C-Suite Perspectives
Episodes
The AI Revolution in Marketing Is Just Beginning
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that 86% of junior and midlevel marketers already use AI at work each week? What are the top use cases for AI in marketing, and how shoul...
The State of the Economy for December 2024
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the biggest takeaway from the December Consumer Confidence Index® from The Conference Board? In short, the recent rebound in consumer confid...
How Total Rewards Shapes Engagement and Retention
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For three years running, CEOs and CHROs have rated employee attraction and retention as a top internal priority. How can employers optimize their to...
Is Bitcoin a Fad or the Currency of the Future?
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The price of bitcoin recently hit $88,000, yet it remains a speculative currency with few present-day commercial uses. Why is bitcoin so compelling t...
Previewing First Moves from the White House in 2025
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
President-elect Donald Trump is already breaking norms with his unusual transition process. What will be his domestic priorities in 2025, and how muc...
The State of the Economy for November 2024
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer optimism is up again in November, according to the latestConsumer Confidence Index® fromThe Conference Board.Amid growing optimism over th...
Unpacking 2024's Election Polling with Ipsos' Clifford Young
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No poll is perfect, but this year's pollsters did better than average in predicting the presidential race, especially in swing states. What lessons ca...
We're Falling Behind on Climate: Can COP29 Undo This Trend?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can COP29 be a turning point in the fight to reduce emissions and cap warming? The US has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 17% since 2004...
CEO Succession: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The average CEO's tenure is declining, especially at smaller companies. How can boards reassess their approach to CEO succession planning given the i...
DEI at a Crossroads: The Path Forward for Business
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DEI isn't dead, but senior executives are recognizing the need to reevaluate these programs. Despite the backlash against diversity, equit...
CEO Compensation: What's Fact, and What's Fiction?
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CEO pay isn't just salary: There's also bonuses, stock awards, stock options, and perks. What does the latest report on executive compensation from T...
CEOs Want Growth. What Can CMOs Do Differently?
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chief marketing officers (CMOs) are the growth engine for businesses, yet 50% of CEOs and CMOs don't agree on success metrics. How can CMOs align wi...
The State of the Economy for October 2024
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer confidence saw the strongest monthly gain since March 2021, according to the latest The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®. The in...
What Should Corporate DEI Look Like Going Forward?
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're in a backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, with over 60% of senior executives calling the environment "very" or "extr...
How Do CEOs Feel in Q4? In a Word, Uncertain
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Top CEOs remain wary about the economy despite a strong Q3. What's holding them back? CEO confidence dipped in Q4, as measured by The Conf...
The Role of the US in the World
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Russia and Ukraine. China and Taiwan. The Middle East. As the US approaches Election Day, international relations – and how each Presidential candid...
The Presidential Candidates on Trade
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Consumption represents nearly 70% of US GDP, making trade policy integral to economic growth. But each US presidential candidate has expressed differe...
Where Candidates Stand on Debt, Deficits, and Labor
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Presidential candidates have spoken about their policies, but what is the possible impact of those policies on the US's fiscal health? What ...
Trade, Taxes, Tariffs - Overview of Presidential Positions
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are 28 days until the US presidential election, as of today. Do you know where the candidates stand on economic and geopolitical issues? Jo...
What the Price of Eggs Says About Consumer Confidence
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How has inflation changed consumer attitudes and behaviors—and how should marketers respond in this crucial moment? The price of eggs increas...
The State of the Economy for September 2024
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer sentiment on jobs, income and overall business conditions dropped in September, the latest survey results from The Conference Board Consumer ...
How Julie Sweet Is Leading Accenture in the Gen AI Era
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Accenture is investing billions of dollars in AI capabilities and employee training and development, with CEO Julie Sweet seeing those as pivotal chal...
How Are Salary Budgets Connected to Fed Interest Rate Cuts?
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Conference Board annual Salary Increase Budget has dropped -- and so have interest rates. To what extent are companies planning to increase emplo...
Can Mexico Be the Next Hub for US Manufacturing?
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mexico became the top importer to the US in 2023, surpassing China for the first time. Can Mexican President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum deliver on her go...
How Chobani Thrives by Doing Business Differently
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hamdi Ulukaya took Chobani to a billion dollars in sales "without raising a penny in capital." How did he develop a thriving yogurt maker while emphas...
Why Leaders Need to Prioritize Employee Well-Being
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Clearly defining what successful employee well-being looks like—and then measuring, rewarding, and communicating these behaviors—is essential for ...