re exploring them here on The Insighter’s Club Podcast. Hosted by Ross Dempsey, Director of Insight Engagement Services at Stravito, we dive into the challenges and opportunities ahead with leaders, innovators, and disruptors from across the insights industry. Formerly known as The Consumer Insights Podcast, this next chapter seeks to dig even deeper, exploring bold ideas and fresh strategies to keep you ahead of the curve.Follow us on Apple or Spotify, and subscribe to our Insighter’s Club newsletter for valuable and exclusive insights content from us at Stravito.Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to the show, welcome to The Insighter’s Club!
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Apr 6, 2023 • 28min
Combining Human Expertise and Artificial Intelligence with Bhaskar Roy, Client Partner APAC at Fractal
The interfaces between insights teams and businesses are ever-evolving. But what role should artificial intelligence play in those dynamics? As an insights professional, you need to continue on a path of learning, relearning, and unlearning in order to stay relevant and to stay ahead. In this episode of The Consumer Insights Podcast, Thor is joined by Bhaskar Roy, Client Partner, APAC at Fractal.

Mar 22, 2023 • 35min
How to Ask Power Questions with Joanna Dumont, VP of Strategy, Insights, and Innovation at Danone
Change is a constant in the world of insights. Advances in technology have transformed and continue to transform methodologies, data collection, analysis, and application of insights. But one thing that hasn’t changed are the fundamental questions you need to answer. To set yourself, your team, and your organization up for success, you need to ensure that you’re asking the right questions to connect with consumers and move the business forward. In this episode of The Consumer Insights Podcast, Thor is joined by Joanna Dumont, VP of Strategy, Insights, and Innovation at Danone.

Mar 9, 2023 • 36min
How Uncovering Values Unlocks Insights with David Allison, Founder of Valuegraphics
Are you paying attention to who your customers are? Or are you only paying attention to what they are? While demographics have a purpose, they can’t give you a deep understanding of what really drives people. And that’s where the role of values comes in. In this episode of The Consumer Insights Podcast, Thor is joined by human values expert David Allison, Founder of Valuegraphics and author of The Death of Demographics and We Are All the Same Age Now.

Feb 23, 2023 • 31min
The Value of “insights” and “Insights” with Greg Ambrose, VP of Consumer Marketing at Cineplex
Insights come in all shapes and sizes. Whether they’re big, small, or somewhere in between, there’s one thing that doesn’t change: the fundamental value they bring to businesses. What matters most are the outcomes they lead to and how they help to align organizations to move together in the right direction. In this episode of The Consumer Insights Podcast, Thor is joined by Greg Ambrose, Vice President of Consumer Marketing at Cineplex.

Feb 9, 2023 • 35min
Going Beyond Interesting for More Impactful Insights with Elizabeth Oates, Senior Director of Consumer Insights at Ulta Beauty
Data can point you to an opportunity, but it can’t tell you how to approach it. That’s where insight comes in. Uncovering that deeper “why” is what enables you to uncover a problem, identify an opportunity for growth, or drive category disruption. However, to drive business impact, interesting isn’t enough. In this episode of The Consumer Insights Podcast, Thor is joined by Elizabeth Oates, Senior Director of Consumer Insights at Ulta Beauty, who shares how to transform interesting insights into impactful ones.

Jan 26, 2023 • 41min
A Masterclass on Holistic Insights with Kristof De Wulf, Co-Founder & CEO of InSites Consulting
A single insight can serve as a springboard to a wealth of ideas. However, not all insights are created equal. To generate impactful insights, you need to take a holistic approach. In this episode of The Consumer Insights Podcast, Thor is joined by Kristof De Wulf, Co-Founder & CEO of InSites Consulting.

Jan 12, 2023 • 32min
Creating a Consumer-Centric Culture with Jorge Calvachi, Director of Insights at La-Z-Boy
Knowledge is power – that’s never changed. But the way to use that power has. Gone are the days where insights should be locked in a vault. Today, it’s essential to democratize insights for stronger relationships with your stakeholders and consumers. In this episode of the Consumer Insights Podcast, Thor is joined by Jorge Calvachi, Director of Insights at La-Z-Boy Incorporated, who shares how insights leaders today can create more consumer-centric cultures.

Dec 15, 2022 • 44min
The Art, Science, and Magic of Insights with Laura Eddy, VP of Research and Insights at Realtor.com
Working with consumer insights is both an art and a science, no matter what vertical you’re in. But the most skilled insights professionals take it a step further; they make it look like magic. In this episode of The Consumer Insights Podcast, Thor is joined by Laura Eddy, VP, of Research and Insights at Realtor.com.

Dec 15, 2022 • 35min
An Assemblage of Brand Insights with Dr. Emmanuel Probst, Global Lead: Brand Thought-Leadership at Ipsos
In order to succeed, brands need to transform us, as well as the world we live in. And insights are essential to doing that in a meaningful way. In this episode of The Consumer Insights Podcast, Thor is joined by Dr. Emmanuel Probst, Global Lead: Brand Thought-Leadership at Ipsos and Wall Street Journal best-selling author.

Dec 15, 2022 • 32min
A Bird’s Eye View of the Insights Space with Priscilla McKinney, CEO at Little Bird Marketing
What’s the difference between an insights professional and a consumer? Context. Sometimes a fresh perspective and a reminder of our common humanity are all we need. In this episode of the Consumer Insights Podcast, Thor is joined by Priscilla McKinney, CEO at Little Bird Marketing.


