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.
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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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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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Recent Episodes
- In-Ear Insights: Generative AI and Professional DevelopmentIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss generative AI and professional development, the importance of subject matter expertise when using AI for marketing tasks, such as analyzing backlink data. You’ll learn why relying solely on AI-generated insights without understanding the underlying data can be risky. Katie and Chris ...
- So What? AI Podcast Editing: Level Up Your WorkflowSo 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 use AI podcast editing techniques to enhance your workflow and take your ...
- In-Ear Insights: How to Spot AI Snake Oil SalesmenIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to spot an AI snake oil salesman, a vital skill in today’s hype-filled environment. Learn the questions to ask that reveal true expertise and understand the hallmarks of genuine AI knowledge. Discover the red flags to watch out for so ...
- In-Ear Insights: How to Help Marketers Adopt Agile and Prompt EngineeringIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris explore the human side of how to adopt Agile and prompt engineering. Learn how to build trust within your team and address anxieties surrounding AI and automation. Discover strategies for fostering open communication and encouraging ownership among team members, even those hesitant ...
- In-Ear Insights: How to Apply Agile Prompt EngineeringIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss using Agile principles for prompt engineering – agile prompt engineering. You will learn the importance of process development and project management when working with large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. Discover how to use the 5 P’s framework and the RACE ...
- In-Ear Insights: Prompt Engineering 101In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris provide a practical guide to prompt engineering, prompt engineering 101. Learn how to approach prompt creation like software development, starting with thorough requirements gathering using the 5 P’s framework. Discover the power of the RACE framework (Role, Action, Context, Execute) for crafting ...
- In-Ear Insights: Introduction to Agile MarketingIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris delve into the world of Agile methodology. You will gain a clear understanding of Agile principles and how they compare to traditional waterfall project management. Discover the benefits of Agile for marketing, including increased flexibility, customer-centricity, and the ability to adapt to ...
- In-Ear Insights: What Are AI Ethics?In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris tackle the complex and critical topic of AI ethics. You will explore the fundamental principles of ethics and how they apply to the development and use of artificial intelligence. Discover the importance of transparency, accountability, and minimizing harm when working with AI ...
- In-Ear Insights: How to Build an AI StrategyIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to build an AI strategy. Discover why focusing on AI as a strategy is misguided and what you should do instead to achieve meaningful business outcomes. You’ll learn how to identify the actual problems you need to solve and how ...
- In-Ear Insights: Prompt Development Life CycleIn this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris discuss how the software development life cycle (SDLC) applies to prompt engineering in generative AI, why the prompt development life cycle (or prompt engineering life cycle) is a good idea, and a real-life application of it. Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to ...
- In-Ear Insights: 4 Power Questions to Ask Generative AI Language ModelsIn this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris review the new Trust Insights PARE Framework and 4 power questions to ask generative AI language models when you’re working with them. These four questions will dramatically improve the performance of generative AI. Get the free download, no strings attached, at: https://www.trustinsights.ai/powerquestions Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch ...
- In-Ear Insights: Generative AI Limitations in MarketingIn this week’s In-Ear Insights, Chris and Katie discuss generative AI limitations in marketing and why focusing on generative AI might not be the answer to your woes. You’ll learn the best ways to analyze your data to find the true cause of the problem and get actionable steps to turn things around. Watch the video ...
- In-Ear Insights: Predictive Analytics and Reducing ChurnIn this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris discuss predictive analytics and applying it to reducing churn throughout the customer journey. Learn what types of predictive analytics apply, how generative AI fits in the mix, and steps you can take to reduce churn. Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the ...
- In-Ear Insights: Lessons Learned from Social Media Marketing World 2024In this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris reflect on lessons learned from Social Media Marketing World 2024. With generative AI taking center stage both literally and figuratively, what does that mean for social media marketers? Tune in to find out! Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download ...
- In-Ear Insights: Predictive Analytics If You’re Data-PoorIn this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris discuss how to do practices like predictive analytics and classical AI/machine learning when you’re data-poor. What data is available to forecast and work with? How do you create data when you don’t have it, and what strategic advantage might this confer? Tune in to find out! Watch the ...
- In-Ear Insights: Generative AI Impact on Search Engine MarketingIn this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris discuss generative AI impact on search engine marketing. What is the impact of services like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot on traditional SEO and search? Tune in to find out, and what steps you should take to prepare for the future. Watch the video here: Can’t see ...
- In-Ear Insights: Generative AI and Job LossesIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the impact of generative AI and job losses and its role in the corporate world. They debate the consequences of replacing human roles with AI, emphasizing the risks and short-term thinking involved in such decisions. The episode explores the evolving nature ...
- In-Ear Insights: Strategic Value of AnalyticsIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the crucial role of analytics in digital marketing and how it’s often seen as the bearer of bad news. They explore the common pitfalls companies face when they only sporadically review data, leading to missed opportunities for timely adjustments. Katie emphasizes ...
- In-Ear Insights: Unlocking Workforce Potential with Generative AIIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss unlocking workforce potential with generative AI and the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in the workforce. They delve into the capabilities and limitations of AI, contrasting its performance against human tasks and creativity. The conversation highlights the importance of human critical ...
- In-Ear Insights: Generative AI in 2024In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss generative AI in 2024 and the rapid advancements in generative AI over the past year, including significant developments in various AI models. They explore how these technologies impact businesses and the importance of understanding their capabilities and limitations. The conversation also ...
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