CanadianSME Small Business Podcast

Kelly Konechny on Data-Driven Marketing & the Future of Value Creation

Episode Notes

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today we explore data driven marketing and how Canadian businesses can ensure every digital investment leads to measurable value and real growth.

Our guest is Kelly Konechny, Co founder and Head of Operations at TRIBBUTE. With deep experience in print, digital advertising, and performance marketing operations, Kelly now leads a firm known for its results focused, experimental approach to creating meaningful value for clients.

Key Highlights

1. Value Creation Philosophy: Kelly shares how TRIBBUTE’s name shaped its mission and why they abandoned traditional billing models.
    
2. Brand vs Performance: She explains how businesses should balance branding with performance marketing for maximum ROI.
    
3. Metrics That Matter: Kelly outlines how clients define growth and which KPIs truly reflect value.
    
4. AI & Digital Shifts: She highlights major digital media changes for 2025 and TRIBBUTE’s test and learn edge.
    
5. Canadian Talent & Vision: Kelly discusses the power of an all Canadian team and TRIBBUTE’s long term value creation model.

Special Thanks to Our Partners:

• UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWA
• Google: https://www.google.ca/
• A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/
• ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspx

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.