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Combining Brand, Demand, and Performance for Business Impact (w/ Dots Oyebolu)

We recently had the pleasure of chatting with Dots Oyebolu on the podcast, where we talked about marketing metrics that matter (LTV, ACV, revenue), his two-dimensional marketing framework of combining Go-to-Market Motions (inbound, outbound, partnerships, community, PLG) with Marketing Approaches (brand awareness, demand generation, performance marketing), and why all three marketing approaches need to work together.

10 Client Reporting Tools I Ditched in 2025 (and the ONE I Kept)

“What am I paying you for, again?” — It’s the question no marketer wants to hear. Consistent, insightful reporting is crucial for client satisfaction, but let’s face it: juggling spreadsheets and Google Slides isn’t cutting it anymore. In 2025, clients expect professional, data-driven presentations. But with countless expensive reporting tools flooding the market, where should you invest your hard-earned money? This year, I put several popular options to the test.

New in Databox: Give Teams the Answers & Insights They Need - Faster

“Which MRR metric should I be looking at?” “What’s the best dashboard to track our sales performance?” “Where can I find our marketing goals?” Sound familiar? As we spoke with our customers to learn more about how they collaborate around data, we kept hearing the same challenges – growth creates a need for better data management. What starts as a few key dashboards and metrics quickly becomes hundreds, spread across different teams, projects, and platforms.

The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Analytics in 2025

You wouldn’t run a business without tracking revenue, so why treat your social media strategy any differently? Every post, ad, and campaign needs to be backed by data—not just gut instinct. However, there’s a problem with accurate tracking… social media platforms simply throw out an overwhelming amount of data, and not all of it matters.

Improving Workplace Satisfaction Through Team Discussions

According to Slack, over 82% of people agree that feeling happy and engaged at work is the key driver of their productivity. This proves that workplace satisfaction is about more than just keeping employees content. It’s a critical factor in driving organizational success. Companies with satisfied employees regularly outperform their competitors, which proves that a happy workplace is a strategic advantage.

Tracking "Micro-Interactions" to Drive Better Sales Results | Metrics&Chill Podcast

How often have you sat in meetings trying to answer seemingly basic questions about your business, only to realize you don't have the data to answer them? Questions like: How many touches does it typically take to close a deal? Which lead sources are actually working? Why are some reps consistently outperforming others? If you've struggled to answer questions like these, you're not alone. I recently sat down with Noah Burkholz, Director of RevOps at demandDrive, to learn how they tackled this exact problem.

5 Best PPC Analysis Tools for 2025

Are your PPC ads delivering results or just draining your budget? With the average conversion rate for PPC ads sitting at just 3.2%, it’s clear that success in 2025 will require more than basic tracking or blind spending. The difference between wasted ad spend and soaring ROI often comes down to the tools you use to analyze performance. That’s why PPC analysis tools are the backbone of any successful campaign.

New in Reports: Make Better Decisions, Together

It helps you make better decisions. Don’t get me wrong, saving 12~ hours every month is great. But the biggest value is the ability to gather stakeholders around the data, to help them see what performance was, what changed, and what to do next. That’s where the magic happens. You’re not just saving time. You’re focusing on improving key metrics together. Great reports help you find opportunities to improve, or address downward trends before they get worse.