Category: Measurement

  • You Ask, I Answer: Measurement Strategy for Behavior Change?

    Summary In today's episode, I explain how to build a measurement strategy for organizations focused on behavior change rather than direct sales. Here's what this means for you. You learn how to correlate your daily activities to the outcomes you care about and then test those correlations to prove true causality. You'll also learn these…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Google Analytics 4 and Events?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down the difference between an event and a conversion event in Google Analytics 4. Here's what this means for you. You gain clarity on how GA4's event-based model replaces Universal Analytics' scope-based approach and how to set up conversion tracking correctly. You'll also learn these concepts: why every action…

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  • So What? Identifying Social Media Influencers on TikTok

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through how to identify social media influencers on TikTok using available data, network graphs, and a measurement plan. Here's what this means for you. You discover a smarter approach to influencer marketing that targets accounts people talk about most rather than accounts that talk the loudest. You'll also learn…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: New Marketer Social Media Guidance?

    Summary In today's episode, I share essential social media guidance for new marketing professionals covering goals, measurement, and brand alignment. Here's what this means for you. You'll walk away with a clear framework for turning social media efforts into work that connects directly to business outcomes rather than vanity metrics. You'll also learn these concepts:…

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  • So What? Feb 2022 CMO Survey Reactions

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through the highlights of the latest CMO Survey with my co-hosts, breaking down what the data actually says about marketing spend, social media performance, data integration, and training investment. Here's what this means for you. You'll gain a clearer, more skeptical lens on industry benchmarks so you can compare…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Missing Analytics Content?

    Summary In today's episode, I explore what content is missing in the analytics space by walking through the "who, what, where, when, why, and how" framework to identify the biggest gaps. Here's what this means for you. You'll discover that the most overlooked areas are retention analytics and demystifying who should be doing analytics, which…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Most Effective Content Modalities?

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through three methods for determining which content modalitiesโ€”like videos, ebooks, and blog postsโ€”perform best for your business. Here's what this means for you. You'll gain a practical framework for measuring content ROI whether that content lives on your website or across external platforms. You'll also learn these concepts: how…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Analytics That Impact Conversions

    Summary In today's episode, I explore the most useful analytics for tracking conversion impact and explain why there is no single universal formula for measuring marketing success. Here's what this means for you. You'll discover a practical framework for choosing the right analytical method based on the data you actually have available. You'll also learn…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Identifying Working Topics in Content Marketing

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through how to figure out which content topics drive the best conversions on your website. Here's what this means for you. You'll get a practical framework for moving from gut-feel topic selection to data-backed decisions that tie directly to your revenue or lead goals. You'll also learn these concepts:…

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  • So What? Business Strategy

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through the Traction Model framework and its 21 marketing tactics to power your business strategy. Here's what this means for you. You gain a clear roadmap for choosing where to focus your marketing efforts instead of spreading resources too thin across channels that never get enough attention. You'll also…

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