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Top shelf: How Patrón stays premium with craft and conviction in a digital world
In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton sits down with Roberto Ramirez Laverde, Global Senior Vice President of Patrón Tequila at Bacardi. Roberto shares how Patrón built and protected its position in the super premium tequila category by staying true to quality, transparency, ...
Second Wind: How Axe is rewriting the marketing spray-book for a new gen
In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton sits down with Dolores Assalini, Head of Axe US at Unilever. Dolores unpacks how one of the most culturally iconic men's personal care brands is reinventing itself for a new generation. From the launch of their new spray technology to the...
Compound Growth: How U.S. Bank uses AI to drive revenue and results
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , recorded live at CES in Las Vegas, Matt Britton sits down with Michael Lacorazza, Chief Marketing Officer at U.S. Bank. Michael shares how U.S. Bank is operationalizing AI across synthetic audiences, personalization, CRM intelligence, and product bundling to...
Money Moves: How Credit Karma uses AI to power smarter financial decisions
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, recorded live at CES in Las Vegas, Matt Britton sits down with Natasha Madan, Head of Marketing at Intuit Credit Karma. Natasha shares how Credit Karma is evolving from a credit score provider into a personalized financial assistant powered by AI and 70,000+ ...
Retail Reloaded: How Sam’s Club is redefining membership experience in the AI era
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , recorded live at CES in Las Vegas, Matt Britton sits down with Diana Marshall, EVP and Chief Experience Officer at Sam’s Club . Diana shares how Sam’s Club is building a human-led, tech-powered membership model, why experience is now the primary differentiat...
Intelligent Beauty: How Ulta Beauty uses AI personalization to power loyalty and relevance at scale
In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast , Matt Britton sits down with Kelly Mahoney, Chief Marketing Officer at Ulta Beauty, live from CES 2026 in Las Vegas. In this interview, Kelly unpacks how Ulta Beauty’s loyalty program and personalization engine drive nearly all sales. They also discus...
Hard Reset: How Lenovo is redefining AI PCs, edge computing, and trust
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , Matt Britton sits down with Milo Speranzo, Chief Marketing Officer for Lenovo North America, live from CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Milo breaks down what it took to deliver Lenovo’s sold-out Sphere showcase, the product story behind AI PCs, servers, wearables, and...
Drivers Wanted (again): How Volkswagen balances automation with the human side of mobility
In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast , Matt Britton speaks with Rachael Zaluzec, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Customer Experience and Brand Marketing at Volkswagen of America. Rachael explains how the Volkswagen ‘Drivers Wanted’ campaign returns as a cultural state...
Brand building: How Lowe's is transforming into a culture-driven, AI-powered lifestyle brand
In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast , Matt Britton sits down with Jennifer Wilson , Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Lowe’s, to examine how one of America’s largest retailers is executing a modern marketing strategy rooted in culture, experience, and long-term relevan...
Power Circuit: How CES Fuses Tech, Culture, and Business into a Global Moment
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , Matt Britton sits down with Melissa Harrison , Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) , live from CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Melissa breaks down how CES grew from a gadget showcase into a cross-industry busine...
Smart Bricks: How the LEGO Group is revolutionizing the iconic toy with screen-free interactive play
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , Matt Britton sits down with Tom Donaldson, Senior Vice President and Head of Creative Play Lab at the LEGO Group , live from CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Tom introduces LEGO SmartPlay at CES 2026 , a new platform powered by LEGO SMART Brick technology th...
Digital glow-up: How Unilever blends AI, creators, and culture to build desire at scale
In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast , Matt Britton sits with Selina Sykes, VP and Global Head of Digital Marketing and Social-First, Unilever, Beauty & Wellbeing, for a deep look at the company’s marketing transformation . Selina breaks down how Brand DNAI , AI in content creation , ...
Access Granted: Amex’s Jessica Ling explains how the brand is redefining the new premium
In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast , Matt Britton sits down with Jessica Ling , EVP of Global Advertising at American Express , to explore how Amex is redefining premium for a new generation. Jessica breaks down the shift from exclusivity to experiential access, how the brand consistent...
