
The Analytics Power Hour
Michael Helbling, Moe Kiss, Tim Wilson, Val Kroll, and Julie Hoyer

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#227: Demystifying Complex Data Science Concepts for Non-Technical Audiences with Dr. Nicholas Cifuentes-Goodbody
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09/05/23 • 61 min
One of the biggest challenges for the analyst or data scientist is figuring out just how wide and just how deep to go with stakeholders when it comes to key (but, often, complicated) concepts that underpin the work that's being delivered to them. Tell them too little, and they may overinterpret or misinterpret what's been presented. Tell them too much, and they may tune out or fall asleep... and, as a result, overinterpret or misinterpret what's been presented. On this episode, Dr. Nicholas Cifuentes-Goodbody from WorldQuant University joined Julie, Val, and Tim to discuss how to effectively thread that particular needle. For complete show notes, including links to items mentioned in this episode and a transcript of the show, visit the show page.
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#150: The Curiosity of the Analyst with Dr. Debbie Berebichez
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09/22/20 • 60 min
Did curiosity kill the cat? Perhaps. A claim could be made that a LACK of curiosity can (and should!) kill an analyst's career! On this episode, Dr. Debbie Berebichez, who, as Tim noted, sorta' pegs out on the extreme end of the curiosity spectrum, joined the show to explore the subject: the societal norms that (still!) often discourage young women from exploring and developing their curiosity; exploratory data analysis as one way to spark curiosity about a data set; the (often) misguided expectations of "the business" when it comes to analytics and data science (and the imperative to continue to promote data literacy to combat them), and more! For complete show notes, including links to items mentioned in this episode and a transcript of the show, visit the show page.

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#221: Causal Inference Revisited (...DAGnabbit!) with DJ Rich
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06/13/23 • 56 min
What causes us to keep returning to the topic of causal inference on this show? DAG if we know! Whether or not you're familiar with directed acyclic graphs (or... DAGs) in the context of causal inference, this episode is likely for you! DJ Rich, a data scientist at Lyft, joined us to discuss causality — why it matters, why it's tricky, and what happens when you tackle causally modelling the complexity of a large-scale, two-sided market! For complete show notes, including links to items mentioned in this episode and a transcript of the show, visit the show page.
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#226: Training Analysts to be Curious and Use Business Context with MaryBeth Maskovas
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08/22/23 • 58 min
We were curious about... curiosity. We know it's a critical trait for analysts, but is it an innate characteristic, a teachable skill, or some combination of both? We were curious. How can the breadth and depth of a candidate's curiosity be assessed as part of the interview process? We were curious. Who could we kick these questions (and others) around with? We were NOT curious about that! MaryBeth Maskovas, founder and Principal Consultant at Insight Lime Analytics, joined Michael, Julie, and Tim to explore the topic. For complete show notes, including links to items mentioned in this episode and a transcript of the show, visit the show page.
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#222: A is for… Analytics. Agency. Acquisitions! with Bob Morris
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06/27/23 • 68 min
There comes a time in every analyst's career where they consider starting up their own consultancy. Or, if not that, then at least joining an agency or a consultancy. The nature of most businesses is to grow, and with growth comes the potential for an "exit." This episode dives into that world in an attempt to demystify some of the ins and outs of the acquisition of analytics consultancies, from the owners' perspectives, employees' perspectives, and acquiring companies' perspectives. Since these are all perspectives that none of your dear co-hosts really have, Bob Morris, the co-founder and managing partner for Bravery Group, joined us for a discussion of EBITDA, TTM, CIMs, and even aspects of the space that are not captured by acronyms! For complete show notes, including links to items mentioned in this episode and a transcript of the show, visit the show page.
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#191: People Analytics: Data in the Service of Workforce Effectiveness with Andrew Marritt
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04/19/22 • 72 min
"The people" are often the most valuable asset for a company, so getting the ones who are a good fit, supporting them in their work and their careers, and figuring out what motivates (and demotivates) them is critical. And data—both quantitative and qualitative—can help with that. It's a topic we've wanted to tackle for a long time (well, Moe and Michael have; Tim was confused, as he thought it couldn't be that hard to analyze a data set consisting of a single "Do they do their f***ing job?" boolean flag), and we finally got to it, with Andrew Marritt from OrganizationView! For complete show notes, including links to items mentioned in this episode and a transcript of the show, visit the show page.

