Rock n' Roll Research Podcast

Jim Lake is President of Michael Walters Advertising where he has been for over 30 years. MWA boasts an impressive client list including Hunter Douglas, Inc., John Paul Mitchell Systems and the Chicago Cubs. But Jim is also a fellow drummer who discovered his penchant for #songwriting in his 50s and in 2023 was named a Songwriter to Watch by the Chicago Chapter of Nashville Songwriters Association International. We discuss his career, the heartwarming inspiration for his first song and the enduring importance of making #emotionalconnections with #advertising. You can find Jim’s music here: lakecountrysongs.com Watch below or find+sub to the Rock n' Roll Research Podcast wherever you get your podcasts \m/ https://lnkd.in/gHwhkbiA #mrx #sidegig #chicago #GodGaveHerBoys

Tomorrow I'm launching episode 123 of the Rock n' Roll Research Podcast. Every single episode has been expertly edited by my guy, Caleb H., in Brooklyn, NY. We met a dozen years ago at the Highland Café when we both lived in Cincinnati. I was frequently working Asia hours in a global job and the Highland was open late every night. We spent countless hours on the patio arguing about philosophy, Albert Camus and many others, and discussed our global travels and where the world might lead us. Well, we've been navigating this podcast together since day one. He's a brilliant and accomplished photojournalist, videographer, talking (arguing) partner and friend. Grateful for that. He didn't ask me to post this. Give him a shout if you have a need! https://lnkd.in/gPkNhBNS

Cool new tunes from Brian Hughes, our guest on Ep26 of the Rock n' Roll Research Podcast. Episode link in the comments. Good stuff, Brian! \m/

Second time’s a charm. After starting out in banking, Rachel Baghelai, Ph.D., PMP pivoted and has thrived in her career as Industrial/Organizational psychologist and business consultant focused on #employeeresearch. She is currently VP of Assessment and Analytics and The Kaleidoscope Group, a leading #DEI consultancy based in Chicago. We discuss Rachel’s career journey and her perspective on research, her passion for riding horses and #dressage, and our shared love of #punkrock. Watch below or find+sub to the Rock n' Roll Research Podcast wherever you get your podcasts \m/ https://lnkd.in/gpntdvmD [Shout out in this episode to Mary Hunter and big ups to .Priscilla McKinney. and Little Bird Marketing for the introduction] #iopsychology #secondcareer #mrx #employeeassessment #measurement #psychology #chicagoschool #lillingtons

Rob Klein, MA Advertising and his business partner / wife, Toni Klein, MBA, are giving new meaning to the term ‘house band.’ After starting his insights career with classic firms like Market Strategies Int’l and Elrick & Lavidge, Rob has been running his own firm, Klein & Partners, for over 20 years focused exclusively on supporting #healthcare clients. Rob and Toni are partners in the business and may soon become bandmates with Rob on guitar and Toni holding it down on the drums. We discuss Rob’s research journey and the lessons he’s learned from the greats. And, of course, we talk some #rocknroll along the way. Watch below or find+sub to the Rock n’ Roll Research Podcast wherever you get your podcasts \m/ https://lnkd.in/gEk84HS6 #mrx #healthcareresearch #michiganstate #sidegig [Thank you Susan Griffin for the intro!]

Victoria Sakal 🏴 is currently the Head of Growth for the on-demand research platform company called Wonder (AskWonder.com) 🤔, who is applying #AI and a whole lot of #innovation to #secondaryresearch. Really cool stuff! But, if you would have told a young Victoria she would make a career in research, she most certainly would not have believed you. Much of her spare time as a kid was spent helping out in and around her mother’s bakery and becoming a highly competitive track athlete. Victoria and I chat about her upbringing, how she initially made the leap to research and consulting with Kantar, and the dynamics of owning/managing a vacation #rentalproperty on the side. She also shares the music she would want to keep her company if stranded on a desert island. Watch below or find+sub to the Rock n' Roll Research Podcast wherever you get your podcasts \m/ #mrx #insights #ondemand #knownknowns #familybusiness #rocknroll https://lnkd.in/gUJT3UQS

The Rock n' Roll Research Podcast sponsored a gift basket tonight at the #TexMRX day in Dallas for the Insights Association - South Central Chapter. Couldn't be more happy that the basket was won by The University of Texas at Arlington #MSMR grad, Sarah Ainouz from Kubota Tractor Corporation. Not only does she now have a podcast t-shirt and stickers, she is now the proud owner of Pantera's Vulgar Display of Power on vinyl!! Congrats, Sarah! #mrx #insightsassociation #dallas #texas

“Let’s not burn through technology again. Let’s not just rip a path through #AI.” Eddie Accomando is one of my favorite researchers to talk shop with. With his academic background in #anthropology, moderator certification from RIVA and deep knowledge of #quantitative methodologies, Eddie can cover it all from theory to practice to the political dynamics of making #insights land. His career spans roles at Verizon, Texas Instruments and Qualtrics among others. But he’s equally as well-versed when it comes to writing and performing #originalmusic. We discuss Eddie’s thoughts on #marketresearch including the potential hazards of AI mismanagement. Eddie also shares his journey through music including his album, his radio show on KNON (Agape Broadcasting Foundation, Inc.) in Dallas and the gig we played together earlier this month. Watch below or find+sub to the Rock n' Roll Research Podcast wherever you get your podcasts \m/ [Special thanks in this episode to the Insights Association - South Central Chapter and Fieldwork who hosted the happy hour this spring where we first met. Also, a shout out to Quirk's Media and Andrew Reid with Rival Technologies] #Americana #rockabilly #texas #mrx #facetofacemrx #paisano https://lnkd.in/giHEusXA

On my birthday in February following the Quirk's Media conference in Dallas, Fieldwork hosted an Insights Association - South Central Chapter event at their incredible, brand new facility in Dallas. They made me the most awesome bday cake ever and I met a tremendous researcher, Eddie Accomando, who is also a brilliant musician and songwriter under the name Honeybutton. Fast forward a few months and I'll be providing the backbeat for his show this Friday at Craft & Growler near Fair Park in Dallas. If you're in Dallas this weekend, come out and see us! #mrx #facetofacemrx #sidegig #rockabilly #americana

"Fail we may, sail we must." Ian Pierpoint is Founder and CEO of the intrepid human insights agency, Further&Further. Ian’s unique perspective on understanding people and culture is an outgrowth of his journey, from the UK #acidhouse scene, to corporate youth researcher, to #documentaryfilmmaking, to CMO. We discuss Ian’s improbable route to research, the lessons he’s learned along the way and his apprehensions about the potential future of insights. Watch below or find+sub to the Rock n' Roll Research Podcast wherever you get your podcasts \m/ https://lnkd.in/giEsU5Fg #mrx #facetofacemrx #ethnography #culturalimmersion #qualitativeresearch #primalscream