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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Anthony Pitts on The Expert Index</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts</link><description>Anthony Pitts is Chief Growth Officer at Speed Labs and formerly VP of Acquisitions at DraftKings, where the business grew from roughly 650 paying customers to more than 2 million in under four years. Anthony&#x27;s work centers on attribution frameworks, tracking from first conversion through lifetime value, and budget allocation tied to real business impact.</description><language>en</language><lastBuildDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:30:04 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Amazon and LinkedIn&#x27;s integration only helps with a clear strategy</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/amazon-and-linkedins-integration-only-helps-with-a-clear-strategy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/amazon-and-linkedins-integration-only-helps-with-a-clear-strategy</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:30:04 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Amazon and LinkedIn&#x27;s data integration can sharpen professional targeting, but without clear goals the data overwhelms rather than informs. Anthony sees the Amazon and LinkedIn partnership as a way to target professionals precisely, through tailored connected TV ads and real-time insights. Anthony cautions that data without a clear strategy can overwhelm, so goals should be aligned with the tools.</description></item><item><title>Align ad strategy with innovation instead of reacting to it</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/align-ad-strategy-with-innovation-instead-of-reacting-to-it</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/align-ad-strategy-with-innovation-instead-of-reacting-to-it</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:03:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Fast digital ad innovation without matching strategy leads to chaos and outdated investments, so teams should adapt deliberately by integrating real-time insights. Anthony argues that digital video spend is surging while local digital ad growth slows in mature markets. Without strategic alignment, innovation creates chaos. Anthony says adapting means integrating real-time insights, and that tailoring AI to strategy produced measurable growth.</description></item><item><title>Mature markets reward outcomes, so strategy must adapt in real time</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/mature-markets-reward-outcomes-so-strategy-must-adapt-in-real-time</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/mature-markets-reward-outcomes-so-strategy-must-adapt-in-real-time</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:50:02 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>As advertisers demand results rather than impressions, strategy has to adapt continuously, and real-time data is what makes that adaptation possible. Anthony argues that mature markets push advertisers to pay for outcomes instead of impressions. Strategies that don&#x27;t adapt quickly risk irrelevance, and real-time data keeps decisions from lagging and opportunities from slipping away.</description></item><item><title>Marketing strategy must lead AI technology</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/marketing-strategy-must-lead-ai-technology</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/marketing-strategy-must-lead-ai-technology</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:09:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Marketing teams should align AI with clear goals and use its insights to fix gaps, so strategy steers the technology rather than the reverse. Anthony argues that AI is changing how organizations plan, and marketers need strategy to guide the technology. Anthony recommends tying AI to defined goals, using its insights to close gaps, and relying on real-time data to adjust quickly.</description></item><item><title>AI only pays off when tied to clear strategic goals</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-only-pays-off-when-tied-to-clear-strategic-goals</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-only-pays-off-when-tied-to-clear-strategic-goals</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:23:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>AI reshapes decision-making and agility only when aligned with clear goals; without that alignment and fast adaptation, it exposes operational flaws and creates chaos. Anthony argues that Amazon&#x27;s AI pivot is a strategic move, not hype, and that AI changes market strategy when it is integrated with purpose. Without clear goals and rapid adaptation, it exposes operational weaknesses instead of producing innovation.</description></item><item><title>Marketing is a growth engine, not overhead</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/marketing-is-a-growth-engine-not-overhead</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/marketing-is-a-growth-engine-not-overhead</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:05:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>CEOs investing in AI-driven YouTube strategies show that marketing is a deliberate growth engine, and neglecting strategic integration of digital platforms risks stagnation. Anthony argues that CEOs doubling down on AI-driven YouTube strategies shows marketing is no mere overhead. Anthony says AI enables precision targeting and anticipation, and that disciplined execution and focus make the rewards outweigh the risks of falling behind.</description></item><item><title>Marketing must prove its value to avoid being seen as overhead</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/marketing-must-prove-its-value-to-avoid-being-seen-as-overhead</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/marketing-must-prove-its-value-to-avoid-being-seen-as-overhead</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:02:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>When budgets tighten, marketing without clear metrics risks being treated as overhead, so marketers must show how their work drives growth. Anthony argues that CEOs who treat marketing as overhead are partly responding to marketers&#x27; failure to prove value. Clear metrics, personalization and agility around channels like CTV let marketing show it drives growth rather than just cost.