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#235: 2023 Year in Review with Josh Crowhurst
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12/26/23 • 66 min
For those who celebrate or acknowledge it, Christmas is now in the rearview mirror. Father Time has a beard that reaches down to his toes, and he’s ready to hand over the clock to an absolutely adorable little Baby Time when 2024 rolls in. That means it’s time for our annual set of reflections on the analytics and data science industry. Somehow, the authoring of this description of the show was completely unaided by an LLM, although the show did include quite a bit of discussion around generative AI. It also included the announcement of a local LLM based on all of our podcast episodes to date (updated with each new episode going forward!), which you can try out here! The discussion was wide-ranging beyond AI: Google Analytics 4, Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM), the technical/engineering side of analytics versus the softer skills of creative analytical thought and engaging with stakeholders, and more, as well as a look ahead to 2024! For complete show notes, including links to items mentioned in this episode and a transcript of the show, visit the show page.

#239: Non-Technical Backgrounds in the Modern Analytical World with Kirsten Lum
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02/20/24 • 62 min
Is it just us, or does it seem like we're going to need to start plotting the pace of change in the world of analytics on a logarithmic scale? The evolution of the space is exciting, but it can also be a bit dizzying. And intimidating! There's so much to learn, and there are only so many hours in a day! Why did we choose that [insert totally unrelated field of study] degree program?! These questions and more—including a quick explanation of bootstrapping for Tim’s benefit, which is NOT bootstrapping or bootstrap—are the subject of the latest episode of the show, with Kirsten Lum, the CTO of storytellers.ai, joining us to discuss strategies and tactics for the technically-non-technical analyst to thrive in an increasingly technical analytics world. For complete show notes, including links to items mentioned in this episode and a transcript of the show, visit the show page.

#083: KPIs in the Absence of a Clear Conversion with Amy Sample
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02/27/18 • 48 min
Raise your hand if you work for a company that sells exclusively low-consideration products and only sells them online. Anyone? Anyone? We only see a couple of hands out there. For all the rest of you, this episode might be of interest. We sat down with Amy Sample — Senior Director of Consumer Insights and Strategy at PBS by day, president of the DAA board by night — to discuss approaches for effective digital measurement in the absence of a clear online conversion. That challenge doesn’t get much bigger than in the mission-driven, not-for-profit world of public television! After listening to this episode, you may actually feel like you have it easy!
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#217: Rethinking Privacy with Jodi Daniels
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04/18/23 • 52 min
Are you already inwardly groaning a little bit because our latest episode is all about privacy? Yeah. We know. We've been tracking your emotions, along with your first name, your last name, your birthdate, your government ID number, and your household income for the past ten years. Actually, we just bought that last one (but good for you on the career growth front!). Okay. You know we're just joshing you (which makes sense, since producer Josh Crowhurst stepped in as a guest co-host on this episode), and you know that because you trust us! And THAT'S quite the rambling setup for our discussion with Jodi Daniels, the founder and CEO of Red Clover Advisors and co-author of Data Reimagined: Building Trust One Byte at a Time. For complete show notes, including links to items mentioned in this episode and a transcript of the show, visit the show page.
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How many episodes does The Analytics Power Hour have?
The Analytics Power Hour currently has 281 episodes available.
What topics does The Analytics Power Hour cover?
The podcast is about Marketing, Management, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on The Analytics Power Hour?
The episode title '#227: Demystifying Complex Data Science Concepts for Non-Technical Audiences with Dr. Nicholas Cifuentes-Goodbody' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Analytics Power Hour?
The average episode length on The Analytics Power Hour is 55 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Analytics Power Hour released?
Episodes of The Analytics Power Hour are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of The Analytics Power Hour?
The first episode of The Analytics Power Hour was released on Jan 3, 2015.
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