Marketing x Analytics
Unlock the Secrets of Marketing Analytics! Dive deep with industry pros as they share cutting-edge stories, strategies, insider interviews, and the roadmap to supercharge your career!
Unlock the Secrets of Marketing Analytics! Dive deep with industry pros as they share cutting-edge stories, strategies, insider interviews, and the roadmap to supercharge your career!
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Jul 14, 2025
Jul 14, 2025
33 min
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In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, host Alex Sofronas speaks with Jeff Sauer, co-founder of Measure Holdings Group, about his extensive experience in the digital marketing and analytics industry. Jeff discusses his journey from running an agency to founding educational platforms like MeasureU.com and Data-Driven U, focusing on the shift towards AI-first business models and the future of marketing measurement. They also delve into the challenges of measuring top-of-funnel campaigns and the impact of privacy regulations on tracking and analytics.
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Jul 7, 2025
Jul 7, 2025
29 min
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In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, host Alex Sofronas interviews Cody Jensen, founder of Search Bloom, a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, Google Ads, and conversion rate optimization. Cody shares his unconventional path to digital marketing, starting at Google, moving to SEO companies, and eventually creating Search Bloom to maintain integrity in digital marketing practices. They discuss strategies for optimizing SEO for search engines and LLMs, the importance of analytics, and navigating changes in PPC campaigns. Cody also shares impactful client success stories and future developments in the field.
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Jul 1, 2025
Jul 1, 2025
27 min
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In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, host Alex Sofronas interviews Todd Latham, CEO of Attest, a market research platform. Latham discusses the evolution and benefits of fast, AI-driven market research, highlighting the efficiency, speed, and broad demographic reach of modern methods compared to traditional approaches. They explore various research types, the impact of AI, and the importance of hybrid research combining customer and market insights. Latham also shares his career journey and insights into transitioning from large corporations to smaller, agile companies.
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Jun 15, 2025
Jun 15, 2025
29 min
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In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, host Alex Sofronas speaks with Scott Cate, founder of 301.Pro, about reinventing the hyperlink for personalized marketing. Scott explains how their rules engine can change link destinations based on real-time data such as time of day, location, and weather, improving user experience and increasing conversion rates. He also discusses the differentiation from on-page personalization tools, the technical aspects of their platform, and the benefits for both large enterprises and smaller businesses.
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Jun 8, 2025
Jun 8, 2025
30 min
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Alex Sofronas hosts Chris Peterson, author of 'Red and Blue Customers,' on the Marketing x Analytics Podcast. Chris discusses his extensive background in marketing, his book's focus on the differing values of liberal and conservative consumers, and the importance of aligning marketing strategies with these values. He also introduces his latest venture, lifemind.ai, which uses AI to categorize customers by liberal/conservative values, generational values, and regional data to enhance targeted marketing. The conversation covers the evolution and future of personalized marketing and challenges in today’s data privacy landscape.
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Jun 1, 2025
Jun 1, 2025
32 min
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Join host Alex Sofronas on the Marketing x Analytics podcast as he sits down with Chris Silvestri, the “Conversion Alchemist.” Chris shares his journey from software engineer and punk rock drummer to expert in conversion copywriting and messaging strategy for B2B SaaS companies. Discover actionable insights on research-driven copywriting, differentiating your brand, optimizing website messaging, and leveraging AI in the writing process. Whether you’re a marketer, founder, or copywriter, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you find your message-market fit and turn more prospects into customers.
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May 25, 2025
May 25, 2025
36 min
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In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, Alex Sofronas talks with Carolyn Lowe, founder and CEO of ROI Swift. They discuss the advantages of focusing on Amazon for e-commerce growth due to its comprehensive data and extensive customer reach. Carolyn shares insights into the strategies for successful Amazon advertising, including optimizing product listings, defending brand keywords, and leveraging data for competitive bidding. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities of advertising on Amazon, including dealing with high CPCs and utilizing remarketing for high-ticket items.
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May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025
39 min
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In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, host Alex Sofronas interviews Satej Sirur, Founder and CEO of Rocketium. Satej discusses Rocketium's mission to streamline content creation and analytics for large enterprises and agencies using specialized design and AI tools. The conversation covers the evolution of Rocketium, the shift from B2C to B2B, insights on funding, marketing strategies, and the potential future role of AI in business. Satej shares valuable lessons on customer focus, product development, and navigating startup challenges.
