We sit down with Leslie Willis, Senior Lead of Insights and Competitive Intelligence at DIRECTV. Even as the fundamentals stay the same in an industry and a category that is rapidly shifting, Leslie’s experience on the supplier-side and in client-side roles has shaped her path and led her to where she is today. Join us in welcoming Leslie Willis!

Jordan Cusner talks to us about his career journey – from music to law to the supplier side to insights leadership at big brands – and the unique wiring that enables researchers to be effective and fulfilled.  

Jennifer Avery takes us through her career journey and into her role as Senior Vice President of Strategy & Insights at Universal Destinations and Experiences. Jennifer shares her perspective on what it takes to thrive in insights, the difference between “smart” and “dumb” research, and her take on technology’s impact on insights. Join us to hear more!

President Bill Gullan, Chief Insights Officer John Ferreira, and Chief Experience Officer Lauren Collier. We consider the trends we've seen over the past year and the necessity of approaching research, and AI in particular, with the human (consumer and employee) experience in mind.  

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Join us as Nina Kentsis takes us through her career journey on the supplier side, in the client world, and into her present role at UBS Bank. A modern-day Renaissance woman, along the way she also became an accomplished screenwriter! Join us to hear more!

Join us as Rebecca Farabaugh, from Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, takes us through her career journey and into her present role. She’ll share her passion for insights and, importantly, how stories help bring data to life.  

Join us as Idil Cakim, SVP of Insights at Audacy, takes us through her career journey and into her present role – which blends the traditional resonance of audio with progressive formats such as podcasting.

Join us as Nicole Rocchio, Global News Consumer Insights Lead at Google, takes us through her career and the unique initiative she leads – which helps news organizations use insights to connect with readers. With so much going on in the world, Nicole shares the thinking behind this initiative and how she works with leading publishers.  

Join us to hear from Sonny Sethi, Senior Director of Marketing Research at Zip Co in Australia. Sonny shares stories and philosophies from his career across categories and markets – and his thoughts on where the industry is going. We hope you enjoy the show! 

We catch up with David Iudica, SVP of Research and Insights for Retail and Wealth at Citi. Join us as David walks us through his fascinating career and discusses the tools and mindsets he finds most valuable. We hope you enjoy the show!