</description></item><item><title>CRM must evolve from a sales tool into an engagement engine</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/crm-must-evolve-from-a-sales-tool-into-an-engagement-engine</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/crm-must-evolve-from-a-sales-tool-into-an-engagement-engine</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:01:04 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Organizations that fail to adapt their CRM to engagement and integrate their data will struggle with personalization and fall behind those that align it with strategy. Anthony argues that CRM systems have shifted from sales tools to engagement platforms. Data integration is necessary, and CRM use must align with strategic goals. Organizations that adapt gain insight, while those that do not struggle with personalization and static data.</description></item><item><title>Algorithms can&#x27;t replace human strategy in marketing</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/algorithms-cant-replace-human-strategy-in-marketing</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/algorithms-cant-replace-human-strategy-in-marketing</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:58:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Marketing technology only delivers results when it is integrated into a clear strategy and paired with creativity aimed at specific objectives. Anthony argues that no algorithm replaces human strategy in marketing. Anthony points to the return of branded films and to workspace AI agents as tools that fall flat without strategic integration and creativity tied to clear objectives.</description></item><item><title>TikTok strategies must adapt to AI-driven platform shifts</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/tiktok-strategies-must-adapt-to-ai-driven-platform-shifts</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/tiktok-strategies-must-adapt-to-ai-driven-platform-shifts</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:11:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Marketers who don&#x27;t keep TikTok strategies nimble and grounded in AI-driven insights risk falling behind as platforms shift. Anthony argues that Apple&#x27;s move toward AI should push marketers to rethink their TikTok strategies. Staying competitive means constant recalibration, using AI-driven insights rather than chasing trends, and turning data into action instead of just adopting new tools.</description></item><item><title>AI amplifies chaos in marketing without a clear strategy</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-amplifies-chaos-in-marketing-without-a-clear-strategy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-amplifies-chaos-in-marketing-without-a-clear-strategy</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:47:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>AI only helps marketers when it is built into a tailored strategy with clear objectives; without one, it adds turbulence instead of transformation. Anthony argues that AI is not a plug-and-play fix for marketing. Strategic clarity, realigned objectives and adaptability to real-time data decide whether it becomes an asset or a source of overwhelm, and Anthony urges investing carefully.</description></item><item><title>AI value comes from disciplined integration, not hype</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-value-comes-from-disciplined-integration-not-hype</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-value-comes-from-disciplined-integration-not-hype</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:28:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>AI exposes unclear strategy, so marketing value comes from aligning technology with business goals and executing well, not from spending more on hype. Anthony argues that AI exposes inefficiencies and that investments without clear strategy fall apart. Anthony says marketers get measurable value by integrating technology with business strategy and using real-time data, with execution mattering more than speculation.</description></item><item><title>AI only pays off when strategy directs it</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-only-pays-off-when-strategy-directs-it</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-only-pays-off-when-strategy-directs-it</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:49:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>AI amplifies whatever strategy it serves, so without a clear plan tying it to core objectives, it magnifies noise and exposes weaknesses instead of fixing them. Anthony argues that AI works like a lens: it sharpens results where a clear strategy guides it and magnifies noise where none exists. Anthony says marketers should define AI&#x27;s role against core objectives before investing, or risk misaligned spending.</description></item><item><title>Strategize now for AI handling most tasks by 2029</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/strategize-now-for-ai-handling-most-tasks-by-2029</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/strategize-now-for-ai-handling-most-tasks-by-2029</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:51:02 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Workers who plan now for AI handling most tasks by 2029 can use automation to enhance their roles rather than be made obsolete. Anthony argues that AI will take on most tasks by 2029 and that professionals need a deliberate plan for it. Automation should enhance roles, and AI tools should be tied to goals so they yield insights rather than data overload.