IN-EAR INSIGHTS: WEEKLY PODCAST FROM TRUST INSIGHTS
Strategy Meets Data. Every Week.
In 30 Minutes or Less.
Most business podcasts are either too academic to be useful or too superficial to be actionable. We built In-Ear Insights to bridge that gap. We skip the banter and get straight to the answers you need to solve your most burning business questions.
The CEO and the Data Scientist.
Here’s the thing: Data is useless without a strategy, and a strategy is just a guess without data.
On In-Ear Insights, we bring those two worlds together using the 5P Framework (Purpose, People, Process, Platform, Performance).
CEO Katie Robbert and Chief Data Scientist Christopher Penn break down the people and processes required to make technology work for your bottom line. We share our wins, our mistakes, and the “Now What” so you can lead with authority.
Respecting Your Time and Learning Style.
Consumption on your terms. Full resource suite for every episode.
Video
Watch the “work” happen. We often share screens to show you charts, code, and frameworks in action on YouTube.
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High-quality production for leaders on the move. Listen on your commute, at the gym, or between meetings.
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For the researchers and scanners. Fully transcribed so you can find the exact insight without scrubbing through audio.
Practical Tips for Every Level of Leadership.
The Strategic Leader
Learn how to prove ROI and align technical teams with business goals.
The Enterprise Executive
Navigate data governance, AI ethics, and compliance risk with confidence.
The Agency Principal
Gain the technical validation you need to protect margins and win business.
Stop Guessing. Start Executing.
Recent deep-dives include:
- ✔ Qualitative Data at Scale: Turning survey results into strategy.
- ✔ The Shift to Agentic AI: Preparing your team for AI delegates.
- ✔ GA4 Attribution & ROI: Fixing measurement reports.
- ✔ The 5P Framework for AI: Why purpose matters most.
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No hype. No shiny objects. Just the data science you need to lead.
Recent Episodes
- In-Ear Insights: What is AI Decisioning?In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss AI decisioning, the latest buzzword confusing marketers. You will learn the true meaning of AI decisioning and the crucial difference between classical AI and generative AI for making sound business choices. You’ll discover when AI is an invaluable asset for decision support ...
- In-Ear Insights: Why Real AI Expertise is Reassuringly ExpensiveIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to identify true AI expertise amidst a crowded market. You will discover the crucial difference between someone who knows what to do when things go right and a real expert who navigates challenges when things go wrong. You’ll learn key questions ...
- In-Ear Insights: Do Websites Matter in the Age of AI?In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss whether blogs and websites still matter in the age of generative AI. You’ll learn why traditional content and SEO remain essential for your online presence, even with the rise of AI. You’ll discover how to effectively adapt your content strategy so that ...
- So What? How to Write a Book with Generative AISo What? Marketing Analytics and Insights Live airs every Thursday at 1 pm EST. You can watch on YouTube Live. Be sure to subscribe and follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode of So What? The Trust Insights weekly livestream, you’ll learn how to write a book with generative AI by leveraging existing content and AI ...
- In-Ear Insights: Why Enterprise Generative AI Projects FailIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss why enterprise generative AI projects often fail to reach production. You’ll learn why a high percentage of enterprise generative AI projects reportedly fail to make it out of pilot, uncovering the real reasons beyond just the technology. You’ll discover how crucial human ...
- In-Ear Insights: Reviewing AI Data Privacy BasicsIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss AI data privacy and how AI companies use your data, especially with free versions. You will learn how to approach terms of service agreements. You will understand the real risks to your privacy when inputting sensitive information. You will discover how ...
- In-Ear Insights: How to Identify and Mitigate Bias in AIIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris tackle an issue of bias in AI, including identifying it, coming up with strategies to mitigate it, and proactively guarding against it. See a real-world example of how generative AI completely cut Katie out of an episode summary of the podcast and ...
- So What? A live recording of Marketing Over CoffeeSo What? Marketing Analytics and Insights Live airs every Thursday at 1 pm EST. You can watch on YouTube Live. Be sure to subscribe and follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode of So What? The Trust Insights weekly livestream, you’ll learn about project management and the software development lifecycle, with a special live recording ...
- In-Ear Insights: AI News is Drowning Out Important Other NewsIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how the nonstop AI hype has buried crucial marketing updates and what you can do about it. You’ll learn why even Google quietly launched a powerful free tool that almost no one noticed. You’ll discover how much of your analytics data ...
- In-Ear Insights: Everything Wrong with Vibe Coding and How to Fix ItIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the pitfalls and best practices of “vibe coding” with generative AI. You will discover why merely letting AI write code creates significant risks. You will learn essential strategies for defining robust requirements and implementing critical testing. You will understand how to integrate ...
- In-Ear Insights: How to Improve Martech ROI with Generative AIIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to unlock hidden value and maximize martech ROI from your existing technology using AI-powered “manuals on demand.” You will discover how targeted AI research can reveal unused features in your current software, transforming your existing tools into powerful solutions. You ...
- In-Ear Insights: Generative AI Strategy and Integration Mail BagIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss critical questions about integrating AI into marketing. You will learn how to prepare your data for AI to avoid costly errors. You will discover strategies to communicate the strategic importance of AI to your executive team. You will understand which AI ...
- In-Ear Insights: Artisanal vs AI in Content MarketingIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the evolving perception and powerful benefits of using generative AI in your content creation. How should we think about AI in content marketing? You’ll discover why embracing generative AI is not cheating, but a strategic way to elevate your content. You’ll learn ...
- So What? Summer Makeover Series: Podcast Bonus ContentSo What? Marketing Analytics and Insights Live airs every Thursday at 1 pm EST. You can watch on YouTube Live. Be sure to subscribe and follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode of So What? The Trust Insights weekly livestream, you’ll learn how to create valuable podcast bonus content to monetize your show and keep your audience ...
- In-Ear Insights: The Generative AI Sophomore Slump, Part 2In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to break free from the AI sophomore slump. You’ll learn why many companies stall after early AI wins. You’ll discover practical ways to evolve your AI use from simple experimentation to robust solutions. You’ll understand how to apply strategic frameworks ...
- So What? Summer Makeover Series: Podcast Transcription AutomationSo What? Marketing Analytics and Insights Live airs every Thursday at 1 pm EST. You can watch on YouTube Live. Be sure to subscribe and follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode of So What? The Trust Insights weekly livestream, you’ll learn how to approach podcast transcription automation to save time and reclaim your content archive. Discover ...
- In-Ear Insights: The Generative AI Sophomore Slump, Part 1In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the generative AI sophomore slump. You will discover why so many businesses are stuck at the same level of AI adoption they were two years ago. You will learn how anchoring to initial perceptions and a lack of awareness about current AI ...
- In-Ear Insights: How Generative AI Reasoning Models WorkIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the Apple AI paper and critical lessons for effective prompting, plus a deep dive into reasoning models. You’ll learn what reasoning models are and why they sometimes struggle with complex tasks, especially when dealing with contradictory information. You’ll discover crucial insights about ...
- In-Ear Insights: The AI-Ready Marketing Strategy KitIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss their new AI-Ready Marketing Strategy Kit. You’ll understand how to assess your organization’s preparedness for artificial intelligence. You’ll learn to measure the return on your AI initiatives, uncovering both efficiency and growth opportunities. You’ll gain clarity on improving data quality and ...
- In-Ear Insights: Should You Hire An AI Expert?In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the critical considerations when deciding whether to hire an external AI expert or develop internal AI capabilities. You’ll learn why it is essential to first define your organization’s specific AI needs and goals before seeking any AI expertise. You’ll discover the diverse ...
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