The Measure Pod

The Measure Pod is a fortnightly podcast hosted by veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join Dan Perry-Reed (Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer @ Measurelab) and Bhav Patel (Director of Experimentation and Analytics @ LeanConvert) and the occasional guest on their quest to make sense of the analytics industry, and have some fun along the way.

#110 Live from MeasureCamp London 2024: analytics in 2034

This week's episode of The Measure Pod was recorded live at MeasureCamp London, where Dan and Bhav discussed the future of analytics, specifically what it could look like in the next decade. The episode covered topics such as data accuracy, ethics, AI, and much more.

#109 The analytics of PlayStation (with Gabor Mester @ Sony)

In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav had the pleasure of speaking with Gabor Mester, a seasoned analytics professional who has spent over 13 years at Sony, specifically with PlayStation. We delve into the intersection of gaming and analytics, and explore Gabor’s insights on career progression, leadership, and the unique challenges facing the gaming industry.

#108 The death of accuracy: an obituary

In this week's episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav reflect on insights gained from MeasureCamp London, and dive into the thought-provoking topic of "the death of accuracy." They talk about the future of accuracy in data, and the complexities surrounding the concept of data accuracy, questioning whether tracking 100% of data is truly accurate or even beneficial.

#107 Analytics: from cost to profit centre (with Steen Rasmussen @ IIH Nordic)

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.

#106 What an ideal expert analyst looks like

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.

#105 A web analyst’s guide to app analytics (with Juliana Jackson @ Monks)

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.

#103 Modern marketing (with Ken Williams @ DiveTeam)

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.

#102 Data is a road trip, not a destination

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.

#101 Daralytics (with Dara Fitzgerald @ Measurelab)

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.

#100 ROI positive MarTech: is it possible? (with Glenn Vanderlinden @ Human37)

In this week's episode of The Measure Pod we spoke with Glenn Vanderlinden, co-founder of Human37. We spoke about CDP implementations, and whether or not they are ROI positive. We also discuss the composable CDP landscape as a whole and the challenges and use cases for data teams.