Sarah Polk

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With deep senior level management and marketing expertise, Sarah leads businesses through international expansion initiatives, difficult transitions, mergers, acquisitions, and turnarounds. Adept at recognizing growth opportunities, strategic positioning, creative conceptualization, new product launches, and brand management, she builds and expands extensive marketing departments to maximize ROI and shareholder value. Also skilled at product marketing, she works with engineering teams to craft products that meet the market's needs. With an ability to inspire and lead cross-functional global teams, Sarah builds productive, long-lasting business relationships.
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Outsider Insights | You Can't Measure AI ROI If You Can't Measure Marketing ROI

Outsider Insights | You Can't Measure AI ROI If You Can't Measure Marketing ROI

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 | Posted by Dawn Werry

Executive Takeaways

  • Most mid-market companies lack the measurement foundation to evaluate AI — or any marketing investment.
  • Hours saved, speed to market, and revenue realized are the three key AI ROI markers — baseline required.
  • AI amplifies what's working. If measurement is broken, AI won't fix it.
  • Real results start with a defined problem and a way to measure it — not the tool.

Outsider Insights

Across Chief Outsiders, we talk to hundreds of CEOs every month. In this series, we explore the trends and challenges we’re hearing from these discussions – and what you can do if you’re facing the same issues in your business.

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