Episode 38

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20th Aug 2025

The OG of Customer Lifetime Value: A Conversation with Wharton’s Pete Fader.

Discover the transformative power of behavioral data and customer centricity in this episode of MRII's Insights and Innovators podcast, hosted by Jon Last, President of Sports and Leisure Research Group. Join a thought-provoking conversation with Pete Fader, a pioneer in customer lifetime value analytics and Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School. Explore what drives business impact, the integration of predictive analytics in decision-making, and the balance between technical skills and storytelling in the world of market research. Plus, learn how to ensure your data is clean and trustworthy. Tune in for insights you won't want to miss.

 


00:00 Introduction to MRII's Insights and Innovators Podcast


00:31 Meet Pete Fader: The OG of Customer Lifetime Value


02:08 The Evolution of Customer Data and Behavioral Analysis


03:54 Understanding Customer Centricity


05:58 The Role of Predictive Analytics in Modern Business


08:30 Bridging the Gap Between Insights and Action


10:22 Characteristics of Data-Savvy Organizations


12:46 Pete Fader's Entrepreneurial Journey


15:15 Ensuring Data Quality and Trustworthiness


17:57 Essential Skills for Future Insights Professionals


20:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Insights & Innovators Podcast from MRII
Data and insights have become the required superpowers of growth companies. No matter what peak or trough the economy is in, business leaders need actionable insights to grow markets, engage customers, and make smart strategic decisions. And research professionals need skills and insights to grow their strategic seat at the table. MRII’s Insights & Innovators talks to today’s top experts and innovators to chart a path for the role, the research methods of tomorrow, and the growing importance of the researcher to business success.

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