Nerd Alert: The Paradox of Choice

Welcome to Nerd Alert, a series of special episodes bridging the gap between marketing academia and practitioners. We're breaking down highly involved, complex research into plain language and takeaways any marketer can use. In this episode, Elena and Rob examine why advertising ...  Show more

Concern about short-termism among marketers jumped from 25% in 2022 to 55% in 2025. Budget allocation barely moved. The funnel may not be dead, but it might be damaging your brand.This week, Elena, Angela, and Rob debate whether the marketing funnel still belongs in the boardroom ...  Show more

For performance marketers, having the right creative is essential. That’s why conducting research and pretesting to better understand the consumer are more important than winning awards—and ultimately will be better for the bottom line. In this episode, we’re talking with Rob DeM ...  Show more

Behavioral science holds the keys to some of the most effective, yet overlooked, marketing strategies. And if you’re not thinking about it, you’re already behind. Daniel sits down with Phill Agnew, host of the UK's #1 marketing podcast Nudge, to explore psychological principles t ...  Show more

How often do innovators ask themselves if someone really needs their products? In this episode of the DMI podcast, host Will Francis speaks with Laurier Mandin, founder of Graphos Product and author of I Need That. With over 30 years helping innovators bring ideas to life, Laurie ...  Show more

Data is easily twisted to support different narratives, especially when it comes to TV attribution. That’s why relying on multiple models for measurement is essential to fully understanding how TV impacts your business. In this episode, we’re talking with Matt Hultgren, Marketing ...  Show more