Mark Verbeek on CRO Challenges, Beyond A/B Testing, and Role of AI (Episode #1 - CRO Hour)

Welcome to the premiere episode of The CRO Hour, a brand-new series brought to you by the VWO Podcast! 🎉🎙️

We're excited to commence this series with an exceptional guest, Mark Verbeek, CRO Director at Dentsu Benelux, alongside our host, Jomol Ensy Varughese! 🚀

With over 10+ years of experience in growth marketing, Mark shares his expertise in driving results through rapid experimentation and managing complex projects across the finance, e-commerce, and digital marketing industries. He uses data-driven strategies to achieve impressive outcomes. 📈💡

In this episode, Mark dives into:

✅ Cutting-edge CRO strategies across various media channels
✅ The evolving landscape of consumer behavior in CRO
✅ How AI is transforming CRO strategies
✅ Tips for ensuring test result accuracy

This episode promises to offer valuable insights to boost your CRO efforts.

Join us on this exciting journey as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of conversion rate optimization with Mark Verbeek!

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[00:00] A quick sneak peek into the episode
[02:01] Mark and Jomol kickstart the conversation
[02:53] Something exciting currently in the works
[03:38] Favorite aspect of working in the CRO industry
[04:52] Dentsu's use of CRO for long-term success with media companies
[07:22] CRO strategies for omnichannel experiences
[09:40] A successful experiment and the key factors that contributed to its success
[11:36] Going beyond A/B testing and understanding the role of user research
[13:47] Consumer behavior trends influencing CRO strategies
[17:23] Challenges in onboarding clients and identifying their CRO needs
[19:48] CRO maturity level among businesses in the Netherlands
[21:07] Leveraging AI to craft optimization strategies for clients
[23:26] Precautionary measures to ensure test results are accurate
[25:45] An aspect of CRO that more businesses should take seriously
[28:35] Final thoughts or messages to share with the audience
[30:17] Rapid-fire round - One thing you would do differently if you were starting a career in CRO today
[30:45] A newsletter that every CRO professional must follow.
[31:02] Books that you would recommend to VWO Podcast listeners
[31:55] Go-to travel destination in Europe
[32:21] If not a CRO specialist, what other profession would you have chosen?
[32:56] One thing AI will replace in the next 3 years
[33:36] One CRO metric people should stop obsessing over
[34:22] A dream or goal you want to achieve in the next 3 years
[35:02] Mark and Jomol sign off

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