Best Dataviz Podcasts (2023)

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Data Viz Today

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88: 3 Ways to Monetize Your Data and Dataviz — with Dr. Barbara Wixom 54:30

23d ago54:30

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In this episode, we explore Dr. Barbara Wixom's insights on the three main ways companies (or even freelancers) can monetize data and dataviz, drawing from her extensive research and the insights of her book, Data is Everybody’s Business. She shares the patterns of successful data monetization gathered over 29 years and we brainstorm ways it applie…

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storytelling with data podcast

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storytelling with data podcast: #70 prepare to present 25:33

6d ago25:33

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Cole walks listeners through her process of preparing for a recent presentation—from turning an idea into slides, to how she readied herself to present powerfully. Tune in to hear how a visual navigation scheme can help you stay on track as you present and create memorable takeaways for your audience, why building buffers into your presentation is …

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Data + Love

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Data + Love = Tableau Ambassadors, IIB, and Gold Hoodies 28:05

8d ago28:05

28:05

It's fall and awards abound in the #Datafam. In this guestless episode I talk about the recent round of honors and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

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Data + Love

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Data+Love = VizIt Live with Lisa Trescott 44:05

22d ago44:05

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In this Video-first episode of Data+Love Lisa Trescott and I work through our plans for a Weird Al Dataviz --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

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Data + Love

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Data+Love = TC24, Full Stack Analytics, and re-imagining TUGs with Ryan Aytay 26:11

1M ago26:11

26:11

Tableau CEO Ryan Aytay returns to Data+Love to talk about Tableau's upcoming events at Dreamforce and Tableau Conference, the need for Tableau to be useful and appealing to multiple audiences, and his thoughts on revamping Tableau User Groups --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/messageSupport this podca…

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Data + Love

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Data+Love = Leadership, Authenticity, and Kindness vs Niceness with Nelson Davis 1:06:40

2M ago1:06:40

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Nelson Davis, owner and leader of Analytic Vizion drops in for a deep dive into leadership, authenticity, career stages, and finding what fits best for you. It's a really great career advice talk, you won't want to miss it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcast…

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The Data Journalism Podcast

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Alan Smith: Inside the FT's data journalism operation 34:31

2M ago34:31

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Alan Smith is a rare breed: he leads the FT's team of data reporters and designers, but has a background in the stuffy world of official statistics as former head of digital content at the UK's Office for National Statistics. Alan is also author of How Charts Work, a handbook on designing with data using the FT's principles. He chats with Simon and…

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storytelling with data podcast

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storytelling with data podcast: #69 feedback you hate to receive 22:53

2M ago22:53

22:53

Whether you’ve asked for it or not, sometimes critique from others simply gets under our skin. From feel-good platitudes that lack actionability to outright requests to manipulate data—Cole covers five categories of common graph and slide feedback that people hate to receive. Tune in to learn strategies and practical tips that will help you turn un…

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Data + Love

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Data+Love = Movie Analysis, Career Paths, and Betting on Yourself with Allen Hillery 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

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Allen Hillery of @BeDataLit, the @Datadlc, and @DuBoisChallenge pops in for a fun time. We start with a solid 30 minutes of movie chatter (ranging from box office analysis to debating the GOAT movie star) then get a little more serious talking about career paths, self development, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

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Data + Love

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Data+Love = Puns, Fun, and Iron Viz Chatter with Lisa Trescott 54:42

3M ago54:42

54:42

Iron Viz 2021 Winner Lisa Trescott drops by. We talk about stage presence, making learning fun, and how Iron Viz can truly be anybody's game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support…

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Data + Love

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Data+Love = Schrödinger's Bear, Data Deving, and Career War Stories with Kyle Massey 58:10

3M ago58:10

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Kyle Massey is a Tableau Data Dev Ambassador. Check him out on Twitter at @UpInYourVizness, --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

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storytelling with data podcast

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storytelling with data podcast: #68: tips for successful data stories 12:31

3M ago12:31

12:31

What does Cole’s 7-year-old daughter have in common with the typical audience member for your data stories? Tune in to find out! In this short episode, Cole discusses a handful of specific things you can do to help set yourself—and others—up for successful data stories. Listening time 12:29 | related links: Resource: the BIG PICTURE worksheet Relat…

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The Data Journalism Podcast

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Data journalism in Kenya, with Eunice Magwambo 37:10

4M ago37:10

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This week we meet data journalist Eunice Magwambo, whose team has trained over 2,000 journalists in data journalism and visualisation and is part of a new movement of talented data reporters in the region. She talks about how data journalism in Africa is different, the appetite for data-led stories and the importance of sharing those visuals. You c…

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Data + Love

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Data + Love = Tableau Buddy, Maverick Thinking, and Upskilling with Prasann Prem 1:01:19

