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High Tech, High Touch: Why the Future of Insights Will Be AI and Human
Executive Insights

High Tech, High Touch: Why the Future of Insights Will Be AI and Human

High tech demands high touch. Learn why AI is increasing—not replacing—the need for human judgment, context, and trust in insights.

Ed Keller

Ed Keller

Executive Director at Market Research Institute International (MRII)

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Executive Insights brings together leadership perspectives shaping the future of market research. Explore content sourced from MRII’s Insights and Innovators Podcast, Greenbook’s CEO Series, and other exclusive interviews with executives driving transformation in data, technology, and market intelligence. This channel highlights AI adoption, predictive analytics, business strategy, and the evolving role of insights—providing decision-makers with forward-looking, practical guidance.

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High Tech, High Touch: Why the Future of Insights Will Be AI and Human
Executive Insights

High Tech, High Touch: Why the Future of Insights Will Be AI and Human

High tech demands high touch. Learn why AI is increasing—not replacing—the need for human judgment, context, and trust in insights.

Ed Keller

Ed Keller

Executive Director at Market Research Institute International (MRII)

A New Year, A New Career Trajectory: Insights Leaders Share Their Best Advice
Executive Insights

A New Year, A New Career Trajectory: Insights Leaders Share Their Best Advice

Top insights leaders share career advice on building influence, impact, and growth in the year ahead, drawn from MRII’s Insights & Innovators.

Ed Keller

Ed Keller

Executive Director at Market Research Institute International (MRII)

Energizing the Insights Function in the World of Tech with Marie Van Blaricum, Google
Executive Insights

Energizing the Insights Function in the World of Tech with Marie Van Blaricum, Google

Google’s Marie Van Blaricum shares how to energize insights teams in fast-moving tech, drawing on experience from Unilever to Google.

Ed Keller

Ed Keller

Executive Director at Market Research Institute International (MRII)

Building Community, Shaping Insight, and Finding Relevance: A Conversation with Diane Hessan
Executive Insights

Building Community, Shaping Insight, and Finding Relevance: A Conversation with Diane Hessan

A candid Q&A with Diane Hessan explores her career, industry disruption, and timeless lessons for the future of insights.

Ed Keller

Ed Keller

Executive Director at Market Research Institute International (MRII)

The Power of Purpose: How Charitable Giving Strengthens the Insights Community
Executive Insights

The Power of Purpose: How Charitable Giving Strengthens the Insights Community

Esomar Congress 2025 reminded us that impact isn’t just data—charitable giving and community leadership are reshaping the insights industry.

Ed Keller

Ed Keller

Executive Director at Market Research Institute International (MRII)

Storytelling: The Superpower Behind Insights Success
Executive Insights

Storytelling: The Superpower Behind Insights Success

MRII’s top guests echo the same lesson: data informs, but storytelling inspires action. Learn why narrative power defines modern insights.

Ed Keller

Ed Keller

Executive Director at Market Research Institute International (MRII)

Transforming Market Research in Big Companies with Stephan Gans, Pepsico
Executive Insights

Transforming Market Research in Big Companies with Stephan Gans, Pepsico

PepsiCo’s Stephan Gans shares how he’s transforming insights into a strategic powerhouse, blending marketing, consulting, and analytics expertise.

Ed Keller

Ed Keller

Executive Director at Market Research Institute International (MRII)

Transforming Insights: Colgate’s Journey with Christian Niederauer at Colgate-Palmolive
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Transforming Insights: Colgate’s Journey with Christian Niederauer at Colgate-Palmolive

Christian Niederauer reveals how Colgate-Palmolive connects data and embraces AI to transform insights into long-term business growth.

Ed Keller

Ed Keller

Executive Director at Market Research Institute International (MRII)

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