</description></item><item><title>Meta leads in ads because of real-time behavioral data</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/meta-leads-in-ads-because-of-real-time-behavioral-data</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/meta-leads-in-ads-because-of-real-time-behavioral-data</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:35:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Real-time behavioral data that captures user motives, not just clicks, is what lets an ad platform adjust quickly and protect return on spend. Anthony argues that Meta is ahead of Google in advertising because it draws on real-time user behavior data. Anthony says shallow data wastes spend, and that campaigns need timely data integration and quick adjustments to set trends rather than chase them.</description></item><item><title>TikTok&#x27;s quiet pivots matter more than the ad giants</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/tiktoks-quiet-pivots-matter-more-than-the-ad-giants</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/tiktoks-quiet-pivots-matter-more-than-the-ad-giants</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:48:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>AI video tools only produce authentic engagement when they are built into a strategy, and agility can outpace size in advertising. Anthony argues that while attention is on Meta and Google, TikTok is reshaping advertising by expanding Symphony, its AI video tool. Anthony says the technology only pays off when tied to strategy, and that adaptability beats scale.</description></item><item><title>CTV should be integrated strategically, not chased</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ctv-should-be-integrated-strategically-not-chased</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ctv-should-be-integrated-strategically-not-chased</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:47:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Connected TV can offer precision targeting and real-time adaptability, but advertisers who follow the streaming crowd without a strategy risk disorder in their ad investments. Anthony argues that connected TV is poised to change how brands reach audiences through precision targeting and real-time adaptability. Anthony warns that advertisers who chase the streaming trend without integrating it strategically risk chaotic spending instead of capturing the opportunity.</description></item><item><title>Marketers must adapt strategy to AI and hardware shifts</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/marketers-must-adapt-strategy-to-ai-and-hardware-shifts</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/marketers-must-adapt-strategy-to-ai-and-hardware-shifts</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:02:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Marketing teams that don&#x27;t align strategy and integrate new technology, such as AI investment and Snap&#x27;s hardware move, risk becoming obsolete instead of evolving. Anthony argues that Amazon&#x27;s AI spending and Snap&#x27;s hardware push with Qualcomm signal a converging tech landscape. Anthony says marketers need strategic alignment, integration and adaptable infrastructure now, or they risk obsolescence.</description></item><item><title>Marketing must adapt as fast as financial regulation does</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/marketing-must-adapt-as-fast-as-financial-regulation-does</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/marketing-must-adapt-as-fast-as-financial-regulation-does</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:01:02 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Marketing strategy has to evolve as quickly as financial regulation, which means unified channels, data-driven insight and testing that never stops. Anthony argues that Hong Kong&#x27;s stablecoin licensing shift rewards firms whose marketing is as flexible as their currency strategy. Anthony recommends aligning channels in one place, relying on data-driven insights, and treating testing as continuous learning.</description></item><item><title>Anticipating tech regulation protects AI investments</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/anticipating-tech-regulation-protects-ai-investments</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/anticipating-tech-regulation-protects-ai-investments</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:47:02 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Brands that anticipate shifting tech regulation, rather than react to it, protect their AI investments and turn regulatory change into advantage. Anthony argues that court rulings and rising competition, including Meta&#x27;s Muse Spark launch, are reshaping AI. Brands that anticipate regulatory change instead of reacting to it can turn risk into advantage.</description></item><item><title>Tech partnerships are now necessary for market leadership</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/tech-partnerships-are-now-necessary-for-market-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/tech-partnerships-are-now-necessary-for-market-leadership</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:35:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Collaboration between tech companies has become a requirement for market leadership, and strategy that isn&#x27;t aligned with broader goals risks fragmentation and lost potential. Anthony reads Broadcom&#x27;s deal with Google and Anthropic as a sign that partnerships now decide who leads the market. Anthony urges leaders to align tech strategy with broader goals and to rethink their own alliances with agility and clarity.</description></item><item><title>AI exposes marketing strategies that lack agility</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-exposes-marketing-strategies-that-lack-agility</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-exposes-marketing-strategies-that-lack-agility</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:29:02 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Marketing strategies that can&#x27;t adjust quickly using real-time data will have their weaknesses exposed as AI reshapes jobs and markets. Anthony argues that AI is changing cities and jobs quickly, and that marketing strategies without agility will show their flaws. Anthony says real-time data integration, alignment with AI, and fast adjustments are now necessary, citing growth work at DraftKings.