4M ago1:01:19

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Tableau Visionary and Tableau Buddy founder Prasann Prem drops by for a chat about why you may need a Tableau Buddy, what thinking like a Maverick means, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support…

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Data + Love

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Data + Love = Authenticity, Growth, and Fun with Elisa Davis 1:18:30

4M ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Vizzie Winner and Tableau Ambassador Elisa Davis drops by to talk about authenticity, growth, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

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Data Viz Today

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87: How to Navigate the Complexities of Neurodivergent Creativity — with Andy J. Pizza 43:29

4M ago43:29

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As data people, we tend to be more logical and analytical, which makes navigating creativity’s ambiguity a little tricky. So I called on Andy J. Pizza to help us out. To me, he is creativity personified — illustrator, author, podcaster, and more! He’s worked with big clients like The New York Times and Nickelodeon, and has a new book coming out whe…

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storytelling with data podcast

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storytelling with data podcast: #67 storytelling withOUT data 26:08

4M ago26:08

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Graphs and slides are often the first tools we reach for when we need to communicate with data—but when might storytelling withOUT data yield better results? Cole outlines numerous scenarios for alternative approaches, sharing examples from clients, workshops, and her books. From boardgames to baby pics, tune in to learn about humanizing data, when…

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Data + Love

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Data + Love = Conference Talk, Empowering Users, and Community with Ryan Aytay 26:59

4M ago26:59

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Tableau CEO Ryan Aytay returns to the pod (in his 3rd week on the job) to talk about Tableau Conference '23 feedback, empowering users with new features, and getting analysts what they need to succeed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…

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Data + Love

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Data + Love = Tableau Conference 23 Recaps, The Year of the BAN, and Listener Calls 28:40

5M ago28:40

28:40

In this conference recap I talk Killer Keynotes, The Year of the BAN, and more. Hang on for Listener calls at the end. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

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storytelling with data podcast

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storytelling with data podcast: #66 Designing in Light and Dark 27:06

5M ago27:06

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Mike and Alex discuss the advantages and drawbacks of designing visualizations with light and dark backgrounds, using examples from SWD community members to highlight where each approach can be preferable. Then, they dive into history and discuss the staying power of some famous graphs. What makes them memorable—and how we might be able to elevate …

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Data + Love

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Data + Love = Tableau Conference 23 PreGame with Marc Benioff, Ryan Aytay, and Will Perkins 1:20:57

5M ago1:20:57

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Tableau Ambassador and pal Will Perkins drops by and brings Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and newly-minted Tableau CEO Ryan Aytay with him! We talk AI, growth, community, and the future of the Tableau Conference. You won't want to miss it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/messageSupport this podcast: h…

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Data + Love

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Data + Love = SportsViz, Community, and Podcasting with Ryan Nanni + Bo McCready 1:02:34

5M ago1:02:34

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Datafam sensation Bo McCready and Podcast host Ryan Nanni (of the Shutdown Fullcast) drop in for an hour of jokes, non-sequiturs, and fun. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support…

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storytelling with data podcast

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storytelling with data podcast: #65 EMPHASIZE it! 41:55

5M ago41:55

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Cole draws on a recent experience that underscored the power of thoughtful EMPHASIS. Tune in for practical tactics to create contrast visually and verbally, whether for important numbers or words, focusing attention within your table or graph, or communicating clear emphasis through how you speak and move. Cole and colleague Simon also address rela…

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The Data Journalism Podcast

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Live from Perugia: Data Journalism in Small Newsrooms 51:53

5M ago51:53

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Recorded live at the International Journalism Fesitival in Perugia, Italy on April 21, 2023. This panel brought together some great practitioners producing award-winning data journalism in small newsrooms and sometimes on their own. Moderated by Simon, the panel includes: Yvette Cabrera, Center for Public Integrity Miguel Angel Dobrich, Dobcast, Ur…

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Data Viz Today

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86: How to Find a Balance Between Clarity and Creativity 9:52

5M ago9:52

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In this episode, I share the framework that helps me decide when to stick with “best practices” or try a new approach in my visualizations. We explore four key variables: the reader's time and patience, the need to capture attention, past struggles conveying a concept, and the designer’s available time and resources. Let’s go! Show notes: https://d…

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The Data Journalism Podcast

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Live from Perugia: The State of Data Journalism Today at the International Journalism Festival 53:40

5M ago53:40

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It's a different kind of episode! Live from the 2023 International Journalism Festival in Perugia, this session features co-host Simon plus the following great speakers: Tara Kelly, data editor at the European Journalism Centre Sondre Solstad is The Economist’s Senior Data Journalist Moderated by Lars Boering, director of the EJC The session looks …

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Data + Love

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Data + Love = Non-Sequiturs, Perspective, and Connections with Dzifa Amexo 1:08:17

