Digital Clinic

In the inaugural episode of our "All About AI" series, CJ Bangah, Principal at PwC and leader of their US software and digital platform practice, joins Digital Clinic to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of marketing agencies in the age of AI and digital transformation. Drawing from nearly two decades of consulting experience, CJ discusses the changing role of agencies, the impact of emerging technologies on marketing practices, and the critical balance between AI-driven efficiency and human creativity in the industry. The conversation covers key topics such as the future of digital transformation, the challenges of data monetization and privacy regulations, and the shifting dynamics of customer journeys.

Throughout this first episode, CJ offers valuable insights on how agencies can remain relevant by focusing on strategic expertise, developing proprietary technology, and fostering a client-centric approach. She provides a forward-looking perspective on the skills needed for future marketing professionals and how agencies can thrive in an increasingly tech-driven ecosystem while maintaining their core value proposition. This episode sets the stage for our ongoing exploration of AI's impact on digital marketing and business transformation.

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Christi Olson, Interim VP of Digital Marketing at Azul, joins Digital Clinic this week to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of digital marketing in the age of AI and privacy regulations. Christi shares her extensive experience from Microsoft to Azul, highlighting the transformative impact of AI on marketing practices and the importance of adaptability in modern marketing teams. She explores the balance between leveraging AI for efficiency and maintaining human creativity in content creation.

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Frances Donegan-Ryan, Chief People and Community Officer at Indicio, joins Digital Clinic this week to discuss the critical importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the tech industry. Frances shares her experiences implementing DEI initiatives in startups and large corporations alike, highlighting the evolution of these practices and their impact on company culture. She emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive work environments, particularly in remote settings, and discusses innovative approaches to fostering connection and belonging among diverse teams.

The conversation also explores the challenges of implementing meaningful DEI practices, including the need to compensate DEI efforts and integrate these values into core business operations. Throughout the episode, Frances offers valuable insights into the future of workplace diversity and how organizations can enhance their DEI efforts to drive better engagement, innovation, and business outcomes.

Guest: ⁠⁠Frances Donegan-Ryan⁠, Chief People and Community Officer at Indicio.

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Kristin Merlo, CEO of Delta Dental of Arkansas, joins Digital Clinic this week to explore the transformative impact of digital innovation and strategic leadership in healthcare. In this insightful episode, Kristin shares her journey from Eli Lilly to leading Delta Dental of Arkansas, and explains how strategic partnerships have been key in driving innovation and scaling successful solutions across the Delta Dental network.

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Cameron Cowan, Senior Director of Product Strategy at ObservePoint, joins Digital Clinic this week to discuss the intricacies of web governance and digital marketing. In this insightful episode, Cameron shares the history and evolution of ObservePoint, from its roots in Omniture to becoming a leader in web analytics. He highlights the importance of continuous monitoring, measuring, and improving web implementations to ensure clean, consistent data, emphasizing the challenges introduced by the shift to server-side tagging and the need for both client-side and server-side data layers.

Guest: ⁠Cameron Cowan⁠, Senior Director of Product Strategy at ObservePoint.

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Kevin Madden, Assistant Vice President of Web Experience at Providence, joins Digital Clinic this week to discuss the future of digital healthcare marketing. In this insightful episode, Kevin shares Providence's approach to creating personalized, localized web experiences that guide patients through their healthcare journey. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging user-generated content, such as reviews and videos, to build trust and engage patients.  

Kevin also explores the impact of AI and semantic search on healthcare marketing, highlighting the need for providers to adapt their strategies to better serve patients. Throughout the conversation, he shares his thoughts on the ever-changing digital world and how healthcare providers can optimize their web experiences to improve patient acquisition and engagement. 

Guest: Kevin Madden, Assistant Vice President of Web Experience at Providence

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During Tealium’s Digital Velocity conference, Aaron had the chance to connect with Nirmal Vemmana, Product Lead for Healthcare and Life Sciences at Tealium, to discuss the company's latest offering, Tealium for Healthcare. Nirmal dives into how Tealium has been working in the heavily regulated healthcare space since 2013 and how their partnership with Wheelhouse has helped them navigate the complex world of HIPAA compliance.  

Nirmal shares how healthcare organizations should view compliance as an opportunity to refine their marketing strategies and adopt a first-party data-driven approach. The conversation also touches upon the evolving landscape of privacy regulations and how Tealium and Wheelhouse are empowering healthcare and life sciences organizations to thrive in this new era of data privacy. 

Guest: Nirmal Vemmana, Product Lead for Healthcare and Life Sciences at Tealium

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Join Rob Anderson, Principal CDP Strategist at Tealium, as he explores the world of Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and their role in personalizing customer experiences. Rob shares insights on leveraging CDPs for use cases such as cart abandonment, website personalization, and healthcare marketing, while maintaining data governance and regulatory compliance. He highlights the importance of real-time data activation and how CDPs enable marketers to deliver targeted, personalized experiences across multiple channels. 

He speaks to the significance of understanding customer journeys and using CDP data to identify pain points and deliver relevant messages to guide customers towards their desired outcomes. Rob also discusses the future of CDP technology, including the exciting possibilities of Tealium's Moments API and the upcoming feature that will allow multiple users to work simultaneously within the AudienceStream tool, enhancing collaboration and scalability for CDP teams. 

Guest: Rob Anderson, Principal CDP Strategist at Tealium

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In this episode of the Digital Clinic, Aaron Burnett is joined by Catherine Carr, Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Vitamin C Creative, to discuss the power of brand strategy and how it can define and differentiate your business from competitors. Catherine shares her wealth of knowledge from working in content and marketing roles at Microsoft, Cranium, and Hasbro, to founding her own brand strategy firm, where she has helped a wide range of clients develop and implement effective brand strategies. 

Catherine emphasizes the importance of crafting an authentic and compelling brand narrative that captures the essence of a company's identity, purpose, and unique value proposition, which should be activated and implemented across all aspects of the business. She explains her process for developing brand strategies, which involves gathering insights from stakeholders, customers, and competitors, and using tools like brand archetypes to create an emotional connection with customers and to achieve a transformative impact on growth and market position.  

The episode features several case studies from Catherine's work with clients such as Blackbird Health, LiveRamp, and Aegis Living, illustrating the tangible benefits of a well-defined and executed brand strategy. 

Guest: Catherine Carr, Founder and Chief Inspiration Office at Vitamin C Creative 

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Explore the impact of AI on healthcare information delivery, the challenges and opportunities presented by Google's AI Overviews in search results, and the implications of HIPAA guidelines for digital marketing in healthcare with David Patton, Senior Director of Content Strategy at Fred Hutch Cancer Center. Patton brings attention to creating high-quality, expert-driven content to stand out in the AI age, while discussing how healthcare organizations can leverage AI to improve patient experiences and maintain compliance and ethical standards. This jam-packed episode also touches on the future of content creation, the balance between utilizing various media formats for consumption, and the potential for AI to enhance patient care and information accessibility.  

Guest: David Patton, Senior Director of Content Strategy at Fred Hutch Cancer Center

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