#122 Digital transformation in the age of AI (with Antony Mayfield at Brilliant Noise)
Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/45GkOF6
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/EOCkEORVToo
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:47 - News Overview
00:02:25 - Speculations on AI and Hardware Integration
00:03:25 - AI Devices and Market Speculations
00:04:03 - Subscription Models and Data Privacy Concerns
00:05:21 - AI and Consumer Technology
00:05:48 - Anthropic's New Claude Models
00:06:55 - AI Model Benchmarks and Comparisons
00:08:34 - Practical Uses of New Claude Versions
00:09:45 - AI in Data Engineering and Analysis
00:10:30 - Google Ads Data Manager API
00:11:02 - Google Tag Gateway
00:13:10 - First-Party Data and Privacy
00:16:11 - Transition to AI-Themed Episode
00:17:00 - Introduction to Guest Anthony Mayfield
00:18:00 - Background of Brilliant Noise
00:19:28 - Digital Transformation and AI
00:22:13 - Technological Evolution and Complexity
00:25:35 - Human Adaptation to Rapid Technological Change
00:30:20 - Understanding and Interfacing with Complex Technology
00:32:44 - Brilliant Noise's Pivot to AI
00:37:13 - Practical AI Adoption in Companies
00:39:13 - Importance of Data Management for AI
00:40:06 - Bottom-Up Approach to AI Adoption
00:43:47 - Encouraging AI Adoption in Companies
00:45:07 - Effective Training and Learning for AI Adoption
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Measure Pod, Dara and Matt are joined by Antony Mayfield to talk about what 15+ years of digital transformation work actually looks like and how it’s changed. From the rise of influencer marketing to the sudden urgency of AI, Anthony shares what he’s seeing on the ground with big brands and why adapting to new tech is no longer optional. Expect a wide-ranging chat on systems, shifts, and why ChatGPT isn’t just a tool, it’s a turning point.
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is your go-to fortnightly podcast hosted by seasoned analytics pros. Join Dara Fitzgerald (Co-Founder at Measurelab) & Matthew Hooson (Head of Engineering at Measurelab) as they dive into the world of data, analytics and measurement—with a side of fun.
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#121 Using Dataform and DBT in modern analytics (with Verónica Delgado-Benito at Springer Nature)
Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/4dtzBFh
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/4yo-N2KM8rw
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:00 - Veronica's Career Journey
00:02:30 - Transition from Academia to Data Analysis
00:04:00 - Regrets About Leaving Academia
00:05:30 - Current Role as a Product Data Analyst
00:07:00 - Skills Required in Data Analysis
00:09:00 - Bridging Technical and Business Communication
00:10:30 - Experience with Data Tools
00:11:30 - Tech Stack and Tools Used
00:13:30 - Data Culture in the Workplace
00:14:30 - Project Collaboration with Measurelab
00:15:30 - Overview of the Dataform Project
00:16:30 - Choosing Between DBT and Data Form
00:18:00 - Benefits of Dataform's Structure
00:20:00 - Maintaining and Scaling Data Solutions
00:23:00 - When to Use Dataform or DBT
00:25:00 - AI's Role in Data Management
00:29:00 - Learning and Adapting to AI
00:32:00 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
00:49:00 - Closing Remarks and Encouragement
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Measure Pod, Dara and Matt are joined by Verónica Delgado-Benito to chat through her journey from molecular biology PhD to data analyst at Springer Nature. They cover everything from her time in venture capital at Project A, to the quirks of working in scientific publishing—and what it’s like to swap lab coats for dashboards. They also dig into a recent project we worked on together using Dataform to streamline reporting across Springer’s complex analytics setup.
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is your go-to fortnightly podcast hosted by seasoned analytics pros. Join Dara Fitzgerald (Co-Founder at Measurelab) & Matthew Hooson (Head of Engineering at Measurelab) as they dive into the world of data, analytics and measurement—with a side of fun.
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#120 Marketing analytics updates and a BigQuery health check
Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/42SW2yG
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/08gLvHthNuw
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:05:37 – ChatGPT shopping and e-commerce
00:08:50 – AI impact on data tracking
00:12:28 – Natural language data analysis tool
00:16:18 – Discovery Catalog for Cloud Storage
00:19:11 – Data accessibility in BigQuery
00:25:23 – AI-generated insights in GA4
00:27:56 – Cloud Code features in IDE
00:30:36 – Data robustness in BigQuery
00:35:45 – Data layer responsibilities in marketing
00:39:47 – Importance of monitoring data integrity
00:42:51 – Documentation and data governance
00:46:56 – Derelict data warehouse issues
00:49:12 – Data governance and documentation
00:54:26 – Principles of least privilege
00:58:03 – Infrastructure as code with Terraform
01:00:04 – Audience participation ideas
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Measure Pod, Dara and Matt dive into a whole mix of marketing analytics news and musings. From new BigQuery features and GA4 updates to ChatGPT integrations and data quality best practices, they cover what’s actually worth knowing. It’s a loose but lively chat full of useful insights, personal takes, and a healthy dose of “pinch of salt” news. Expect talk of snooker, rogue GA4 permissions, and why naming conventions are the hill we’ll die on.
