In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights Podcast

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In-Ear Insights is the weekly audio podcast from Trust Insights. In each episode, learn practical, helpful tips for dealing with data, analytics, marketing, and other burning questions. Every episode is hot and fresh in 30 minutes or less, so you can listen on your commute, at the gym, or in the office and still have plenty of time for other shows.

  1. 1D AGO

    In-Ear Insights: Cognitive Offloading, Deskilling, and The Impact of AI

    In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how AI can take over routine tasks and what that means for your daily workflow. You'll learn why relying too much on AI might erode essential skills and how to spot the warning signs. You'll explore practical frameworks—like the four R's and the TRIPS model—that keep you in control of AI projects. You'll see real examples of virtual focus groups and how human review can prevent costly mistakes. Watch the episode now to protect your expertise while leveraging AI power. Join our weekly #email newsletter: https://www.trustinsights.ai/resources/data-in-the-headlights-newsletter/  Follow our YouTube channel for more #marketing and #analytics videos! https://www.trustinsights.ai/youtube  Take our new generative AI course: https://www.trustinsights.ai/aicourse  Subscribe to the Trust Insights podcast: https://www.trustinsights.ai/tipodcast  Join our free private Slack community, Analytics for #Marketers: https://www.trustinsights.ai/analyticsformarketers  Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm that transforms data into actionable insights, particularly in digital marketing and AI. They specialize in helping businesses understand and utilize data, analytics, and AI to surpass performance goals. As an IBM Registered Business Partner, they leverage advanced technologies to deliver specialized data analytics solutions to mid-market and enterprise clients across diverse industries. Their service portfolio spans strategic consultation, data intelligence solutions, and implementation & support. Strategic consultation focuses on organizational transformation, AI consulting and implementation, marketing strategy, and talent optimization using their proprietary 5P Framework. Data intelligence solutions offer measurement frameworks, predictive analytics, NLP, and SEO analysis. Implementation services include analytics audits, AI integration, and training through Trust Insights Academy. Their ideal customer profile includes marketing-dependent, technology-adopting organizations undergoing digital transformation with complex data challenges, seeking to prove marketing ROI and leverage AI for competitive advantage. Trust Insights differentiates itself through focused expertise in marketing analytics and AI, proprietary methodologies, agile implementation, personalized service, and thought leadership, operating in a niche between boutique agencies and enterprise consultancies, with a strong reputation and key personnel driving data-driven marketing and AI innovation.

    26 min
  2. FEB 11

    In-Ear Insights: Project Management for AI Agents

    In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss managing AI agent teams with Project Management 101. You will learn how to translate scope, timeline, and budget into the world of autonomous AI agents. You will discover how the 5P framework helps you craft prompts that keep agents focused and cost‑effective. You will see how to balance human oversight with agent autonomy to prevent token overrun and project drift. You will gain practical steps for building a lean team of virtual specialists without over‑engineering. Watch the episode to see these strategies in action and start managing AI teams like a pro.   Join our weekly #email newsletter: https://www.trustinsights.ai/resources/data-in-the-headlights-newsletter/  Follow our YouTube channel for more #marketing and #analytics videos! https://www.trustinsights.ai/youtube  Take our new generative AI course: https://www.trustinsights.ai/aicourse  Subscribe to the Trust Insights podcast: https://www.trustinsights.ai/tipodcast  Join our free private Slack community, Analytics for #Marketers: https://www.trustinsights.ai/analyticsformarketers  Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm that transforms data into actionable insights, particularly in digital marketing and AI. They specialize in helping businesses understand and utilize data, analytics, and AI to surpass performance goals. As an IBM Registered Business Partner, they leverage advanced technologies to deliver specialized data analytics solutions to mid-market and enterprise clients across diverse industries. Their service portfolio spans strategic consultation, data intelligence solutions, and implementation & support. Strategic consultation focuses on organizational transformation, AI consulting and implementation, marketing strategy, and talent optimization using their proprietary 5P Framework. Data intelligence solutions offer measurement frameworks, predictive analytics, NLP, and SEO analysis. Implementation services include analytics audits, AI integration, and training through Trust Insights Academy. Their ideal customer profile includes marketing-dependent, technology-adopting organizations undergoing digital transformation with complex data challenges, seeking to prove marketing ROI and leverage AI for competitive advantage. Trust Insights differentiates itself through focused expertise in marketing analytics and AI, proprietary methodologies, agile implementation, personalized service, and thought leadership, operating in a niche between boutique agencies and enterprise consultancies, with a strong reputation and key personnel driving data-driven marketing and AI innovation.

