

The Measure Pod
Measurelab
The Measure Pod is your go-to fortnightly podcast hosted by seasoned analytics pros. Join Dara Fitzgerald (Co-Founder at Measurelab) & Matthew Hooson (Head of Engineering at Measurelab) as they dive into the world of data, analytics and measurement—with a side of fun.
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Sep 13, 2024 • 59min
#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
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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, and how you can shift analytics from a cost to a profit centre.
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is a podcast hosted by Daniel Perry-Reed the Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab and Bhav Patel then Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert - veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, on our quest to make sense of the analytics industry, having some fun along the way.
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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!
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Aug 30, 2024 • 49min
#106 What an ideal expert analyst looks like
Dan's analytics survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5FOecqPttUyuJKmLeXJT3TyYCoCq1oXoy0SjYWdMUP9SjIA/viewform
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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
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Episode Summary:
In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav explore the concept of what a senior analyst looks like and how to reach that level in your career. They discuss the blend of technical expertise, life skills and building trust with stakeholders that are key to advancing in this role.
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is a podcast hosted by Daniel Perry-Reed the Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab and Bhav Pael then Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert - veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, on our quest to make sense of the analytics industry, having some fun along the way.
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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!
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Aug 16, 2024 • 54min
#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
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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 the business value and practical implications of app analytics.
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is a podcast hosted by Daniel Perry-Reed the Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab and Bhav Pael then Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert - veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, on our quest to make sense of the analytics industry, having some fun along the way.
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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 #105 A web analyst’s guide to app analytics (with Juliana Jackson @ Monks) appeared first on Measurelab.

Jul 19, 2024 • 57min
#103 Modern marketing (with Ken Williams @ DiveTeam)
Entrepreneur Ken Williams from DiveTeam joins hosts to discuss modern marketing, evolution of marketing from 2000 to 2024, challenges with attribution models, and advice for marketing directors. Emphasis on adapting to current trends and strategic analysis in today's landscape.

Jul 5, 2024 • 52min
#102 Data is a road trip, not a destination
Bhavik, a data engineering enthusiast, discusses the intriguing metaphor of data as a road trip rather than a destination. He emphasizes valuing the journey over the end goal in data analysis and explores the significance of adaptability in organizations. Additionally, Bhavik shares personal insights on Aphantasia and the impact of this condition on his writing journey. The conversation also highlights upcoming events in the analytics space, encouraging community participation in surveys and networking opportunities.

Apr 3, 2024 • 3min
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
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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.
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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: The future of attribution modelling in Google Analytics appeared first on Measurelab.

Mar 27, 2024 • 5min
Sound Bite: How to approach building a dashboard
Learn valuable tips on building dashboards from Dara, emphasizing data collection, prototyping with users, and iterative design. Explore starting with wireframes or mockups based on data presentation and stakeholder needs.

Mar 8, 2024 • 47min
#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.
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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 in the industry over his career. We also spoke about the process of setting up Measurelab over 10 years ago, and his advice for anyone wanting to follow in his footsteps.
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Quotes of the Episode:
"...I think a lot of it comes down to timing and the requirement that you're trying to fill or the need that you're trying to plug in the market." - Dara
"...I think that's such an important factor to anyone within any analytics or data field is the ability to zoom out and understand what the hell you're doing and why and who you're doing it." - Dan
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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.
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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!
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Mar 6, 2024 • 4min
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
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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.
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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: Building deeper relationships through personalisation appeared first on Measurelab.

Mar 1, 2024 • 53min
#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
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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.
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Quotes of the Episode:
"...The customer journey is transversal regardless of which department they're encountering or interacting with. They literally don't give a damn." - Glenn
"...It's like buying a Lamborghini to drop your children to school. It's a very expensive solution to a very trivial problem." - Bhav
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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.
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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 #100 ROI positive MarTech: is it possible? (with Glenn Vanderlinden @ Human37) appeared first on Measurelab.