Beyond First-Party: Building Smarter Data Strategies with Josh Pisano

In this episode of The Marketing Rapport, host Tim Finnigan sits down with Josh Pisano, Global Head of Product for Media at NielsenIQ. They unpack what it really takes to turn data into decisions—from identity resolution to clean room collaboration.Josh explains why first-party data, while valuable, often misses key signals and population segments. He shares how clean room technology and smarter data integration can close those gaps and improve decision-making across planning, activation, and measurement. The conversation also explores how marketers can connect disparate signals to build full-funnel strategies that actually perform.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of ActiveProspect. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.This podcast is not intended to replace legal or other professional advice. The Lead Intelligence, Inc. (dba InfutorData) and ActiveProspect LLC names and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.ACTIVEPROSPECT DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.