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May 2023
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Amanda Elam has taken an unconventional route to her role as CMO of Bloomreach, but she’s learned some important lessons along the way. On this episode of Marketing Trends, Amanda discusses her unique approach to hiring, how to identify metrics that matter, and why we need to embrace and work alongside AI. 
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