The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström®: Expert Mode Marketing Technology, AI, & CX

Welcome to today's episode where we're diving into the future of financial services marketing with Chris O'Brien, SVP, Senior Product Owner at M&T Bank. We’ll explore the strategic use of first-party data, the integration of omnichannel customer experiences, and the modernization of marketing technology.About Chris O'BrienAs SVP, Senior Product Owner at M&T Bank, Chris is responsible for driving growth by enabling go-to-market strategies through the application of MarTech, AdTech, and digital data strategy. Chris is focused on using a data-driven, audience-based, journey-led approach to build the underlying architecture to enable diverse enterprise use cases and elevate CX.RESOURCESM&T Bank website: https://www.mtb.comActionIQ website: https://www.actioniq.comConnect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit, the region's largest marketing communications conference. Register with the code "Agile" and get 15% off.Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.comThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnowThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

Journey mapping, management, and orchestration. They’re all just different names for the same thing, right? Well not quite. Even though they are all aimed at creating a more valuable customer experience, they all play unique roles.Today we’re exploring customer journey management with Eytan Hattem, CEO and Co-Founder of Cemantica. We'll delve into how understanding and managing customer journeys can transform business strategies and customer experiences.About Eytan HattemCustomer experience has always been at the heart of Eytan’s career and his passions; from his proven track record in international Customer Engagement projects through to his work as a business consultant supporting clients in their digital transformation journey.As a CCXP certified professional, Eytan consults global businesses across multiple sectors to help them understand and transform their customer journeys through best practices and innovative technologies.A true evangelist and thought leader, Eytan speaks and writes regularly within CX industry media with authority and passion plus mentors fellow CX professionals to spread the power of customer experience!RESOURCESCemantica website: https://www.cemantica.comConnect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.comThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnowThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

We are here at eTail Boston and hearing about all things e-commerce and retail.Today we’re going to talk about the cookiepocalypse that never happened, and what Google’s decision not to deprecate third-party cookies means for all those marketers preparing their first-party data strategies, as well as all those consumers out there that still like their privacy..To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Jaysen Gillespie, Head of Analytics and Data Science at RTB House.RESOURCESRTB House website: https://www.rtbhouse.comConnect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.comThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnowThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

Today we’re going to talk about using technology for good in a new age of reason, driven by data, artificial intelligence, and people utilizing these tools for the right reasons.To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Larry Weber, Founder & Chairman of Racepoint Global and author of the new book A New Age of Reason: Harnessing the Power of Tech for Good.About Larry WeberLarry is a globally-renowned expert on public relations and marketing services. As a founder of several successful integrated marketing agencies, he has cultivated over 40 years of experience. Recognized as a thought leader on the convergence of technology, the web, and communications, he has helped both international and emerging companies become powerhouse brands. Larry's extensive experience in the tech field has allowed him to be at the forefront of technological innovation across several other industries. He founded Racepoint Global in 2003.ResourcesLearn more about Larry's book: A New Age of Reason: Harnessing the Power of Tech for Good: https://www.racepointglobal.com/a-new-age-of-reason/Racepoint Global website: https://www.racepointglobal.comConnect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit, the region's largest marketing communications conference. Register with the code "Agile" and get 15% off.Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.comThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnowThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

Welcome to today’s episode where we delve into leadership and empowerment in the tech industry with Cerys Goodall, Chief Operations Officer at Vetster, the world's fastest-growing pet telehealth platform. We'll discuss her strategies for fostering female leadership and building resilient, scalable operations.Cerys Goodall, Chief Operating Officer at Vetster, leverages over two decades of experience driving innovation and transforming pet care globally. As COO of the world's fastest-growing pet telehealth platform, her goal is to create best practices and programs that effectively develop a brand, increase awareness, and achieve market leadership on a global stage. She enhances both employee and customer experiences, connecting millions of pets and owners with expert veterinary care through Vetster's top-rated marketplace. Cerys creates integrated programs for marketing, communications, public relations, client service, business development, and product development teams, ensuring Vetster's continued growth and success.RESOURCESConnect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromListen to The Agile Brand without the ads. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3ymf7hdDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.comThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnowThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

The speed at which your customer data moves is critical to your success in shaping the customer experience, and the interoperability between your CDP and your other critical martech systems can make the difference between a good and great experience. Today, we’re diving deep into the fast-evolving world of first-party data and customer data platforms with Justin DeBrabant, Chief Product Officer at ActionIQ. Justin is Chief Product Officer at ActionIQ. He spent his formative years building large distributed systems to support data science and analytics and holds a Ph.D. in Databases from Brown University where he researched the forefront of modern data systems. For the last 10+ years, he has been passionate about building data-driven products that help realize the value of customer data by delivering truly customer-centric experiences.RESOURCESConnect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit, the region's largest marketing communications conference. Register with the code "Agile" and get 15% off.Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnowThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

When data plays a vital role in the enterprise, effectively using analytics to drive business value is crucial. Today, we're joined by Steve Fiore, Senior Director of Customer Experience at Teradata, who will share insights into how analytics and AI are shaping enterprise strategies and personal productivity.RESOURCESConnect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit, the region's largest marketing communications conference. Register with the code "Agile" and get 15% off.Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnowThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

Today, we're excited to delve into the evolving landscape of customer service and sales with Josh Feast, CEO and Co-Founder of Cogito. We’ll explore how AI is reshaping the roles of customer service agents and enhancing business strategies.RESOURCESConnect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit, the region's largest marketing communications conference. Register with the code "Agile" and get 15% off.Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.comThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnowThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

With a 98% open rate—that’s right, 98%—SMS marketing can be incredibly effective, but deliverability is key, and AI can help here.Today we’re going to explore the transformative role of AI in SMS marketing strategies. Joining us is John Wright, CEO of TrueDialog, to discuss how AI-driven tools are enhancing SMS deliverability and overall marketing effectiveness.About John WrightJohn has served as CEO of TrueDialog Inc. since 2014. Prior to his role at TrueDialog, John held senior leadership positions with Flonetwork, (acquired by DoubleClick) and DoubleClick (acquired by Google), Fortiva (acquired by Proofpoint), and Digital Impact (acquired by Acxiom).John is considered a subject matter expert in online and offline data, database marketing, and marketing automation and high growth management, having spent much of his career connecting online and offline audiences with retailers through ad-tech, eCommerce, and CRM platforms.RESOURCESConnect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit, the region's largest marketing communications conference. Register with the code "Agile" and get 15% off.Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.comThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnowThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

In a world seemingly dominated by digital media—at least according to digital media practitioners— print marketing continues to carve out a significant and evolving role, particularly in how it integrates with digital strategies to create compelling customer experiences. Today, we're joined by Stefanie Cortes, Director of Strategic Analysis for the Direct Marketing Division at RRD, who will share insights from RRD’s latest Print Impact Report.Stefanie Cortes is the Director of Strategic Analysis for the Direct Marketing division of RRD where she is responsible for positioning the company’s leading solutions in the one-to-one marketing space. Key to her role is identifying market trends and shifts, and ensuring the company’s service offerings are in sync with evolving client needs. Stefanie draws from 17 years of experience in various areas of marketing strategy and execution.RESOURCESRRD Print Impact Report: https://www.rrd.com/resources/research-report/print-impact-report-2024RRD website: https://www.rrd.com Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit, the region's largest marketing communications conference. Register with the code "Agile" and get 15% off.Headed to MAICON 24 - the premier marketing and AI conference? Use our discount code AGILE150 for $150 off your registration code. Register here: http://tinyurl.com/5jpwhycvDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.comThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnowThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company