Episodes

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Dec. 19, 2025

Marketing Mix Madness: Challenges & Realities of MMM, with Henry Innis

We needed some help regulating and validating our podcast (and models), so we invited Henry Innis - Co-Founder of Mutinex - to help out.Listen in to this lovely chat about the quirky differences between the American and Australian markets, challenges and realities of MMM, and the future of media measurement and regulation. Buckle up for the hot takes.00:00 Casual Catch-Up and Thanksgiving Stories01:08 Topic Introduction - Marketing Mix Modeling01:34 Guest Introduction and Background03:00 Differe...
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Nov. 12, 2025

Driving Business Growth through Experimentation - with Kelly Wortham & Ton Wesseling

We were lucky to talk with Kelly Worthham and Ton Wesseling, both experts in decision science and experimentation.We cover the transition from traditional conversion rate optimization (CRO) to broader growth engineering, organizational transformation for better decision-making, and the impact of AI on experimentation.
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Aug. 27, 2025

Retail Media Incrementality with Skye Frontier

Ever wonder how Walmart, Kroger, Home Depot, and Instacart are different from a guy in a trench coat? They ask for consent before exposure! Join Simon and Jim as they dive into the often misunderstood world of retail media networks with Sky Frontier, EVP at Incremental. Discover why retail media is the Wild West of advertising, how it's moving up the funnel, and the unique challenges it poses. Learn about Sky's journey from philosophy to advertising, and why your branded search strategy might need a rethink. Plus, we tackle Amazon's recent Google Shopping mystery – did they just pull off the greatest experiment of all time?
Guest: Skye Frontier
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June 25, 2025

Navigating SEO Measurement in the Age of AI: Insights from Mike King

Should you measure SEO by its ability to climb a tree? Hear Mike King's take on all things SEO - how AI is disrupting the space, and how measurement is (or should be) changing for this channel. Mike King is the founder and CEO of digital marketing agency iPullRank. King's journey from battle rapping with the Wu-Tang Clan to decoding Google's algorithms lays the foundation for a spirited discussion on the future of SEO, the impact of AI on search behavior, and innovative measurement techniques. Listen as we explore the shift from traditional click-based metrics to more complex, probabilistic methods driven by AI. Learn how SEO is adapting to changes in user behavior, including the rise of AI overviews and the challenges of measuring their impact. Plus, don't miss King's tips on leveraging advanced tools and strategies to stay ahead in the ever-changing SEO landscape.
Guest: Michael King
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June 11, 2025

Google Marketing Live 2025: AI in Search & Measurement Trends

Simon and Jim unpack the highlights of Google Marketing Live 2025. Fresh from the conference, Simon jumps into key announcements, including AI in Search, AI Max for Search, Veo3 advancements, and the measurement challenges associated with all of the new Google ads products.  They discuss the excitement around AI mode, scenario planning in Google Analytics, and the evolving landscape of Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM). Additionally, they touch on insights from Google's new tools and partnerships, underscoring a shift towards more integrated and accessible marketing strategies.
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May 14, 2025

Plot your next move: From web dev to CRO to SaaS founder, with Sani Manić

Are you wondering what to do next in your career? Is AI going to leave you living in a van, down by the river? What paths have others taken through this crazy measurement industry we're in?Let's learn from a sample of 1: Sani Manić - who has gone from web dev to CRO to co-founder of a SaaS company. Find out how he transitioned across various web development and CRO roles and how decided what to do next.
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April 2, 2025

The MMM Zeitgeist with Elea Feit & Karen Chisholm

A professor, an analytics director, and a podcaster walk into a bar and order a whiskey. Which brand do they order? And how does that data make it's way into a marketing mix model? That's what Simon and Jim wanted to know, so they asked Elea Feit - Associate Dean of Research and Professor of Marketing at Drexel, and Karen Chisholm, Director of Transformation Analytics at Pernod Ricard. Find out the biggest challenge marketers are facing today regarding measurement, and how they're tackling it.  Find out what's in store for marketing measurement and MMM in the next 3 years. Grab a drink and have a listen :)