Data and insights have become the required superpowers of growth companies. No matter what peak or trough the economy is in, business leaders need actionable insights to grow markets, engage customers, and make smart strategic decisions. And research professionals need skills and insights to grow their strategic seat at the table. MRII’s Insights & Innovators talks to today’s top experts and innovators to chart a path for the role, the research methods of tomorrow, and the growing importance of the researcher to business success.
Insights & Innovators Podcast from MRII
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Data and insights have become the required superpowers of growth companies. No matter what peak or trough the economy is in, business leaders need actionable insights to grow markets, engage customers, and make smart strategic decisions. And research professionals need skills and insights to grow their strategic seat at the table. MRII’s Insights & Innovators talks to today’s top experts and innovators to chart a path for the role, the research methods of tomorrow, and the growing importance of the researcher to business success.
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Recent Episodes
July 23, 2026
Building Human Connections in the Era of AI with Stacy Taffet
<p>If everything becomes perfectly optimized, it all starts to look the same, and that’s where brand building dies. In this episode, Nick Graham, Founder of Vertemis, speaks with Stacy Taffet, Chief Growth Officer at The Hershey Company, about keeping marketing and insights deeply human in an AI-shaped world. They discuss why true consumer centricity is about understanding the “why,” not just dashboards; how insights teams can shift from reporting to shaping decisions through synthesis and conviction; and how to build an embedded foresight muscle that connects short-term performance with long-term signals. Stacy shares where AI helps with precision and scale, where it falls short on emotion and cultural resonance, and what leaders can do to create clarity, calm, and focus under pressure.</p><p></p><p>00:00 Curiosity And Conviction</p><p>00:22 Podcast Intro And Guest</p><p>03:16 Consumer Centricity Beyond Data</p><p>05:36 Future Of Insights Teams</p><p>08:19 Building A Foresight Muscle</p><p>11:34 Trends Redefining Food Needs</p><p>14:12 AI Versus Creativity</p><p>18:22 Human Connection Wins</p><p>20:33 Leading With Clarity</p><p>23:44 Career Advice For Insights</p><p>26:34 Wrap Up And Subscribe</p><p></p><p>#MarketResearch #MarketResearchTrends #InsightsForBusiness</p><p>#AIMarketResearch #MarketResearchSkills </p><p></p><p>Subscribe to our Podcast, MRII Insights & Innovators</p><p></p><p></p><p>Insights & Innovators Podcast from MRII | Hosted by The Greenbook Podcast Network</p><p></p><p>Explore more episodes and resources → https://www.greenbook.org/podcast-network</p><p>Learn more about MRII → https://mrii.org/</p>
July 9, 2026
Trust But Verify: Validating AI in the Insights Industry with Christopher Barnes
<p>In this Insights and Innovators Podcast episode, host Niels Schillewaert (Head of Research, Conveo.ai) speaks with Christopher Barnes, President of Escalent, about how market research organizations are approaching AI, why many fail to rigorously validate AI outputs, and how persuasive, energy-efficient model changes can increase risk. Barnes argues insights teams must become “insights and action” professionals, tighten the distance between findings and business impact, and adopt strong validation practices using human data and human-in-the-loop review. He shares examples of risky AI misuse, explains how to separate valuable tools from hype through piloting and showing work, and highlights near-term value in persona bots and research process agents. Barnes also describes Escalent’s mandatory AI certification and the need to prove measurable growth impact for clients.</p><p>00:00 AI Training Mandate</p><p>00:34 Podcast Welcome</p><p>01:04 Three AI Adoption Camps</p><p>03:03 Ahead Versus Risky</p><p>04:19 Why Validation Lags</p><p>07:07 Validation Best Practices</p><p>09:44 Persuasive AI Pitfalls</p><p>10:47 Who Owns Validation</p><p>13:00 Hype Versus Value</p><p>14:32 High Value Use Cases</p><p>16:46 Upskilling The Team</p><p>20:24 From Research To Advice</p><p>21:50 Skills For The Shift</p><p>24:21 Pollster Mindset Advice</p><p>26:15 Proving Business Impact</p><p>26:51 Closing And Subscribe</p><p></p><p>Explore more episodes and resources → <a href="https://www.greenbook.org/podcast-network" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.greenbook.org/podcast-network</a> Learn more about MRII → <a href="https://mrii.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mrii.org/</a></p><p></p>
July 2, 2026
Beyond the Hype: Making AI Work in Insights with Pankaj Chopra
<p>Most AI projects fail when teams treat AI like a plug-in tool instead of a fully integrated system embedded in real workflows. In this episode, Nick Graham, Founder of Vertemis, speaks with Pankaj Chopra, VP & head of Data, Analytics & AI at Edgewell Personal Care, about the biggest myths in AI for insights and why pilots often never scale. They unpack what it takes to move from ad hoc experimentation to measurable business impact, including starting with clear business questions, building a robust proof of concept tied to ROI, making smart build-versus-buy tech decisions, and assembling the right mix of talent to support governance and translation. Pankaj also explains why adoption is the real marker of success and how insights teams can stay valuable through technical fluency, curiosity, and stronger storytelling.</p><p></p><p>00:00 Why AI Tools Fail</p><p>00:20 Podcast Intro and Guest</p><p>02:48 AI Myths in Insights</p><p>06:44 Tools vs Systems</p><p>09:53 Roadmaps and Value Chain</p><p>13:38 From Pilots to Scale</p><p>14:50 Three Enablers to Scale</p><p>21:54 AI as Teammate</p><p>24:47 Future Skills for Insights</p><p>30:21 Closing Takeaways</p><p></p><p></p><p>Insights & Innovators Podcast from MRII | Hosted by The Greenbook Podcast Network</p><p>Explore more episodes and resources → https://www.greenbook.org/podcast-network</p><p>Learn more about MRII → https://mrii.org/</p>
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