</description></item><item><title>AI exposes marketing gaps unless tied to clear objectives</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-exposes-marketing-gaps-unless-tied-to-clear-objectives</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-exposes-marketing-gaps-unless-tied-to-clear-objectives</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:10:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>AI without strategic focus produces noise, while AI aligned with clear objectives turns weaknesses into growth and makes real-time adaptation essential. Anthony argues that AI works as a mirror, exposing gaps in marketing as much as filling them. Without clear objectives it creates noise, but integrated with strategy it supports rapid response, precise targeting and stronger consumer engagement.</description></item><item><title>AI needs a clear strategy, not just implementation</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-needs-a-clear-strategy-not-just-implementation</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-needs-a-clear-strategy-not-just-implementation</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:35:02 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>AI delivers an advantage only when it is tied to a clear strategy and used to transform the business, not merely implemented. Anthony argues that AI without a clear strategy produces chaos rather than innovation. Real advantage comes from transforming how a business works, and adapting strategy matters more than adding technology.</description></item><item><title>TV advertising is adopting TikTok&#x27;s pace, so strategy must adapt</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/tv-advertising-is-adopting-tiktoks-pace-so-strategy-must-adapt</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/tv-advertising-is-adopting-tiktoks-pace-so-strategy-must-adapt</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:36:02 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Short-form pacing is moving into TV advertising, and marketing strategies that cannot adapt in real time risk getting lost in the noise. Anthony argues that TV is borrowing TikTok&#x27;s tempo, as shown by Uproxx making TikTok-ready shows aimed at TV ad budgets. Anthony says marketers need agile systems and clear strategy, especially as AI tools compete for ad dollars.</description></item><item><title>AI tools must align with strategy to help retail media</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-tools-must-align-with-strategy-to-help-retail-media</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-tools-must-align-with-strategy-to-help-retail-media</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:32:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>AI doesn&#x27;t own the customer, so marketers must align new retail media tools with their overall strategy or risk chaos instead of insight. Anthony argues that Meta&#x27;s new retail media tools are powerful but don&#x27;t give AI ownership of the customer. Marketers need clear strategy and alignment so AI strengthens their plans rather than exposing weaknesses, with adaptability as the edge.</description></item><item><title>AI amplifies weak strategy unless clarity comes first</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-amplifies-weak-strategy-unless-clarity-comes-first</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-amplifies-weak-strategy-unless-clarity-comes-first</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:48:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>AI exposes and magnifies whatever weaknesses a marketing team already has, so only a clear strategy turns it into a source of growth. Anthony argues that AI is not a cure-all in marketing but a tool that surfaces existing weaknesses. Without strategic clarity, AI spending creates chaos, while tailored integration and adaptable use of real-time data can turn those weaknesses into strengths.</description></item><item><title>AI is exposing the real performance indicators behind vanity metrics</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-is-exposing-the-real-performance-indicators-behind-vanity-metrics</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-is-exposing-the-real-performance-indicators-behind-vanity-metrics</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:22:02 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Marketers who keep chasing likes and impressions miss the actionable, real-time performance data that AI now surfaces, and misreading that data puts strategy at risk. Anthony argues that marketers should move past vanity metrics like likes and impressions, because AI now surfaces more precise performance indicators. Anthony says real-time insight lets teams pivot quickly, but warns that misinterpreting AI output can still lead strategy astray.</description></item><item><title>YouTube passing Disney in ad revenue signals a media power shift</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/youtube-passing-disney-in-ad-revenue-signals-a-media-power-shift</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/youtube-passing-disney-in-ad-revenue-signals-a-media-power-shift</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:56:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>YouTube&#x27;s $37 billion in ad revenue shows digital-first players are overtaking traditional media, and brands that don&#x27;t adapt with real-time data risk being left behind. Anthony argues that YouTube pulling ahead of Disney in ad revenue marks a real change in media power. Drawing on experience scaling marketing engines, Anthony says brands must integrate new tools, learn from data, and adapt, or be overshadowed.</description></item><item><title>Real-time data integration is a competitive necessity in marketing</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/real-time-data-integration-is-a-competitive-necessity-in-marketing</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/real-time-data-integration-is-a-competitive-necessity-in-marketing</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:31:02 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Marketing systems that can&#x27;t adapt and integrate real-time data seamlessly risk falling behind competitors who can respond quickly. Anthony points to NBCU&#x27;s partnership with HyphaMetrics as an example of integrating real-time data with precision. Anthony argues that adaptable, well-aligned systems enable faster response and better targeting, while misaligned ones create chaos.