    31 min
  3. FEB 4

    In-Ear Insights: OpenClaw and Preparing for an Agentic AI Future

    In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss autonomous AI agents and the mindset shift required for total automation.  You'll learn the risks of experimental autonomous systems and how to protect your data. You'll discover ways to connect AI to your calendar and task managers for better scheduling. You'll build a mindset that turns repetitive tasks into permanent automated systems. You'll prepare your current workflows for the next generation of digital personal assistants.    Join our weekly #email newsletter: https://www.trustinsights.ai/resources/data-in-the-headlights-newsletter/  Follow our YouTube channel for more #marketing and #analytics videos! https://www.trustinsights.ai/youtube  Take our new generative AI course: https://www.trustinsights.ai/aicourse  Subscribe to the Trust Insights podcast: https://www.trustinsights.ai/tipodcast  Join our free private Slack community, Analytics for #Marketers: https://www.trustinsights.ai/analyticsformarketers  Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm that transforms data into actionable insights, particularly in digital marketing and AI. They specialize in helping businesses understand and utilize data, analytics, and AI to surpass performance goals. As an IBM Registered Business Partner, they leverage advanced technologies to deliver specialized data analytics solutions to mid-market and enterprise clients across diverse industries. Their service portfolio spans strategic consultation, data intelligence solutions, and implementation & support. Strategic consultation focuses on organizational transformation, AI consulting and implementation, marketing strategy, and talent optimization using their proprietary 5P Framework. Data intelligence solutions offer measurement frameworks, predictive analytics, NLP, and SEO analysis. Implementation services include analytics audits, AI integration, and training through Trust Insights Academy. Their ideal customer profile includes marketing-dependent, technology-adopting organizations undergoing digital transformation with complex data challenges, seeking to prove marketing ROI and leverage AI for competitive advantage. Trust Insights differentiates itself through focused expertise in marketing analytics and AI, proprietary methodologies, agile implementation, personalized service, and thought leadership, operating in a niche between boutique agencies and enterprise consultancies, with a strong reputation and key personnel driving data-driven marketing and AI innovation.

    29 min
  4. JAN 28

    In-Ear Insights: Durable Skills in the Agentic AI World

    In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the critical staffing decisions leaders must make in the age of autonomous AI. You will learn the four key options organizational leaders must consider when AI begins automating existing roles. You will identify which essential durable skills guarantee success for employees working alongside powerful new technologies. You will discover how to adjust your hiring strategy to find motivated, curious employees who excel in an AI-augmented environment. You will gain actionable management strategies for handling employees who need encouragement after repetitive tasks become automated. Tune in now to understand how AI changes the modern workforce and secure your company's future talent.   Join our weekly #email newsletter: https://www.trustinsights.ai/resources/data-in-the-headlights-newsletter/  Follow our YouTube channel for more #marketing and #analytics videos! https://www.trustinsights.ai/youtube  Take our new generative AI course: https://www.trustinsights.ai/aicourse  Subscribe to the Trust Insights podcast: https://www.trustinsights.ai/tipodcast  Join our free private Slack community, Analytics for #Marketers: https://www.trustinsights.ai/analyticsformarketers  Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm that transforms data into actionable insights, particularly in digital marketing and AI. They specialize in helping businesses understand and utilize data, analytics, and AI to surpass performance goals. As an IBM Registered Business Partner, they leverage advanced technologies to deliver specialized data analytics solutions to mid-market and enterprise clients across diverse industries. Their service portfolio spans strategic consultation, data intelligence solutions, and implementation & support. Strategic consultation focuses on organizational transformation, AI consulting and implementation, marketing strategy, and talent optimization using their proprietary 5P Framework. Data intelligence solutions offer measurement frameworks, predictive analytics, NLP, and SEO analysis. Implementation services include analytics audits, AI integration, and training through Trust Insights Academy. Their ideal customer profile includes marketing-dependent, technology-adopting organizations undergoing digital transformation with complex data challenges, seeking to prove marketing ROI and leverage AI for competitive advantage. Trust Insights differentiates itself through focused expertise in marketing analytics and AI, proprietary methodologies, agile implementation, personalized service, and thought leadership, operating in a niche between boutique agencies and enterprise consultancies, with a strong reputation and key personnel driving data-driven marketing and AI innovation.