Prompt shift: Top consumer AI trends reshaping search, shopping, and creativity in 2026
In this special edition of The Speed of Culture podcast , Matt Britton shares his perspective on the Top consumer AI trends for 2026 and how they reshape daily life, commerce, and creativity. He explains how Consumer AI adoption behavior moves beyond work tools into search, shopping, health, and lea...
Flavor Forward: How Mondelēz keeps Oreo and Chips Ahoy relevant by staying ahead of the curve
In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast , Matt Britton sits down with Koen Burghouts, President of Sweet Snacking at Mondelēz International, to unpack how one of the world’s largest snack companies continues to grow through culture, speed, and conviction. Koen shares how Mondelēz marketing s...
Generation Algo: How AI is rewriting the rules of work, power and identity
In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast , Matt Britton sits down with Dr. Eliza Filby, historian of generational change , bestselling author of Inheritocracy and Founder of The Generational Blueprint, to examine how work, identity, and power are being rewritten across generations. Eliza brea...
Real Estate: Corcoran’s CMO on finding emotional resonance with modern buyers
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Christina Panos, Chief Marketing Officer at The Corcoran Group, to discuss how emotion, trust, and creativity drive modern real estate brand strategy . Christina shares how Corcoran’s marketing uses emotional storytelling, communit...
Human engine: Inside the people, tech, and operations driving Amazon’s workforce culture
In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast , Matt Britton sits with Ofori Agboka, Vice President of Amazon People Experience and Technology , for a grounded look at what it takes to run and scale the Amazon workforce responsible for the most complex retail operation on the planet. From Amazon C...
Smart cart: Inside Amazon’s AI-powered reinvention of shopping, from Rufus to conversational commerce
Live from the Amazon Warehouse in Robbinsville, in this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast , Matt Britton speaks with Amanda Doerr , Vice President of Core Shopping at Amazon, for a deep and practical look at how Amazon AI shopping is reshaping the entire buying journey. From the launch of Rufu...
True Blue: How Levi's remains an American original with contemporary cachet
In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast , Matt Britton sits down with Kenny Mitchell, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Levi Strauss & Co., to unpack how Levi’s balances 170 years of history with the urgency of modern culture. Kenny shares how Levi’s marketing strategy is evolving throug...
Soft Skills: How Dale Carnegie is re-humanizing leadership for an AI world
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , host Matt Britton sits down with Christine Buscarino , Global Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Dale Carnegie & Associates , to discuss how empathy and emotional intelligence at work are redefining the future of leadership in an AI-d...
From Viral Campaigns to Global Growth: Inside e.l.f.’s Brand Engine
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , host Matt Britton sits down with Laurie Lam , Chief Brand Officer at e.l.f. Beauty , to explore how the brand leads through purpose-driven growth , cultural storytelling , and community-led innovation . Laurie shares how e.l.f. Beauty became one of the most ...
From Subscription to Freedom: Raina Enand on Blue Apron’s New Era of Flexible Commerce
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , host Matt Britton sits down with Raina Enand , Head of Marketing at Blue Apron , a Wonder company, to unpack the brand’s major transformation, from subscription-only meal kits to flexible, protein-forward, creator-driven food experiences. Raina shares how Bl...
🎙️ The Speed of Culture Podcast – Special Edition: Matt Britton x Segun Oduolowu – The Future of AI
In this special edition episode of The Speed of Culture Podcast , host Segun Oduolowu sits down with Suzy Founder & CEO Matt Britton live from the Generation AI Book Launch in New York City. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is transforming consumer behavior, personal branding, ...
Sole purpose: How UNLESS and Under Armour are designing sustainable shoes and sportswear
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , Matt Britton sits down with Eric Liedtke , CEO and Co-Founder of UNLESS Collective and Brand President of Under Armour , to explore how he’s pioneering the movement toward regenerative fashion and plastic-free innovation . From his decades at Adidas to leadi...
