As the world undergoes significant transformations, seasoned professionals like Russell Conrad are at the forefront of leading such changes. Being the CEO of Audience IQ, Russell Conrad has set high standards in the field of Marketing.
We had the honor of sitting down with Russell Conrad to delve into his journey, from his roots in NYC to running a successful business. In this insightful interview, Russell speaks about his background, the growth of Audience IQ in the Singapore region, and the core services his company offers. He also shares his visions on having a unique approach in this niche, strategies to foster unity, and how startups should proceed with their approaches.
Join us as we explore the perspectives and experiences of Russell Conrad, an adept professional inspiring a generation of forward thinkers.
The Beginning
To learn more about Russell Conrad, we started the interview by asking, “Can you please provide us with some information about yourself, including your early life and education?”
Russell Conrad shared, “I was born in NYC in 1973. My father worked for AT&T and was transferred to their New Jersey Headquarters in 1975. This was when I moved to Summit, New Jersey, where I spent my childhood in the Summit School system. I attended St. Lawrence University in Upstate New York for my undergraduate degree, majoring in History and a minor in Spanish. I completed my MBA years later in Bangkok, Thailand, at a program that collaborated with the Kellogg Business School.”
Audience IQ And Its Mission
Eager to learn about the services offered by Russell Conrad’s company and its presence in Singapore, we inquired, “Could you tell us about your company and its presence in the Singapore region?”
Russell Conrad responds, “Since 2005, I have started various companies in the Digital space focusing on Southeast Asia, including Admax Network, SEA’s first local Ad network. Our Headquarters was in Singapore, where we worked with leading publishers and agencies to execute local and regional campaigns and built deep ties with publishers such as the Strait Times, CNA, Asia One, and more.
Audience IQ is the only full-service Digital Mar-Tech Consultancy Agency in Bangkok offering solutions across all elements of the CRM Ecosystem. We provide data-driven marketers and advertisers with a one-stop solution and work with leading brands, including Bumrungrad Hospital, Liberator, Konvy, Pizza Company, Sizzler, Hungry Hub, Nissan, Home Pro, and many more.
Our core Services include:
- Customer Data and Engagement Platform: We unify customers’ data and run automated marketing journeys across Email, SMS, Line, Facebook, and Google.
- Sales and Service CRM: Help their sales and service teams better serve customers, drive sales, and improve productivity.
- Voice of the Customer Programs: Through the Medallia CX platform, we help design a customer feedback program, unify feedback from both online and offline sources, and provide impactful insights to help your teams improve overall customer satisfaction.
- Loyalty Program: We provide an end-to-end solution from Loyalty program design and strategy, technology stack solution and implementation, to ongoing Loyalty management.”
Russell Conrad added, “In Thailand, we also created a unique CRM system, integrated specifically with Line CRM. Our Line CRM empowers brands to make the most out of their Line BC account. Line BC through APIs allows us to connect with fans from different aspects, Retaining and Engaging with fans more significantly.
With more than 50 million people using Line in Thailand and other Asian countries such as Taiwan, it’s a great market with massive potential for any company looking to expand to the Thai market or presently in the market. While those are our core services, we also offer other services related to end-to-end CRM solutions.”
Yearly Achievements
We were intrigued to learn about Russell Conrad’s company’s annual progress and achievements. So, we asked, “How has the year been for your company regarding overall performance and achievements?”
Russell Conrad shared, “It’s been very positive. As we have started collaborating with more vendors, we fulfill their needs with an end-to-end CRM ecosystem. Hence, we can meet many different company needs.
Each vendor AIQ chooses to work with brings in a uniquely valuable USP, providing many solutions for our customers and their problems. We are also expanding to other markets, as we are seeing the significant impact our services bring to all our customers. AIQ is excited to take on more clients and continue seeing them increase their sales revenue, customer satisfaction, and KPIs.”
Setting AIQ Apart
Curious about what makes AIQ unique, we asked, “In the current competitive market, what does your business offer that sets it apart?”
Russell Conrad passionately responded, “In the competitive market, AIQ positions itself as a unique and comprehensive Digital Mar-Tech Consultancy Agency based in Bangkok. Here are the key points that set AIQ apart from others:
- Full-Service Digital Mar-Tech Consultancy: We offer end-to-end solutions across all elements of the customer relationship management (CRM) ecosystem, assisting businesses in various aspects of their digital marketing and technology strategies and providing a holistic approach to meet their needs.
- Well-Rounded Approach and Industry Experience: AIQ distinguishes itself through its well-rounded approach and extensive experience across multiple industries in Asia, allowing them to tailor their services to meet each industry’s unique challenges.
- Expertise in Data Analysis and CRM: One of AIQ’s main strengths lies in its ability to identify, analyze, and organize a company’s backend data. The goal is to transform this data into actionable insights, enabling companies to make the most out of their data for customer engagement and retention, aiding our proficiency in leveraging data-driven strategies to benefit their clients.
- Diverse Clientele Across Industries: AIQ has a diverse portfolio of clients spanning various industries, including Health Care, Hospitality, Insurance, Fintech, and others, which showcases the agency’s versatility and capability to adapt its services to cater to the unique needs of different sectors.
AIQ stands out by offering a comprehensive suite of digital marketing and technology solutions, backed by industry-specific expertise and a proven track record of serving clients across diverse sectors in the Asian market.”
Building Teamwork
To understand Russell Conrad’s perspective on encouraging unity and teamwork, we asked, “What measures do you believe employees and organizations can take to build effective teamwork and foster unity within the workplace?”
Emphasizing fostering unity, Russell replied, “With the trend of working from home increasing, it has advantages and disadvantages. Nowadays, many companies offer hybrid or full-on work from home without needing to come to the office. AIQ believes that striking a balance between the advantages and disadvantages is crucial for building effective teamwork and fostering unity within the workplace. Here are measures that both employees and organizations can take, with AIQ’s approach as an example.
Embrace hybrid work models that allow flexibility for employees to work both from home and the office. This will enable individuals to choose an environment that suits their productivity levels while maintaining a connection to the physical workspace.”
Russell Conrad added, “While remote work is convenient, AIQ recognizes the importance of physical presence in the office. Actively encourage employees to come into the office, fostering face-to-face interactions. This practice helps build a sense of “teamwork” and collaboration, contributing to a more unified company culture. Also, remember to acknowledge and appreciate individual and team achievements regularly, which fosters a positive work culture and motivates employees to contribute actively to the team’s success.
Our approach illustrates how a balance between remote work and office presence can contribute to a cohesive and collaborative workplace.”
Suggestions For Startups, we asked Russell Conrad
Wrapping up the interview, we asked, “Do you have any advice or tips for startups looking to follow a similar pathway to your company’s success?”
Russell concluded, “If you believe in something, go for it- work smart, not hard.”
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