# Ep. 86: Data Without the Drama: Practical Tips for Higher Ed Marketers Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-higher-ed-cmo-with-jaime-hunt-5344955/ep-86-data-without-the-drama-practical-tips-for-higher-ed-marketers Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-higher-ed-cmo-with-jaime-hunt-5344955/ep-86-data-without-the-drama-practical-tips-for-higher-ed-marketers.md Podcast: [Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO — with Jaime Hunt](https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-higher-ed-cmo-with-jaime-hunt-5344955) Published: 2025-08-29T07:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://confessions-of-a-higher-ed-cmo-with-jaime-hunt.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-86-data-without-the-drama-practical-tips-for-higher-ed-marketers-6JAR_0wR Audio file: https://afp-232483-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/fac5118f-cd78-4b97-9880-ba86accd3325/episodes/91e169cb-4a43-481f-85c6-eae403ed9a25/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=fac5118f-cd78-4b97-9880-ba86accd3325&awEpisodeId=91e169cb-4a43-481f-85c6-eae403ed9a25&feed=Vwi1XQGI Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/confessions-of-a-higher-ed-cmo-with-jaime-hunt-5344955/episodes/ep-86-data-without-the-drama-practical-tips-for-higher-ed-marketers Duration seconds: 3165 ## Resource Jaime Hunt welcomes back data strategist and higher ed consultant Joshua Dodson for a candid and practical discussion on data analytics in higher education. From redefining what makes data “good” to debunking common misinterpretations in marketing reports, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to better leverage data for enrollment and institutional strategy. The duo also explores the democratizing power of AI in data analysis, offering actionable tips on how even resource-constrained teams can get smarter with their data starting today. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/confessions-of-a-higher-ed-cmo-with-jaime-hunt-5344955/episodes/ep-86-data-without-the-drama-practical-tips-for-higher-ed-marketers/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-higher-ed-cmo-with-jaime-hunt-5344955/ep-86-data-without-the-drama-practical-tips-for-higher-ed-marketers.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.