5M ago1:08:17

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Join Zach and Tableau Ambassador Dzifa Amexo for a JOURNEY of a conversation, from personal anxieties to data art hot-takes, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support…

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storytelling with data podcast

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storytelling with data podcast: #64 beginner mistakes in data viz 18:11

6M ago18:11

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You'll probably make a few mistakes when learning to visualize and communicate data. That's okay! It's all a part of the learning journey and can be preferred since we often learn more from our mistakes than our successes. SWD storyteller Alex embraces her early missteps as she takes a trip down memory lane to share where she went wrong and what sh…

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The Present Beyond Measure Show: Data Storytelling, Presentation & Visualization

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Advanced Data Visualizations, Charts, and Graphs with Jon Schwabish 54:38

6M ago54:38

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Ever wonder what chart horizons lie beyond the basic bar, pie, or line graph? Jon Schwabish returns to the show to give us a tour of advanced chart options that can work well for business data storytelling and a few exotic graphs that are simply a fascinating and novel way to view data! Jon is an economist at the Urban Institute in Washington, DC. …

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Data + Love

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Data + Love = Stunning Design with Samo Drole 52:52

6M ago52:52

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Samo Drole brings his UI experience and applies it to eye-catching and informative data design. Check out his work and connect with him on social media:- https://twitter.com/samodrole- https://instagram.com/samo_drole_datavisualization/…- http://onechart.xyz- https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/samodrole --- Send in a voice message: https://podc…

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storytelling with data podcast

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storytelling with data podcast: #63 bad news and good feedback 25:41

6M ago25:41

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SWD storytellers Elizabeth and Mike join forces to tackle some thorny questions about connecting with your audience: how do you know if you’ve done a good job, and what if you have to deliver bad news? In light of a recent “partner up!” challenge in the SWD community, they explore the benefits of working together with colleagues, friends, strangers…

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The Data Journalism Podcast

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The Sigmas: inside the world's data journalism awards 31:20

6M ago31:20

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How do you judge data journalism in 2023? The Sigma Data Journalism Awards is the only global award for the field and this episode sees Simon and Alberto chatting with Gina Chua, Aron Pilhofer, Kuek Ser Kuang Keng and Marianne Bouchart to discuss the state of data journalism today, the point of the awards and what's happening next. The music is bas…

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Data Viz Today

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85: How to transform science into clear and welcoming graphics — with Jen Christiansen 30:41

6M ago30:41

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In this episode, we dive into the world of scientific visuals with Jen Christiansen, Senior Graphics Editor at Scientific American and author of the new book Building Science Graphics. Jen shares when to consider including visuals in your work, the power of “welcoming gestures”, and the effectiveness of comics in explaining complex concepts. We als…

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Data + Love

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Data + Love = Generative AI Revolution w/ Jeff Shaffer 49:27

6M ago49:27

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Big Book of Dashboards author Jeff Shaffer drops in to talk about the huge changes in Generative AI this past week. We get into how it works, what it does (and doesn't do), and how you can be using it right now for better creative and data projects. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/messageSupport thi…

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The Data Journalism Podcast

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Rani Molla: data for journalism 26:25

6M ago26:25

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Rani Molla is a senior correspondent at Vox Media, reporting for Recode on the intersection between work, technology and the future. She uses data to tell stories every day, whether it's about our return to the office (or lack of), the impacts of AI on our world or the rise of burnout. In the latest episode of the pod, we chat about how she uses da…

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The Data Journalism Podcast

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Florence Nightingale and the history of dataviz 41:10

7M ago41:10

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RJ Andrews is the founder of data design studio Info We Trust and author of a new series of books delving into the deep history of of data visualisation and storytelling. In this episode of the pod, he talks about three significant parts of the history of data visuals: Florence Nightingale, Emma Willard and Étienne-Jules Marey. While Nightingale cr…

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The Present Beyond Measure Show: Data Storytelling, Presentation & Visualization

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Google Data Studio Dashboard Do’s and Don'ts with Michele Kiss 58:09

7M ago58:09

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What makes a stellar Google Data Studio dashboard? Michele Kiss has the answer. She is a recognised digital analytics leader, with expertise across web, mobile, and marketing analytics. She is a Senior Partner at Analytics Demystified, where she works with clients on analysis, training, and process, to help them draw insight from their digital data…

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Data Stories

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170 | Formalizing Design with Gabrielle Mérite and Alan Wilson 1:03:25

7M ago1:03:25

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Data design systems and styleguides are currently a huge trend in the data design world. Moritz is joined by Gabrielle Mérite and Alan Wilson and together we exchange experiences in this emerging space, from designing dataviz components as part of Adobe Spectrum, the styleguide for Deloitte’s Insights Magazine or the WHO Data Design Language. Gabri…

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