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is your go-to fortnightly podcast hosted by seasoned analytics pros. Join Dara Fitzgerald (Co-Founder at Measurelab) & Matthew Hooson (Head of Engineering at Measurelab) as they dive into the world of data, analytics and measurement—with a side of fun.
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If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to The Measure Pod on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review. Let's make sense of the analytics industry together!
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1:01:59
#119 Google Cloud Next 25 roundup
Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/3Gg5HHZ
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/dcZhmVY_Bl0
00:00:00 - New co-host introduction.
00:04:01 - Google Next 25 conference highlights.
00:08:10 - CapEx spend on cloud and AI.
00:12:37 - Cross-cloud collaboration and flexibility.
00:15:40 - Gemini's integration in Firebase.
00:21:01 - Autonomous data AI platform.
00:25:10 - Data tools and data quality.
00:27:01 - Data quality challenges and solutions.
00:30:15 - Building with good foundations.
00:36:08 - Unstructured data in AI platforms.
00:40:10 - BigQuery as enterprise advantage.
00:42:56 - BigQuery vector search capabilities.
00:48:11 - Multi-agent systems and autonomy.
00:51:20 - Importance of robust data.
00:54:06 - BigQuery and unstructured data.
00:58:05 - Reducing repetitive work through automation.
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Measure Pod, Dara and Matthew take the reins and dive into the biggest takeaways from Google Cloud Next 2025. From shiny new features to subtle shifts in direction, they cover the bits that matter—what’s exciting, what’s useful, and what might actually change the way we work. Plenty of ground covered. Plenty of thoughts shared. And just the beginning of what’s to come.
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is your go-to fortnightly podcast hosted by seasoned analytics pros. Join Dara Fitzgerald (Co-Founder at Measurelab) & Matthew Hooson (Head of Engineering at Measurelab) as they dive into the world of data, analytics and measurement—with a side of fun.
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1:00:23
#118 Dan & Bhav’s farewell, best moments & a game of guess who
Full show notes, transcript and AI chatbot - https://bit.ly/4kOQnll
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/VI6Qe0rZL1w
00:00:00 - Introduction and Special Announcement
00:00:36 - Dara returns
00:00:57 - Farewell to Dan and Bhav
00:03:29 - Dara's Quiz Introduction
00:04:13 - Quiz Rules and Format
00:06:09 - First Quote: Analytics Belts
00:10:34 - Second Quote: Eggs in One Basket
00:14:06 - Third Quote: Enduring Pain
00:14:06 - Fourth Quote: Curiosity
00:17:44 - Fifth Quote: All Models Are Terrible
00:20:11 - Sixth Quote: Data is Directional
00:23:20 - Seventh Quote: Automating Bad Decisions
00:24:25 - Eighth Quote: Lamborghini
00:27:17 - Ninth Quote: Last Click and McDonald's
00:30:40 - Tenth Quote: Hoarding numbers
00:38:29 - Reflecting on Favourite Episodes
00:49:11 - Learning from Podcasting.
00:54:26 - Sharing your Voice and Knowledge.
00:57:12 - Contributing Within Your Workplace.
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Episode Summary:
In this special episode of The Measure Pod, Dan and Bhav bid farewell as they step back from the show, making way for Dara to take the helm as a familiar voice returning to the podcast. Dara puts Dan and Bhav through their paces with a memory-based quiz, and they reflect on their favourite moments and learnings from hosting the podcast.
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About The Measure Pod:
The Measure Pod is a podcast hosted by Daniel Perry-Reed the Principal Analytics Consultant and Trainer at Measurelab and Bhav Patel then Director of Experimentation and Analytics at LeanConvert - veteran practitioners of the marketing and product analytics industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, on our quest to make sense of the analytics industry, having some fun along the way.
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The Measure Pod is your go-to fortnightly podcast hosted by seasoned analytics pros. Join Dara Fitzgerald (Co-Founder at Measurelab) & Matthew Hooson (Head of Engineering at Measurelab) as they dive into the world of data, analytics and measurement—with a side of fun.