Embracing Agile Marketing Approaches: A Conversation with Steve Davis

 Episode Summary: 

In this episode, we sit down with Steve Davis, Managing Director and Transformation Lead at Accenture. With a rich history in Agile that spans nearly two decades, Steve offers invaluable insights into the evolution of Agile in marketing, including one of the earliest Agile Marketing transformations we’ve heard of; Ancestry.com in 2005!  This conversation sheds light on the importance of agility in today’s dynamic marketing landscape.

Highlights:

• Steve Davis recounts his journey with Agile, including an early transformation at Ancestry.com in 2005

• Discover how Agile made the leap from technology teams into marketing

• Understand the power of an experience Scrum master in helping marketing teams 

• Hear why Steve thinks Agile marketing hasn’t been adopted by more marketers

Notable Quotes:

Steve Davis:“I got started in Agile in 2001, which was coincidentally the year that the Agile manifesto was introduced. It was a revolutionary shift that changed everything about how we approach marketing.”

“Agile isn’t just a methodology; it’s a mindset. Over the years, it’s been fascinating to see how adopting this mindset has helped companies become frontrunners in their domains.”

Relevant Links:

Agile Marketing Alliance – https://agilemarketingalliance.com/

Steve Davis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davisbase/

Closing Thoughts: 

Dive deep into the world of Agile with Steve Davis and understand why flexibility, responsiveness, and adaptability are key markers of success in contemporary marketing. Whether you’re a novice marketer or a seasoned professional looking to adopt Agile methodologies, this episode is packed with historical context, personal insights, and forward-thinking strategies that promise to inspire and invigorate your marketing approach.