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Marketing accountability needs both strategy and measurement

In short Marketing's failure to prove its worth is a problem of strategy and measurement together, so brands should build AI and analytics into how they work now.

Ditch the blame game: when marketing can't prove its worth, is the strategy flawed or just the measurement?

We're at a crossroads where marketing's impact is undeniable, yet often unmeasured.
But here's the twist: it's not just about data or strategy, it's both.

AI and real-time analytics should be integral, not an afterthought.
If AI doesn't mesh with our culture, it morphs from asset to liability.
Misaligned tech strategies can erode trust faster than they build it.

NBCU's data partnership has set a new bar.
It's not just tech; it's transformation.
They're not waiting for change. They're driving it.

I see too many brands stuck in 'wait-and-see' mode.
If you wait to measure, you wait to improve.
An all-in approach means integrating analytics with values, today, not tomorrow.

Are you ready to make marketing truly accountable?
Embed AI that resonates with your culture and elevate your strategy. Then drop me a line!

Let's shatter the myth: ROI isn't just numbers: it's vision realized.
Make data your ally, not a scapegoat.

Originally posted on LinkedIn →

Topics Marketing measurement · AI in marketing · Marketing ROI · Company culture

Joel Breen

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Joel Breen

Helps CEOs, founders and investors find what limits revenue growth and plan a fix

Joel Breen helps CEOs, founders and investors identify what is limiting revenue growth and build a practical plan to address it. He does this through Breen Growth Advisors, an operator-led advisory firm. Joel also advises M-Squared as Strategic Growth Advisor and Kirk Tech Solutions on enterprise go-to-market strategy.

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