Measurement Talks is a series on using measurement tactics to profitably grow your consumer brand by Bryan Cano and Rishabh Jain.
There is no more difficult and important topic than measurement. We will cover things both based on hard facts of how various platforms work, and opinions of how you can use them best in your business. Every episode is guaranteed to offer you actions you can take in your business.
Bryan was the Director of Efficacy at Kargo where he led media strategy and measurement to deliver desired outcomes for Fortune500 retail and eCommerce brands. Now, he leads marketing f
The Measurement Trifecta: Using Attribution, Incrementality, and MMM
In this episode, the hosts dive into the latest developments and their hands-on experiences in marketing measurement, particularly focusing on insights shared at the recent Metta Performance Summit. They discuss the advantages of using various measurement tools like Triple Whale, Prescient AI, and House, and their impact on business strategies. Through practical examples, they elucidate the implementation of media mix models, incrementality testing, and attribution methods, emphasizing the need for continuous testing and adaptation in a rapidly changing market. The episode also explores strategic shifts from awareness generation to demand capture on platforms like Meta, highlighting the dynamic nature of marketing attribution and strategy refinement.
00:00 Back in the Saddle: Kicking Off the Discussion
00:12 Metta Performance Summit Highlights
01:06 Exploring Measurement Tools: Triple Whale, Prussian AI, and House
02:48 Running Experiments and Analyzing Results
11:56 Cost-Cutting vs. Incrementality Tests
18:15 Shifting Strategies: Awareness to Demand Capture
22:24 Leveraging Competitor Awareness and Future Strategies
22:58 Conclusion and Future Insights
Bryan was the Director of Efficacy at Kargo and directly helped answer this question for many brands through his work there. Now, he leads marketing for one of the fastest-growing, profitable DTC companies, Nood.
Rishabh led new business at LiveRamp, the largest provider of online digital identity, and directly helped scale many measurement and attribution programs for the ad tech ecosystem. He is now the CEO of Fermat Commerce, a commerce platform that enables content-native shopping that has no attribution loss.
22 May 2024
SaaS Pricing and Enterprise Value
This podcast episode delves into a rich discussion on SaaS pricing sparked by a Twitter debate between Sean and Tomer, exploring the nuances of pricing strategies, vendor transparency, and the impact on customer relationships. The conversation extends into the philosophies behind hiring for SaaS companies, emphasizing the importance of building enterprise value through strategic hires and customer experience. Moreover, it covers the significance of predicting and analyzing which aspects truly drive a business's enterprise value, whether it be product innovation, brand awareness, or market positioning, with a particular focus on DTC brands and their unique valuation metrics compared to SaaS businesses.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction to the Pricing Debate Discussion
00:05 Deep Dive into the SaaS Pricing Debate
03:51 Brian's Perspective on Pricing and Business Strategy
08:10 Exploring Vendor Relationships and Strategic Partnerships
15:09 The Importance of Being a Top Customer to SaaS Vendors
24:15 Strategies for Hiring and Building a Team
30:41 Philosophical Approaches to SaaS and DTC Business Growth
43:24 Concluding Thoughts on Enterprise Value and Hiring
Bryan was the Director of Efficacy at Kargo and directly helped answer this question for many brands through his work there. Now, he leads marketing for one of the fastest-growing, profitable DTC companies, Nood.
Rishabh led new business at LiveRamp, the largest provider of online digital identity, and directly helped scale many measurement and attribution programs for the ad tech ecosystem. He is now the CEO of Fermat Commerce, a commerce platform that enables content-native shopping that has no attribution loss.
14 May 2024
Unlocking Enterprise Value: Insights on SaaS Pricing and Vendor Partnerships
This detailed discussion between the hosts explores diverse perspectives on SaaS pricing, sparked by a debate that gained traction on Twitter. The crux revolves around frustration over deceptive pricing tactics and the belief that software costs should decline over time, spurring competition on price. There's a focus on customer value, the necessity of predictability in pricing, and how vendors can differentiate by bundling services. The conversation shifts to strategic hiring within SaaS and DTC businesses, emphasizing how hiring decisions impact both customer satisfaction and a company's enterprise value. The dialogue underscores the importance of aligning hires with enterprise goals and the utility of viewing roles through the lens of contribution to growth and profitability, ultimately advocating for a strategic approach to both pricing and team expansion to drive business value.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction to the Pricing Debate Discussion
00:05 Deep Dive into SaaS Pricing Debate Insights
03:24 Exploring Personal Perspectives on SaaS Pricing
03:51 The Importance of Predictability in Pricing
05:28 Navigating Vendor Relationships and Pricing Strategies
10:24 Leveraging Strategic Partnerships for Business Growth
24:15 The Art of Hiring and Building a Team for Success
30:41 Understanding Enterprise Value in SaaS and DTC
43:24 Concluding Thoughts on Enterprise Value and Strategic Investment
Bryan was the Director of Efficacy at Kargo and directly helped answer this question for many brands through his work there. Now, he leads marketing for one of the fastest-growing, profitable DTC companies, Nood.
Rishabh led new business at LiveRamp, the largest provider of online digital identity, and directly helped scale many measurement and attribution programs for the ad tech ecosystem. He is now the CEO of Fermat Commerce, a commerce platform that enables content-native shopping that has no attribution loss.
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