    30 min
  5. JAN 21

    In-Ear Insights: Applications of Agentic AI with Claude Cowork

    In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the practical application of AI agents to automate mundane marketing tasks. You will define what an AI agent is and discover how this technology performs complex, multi-step marketing operations. You will learn a simple process for creating knowledge blocks and structured recipes that guide your agents to perform repetitive work. You will identify which tools, like your content scheduler or website platform, are necessary for successful, end-to-end automation. You will understand crucial data privacy measures and essential guardrails to protect your sensitive company information when deploying new automated systems. Tune in now to see how you can permanently eliminate hours of boring work from your weekly schedule!   Join our weekly #email newsletter: https://www.trustinsights.ai/resources/data-in-the-headlights-newsletter/  Follow our YouTube channel for more #marketing and #analytics videos! https://www.trustinsights.ai/youtube  Take our new generative AI course: https://www.trustinsights.ai/aicourse  Subscribe to the Trust Insights podcast: https://www.trustinsights.ai/tipodcast  Join our free private Slack community, Analytics for #Marketers: https://www.trustinsights.ai/analyticsformarketers  Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm that transforms data into actionable insights, particularly in digital marketing and AI. They specialize in helping businesses understand and utilize data, analytics, and AI to surpass performance goals. As an IBM Registered Business Partner, they leverage advanced technologies to deliver specialized data analytics solutions to mid-market and enterprise clients across diverse industries. Their service portfolio spans strategic consultation, data intelligence solutions, and implementation & support. Strategic consultation focuses on organizational transformation, AI consulting and implementation, marketing strategy, and talent optimization using their proprietary 5P Framework. Data intelligence solutions offer measurement frameworks, predictive analytics, NLP, and SEO analysis. Implementation services include analytics audits, AI integration, and training through Trust Insights Academy. Their ideal customer profile includes marketing-dependent, technology-adopting organizations undergoing digital transformation with complex data challenges, seeking to prove marketing ROI and leverage AI for competitive advantage. Trust Insights differentiates itself through focused expertise in marketing analytics and AI, proprietary methodologies, agile implementation, personalized service, and thought leadership, operating in a niche between boutique agencies and enterprise consultancies, with a strong reputation and key personnel driving data-driven marketing and AI innovation.

    26 min
  6. JAN 14

    In-Ear Insights: Processing Survey Data With Generative AI

    In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss analyzing survey data using generative artificial intelligence tools. You will discover how to use new AI functions embedded in spreadsheets to code hundreds of open-ended survey responses instantly. You'll learn the exact prompts needed to perform complex topic clustering and sentiment analysis without writing any custom software. You will understand why establishing a calibrated, known good dataset is essential before trusting any automated qualitative data analysis. You'll find out the overwhelming trend in digital marketing content that will shape future strategies for growing your business. Watch now to revolutionize how you transform raw feedback into powerful strategy! Join our weekly #email newsletter: https://www.trustinsights.ai/resources/data-in-the-headlights-newsletter/  Follow our YouTube channel for more #marketing and #analytics videos! https://www.trustinsights.ai/youtube  Take our new generative AI course: https://www.trustinsights.ai/aicourse  Subscribe to the Trust Insights podcast: https://www.trustinsights.ai/tipodcast  Join our free private Slack community, Analytics for #Marketers: https://www.trustinsights.ai/analyticsformarketers  Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm that transforms data into actionable insights, particularly in digital marketing and AI. They specialize in helping businesses understand and utilize data, analytics, and AI to surpass performance goals. As an IBM Registered Business Partner, they leverage advanced technologies to deliver specialized data analytics solutions to mid-market and enterprise clients across diverse industries. Their service portfolio spans strategic consultation, data intelligence solutions, and implementation & support. Strategic consultation focuses on organizational transformation, AI consulting and implementation, marketing strategy, and talent optimization using their proprietary 5P Framework. Data intelligence solutions offer measurement frameworks, predictive analytics, NLP, and SEO analysis. Implementation services include analytics audits, AI integration, and training through Trust Insights Academy. Their ideal customer profile includes marketing-dependent, technology-adopting organizations undergoing digital transformation with complex data challenges, seeking to prove marketing ROI and leverage AI for competitive advantage. Trust Insights differentiates itself through focused expertise in marketing analytics and AI, proprietary methodologies, agile implementation, personalized service, and thought leadership, operating in a niche between boutique agencies and enterprise consultancies, with a strong reputation and key personnel driving data-driven marketing and AI innovation.

