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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...
Luxe Redux: Jaguar Land Rover’s Charlotte Blank on reimagining iconic automotive brands
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , Charlotte Blank, US Chief Marketing Officer of Jaguar Land Rover North America, joins Matt Britton to talk about redefining luxury through purpose, emotion, and experiential storytelling. From leading the bold relaunch of Jaguar to connecting Defender with g...
Flying high: How the Eagles are dominating the marketing field with SVP of Marketing & Media, Jen Kavanagh
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton chats with Jen Kavanagh, SVP of Marketing & Media with the world champion Philadelphia Eagles, about redefining fan engagement, building global fandom, and leveraging athlete-driven content. They explore how winning, trust, and storytelling d...
The priceless playbook: How Mastercard is using AI personalization to stay relevant
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , Matt Britton sits down with Rustom Dastoor, EVP of Marketing and Communications for the Americas at Mastercard, to explore how one of the world’s most iconic brands keeps evolving—from “Priceless” campaigns to AI-driven personalization and brand storytelling...
Future-proofing your brand in the AI era: Suzy’s Matt Britton talks strategy with 3C Venture’s Michael Kassan
In this special episode of The Speed of Culture live from Possible 2025, Suzy Founder & CEO Matt Britton joins 3C Ventures’ Michael Kassan to discuss themes from his new book, Generation AI. Together, they explore the rise of Gen Alpha, the future of work, and how brands can adapt to an AI-power...
Matt Britton and Toby Daniels on how AI has reshaped our world before we were ready (and how we can catch up)
This week, The Speed of Culture presents a special episode featuring Matt Britton in the guest seat with On_Discourse’s Toby Daniels. Matt discusses his new book Generation AI, diving deep into how AI is shaping childhood, education, identity—and the future of work. From parenting in the age of mach...
Artificial Influencer: Blitzscaling Ventures' Jeremiah Owyang on the age of AI influencers
In this episode of The Speed of Culture , Matt Britton sits down with Jeremiah Owyang, General Partner at Blitzscaling Ventures, to discuss the rise of AI agents, the shift in digital advertising, and why human agency and empathy are the real power skills in an AI-driven world. Follow Suzy on Twitte...
Code-free: Zapier CEO Wade Foster is rewriting the rules of automation in the Age of AI
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton talks with Wade Foster, CEO and Co-Founder of Zapier, about the rise of AI-driven automation, innovative strategies behind Zapier’s massive growth, and why empowering creativity with technology is reshaping the business landscape. Follow Suzy on ...
Rising from the ashes: Marian Salzman on creating a tobacco-free future for Philip Morris
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton talks with Marian Salzman, SVP at Philip Morris International. Marian shares her insights on PMI’s shift towards a smoke-free future, the transformational impact of AI in market research, and essential lessons from her fearless approach to career...
VC V2.0: General Catalyst’s playbook for taking startup brands to the next level with Arielle Gross Samuels
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton speaks with Arielle Gross Samuels, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at General Catalyst. They explore how VC firms are rebranding for the AI era, why applied AI is reshaping industries, and what founders—and marketers—need to know about...
No expiration date: General Mill’s Doug Martin ensures classic food brands stay fresh
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Doug Martin, Chief Marketing Officer at General Mills, to unpack the evolving role of brand building in a world of AI, cultural noise, and shifting consumer expectations. From Cheerios to Progresso, Doug shares how legacy brands ca...
Pay to play: Christina Wootton on why brands shell out big bucks to reach Roblox’s 85M daily users
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton speaks with Christina Wootton, Chief Partnerships Officer at Roblox, about the evolution of virtual communities, the future of digital branding, and how Roblox is helping brands unlock new revenue streams through immersive experiences. Follow Suz...


















































