In this episode of Quickfire Marketing, host E.T. converses with marketing veteran Robyn Showers, who brings nearly 15 years of experience, chiefly in SAS and content marketing. She highlights the importance of storytelling through analytics, the challenges in communicating marketing successes to non-marketing professionals, and the pitfalls of relying heavily on easily measurable metrics over impactful ones. Robyn delves into the competitive edge in SAS marketing, emphasizing customer service, community, and emotional resonance as critical differentiators. She also shares her views on creative endeavors, the necessity of failure for success, and the evolving landscape of technology and marketing strategies amidst market chaos. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on adapting to new platforms without succumbing to shiny object syndrome, maintaining a focus on user psychology, and the potential of emerging technologies like VR for work and content creation. 00:17 Welcome to Quick Fire Marketing with Special Guest Robin Showers 00:23 Robyn's Marketing Journey: Insights and Experiences 01:03 The Art of Marketing Analytics and Storytelling 02:43 Differentiating in a Saturated Market 03:42 Creativity and Taking Breaks: The Secret Sauce 05:14 The Evolution of Marketing Strategies and Future Predictions 06:39 Balancing Innovation and Tradition in Marketing 08:53 Concluding Thoughts and Future Tech Speculations