    27 min
  7. JAN 7

    In-Ear Insights: What is Generative Engine Marketing (GEM)?

    In this week's In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss generative engine marketing, or GEM, the AI equivalent of SEM. Just as SEO became GEO, so too is SEM likely to become GEM. Learn what it is, how it might manifest, and what you should be considering. Join our weekly #email newsletter: https://www.trustinsights.ai/resources/data-in-the-headlights-newsletter/  Follow our YouTube channel for more #marketing and #analytics videos! https://www.trustinsights.ai/youtube  Take our new generative AI course: https://www.trustinsights.ai/aicourse  Subscribe to the Trust Insights podcast: https://www.trustinsights.ai/tipodcast  Join our free private Slack community, Analytics for #Marketers: https://www.trustinsights.ai/analyticsformarketers  Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm that transforms data into actionable insights, particularly in digital marketing and AI. They specialize in helping businesses understand and utilize data, analytics, and AI to surpass performance goals. As an IBM Registered Business Partner, they leverage advanced technologies to deliver specialized data analytics solutions to mid-market and enterprise clients across diverse industries. Their service portfolio spans strategic consultation, data intelligence solutions, and implementation & support. Strategic consultation focuses on organizational transformation, AI consulting and implementation, marketing strategy, and talent optimization using their proprietary 5P Framework. Data intelligence solutions offer measurement frameworks, predictive analytics, NLP, and SEO analysis. Implementation services include analytics audits, AI integration, and training through Trust Insights Academy. Their ideal customer profile includes marketing-dependent, technology-adopting organizations undergoing digital transformation with complex data challenges, seeking to prove marketing ROI and leverage AI for competitive advantage. Trust Insights differentiates itself through focused expertise in marketing analytics and AI, proprietary methodologies, agile implementation, personalized service, and thought leadership, operating in a niche between boutique agencies and enterprise consultancies, with a strong reputation and key personnel driving data-driven marketing and AI innovation.

    27 min
  8. 12/17/2025

    In-Ear Insights: 2025 Year In Review

    In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the massive technological shifts driven by generative AI in 2025 and what you must plan for in 2026. You will learn which foundational frameworks ensure your organization can strategically adapt to rapid technological change. You'll discover how to overcome the critical communication barriers and resistance emerging among teams adopting these new tools. You will understand why increasing machine intelligence makes human critical thinking and emotional skills more valuable than ever. You'll see the unexpected primary use case of large language models and identify the key metrics you must watch in the coming year for economic impact. Watch now to prepare your strategy for navigating the AI revolution sustainably. Join our weekly #email newsletter: https://www.trustinsights.ai/resources/data-in-the-headlights-newsletter/  Follow our YouTube channel for more #marketing and #analytics videos! https://www.trustinsights.ai/youtube  Take our new generative AI course: https://www.trustinsights.ai/aicourse  Subscribe to the Trust Insights podcast: https://www.trustinsights.ai/tipodcast  Join our free private Slack community, Analytics for #Marketers: https://www.trustinsights.ai/analyticsformarketers  Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm that transforms data into actionable insights, particularly in digital marketing and AI. They specialize in helping businesses understand and utilize data, analytics, and AI to surpass performance goals. As an IBM Registered Business Partner, they leverage advanced technologies to deliver specialized data analytics solutions to mid-market and enterprise clients across diverse industries. Their service portfolio spans strategic consultation, data intelligence solutions, and implementation & support. Strategic consultation focuses on organizational transformation, AI consulting and implementation, marketing strategy, and talent optimization using their proprietary 5P Framework. Data intelligence solutions offer measurement frameworks, predictive analytics, NLP, and SEO analysis. Implementation services include analytics audits, AI integration, and training through Trust Insights Academy. Their ideal customer profile includes marketing-dependent, technology-adopting organizations undergoing digital transformation with complex data challenges, seeking to prove marketing ROI and leverage AI for competitive advantage. Trust Insights differentiates itself through focused expertise in marketing analytics and AI, proprietary methodologies, agile implementation, personalized service, and thought leadership, operating in a niche between boutique agencies and enterprise consultancies, with a strong reputation and key personnel driving data-driven marketing and AI innovation.

    34 min

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In-Ear Insights is the weekly audio podcast from Trust Insights. In each episode, learn practical, helpful tips for dealing with data, analytics, marketing, and other burning questions. Every episode is hot and fresh in 30 minutes or less, so you can listen on your commute, at the gym, or in the office and still have plenty of time for other shows.

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