Purpose-Driven: How Lyft Balances Tech, Trust & Human Connection
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Brian Irving, Chief Marketing Officer at Lyft, to explore Lyft’s human-first brand, the role of drivers in a two-sided marketplace, and how AI is reshaping modern marketing teams. From Lyft Silver and bike share to AV partnerships ...
Game plan: Hasbro’s strategy to reinvent its icons for a new gen
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , Matt Britton sits down with Jessica Murphy, Vice President of Global Marketing Strategy & Operations at Hasbro, to explore how play fuels connection in an increasingly digital world. Jessica unpacks the loneliness epidemic, the role of tactile and imagin...
Hype check: How Complex stays youth-first and culturally relevant
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , Matt Britton sits down with Moksha Fitzgibbons, President of Complex, to explore how the brand became one of the most trusted voices in youth culture. From surviving the 2008 crash by pivoting to digital, to launching ComplexCon and building deep ties with c...
Tap reset: How Lagunitas is redefining beer culture with non-alc brews
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , Matt Britton sits down with Hannah Dray, Chief Marketing Officer at Lagunitas Brewing Company, to explore how beer brands are navigating seismic cultural shifts. From reviving iconic packaging to launching functional and non-alcoholic innovations, Hannah sha...
Culture growth: Why Danone’s CMO believes fundamentals still drive the future
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Linda Bethea, Chief Marketing Officer at Danone North America, to unpack how brands are navigating disruption in the food and beverage industry. From the rise of GLP-1 drugs to the creator economy and AI-powered marketing, Linda sh...
Ctrl Creative: How Smartly’s Laura Desmond is rewriting the CMO playbook with AI
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Laura Desmond, CEO of Smartly, to explore how advertising is being reshaped by AI and why the next decade won’t be about producing more ads, but creating intelligent creative that adapts in real time. From her leadership philosophy...
Color theory: Crayola’s Victoria Lozano believes creativity is our greatest skill in an AI-driven world
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , Matt Britton sits down with Victoria Lozano, Chief Marketing Officer at Crayola, to unpack why creativity is a life skill that prepares people for whatever lies ahead. Victoria shares how Crayola has expanded beyond crayons into products, experiences, and co...
Winning serve: Grey Goose's US Open playbook for maximizing cultural impact
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , Matt Britton sits down with Aleco Azqueta, Global VP of Marketing at Grey Goose Vodka, to explore how a brand rooted in French luxury has built cultural currency at the US Open, created enduring consumer rituals, and reframed time itself as modern luxury. Al...
Why BBDO’s Andrew Robertson believes AI will unleash, not replace, true creative talent
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , Matt Britton sits down with Andrew Robertson, Chairman at BBDO Worldwide, to unpack what makes great work, how AI is transforming creativity, and why managing risk, not chasing certainty, is key to bold brand storytelling. From emotional resonance to strateg...
Liberty, Liberty: Why the jingle is more than a catchy tune, according to Liberty Mutual CMO Jenna Lebel
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton speaks with Jenna Lebel, CMO of US Retail Markets at Liberty Mutual Insurance, about AI’s role in modern marketing, connecting with Gen Z, and how jingles and data-driven creative keep Liberty top of mind. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Foll...
Big goals: How Julie Haddon is putting female athletes at the heart of culture
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Julie Haddon, former Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer at the National Women’s Soccer League, to explore the league’s explosive growth. They discuss athlete-led storytelling, breakthrough brand partnerships, and how the NWSL i...
Beyond the Swipe, Tap, Click: How Visa Is Betting on AI, Athletes, and Everyday Empowerment with Matt Story
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Matt Story, VP of Global Brand Integrated Marketing at Visa, to discuss the intersection of storytelling, innovation, and inclusion. They explore Visa’s role in sports, creator partnerships, AI-powered transactions, and how the bra...
Thirst Trap: Liquid Death’s Dan Murphy shatters the scroll with entertainment-first branding
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton speaks with Dan Murphy, SVP of Marketing at Liquid Death. From viral collabs to their in-house writers’ room, Dan shares how Liquid Death turns cultural chaos into marketing gold. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Follow Dan Murphy on LinkedIn ...