</description></item><item><title>Integrate AI into core systems, don&#x27;t just adopt it</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/integrate-ai-into-core-systems-dont-just-adopt-it</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/integrate-ai-into-core-systems-dont-just-adopt-it</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:32:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Marketing teams gain an edge only when AI is built into core systems and live data informs strategy, because poor integration creates more chaos than clarity. Anthony argues that AI moving into sectors like agriculture and logistics signals that marketers must embed it in core systems rather than simply adopt it. Real-time data should shape strategy, with a tradeoff between precision and speed.</description></item><item><title>AI in marketing needs constant vigilance to avoid chaos</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-in-marketing-needs-constant-vigilance-to-avoid-chaos</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-in-marketing-needs-constant-vigilance-to-avoid-chaos</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:44:02 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>AI can streamline marketing, but poorly integrated or unchecked systems create cultural debt and decision paralysis, so teams must keep watching how it is used. Anthony says AI improves ad targeting, content and personalization but adds complexity. Weak integration builds cultural debt and unchecked tools cause decision paralysis, so marketers must weigh efficiency against hidden pitfalls and keep their tech stack adaptable.</description></item><item><title>Marketing must adapt to AI and fee-free app ecosystems</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/marketing-must-adapt-to-ai-and-fee-free-app-ecosystems</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/marketing-must-adapt-to-ai-and-fee-free-app-ecosystems</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:30:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Marketing teams need agile systems and a preemptive plan to use real-time AI insights and respond to shifting app fee structures. Anthony argues that new AI models and fee-free app ecosystems raise the bar for real-time customer engagement. Marketing teams need content built for instant AI interactions, reworked app cost structures, and a plan to act on AI insights.</description></item><item><title>Treat TikTok as a core part of your search strategy</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/treat-tiktok-as-a-core-part-of-your-search-strategy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/treat-tiktok-as-a-core-part-of-your-search-strategy</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:06:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Because consumers now search on TikTok, marketers should build it into their search strategy rather than treat it as an optional add-on. Anthony argues that TikTok&#x27;s move into search means data-driven marketers must adapt. Anthony calls for bite-sized content, optimization for TikTok&#x27;s algorithm, and use of its analytics, and says ignoring the platform risks losing a large audience.</description></item><item><title>Tech strategy now depends on alignment, not isolated moves</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/tech-strategy-now-depends-on-alignment-not-isolated-moves</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/tech-strategy-now-depends-on-alignment-not-isolated-moves</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:53:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Google&#x27;s budget push, Apple&#x27;s loyalty bet and Amazon&#x27;s AI shift show that success comes from aligned strategy rather than isolated maneuvers. Anthony looks at Google&#x27;s minimum budget demands, Apple&#x27;s loyalty-focused approach and Amazon&#x27;s tie-up with OpenAI on stateful AI. Anthony concludes that each move carries risk, and that integrated, adaptable strategy matters more than any single tactic.</description></item><item><title>Pair AI insights with Instagram scheduling, don&#x27;t cut teams</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/pair-ai-insights-with-instagram-scheduling-dont-cut-teams</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/pair-ai-insights-with-instagram-scheduling-dont-cut-teams</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:45:04 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Marketers should combine AI-driven insights with new scheduling tools so technology strengthens teams instead of replacing them. Anthony contrasts AI-driven layoffs with Instagram opening up content scheduling. Anthony argues scheduling without data intelligence wastes the opportunity, and that balancing technology with people is how innovation produces practical results.</description></item><item><title>AI in attribution is a continuous loop, not a revolution</title><link>https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-in-attribution-is-a-continuous-loop-not-a-revolution</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theexpertindex.ai/experts/marketing-measurement/anthony-pitts/ai-in-attribution-is-a-continuous-loop-not-a-revolution</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:44:03 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Anthony Pitts</dc:creator><category>Marketing Measurement</category><description>Adding AI to data-driven attribution works best as a continuous loop of feedback and adjustment, which makes it a natural progression rather than a one-off overhaul. Anthony describes AI in attribution as an ongoing cycle: models adjust to shifts in user behavior, data science and marketing teams collaborate, and campaign feedback sharpens predictions. Anthony sees this as gradual progress, not a revolution.</description></item></channel></rss>
