Matt Valle

Rock n' Roll Research Podcast

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Market researchers have the coolest backstories. Hear them here!

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Matt Valle

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Episode #7: Ro Fainstein - Strategist, Qual Expert, NYC Arts Underground 09.10.2020 21:02

Ro is an accomplished strategy and insights pro, currently as Research Director at buzzback. She has a unique blend of creativity and a bias toward getting-it-done. Ro dishes about her career and the work she has done for herself and others in the underground NYC arts scene, along with some insights into the importance of 'community' now and in the future. \m/

Episode #6: Damion Smith - Child Psych, Metal Bassist, Ballet Dancer 02.10.2020 19:48

Accomplished psychologist by day, kickass metal musician by night and a former ballet dancer, Damion Smith has been carving his own path his entire life.

Episode #5: Chris Post - Corporate Research Leader, Mentor, Big10 Marching Band Drummer 25.09.2020 17:29

Sr. Director of Market Research and Competitive Intelligence at media powerhouse, Thomson Reuters, Chris Post, shares her story as a marching band drummer in the Big10 and what it taught her in her professional career.

Episode #4: Audra Priluck - child star, contemporary vocalist, expert in Media & Entertainment insights 18.09.2020 36:32

Audra began her career at age 8 as the 'anchorkid' for Kid's Beat on TBS. That led to a career in broadcast television that eventually landed her in the field of market research and consumer insights. If that sounds strange, Audra details the path in this podcast. You can check out examples of her creative endeavors here: Kid's Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrh7I9P5Bzo...

Episode #3: Philip Noyed -UX pioneer, world-class artist, CaringBridge designer 11.09.2020 20:01

Philip Noyed has pursued parallel paths his entire life. One as an artist, another as a branding and user-experience expert. His path has led him to living and exhibiting all over the world. For me, being a production designer on Prince's Purple Rain is all I need to know but that only scratches the surface of his experiences and what he's learned along the way. Explore his incredible wo...

Episode #2: Jordan Cusner - Polymath, Insights Pro, "Sage Against the Machine" 04.09.2020 20:51

An interview with Jordan Cusner on his path from rabbinical school to the Berklee College of Music to law school to uncovering spicy insights and playing in "Sage Against the Machine" at McCormick & Co. Enjoy! \m/

Episode #1: Steve August - Founder, Coach and Board Director 31.08.2020 26:26

Thrilled to chat with Steve August in this inaugural episode from a closet in Dallas to a backyard in Portland! In this episode, Steve shares his serendipitous entry into consumer insights, stories about opening for The Wallflowers in his band Falling August, and the lessons about performance and creativity relevant to anyone working in market research-related fields. You can find links to his sup...