January 29 2026

MW199 | Turning Dashboards into Decisions: How to Leverage Data to Build Your 2026 Strategy

Eve Monaghan, Becca Frend and David Norris presented our latest masterclass on insights, strategy, and how to leverage data in 2026.

Eve Monaghan, Becca Frend and David Norris presented our latest masterclass on insights, strategy, and how to leverage data in 2026.

Watch our 30-minute masterclass exploring how brands can move from raw data to meaningful narrative, using insight-led storytelling to shape strategy, influence decision-making, and drive measurable outcomes. Get clear insight into how to transform complex datasets into compelling stories that align marketing activity with business objectives, sharpen brand positioning, and improve personalisation.

What this session covers:

  • The role of data in modern brand storytelling and how insight-led narratives support strategic direction

  • How to analyse and interpret key data points, including customer behaviour, trends, demographics, and engagement metrics

  • How to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable messages that resonate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • How to structure insights into a cohesive narrative that supports decision-making, drives engagement, and influences action

  • How to build data-driven consumer personas and customer journey maps to inform personalised marketing strategies

  • How to align data insights with brand strategy, messaging, content planning, and tactical execution

  • How to turn insights into action by setting clear KPIs and measuring the effectiveness of data-driven initiatives

  • Real-world examples and case studies showing how brands have used data narratives to improve performance, engagement, and growth

Key takeaways

After watching, you will be able to:

  • Build marketing narratives from analytics that connect performance data to strategic priorities

  • Interpret key audience and engagement signals to identify trends, opportunities, and risks

  • Communicate insights clearly to different stakeholder groups, including non-technical decision-makers

  • Create personas and journey maps rooted in data to improve relevance and personalisation

  • Translate insight into action through KPI setting, measurement frameworks, and optimisation plans

  • Align content, messaging, and channel activity to evidence-based audience needs and behaviours

You can also request a free Strategic Data Enablement Audit to uncover key user insights, build a tailored audience profile, and receive strategic recommendations to optimise your 2026 plan.

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