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CDP Chaos: Are businesses optimizing or abandoning their investments? A chat with Mike Ferguson

CDP Chaos: Are businesses optimizing or abandoning their investments? A chat with Mike Ferguson

Had the pleasure of sitting down with Mike Ferguson from Redpoint Global for a relaxed but insightful conversation on Couch Confidentials. We dove into the three R’s of customer experience—Recognition, Relevance, and Right Time—and how they shape the way

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Had the pleasure of sitting down with Mike Ferguson from Redpoint Global for a relaxed but insightful conversation on Couch Confidentials. We dove into the three R’s of customer experienceRecognition, Relevance, and Right Time—and how they shape the way brands interact with their customers in real time .

Mike shared some great insights on how CDPs can directly impact paid media match rates, demonstrating how enhancing customer data leads to higher targeting accuracy and better campaign ROI . We also tackled

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Timo Dechau on why analytics tracking is a design problem, not a technical one

Timo Dechau on why analytics tracking is a design problem, not a technical one

In this conversation, Matthew Niederberger and Timo discuss the complexities of data analytics, emphasizing the importance of creating effective tracking plans and analytics setups. They explore the evolution of data collection strategies, the significanc

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Timo Dechau on why analytics tracking is a design problem, not a technical one
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In this conversation, Matthew Niederberger and Timo discuss the complexities of data analytics, emphasizing the importance of creating effective tracking plans and analytics setups. They explore the evolution of data collection strategies, the significance of aligning analytics with business goals, and the necessity of fostering a data-driven culture within organizations. Timo shares insights on leveraging AI for analytics, the future of data implementation, and the role of books in knowledge sharing. The discussion also touches on innovative marketing techniques and the protection

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Hightouch's AI Decisioning, what will this mean for marketers? A chat with Tejas Manohar

Hightouch's AI Decisioning, what will this mean for marketers? A chat with Tejas Manohar

In this episode of Couch Confidentials, host Matthew Niederberger interviews Tejas Manohar, co-founder of Hightouch. They discuss the evolution of customer data platforms (CDPs) and the innovative AI Decisioning product. Tejas shares insights on the need

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Hightouch's AI Decisioning, what will this mean for marketers? A chat with Tejas Manohar
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In this episode of Couch Confidentials, host Matthew Niederberger interviews Tejas Manohar, co-founder of Hightouch. They discuss the evolution of customer data platforms (CDPs) and the innovative AI Decisioning product. Tejas shares insights on the need for disruption in the CDP space, the dynamics of founding a tech company, and how AI is transforming marketing strategies. The conversation also touches on the potential of retail media networks and the future direction of Hightouch as a leader in the marketing technology landscape.

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A chat with Keanu Taylor, from The Martech weekly subscriber to Global Head of Research

A chat with Keanu Taylor, from The Martech weekly subscriber to Global Head of Research

In this engaging conversation, Keanu Taylor, the global head of research at The Martech Weekly, discusses his journey into the world of marketing technology, the evolving landscape of customer data platforms (CDPs), and the importance of establishing stan

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A chat with Keanu Taylor, from The Martech weekly subscriber to Global Head of Research
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In this engaging conversation, Keanu Taylor, the global head of research at The Martech Weekly, discusses his journey into the world of marketing technology, the evolving landscape of customer data platforms (CDPs), and the importance of establishing standards within the industry through the Marketing Technology Excellence Center (MTEC). He emphasizes the shift towards composable solutions, the role of AI in enhancing marketing strategies, and offers valuable advice for brands and professionals navigating the martech space.

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  • Keanu Taylor's unique name is
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The fight for privacy: Big Tech, GDPR, and zero-party data | A conversation with Stéphane Hamel

The fight for privacy: Big Tech, GDPR, and zero-party data | A conversation with Stéphane Hamel

It’s not every day you get to sit down with someone whose career has left a definitive mark on the Martech and analytics landscapes. In the latest episode of Couch Confidentials, brought to you by Martech Therapy, I had the privilege of reconnecting with

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The fight for privacy: Big Tech, GDPR, and zero-party data | A conversation with Stéphane Hamel
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It’s not every day you get to sit down with someone whose career has left a definitive mark on the Martech and analytics landscapes. In the latest episode of Couch Confidentials, brought to you by Martech Therapy, I had the privilege of reconnecting with Stéphane Hamel, an old friend and a thought leader whose influence spans decades, from crafting the renowned Digital Analytics Maturity Model to becoming an advocate for privacy and ethics.

Stéphane and I go way back, having

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Are we still comparing composable CDPs to “packaged” CDPs ?

Are we still comparing composable CDPs to “packaged” CDPs ?

🔗 Originally posted on LinkedIn on December 19th, 2024

The CDP market is saturated with debates over composable vs. traditional approaches. Some composable vendors claim their architecture is the only viable option, citing issues like unnecessary data duplication, high upfront costs, and inflexible schemas in traditional CDPs.

While composable CDPs have introduced valuable alternatives, framing this as a zero-sum game misses the complexity of business needs. What matters most is how any composable or traditional CDP delivers value to its customers.

Because, let’s face it, the constant comparisons in marketing narratives are becoming stale.

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Recently, I’ve seen claims that

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