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May 11, 2025
May 11, 2025
42 min
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In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, host Alex Sofronas chats with Nicoline Strøm-Jensen from Adjust. They discuss Adjust's role as a mobile measurement partner, focusing on mobile attribution and evolving industry needs. Nicoline explains SCAN, Apple's privacy-centric attribution method, and its impact on personalization and advertising strategies. They also explore the future of AI in marketing, the complexities of tracking return on ad spend (ROAS), and the challenge of understanding word-of-mouth influence in a privacy-aware digital landscape.
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May 4, 2025
May 4, 2025
33 min
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In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, host Alex Sofronas interviews Chris Dayley, a digital marketing entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience. Chris shares insights on the evolution of SEO, the importance of conversion rate optimization (CRO), and the pitfalls of non-data driven strategies. He provides practical advice on starting CRO, the significance of A/B testing, and tailoring marketing strategies to a business's specific needs. Chris highlights the shift from traffic generation to focusing on conversion quality and the benefits of a structured, data-driven approach to online marketing.
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Apr 27, 2025
Apr 27, 2025
35 min
On this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, host Alex Sofronas interviews Dave Behar, CEO and founder of Ion Network. Dave discusses the launch and growth of Ion Network, a hyper-local network of over 25,000 channels focused on sports, health, nutrition, and children's content. He details the network's distribution strategy across digital and OTT platforms, their content creation processes, and the significant role of brand partnerships. Dave also shares insights on a major trademark dispute and mentions Ion's varied revenue streams, such as advertising, e-commerce, and licensing.
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Apr 20, 2025
Apr 20, 2025
37 min
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In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, host Alex Sofronas interviews Kyle Scott, General Manager of High Growth Creators at Thinkific. Kyle discusses his background and the evolution from the influencer-driven creator economy to the emerging expert economy. He explains how experts can monetize their skills and the importance of personal branding. They also explore strategies for businesses using influencers in B2B marketing, measuring influencer campaign effectiveness, and the significance of balancing direct advertising with brand-building activities.
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Apr 13, 2025
Apr 13, 2025
35 min
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In this episode of the 'Marketing x Analytics Podcast', host Alex Sofronas interviews business strategy coach and visibility expert, Heidi Schalk, who shares insights on leveraging podcasts for business growth. Heidi, who hosts the 'Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Empowered' podcast and the newly launched 'Business Growth Spotlight', discusses the strategic value of podcasting as an untapped market for increasing brand visibility. She recommends that business executives either host their own podcasts or guest on others, focusing on where their target audience is most likely to be. Heidi emphasizes the importance of networking, offering calls to action during guest appearances, and strategic guest selection for effective lead generation. The conversation also covers the benefits of attending networking events and speaking engagements for brand building, as well as the role of social media in a comprehensive marketing strategy.
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Apr 6, 2025
Apr 6, 2025
43 min
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In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, host Alex Sofronas speaks with Ali DeMocker, VP of Conversion Rate Optimization at BMG 360, about effective strategies for improving conversion rates. Ali shares insights on lead generation, landing page optimization, and how to approach personalization by focusing on user behavior specific to different channels. They discuss the importance of creative and user feedback through reviews, the role of offers in driving conversions, and the balance between broad targeting and personalized experiences. Additionally, Ali touches on using dynamic landing pages, the impacts of device mix on conversions, and the evolving role of ad automation in marketing. The episode also covers performance testing, the significance of setting clear KPIs, and leveraging data storytelling to inform marketing strategies.
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Mar 30, 2025
Mar 30, 2025
45 min
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In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics podcast, host Alex Sofronas interviews Doug Busk, a principal at ARVO Advisory and a consultant specializing in marketing transformation. Doug shares his unique career journey from the .com revolution to mobile marketing, social media, and content marketing. He discusses the future of mobile interfaces, the metrics that matter most in evaluating engagement, and the evolving roles of marketing and communications. Doug emphasizes the importance of brand storytelling, the hero's journey framework, and adapting to AI and bot-generated content. He also highlights the impact of communication strategies on brand health and navigating the challenges posed by rapid technological advancements.
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The Story of Marketing x Analytics
Marketing x Analytics was created to educate and inspire future marketing analytics professionals around the world. Because it is such a new industry, there is not a very strong community of thought leaders yet. With every new episode of Marketing x Analytics, expect to see new thought leaders who will define the future of Marketing for all of us.






