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SMACtalk
Hosted by Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman · EN
SMACtalk hosted by Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman is a weekly live podcast where the hosts discuss a wide range of topics ranging from technology, digital transformation and future of work. The show is often recorded live at enterprise technology events and includes thought leaders in social media, mobility, analytics and cloud.
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Mobile World Congress 2019: What to expect?
Feb 21, 201900:33:31Tap to summarizeOn this episode hosts Daniel Newman & Brian Fanzo preview the upcoming technology event Mobile World Congress 2019. Daniel will be heading over there to cover the event as an analyst and provided his predictions for the event.
Transcribe →Facebook + Apple + Google: Flexing Muscle or More Than That
Feb 3, 201900:36:28Tap to summarizeOn this episode of SMACtalk Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman breakdown the current drama and flexing of muscles between technology giants Facebook, Apple and Google. Article Referenced in this episode: https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-and-apple-argue-over-who-removed-facebook-research-app-2019-1
Transcribe →Marketers don't get emerging technology or do they?
Jan 23, 201900:34:57Tap to summarizeMarketers aren't marketing in 2019 without technology but sadly most marketers don't think of themselves at technologists but even more troubling aren't doing the research to understand the emerging technologies that will massively disrupt the industry over the next 10 years. A recent Digiday survey found that 9% of marketers consider themselves fluent in blockchain… This mindblowing stat was the inspiration for this episode of SMACtalk hosted by Daniel Newman & Brian Fanzo. On this episode they discuss: Are you an analytical marketer? Are you a marketer that loves change? Why aren't we linking data between PR, Marketing & Sales with AI? Do marketers understand the impact of blockchain on the future? How can marketing leaders stay up to date with emerging technology? Why are marketers still measuring and reporting on data of the past. Blog posts referenced in this show: Digiday Research: Marketers lack understanding of emerging technologies Harvard Business Review: The Era of "Move Fast and Break Things" Is Over Hit up Daniel & Brian on Twitter and let them know your thoughts on this episode or simply tweet with the hashtag #SMACtalk @DanielNewmanUV: www.twitter.com/danielnewmanUV @iSocialFanz: www.twitter.com/isocialfanz
Transcribe →Leadership in the Digital Transformation Age
Jan 11, 201900:31:25Tap to summarizeOn this episode hosts Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman tackle a topic that they probably love talking even more than technology and that's digital leadership and more importantly what are some of the trends and changes that must be made by leadership and for leadership in this digital transformation age. As you'll hear both Brian and Daniel are extremely passionate about this topic as its the main theme that they speak about on stages around the world and on this episode they covered a wide range including: How to manage with 4 generations in the workforce What role does technology play in better understanding employees Why big compies such as Apple, Uber, Google, Facebook, and others have a big problem thanks to their big ego. Importance of TRUST when it comes to employees but also technology Why we can't throw technology at people problems Is employee morale and work/life balance a leadership priority in 2019 Do collaboration tools increase productivity or do the data show it actually increases emails and disconnection These are just some of the areas covered on this episode and make sure you are following both Brian and Daniel on twitter as they share articles and content around these topics daily. Also checkout Daniel Newmans Forbes Post: Breaking Down The Six Pillars Of Digital Transformation From The CEO's Perspective Interested in hiring Brian and Daniel to be a keynote speaker at your upcoming company event: Brian Fanzo Speaker Site: www.isocialfanz.com/speaker Daniel Newman Speaker Site: www.danielnewmanspeaks.com
Transcribe →CES 2019: What you need to know before, during and after the show!
Jan 7, 201900:34:47Tap to summarizeIt's CES time of the year and Daniel Newman and Brian Fanzo are back again to talk about the trends they are excited about and what they expect to emerge from CES 2019 week in Las Vegas. Daniel wrote a CES post for Forbes titled CES Predictions: 5 Key Themes For CES 2019 and on this episode they'll cover the topics in this post and also debate some other trends. Some of the trends discussed in this episode: Artificial Intelligence Smart Speakers 5G (Real vs Fake) Autonomous Vehicles and Things Flexible devices IoT Future of Cloud computing Automotive innovation And much more...
Transcribe →2019 Social Media, Mobility, .Analytics and Cloud Predictions
Jan 3, 201900:27:28Tap to summarizeDaniel Newman and Brian Fanzo are excited to be back for 2019 and have big plans for the upcoming year. On this episode they add a new twist to the yearly prediction show by focusing on each letter of the show acroynm S.M.A.C providing some bold and also some not so bold predictions for social media, mobility, analytics and cloud computing. What are Daniel and Brian's predictions around: Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Apple 5G Real + Fake Edge computing Linkedin You'll have to listen to this episode to find out! Cheers to a great start to 2019! Make sure you listen to the next episode which will be the yearly CES technology preview show!
