Secrets of Successful Advertising

In this episode of #Hashtags, Gartner VP Analyst Nicole Greene, and Quantitative Analytics and Data Science Advanced Analytics Director Alexandra Bellis use new data to discuss how CMOs and CCOs can effectively move to a more strategic implementation of AI in order to drive growth and navigate reputation management. They explore the disconnect between widespread AI spending and measurable benefits, why productivity gains are uneven, and the importance of culture for AI adoption. This episode is a must-listen for any business leader looking to harness the potential of AI while mitigating its risks across strategic planning horizons.Nicole Greene is a VP Analyst for Gartner for Marketers who analyzes marketing strategy, trends and practices with an emphasis on artificial intelligence, content marketing and digital experience. Nicole’s cross-functional work on AI helps Gartner clients who are preparing their organizations for disruption.Alexandra Bellis, Ph.D. is a director of quantitative analytics and data science on the Gartner for Marketing Leaders' Quantitative Innovation Advanced Analytics team, with expertise in survey data collection and analysis.

5 Maalis 46min

CMOs and CCOs dealing with a social media landscape that’s more fluid than ever are asking themselves and their teams: “What’s the big picture, and how do we prioritize our social media efforts?” On this episode of #Hashtags, Gartner social media expert Claudia Ratterman unpacks the complexities of the social media landscape, focusing on consumer insights and shifting behaviors. She also goes into potential TikTok ban, its impact on influencer marketing, and changes to Meta's policies that could affect brand safety.CMOs and digital marketing leaders will hear about strategies to future-proof their efforts by staying agile and informed, as well as gain actionable insights to maintain a strong social media presence and keep their marketing strategies effective.Claudia Ratterman is a director analyst for Gartner for marketers, based in Los Angeles, California. For the last 16 years, Claudia has been helping brands achieve business results by providing actionable, objective insight around social media marketing.

19 Helmi 23min

In this episode of #Hashtags, Gartner analyst Brianna Lux discusses how ongoing change in organizations is requiring chief communications officers (CCOs) and chief marketing officers (CMOs) to constantly re-establish themselves, disrupting their ability to influence within their networks. The discussion includes how to use best practices from the world of corporate brand and reputation management and apply them to interpersonal relationships.Brianna Lux is a Director of Advisory for Gartner. Brianna partners with CCOs and communications leaders to identify, understand, and advise on their challenges related to leadership and functional management, including strategy, org structure, budget, measurement, and team development, as well as internal communications, including leader and manager comms, change comms, and strategy comms. Her unique experience of having a certificate in Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance, along with her 10+ years of performing improv comedy outside of Gartner, allow her to bring her empathetic listening skills, collaboration, and creative energy to every client interaction.

5 Helmi 47min

In this episode, Gartner VP Distinguished Analyst, Andrew Frank, discusses how comms and marketing leaders can adapt generative AI (GenAI) models to reflect their brands, both stylistically and substantively. The discussion includes how organizations can use various tools and techniques to create unique, proprietary models and realize the benefits of increased scale and efficiency, consistency of voice and messages, and better support for creative thinking.Andrew Frank is a VP distinguished analyst with Gartner for Marketing Leaders. Mr. Frank specializes in best practices for data-driven marketing, including how organizations can use data to drive sales, loyalty, innovation, brand value and other business goals. He also focuses on emerging marketing technology and trends, including marketing applications of AI and machine learning, algorithmic marketing and marketing in emerging environments, such as metaverse and Web3.

20 Tammi 37min

On this episode of #Hashtags, Gartner analyst Kate Muhl leverages Gartner’s proprietary quantitative and qualitative consumer research to paint a vivid picture of consumer life — and brand challenges — in the postinflation era. The discussion hones in on the consumer trends and cultural themes that will matter to CMOs and their organizations in 2025, as well as thought starters on making the most of those trends.Kate Muhl is a Gartner analyst specializing in cultural and consumer insights. Kate has been researching and advising on the consumer and U.S. culture for nearly two decades.

8 Tammi 45min

In this episode of #Hashtags, Gartner analyst Augie Ray discusses how to consider customer attrition throughout the end-to-end journey. By assessing not just where customers are lost but the cost of that loss as well, CMOs can best identify the touchpoints where customer abandonment most harms business outcomes. Doing so permits them to proactively work to prevent churn or to monitor for signals to reactively prevent attrition, delivering growth and improved lifetime value.Augie Ray is a Gartner Vice President Analyst covering customer experience (CX) for marketing and CX leaders. His coverage topics include the ROI of CX, CX strategy and governance, how CX leaders secure and retain sponsorship, the buy/own/advocate customer journey, voice of the customer (VoC) and survey strategies, customer journey mapping, CX analytics and measurement, the importance of word of mouth (WOM) in CX, persona development and marketing's role in corporate social justice initiatives.

10 Joulu 202430min

In this episode, Gartner analysts Eric Schmitt and Mike Froggatt discuss the complexities of advertising, and what new data says about what really separates high-performing marketers from others. The discussion covers campaign and channel strategies, skills gaps and media agency management and insourcing.Analyst Mike Froggatt helps marketers develop strategies for digital advertising, multichannel marketing and digital commerce.Analyst Eric Schmitt counsels marketers on advertising strategy and planning, data and analytics, targeting, measurement, testing, identity resolution, privacy, attribution, data management, customer modeling and analytics, segmentation and marketing automation.

27 Marras 202440min

In this episode, Gartner analyst Joesph Enever discusses insights from Gartner’s latest research on what really makes a difference in whether CMOs get credit for the value they create. The discussion includes how CMOs can approach telling the story of value, strategically alter their relationship to marketing analytics, and adjust their approach to metrics and talent to solidify their standing with the C-suite.Joseph Enever is a senior research director covering Marketing Data and Analytics. Joesph is focused on how marketing teams can evolve their marketing data and analytics capability, and navigate the key issues and technologies to achieve the best possible results. He has a deep understanding of digital analytics and optimization, from both digital transformation and practitioner perspectives.

13 Marras 202442min