The Measure Pod

By Measurelab

The Measure Pod is your go-to fortnightly podcast hosted by seasoned analytics pros. Join Dara Fitzgerald (Co-Founder at Measurelab) & Matthew Hooson (Head of Engineering at Measurelab) as they di... more

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How many episodes does The Measure Pod have?

The podcast currently has 144 episodes available.

The Measure Pod episodes:

September 13, 2024 #107 Analytics: from cost to profit centre (with Steen Rasmussen @ IIH Nordic)
Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/3AZqihd
Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt6s__jGEWE
00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview
00:02:14 - Measure Camp London Announcement
00:03:28 - Welcoming Back Steen Rasmussen
00:04:01 - Steen's Background and Focus on Commercial Analytics
00:06:34 - Turning Analytics from Cost Center to Profit Center
00:09:19 - Defining Better Questions in Analytics
00:13:34 - Profit Enablement Center Concept
00:17:06 - Measuring the Value of Analytics Teams
00:24:01 - Impact of GA4 on Marketing Analytics
00:29:46 - GA4 Cohort Advertisement
00:36:01 - Generative AI and the Future of Analytics
00:48:47 - Rapid Fire Questions
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Episode Summary:
In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav welcome back Steen Rasmussen from IIH Nordic, a previous guest known for his insightful perspectives. The episode highlights the importance of critical thinking and personal insight in analytics and experimentation, and how you can shift analytics from a cost to a profit centre.
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is a podcast hosted by Daniel Perry-Reed the Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab and Bhav Patel then Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert - veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, on our quest to make sense of the analytics industry, having some fun along the way.
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If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together!
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August 30, 2024 #106 What an ideal expert analyst looks like
Dan's analytics survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5FOecqPttUyuJKmLeXJT3TyYCoCq1oXoy0SjYWdMUP9SjIA/viewform
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Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/4dHPwiu
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/LqY2p6By688
00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview
00:02:03 - Dedication to Ida and Episode Start
00:03:01 - Analytics Survey and Its Purpose
00:04:27 - Ida's Question on Measure Slack
00:05:29 - Lack of Content for Experienced Analysts
00:07:51 - The Difference Between Junior and Senior Analysts
00:11:12 - The Role of Soft Skills
00:14:13 - The Role of Communication Skills
00:20:28 - The Role of Critical Thinking
00:23:02 - Individual Contributor vs. People Manager
00:30:34 - The Role of Mentorship
00:32:12 - The Importance of Critical Thinking
00:36:11 - The Role of Meetups and Communities
00:39:54 - Examples of Effective Mentorship
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Episode Summary:
In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav explore the concept of what a senior analyst looks like and how to reach that level in your career. They discuss the blend of technical expertise, life skills and building trust with stakeholders that are key to advancing in this role.
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is a podcast hosted by Daniel Perry-Reed the Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab and Bhav Pael then Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert - veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, on our quest to make sense of the analytics industry, having some fun along the way.
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If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together!
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August 16, 2024 #105 A web analyst’s guide to app analytics (with Juliana Jackson @ Monks)
Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://t.ly/6eOxg
Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCHDdXoK0Jc
00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Recap
00:03:30 - Juliana's Background and Current Role
00:05:44 - Juliana's Work at MediaMonks
00:07:14 - Juliana's Podcast Journey
00:11:31 - Transition to App Analytics
00:19:09 - Learning from Developers
00:20:59 - Bhav's Reflection on Juliana's Journey
00:22:47 - GA4 Training Course Ad
00:23:32 - Juliana's Perspective on Business Context in Analytics
00:27:08 - Discussion on A/B Testing and Product Management
00:31:02 - Importance of Understanding Business Models
00:37:54 - Broader Industry Issues and Analyst Involvement
00:39:36 - Role of Apps in the Ecosystem
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Episode Summary:
In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav are joined by Juliana Jackson, who has a diverse background in sales, product, training, and analytics. The episode delved into various topics beyond technical implementation, exploring the business value and practical implications of app analytics.
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is a podcast hosted by Daniel Perry-Reed the Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab and Bhav Pael then Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert - veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, on our quest to make sense of the analytics industry, having some fun along the way.
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If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together!
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August 02, 2024 #104 Bumbling around dating analytics (with Rosie Kipling @ Bumble)
Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/4fmRrud
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/LE4Qb59aBdg
00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview
00:01:19 - Rosie's Background and Career Path
00:02:03 - Insights from the Episode
00:03:30 - Rosie's Role at Bumble
00:07:09 - Decision Making in Product Analytics
00:12:00 - Testing and Iteration at Bumble
00:20:23 - Data Collection and Ecosystem Analysis
00:23:05 - Algorithm Testing and Causal Impact
00:27:01 - The Role of AI in Dating Apps
00:27:50 - Measurelab Training Ad
00:29:59 - Generative AI in Data Analysis
00:36:07 - Defining Good Questions and Decisions
00:39:04 - Advancing in an Analytics Career
00:42:43 - Quick Fire Questions
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Episode Summary:
In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav welcomed special guest Rosie Kipling, a data scientist at Bumble, who's background in finance and product analytics brought a unique perspective to the discussion. The episode covers a wide range of topics including qualitative analytics, ethics, careers, and AI.
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is a podcast hosted by Daniel Perry-Reed the Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab and Bhav Patel the Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert - veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, on our quest to make sense of the analytics industry, having some fun along the way.
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If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together!
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July 19, 2024 #103 Modern marketing (with Ken Williams @ DiveTeam)
Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://rb.gy/4ldywl
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/wU7WheJSQh4
00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview
00:00:48 - Bhav's Initial Thoughts on Modern Marketing
00:01:42 - Importance of Labelling Modern Marketing
