Reduce the Churn That Matters Most

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, 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

In this episode of #Hashtags, Gartner analyst Ant Duffin discusses how top brands win in digital commerce. The discussion will provide insight into what top brands focus on and prioritize to create differentiated commerce experiences, as well as the key traits that top brands win with. The discussion will help digital commerce leaders to crystalize priorities and areas of focus as they head into annual strategic planning.Ant Duffin is a Vice President Analyst in the Gartner for Marketing Leaders practice based in the U.K. specializing and leading Gartner's research efforts in digital commerce. Ant advises on and provides insights into the complete end-to-end digital commerce customer journey across digital marketing, routes to market, and operational capabilities (people, process, technology, structure).

16 Loka 202435min

In this episode of #Hashtags, Gartner analyst Kate Muhl discusses findings — including some surprises — from recent consumer research into how consumer targets and audiences in the U.S. are thinking about — and coping with — this election season. We also discuss what those findings mean for CCOs and CMOs trying to make the right kind of connection with them.Kate Muhl is an 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.

2 Loka 202439min