The Experience Lab: Innovating CX Through Design Thinking & MarTech

I created The Experience Lab as a space to explore how the intersection of Design Thinking and MarTech can drive smarter, more impactful Customer Experience (CX) strategies. In a world where customer expectations are constantly evolving, I’m passionate about finding ways to simplify complexity, foster innovation, and create meaningful connections between brands and their audiences.


Through this blog, I’ll share insights, strategies, and real-world examples that break down complex CX challenges into practical, actionable solutions. From optimizing MarTech ecosystems to applying human-centered design principles, my goal is to help leaders like you transform customer journeys and deliver measurable business impact.


If you’re as committed to rethinking CX as I am—whether you’re navigating a digital transformation, scaling a MarTech stack, or simply looking to create more customer-centric strategies—you’re in the right place.

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By William Flaiz July 21, 2025
Why leading pharma companies choose fractional executives over full-time hires for digital transformation. Speed, expertise, and ROI analysis with decision framework.
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By William Flaiz July 11, 2025
Clinical trial mindset that works for drug development kills AI implementation. Real strategies from 13 years of digital marketing AI and pharma experience.
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By William Flaiz July 8, 2025
Learn the 3-step framework that separates successful pharma digital transformations from failures. Real Novartis experience and AI strategy insights included.
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By William Flaiz June 27, 2025
CMO guide to transitioning from multi-channel marketing to unified omni-channel strategy with proven measurement frameworks and optimization tactics.
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By William Flaiz June 20, 2025
CMO struggling with AI investment? I tested frameworks in sports betting where every prediction costs real money. Here's what it taught me about marketing ROI.
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By William Flaiz June 13, 2025
A 24-question AI readiness evaluation revealed gaps in my strategic approach to AI integration. Here's what I learned and the framework that can help you assess your own AI preparedness.
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By William Flaiz June 11, 2025
How predictive AI models are transforming lifecycle marketing and customer experience in B2B and B2C organizations through strategic implementation.
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By William Flaiz June 2, 2025
Discover overlooked MarTech optimization tools that bridge the gap between functional stacks and exceptional ROI. Strategic insights for digital leaders.
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By William Flaiz May 28, 2025
Discover how design thinking principles solve MarTech implementation challenges by shifting focus from fixing technology to designing for user experience.
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By William Flaiz May 17, 2025
Discover how B2B CMOs can implement AI for hyper-targeted audience segmentation that drives engagement, accelerates revenue growth, and transforms customer understanding.
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By William Flaiz May 9, 2025
Learn how enterprise healthcare CMOs can implement AI-powered segmentation strategies to enhance patient engagement, improve marketing ROI, and support value-based care initiatives.
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By William Flaiz May 2, 2025
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming marketing attribution from retrospective analysis to real-time optimization across fragmented customer journeys.
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By William Flaiz April 24, 2025
Discover how healthcare, finance & B2B industries leverage custom MarTech solutions for regulatory compliance, improved ROI & better customer engagement.
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By William Flaiz April 18, 2025
Understand the distinct roles of Marketing Operations, Revenue Operations, and MarTech in driving business growth. Learn how these functions differ and work together to optimize your revenue engine.
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By William Flaiz April 13, 2025
Is the traditional CRM dead? Explore how AI, CDPs, and alternative solutions are transforming customer data management and what forward-thinking businesses should do next.
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By William Flaiz April 4, 2025
Learn proven strategies to demonstrate the value of MarTech investments to executives. This tactical guide provides frameworks for addressing objections and showing measurable business impact.
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By William Flaiz March 31, 2025
Discover how composable MarTech is reshaping marketing stacks and what marketers need to know to stay agile and competitive.
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By William Flaiz March 24, 2025
Discover the essential KPIs for tracking digital transformation impact across customer experience, operations, technology, innovation, and financial outcomes.
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By William Flaiz March 19, 2025
Explore the world of MarTech—key tools, categories, and trends shaping marketing today. Learn how to optimize your strategy with the right technology.
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By William Flaiz March 18, 2025
Discover key AI strategies for CMOs to enhance personalization, optimize media buying, and future-proof teams in an AI-driven marketing landscape.
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