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How Automation Will Forever Change Customer Experience
Nov 30, 201800:20:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode of SMACTalk, Daniel Newman invites IBM Automation (Client) GM/VP Gene Chao to share his insights on how Customer Experience is being impacted by Automation. On the show, Gene is asked the following questions. Do you have a story as a consumer to share about how automation optimized a recent customer experience for you? Or what the organization could've done better? (could be a blind reference)What are some of the pitfalls organizations must avoid when it comes to automation being part of the customer experience? What are good ways to overcome them? What do you view as the key factors to automation successfully optimizing customer experiences? What's the one thing you advise clients to pay attention to? To avoid complacency? To be prepared for? When we think of customer experience and automation, people tend to think of chatbots - but are there other types of automation solutions we should consider? Packed with insights, Gene helps companies understand the ways that Automation is going to change the way people interact with companies. This isn't just customers, but employees too. But the positive thing is that automation isn't going to displace, but rather drive better experiences and a stronger movement toward upskilling the workforce to help companies transform as quickly as modern technology. Don't miss this episode packed with insights for marketers, technologists and business leaders.
Transcribe →B2B Content Marketing Innovation with Ginger Shimp and Jeff Janiszewski of SAP
Nov 19, 201800:34:45Tap to summarizeOn this edition of SMACTalk, Co-hosts Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman invite special guests Ginger Shimp and Jeff Janiszewski from SAP to talk about innovation in content marketing. While so many B2B companies struggle to evolve beyond traditional funnel marketing, Shimp and Janiszewski share how they have taken traditional funnel methods like white papers, lead generation and social media, and utilized new tactics like audio books white papers (http://sapinnovate.me/reports)and podcast-inspired storytelling (www.searchingforsalai.com) to shake things up AND to challenge the thinking and traditional marketing practices of their colleagues throughout SAP. Don't miss this great conversation. So much to learn here about a highly successful SAP campaign that helped launch their new digital intelligence platform SAP Leonardo, while helping more than 25 of their BU's drive custom content to their end customers and channel partners. All of this and more, on SMACTalk!
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Exploring New Data Center Technology Driving IT and User Experience
Aug 23, 201800:21:47Tap to summarizeIn this special Intel sponsored episode of SMACTalk, Co-Host Daniel Newman goes solo on the hosting duties and leads a show focused on what to expect from Intel at VMworld 2018, starting August 26 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Joining Daniel for the discussion was Jake Smith, Director of Data Center Technology at Intel Data Center Group, where he focuses on Xeon Scalable Processors and Optane Persistent Memory product lines and how those products can be integrated with technology like VMware. During the show, Jake shared that Intel first began working with VMware in 2002 with efforts to reduce latency via new tools and scalable usage models like ESX, MSX, and VMware Cloud. In that time, they've developed technology that has sped up the process of launching virtual machines (from buying, provisioning, and developing) from months to minutes to seconds, which will drive digital transformation moving forward. In the past, for instance, companies could launch new apps just every 90 days, which put a cramp in their ability to digitally transform. Now using virtualization, they can deploy apps simultaneously, allowing users to make the most of the technology being created. At Daniel's request, Jake discussed Intel Optane in-depth, explaining the importance of persistent state memory (PMEM), which allows a virtual machine to keep running even if the power goes out with no need to reset. It reduces boot times and increases performance with scalable memory up to 3 terabytes per socket. Jake emphasized that Optane would allow a company to move an entire database into memory, putting it within 18 microseconds of the user. The difference is like using a cached history of data, rather than opening a new site. Daniel and Jake discussed that technology like Intel's Optane is what will allow AI and machine learning to do the work they're meant to do because ultimately AI and machine learning are only as good as the machines that can manage the data. Using Optane, data can be trained fast enough for companies to use it in real time—be it an autonomous vehicle or facial recognition software. Jake shared the example of picture recognition working not in 11 seconds but 1 second. The technology would work quickly enough that you could be offered a coupon to The Gap as soon as you walked into the mall. Optane helps provide the architecture that can deliver this level of intelligence—a nexgen virtualized database. For the non-techy listeners, Daniel emphasized that Optane is about creating more storage and more access to virtual machines – making it easier, faster, and more affordable for companies to use AI and machine learning technology. Jake also emphasized that Intel's goal is always to create a better TCO (total cost of ownership) and lower transaction cost for its business users. What Intel will preview at VMworld: Intel Select Solutions; optimized hardware solutions – CPUs, chip set technologies filled with virtual technologies; hyper threading; VSAN non-volatile memory architecture; Optane data centers with persistent memory technology; hybrid cloud environment solutions; workload optimization for hybrid cloud environments. The goal is to reduce as much latency as possible in CPU, networking silicon, SSD silicon, and memory silicon. What Intel is working on outside of VMworld: Accelerated FGAs; custom chips that accelerate V motion; and the concept of "enterprise reassurance." Enterprise reassurance means building compatibility generation over generation so that businesses know that investments in tech will carry over year to year. Update/Correction: (18:42) In the podcast, Jake Smith suggests that Raj Hazra would be in attendance at VMWorld 2018 to discuss Enterprise Reassurance Solutions. Raj Hazra will not in attendance, but the topic will be covered by Intel Staff at the event.
Transcribe →Facebook Woes and Twitter Blows (Away their best quarter yet!)
Aug 5, 201800:30:42Tap to summarizeOn this episode co-hosts Daniel Newman and Brian Fanzo discuss the massive stock drop by Facebook not as financial advisors because they won't claim to be that but they share their thoughts on what it means for the future of social media marketing. They also discuss why Twitter losses even when they do win and where they think social media marketing is moving in the future.
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