00:02:23 - Links and Resources Mentioned
00:03:56 - Introduction of Guest Ken Williams
00:04:46 - Ken's Background and Career Journey
00:07:42 - Starting DiveTeam and Entrepreneurship
00:09:07 - Defining Modern Marketing
00:15:29 - Shifts in Marketing Priorities
00:23:40 - Challenges with Attribution Models
00:28:18 - Training Advertisement
00:37:01 - Advice for Marketing Directors
00:51:07 - Outro
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Episode Summary:
In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav are joined by Ken Williams from DiveTeam to discuss modern marketing and measurement strategy. They explore the evolution of marketing from 2000 to 2024, highlighting the importance of adapting advice to current trends. The conversation delves into the concept of modern marketing and its significance in today's landscape.
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is a podcast hosted by Daniel Perry-Reed the Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab and Bhav Pael then Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert - veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, on our quest to make sense of the analytics industry, having some fun along the way.
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If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together!
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July 05, 2024 #102 Data is a road trip, not a destination
Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://rb.gy/brjbry
You can now watch this episode as a vodcast over on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OcLDhx9YFs
00:00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Update
00:00:57 - Discussion on Blog Post: Data is a Journey, Not a Destination
00:01:18 - Metaphor of Data as a Road Trip
00:02:22 - Content Warning for Data Engineers
00:02:45 - Upcoming Events and Surveys
00:04:34 - Connecting with Hosts and Companies
00:04:55 - Catch-Up with Bhavik
00:05:15 - Personal Updates and Writing Journey
00:09:03 - Aphantasia Discovery
00:15:00 - Exploring Aphantasia Further
00:19:00 - Deep Dive into Data as a Road Trip Metaphor
00:27:43 - Identifying Destination vs. Journey Mindset
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Episode Summary:
In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav discuss the concept of treating data as a journey, not just a destination. They explore the reasons why people may view data as a destination and the pitfalls of having this mindset.
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Quotes of the Episode:
"...I can't imagine learning and doing like a professional or personal development to a point where you are good at something and then this machine comes along and basically is trained on the stuff that you've learned and does a similar thing." - Dan
"...Most likely, nine times out of 10, a new piece of technology will not solve your problems. It is not a solution to something. Technology won't solve them. You will." - Dan
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way.
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If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together!
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April 03, 2024 Sound Bite: The future of attribution modelling in Google Analytics
Episode Summary:
In this weeks sound bite (from the archive) Dan discussed the end of rules-based attribution in Google Analytics 4. He reflects on the shift from Universal Analytics to GA4, highlighting the focus on data-driven attribution and the removal of other attribution models. He also explores Google's perspective on encouraging the use of data-driven attribution and the implications for digital marketing channels.
Full episode here: https://shorturl.at/cqyEN
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way.
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If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together!
The post Sound Bite: The future of attribution modelling in Google Analytics appeared first on Measurelab.
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March 27, 2024 Sound Bite: How to approach building a dashboard
Episode Summary:
In this weeks sound bite (from the archive) Dara discusses the process of building out automated dashboards. This includes everything from the initial wire-framing, the creation, and potential iterations you might need to make a long the way. Check out the full episode on how to build out dashboards like a pro.
Full episode here: https://shorturl.at/ioOUW
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way.
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If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together!
The post Sound Bite: How to approach building a dashboard appeared first on Measurelab.
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March 08, 2024 #101 Daralytics (with Dara Fitzgerald @ Measurelab)
Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://shorturl.at/kzOY9
You can now watch this episode as a vodcast over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/-LVxueobRTg
[00:00:00] Intro.
[00:05:28] Podcast milestones and statistics.
[00:09:36] Changing Views on Google Analytics.
[00:14:19] Nostalgia in analytics evolution.
[00:15:54] Data refinement analogy.
[00:20:30] Outsourcing analytics services.
[00:22:10] Analytics in company resource management.
[00:25:32] Industry-changing technology trends.
[00:30:11] The magic sauce or ingredient.
[00:34:20] Importance of having a business partner.
[00:37:22] Rapid fire questions.
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Episode Summary:
In this week's episode of The Measure Pod it's the end of an era as we bid farewell to our fellow co-host, Dara Fitzgerald. But fear not, he's not vanishing into thin air; he'll still be around to gate-crash future episodes now and again. We had the pleasure of speaking to Dara to about his journey into analytics, and some of the changes he's seen in the industry over his career. We also spoke about the process of setting up Measurelab over 10 years ago, and his advice for anyone wanting to follow in his footsteps.
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Quotes of the Episode:
"...I think a lot of it comes down to timing and the requirement that you're trying to fill or the need that you're trying to plug in the market." - Dara
"...I think that's such an important factor to anyone within any analytics or data field is the ability to zoom out and understand what the hell you're doing and why and who you're doing it." - Dan
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way.
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If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together!
The post #101 Daralytics (with Dara Fitzgerald @ Measurelab) appeared first on Measurelab.
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March 06, 2024 Sound Bite: Building deeper relationships through personalisation
Episode Summary:
In this weeks sound bite (from the archive) we revisit a conversation with David Mannheim from August 2023, diving into the topic of personalisation. David discusses how personalisation goes beyond just a recommendation engine, emphasising its role in building deeper connections with customers. The conversation explores the idea that all brands, even those like Screwfix, can benefit from personalisation as a communication principle.
Full episode here: https://shorturl.at/efoyH
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan and Dara from Measurelab, Bhav from CRAP Talks and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way.
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If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together!
The post Sound Bite: Building deeper relationships through personalisation appeared first on Measurelab.
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