Athleisure ascendant: Inside Vuori’s explosive growth with CMO Karen Riley-Grant
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , Matt Britton sits down with Karen Riley-Grant, CMO at Vuori, to unpack how the brand’s product-first strategy, community-building, and global expansion are redefining athleisure. Learn why Vuori’s growth isn’t about speed—it’s about staying true to the soul ...
Messy but worth it: Why Amazon’s full-funnel ad strategy is a game-changer with Carly Zipp
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Carly Zipp, Global Director of Brand Marketing at Amazon Ads, to explore how Amazon is reshaping advertising. From full-funnel strategies and immersive live sports to creator collaborations and AI-driven personalization, Carly reve...
Taking flight: How CMO Kristen Lauria is transforming private aviation at Wheels Up
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton talks with Kristen Lauria, Chief Marketing Officer at Wheels Up, about redefining private aviation through accessibility, innovation, and customer-centric strategies. Kristen discusses the democratization of luxury travel, strategic partnerships ...
Flight plan: How Richard Nunn and Maggie Schmerin are turning United Airlines into a loyalty and media powerhouse
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton speaks with Richard Nunn, CEO, United MileagePlus, and Maggie Schmerin, Chief Advertising Officer at United Airlines. Together, they unpack how United is rewriting the rules of airline marketing, from loyalty built on personalization to Starlink-...
The 200th episode: Inside the NFL’s cultural revolution with CMO Tim Ellis
To celebrate our 200th episode of The Speed of Culture , Tim Ellis, Chief Marketing Officer of the NFL, joins Matt Britton to share how the league continues to lead with purpose, power, and cultural relevance. From creator-led content to global fandom and deeper player storytelling, this episode div...
People first: CCO Andy Kauffman on staying true to Marriott’s legacy with AI personalization
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , Matt Britton chats with Andy Kauffman, Chief Commercial Officer, U.S. and Canada, Marriott International, about the convergence of sales and marketing, the power of first-party data, and how AI is reshaping personalization and operations. Tune in to learn ho...
Social shopping spree: The future of e-commerce with Shopify’s Jessica Williams
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton chats with Jessica Williams, Head of Brand Marketing & Partnerships at Shopify. They explore how AI is shaping entrepreneurship, the rise of the creator economy, and why building authentic relationships is key to modern commerce. Follow Suzy ...
From Apple to Nike: How Arturo Nuñez builds powerhouse brands with his global vision
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton speaks with Arturo Nuñez, Founder & CEO of AIE Creative, about building brand love and leading with cultural authenticity. From Nike to Apple to entrepreneurship, Arturo shares the insights that fuel iconic brand moments. Follow Suzy on Twitt...
Walmart Connect is reshaping the retail media landscape in real time with Ryan Mayward
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Ryan Mayward, SVP of Retail Media Sales at Walmart Connect, to discuss the future of retail media. From CTV innovation and first-party data to shoppable formats and AI-powered personalization, Ryan shares how Walmart is shaping the...
Pull the levers: How Ryu Yokoi is powering Unilever's data-driven, social-first future
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton speaks with Ryu Yokoi, Chief Media and Marketing Capability Officer at Unilever North America, about transforming CPG marketing through data, retail media, and AI. They explore how Unilever is leveraging consumer signals, creators, and commerce t...
Snack attack: How Kellanova’s CMO Julie Bowerman is future-proofing Pop-Tarts and Pringles
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton speaks with Julie Bowerman, Chief Marketing Officer at Kellanova North America, about full-funnel marketing, retail media evolution, and how iconic brands like Cheez-It and Pringles stay relevant through culture, data, and personalization. Follow...
Next-gen gems: David Yurman’s Carolyn Dawkins is capturing luxury shoppers on TikTok
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Carolyn Dawkins, Chief Marketing Officer of David Yurman, to explore the evolving luxury market, how younger consumers are reshaping the jewelry category, and why blending deep brand heritage with innovation is critical for ongoing...