Human Centered On Location at SXSW 2022 - Day 2
On this special episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R Chief Experience Officer in EMEA, Karen Boswell and Will O'Donnell, the Digital Twin Lead for The Mill - who are on location at SXSW 2022 in Austin, Texas. They give a recap of Day 2 and chat about some key themes, including how leaders can better bring inclusivity to the their employee experience and HR processes. Plus, the trio chat about the impact of an emerging blend of digital and physical environments, and how people are becoming more confident in engaging with the technologies that power them. Finally, they share some examples of why brands must be relentless in being thoughtful with their customer data - and the pitfalls that occur when they don't.
Episode 14: Human Centered - On Location at SXSW 2022 - Day 2
On this special episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R Chief Experience Officer in EMEA, Karen Boswell and Will O'Donnell, the Digital Twin Lead for The Mill - who are on location at SXSW 2022 in Austin, Texas.
They give a recap of Day 2 and chat about some key themes, including how leaders can better bring inclusivity to the their employee experience and HR processes. Plus, the trio chat about the impact of an emerging blend of digital and physical environments, and how people are becoming more confident in engaging with the technologies that power them. Finally, they share some examples of why brands must be relentless in being thoughtful with their customer data - and the pitfalls that occur when they don't.
On this special episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R Chief Experience Officer in EMEA, Karen Boswell and Will O'Donnell, the Digital Twin Lead for The Mill - who are on location at SXSW 2022 in Austin, Texas.
They give a recap of Day 2 and chat about some key themes, including how leaders can better bring inclusivity to the their employee experience and HR processes. Plus, the trio chat about the impact of an emerging blend of digital and physical environments, and how people are becoming more confident in engaging with the technologies that power them. Finally, they share some examples of why brands must be relentless in being thoughtful with their customer data - and the pitfalls that occur when they don't.
- Host: Group Director, Experience Strategy, VMLY&R - Nick Brunker
- Guest: Chief Experience Officer, VMLY&R EMEA - Karen Boswell
- Guest: Digital Twin Lead, The Mill - Will O'Donnell
We'd love to hear your feedback! Email the show: humancentered@vmlyr.com. To learn more about the CX practice at VMLY&R, visit vmlyr.com/cx
Creators and Guests
Host
Nick Brunker
Nick is a Forrester CX-Certified professional with a versatile portfolio including more than a decade of discipline in human-centered experience strategy, insight-based digital transformation, eCommerce & omnichannel planning. As part of VMLY&R’s CX practice, Nick is responsible for cultivating a deep understanding of customer motivations and business needs to deliver best-in-class experiences for our clients – and, as importantly, the people they serve. He collaborates with senior leaders to drive strategic alignment, push thinking into action, and helps architect CX measurement frameworks to achieve customer and business objectives. Additionally, he is actively expanding the agency’s industry footprint through thought leadership and IP development. During his career, Nick has partnered with various Fortune 500 clients across numerous categories, including Ford Motor Company, Google, General Mills, Fifth Third Bank, and Southwest Airlines, among others. He and his wife, Abbey, reside in Cincinnati, Ohio, with their children Nolan, Emma & Ainsley, and their ten-year-old pup, Bailey.
