The Speed of Culture Podcast
To thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape, brands must move at The Speed of Culture. Join Matt Britton, Founder and CEO of Suzy, and key industry leaders, as they dive deep into shifting consumer trends within their industry, why it matters now, and how you can keep up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pivot or Perish: Kargo's Bet on AI Media Buying
<p>What does it take to genuinely reinvent yourself in the world of advertising, and to do it in a way that’s valuable? This episode of The Speed of Culture Podcast welcomes Harry Kargman, Founder and CEO of Kargo, for a reflection on 23 years of building through constant change in advertising. From mobile and the open web to social, CTV, and now AI-powered media buying, he explains why good timing starts with knowing which market signals actually matter, and how Kargo built a culture that expects reinvention. Harry also gives us an inside look at why its new platform, Ka...
Lifestyle First: How the Next Generation Is Rewriting Luxury Real Estate
<p>This episode of The Speed of Culture Podcast welcomes Brad Nelson, Chief Marketing Officer at Sotheby’s International Realty. Taking us behind the scenes of a 50-year-old legacy, Brad explains how the brand has stayed relevant by focusing on quality over price, and adapting to how affluent consumers define luxury today. He zooms in on the rise of lifestyle-first buying, the impact of AI-driven wealth creation, the role of social media in building credibility, and why trusted human relationships still matter most in high-value decisions.</p><br><p>Celebrate 50 years of Sotheby’s International Realty with a new advertising camp...
From Heritage to Happy Hour: How Campari Keeps Iconic Brands Moving With Culture
<p>This episode of The Speed of Culture Podcast welcomes Allison Varone, Head of Marketing at Campari America. The conversation explores how heritage brands can evolve with changing consumer behavior without losing the rituals and emotional connections that made them distinctive. She breaks down the growth of the spritz category, the rise of mindful drinking, the role of experiential marketing, and bartender education, and why curiosity and commercial awareness are becoming essential skills for modern marketers.</p><br><p>Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz</p><p>Follow Allison Varone on LinkedIn</p><p>Subscribe to The Speed of Culture on...
The Mediterranean Way, at Scale: CAVA's Growth Story
<p>This episode of The Speed of Culture Podcast features Nitya Madhavan, Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy and Marketing at CAVA. Nitya explains how the fast-growing restaurant brand is scaling its national footprint while protecting the warmth, hospitality and human connection at its core. She breaks down the role of experiential marketing, social micro-communities, creator partnerships, loyalty data and AI, while sharing why the strongest brands use growth to deepen relationships rather than dilute them.</p><br><p>Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz</p><p>Follow Nitya Madhavan on LinkedIn</p><p>Subscribe to The Speed of Culture on...
Offline by Design: How Pinterest Turned Disconnection Into Earned Media
<p>This episode of The Speed of Culture podcast welcomes Claudine Cheever, the Chief Marketing Officer at Pinterest. Claudine outlines how the platform is evolving from a space for major life projects to a daily companion for shopping and creative inspiration. She details the importance of the intention economy, the role of visual search in fostering human curiosity, and why encouraging users to step away from their screens instead of going deeper into it is actually a winning business strategy. The conversation also examines her career journey through the world of advertising and her perspective on radical ownership as a...
Kitchen Table Finances: Intuit on AI and Everyday Money Management
<p>In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton connects with Mark Notarainni, EVP & General Manager of Intuit’s Consumer Group. They discuss how consumer finance through platforms like TurboTax and Credit Karma have evolved over the years. The conversation covers how AI helps people manage debt, the power of human expertise in digital tools, and why financial literacy is hitting younger generations differently.</p><br><p>Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz</p><p>Follow Mark Notarainni on LinkedIn</p><p>Subscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.</p><p>And if you ha...
Playing the Long Game: CarMax on Turning Fandom Into Brand Loyalty
<p>Sarah Lane, Chief Marketing Officer at CarMax, joins Matt Britton on the Speed of Culture podcast to detail how the brand transformed the automotive retail experience through transparency and a commitment to women’s sports. Sarah explains the journey from local team sponsorships to high-profile national partnerships with the WNBA and NBA, highlighting how authentic fan engagement builds lasting trust. The conversation also covers the impact of emerging technologies like Large Language Models on the car-buying process.</p><br><p>Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz</p><p>Follow Sarah Lane on LinkedIn</p><p>Subscribe to The Speed of Cu...
Fans Have More Friends: Heineken's formula for real-life connection
<p>This episode of The Speed of Culture podcast features Alison Payne, Chief Marketing Officer at Heineken USA. Alison explains how one of the world’s most recognizable beer brands stays culturally relevant without forgetting what it authentically stands for. She breaks down the changing role of live experiences, fandom, creators, AI, packaging and non-alcoholic beer, while sharing why strategic restraint and protecting creativity are essential leadership skills for modern marketers.</p><br><p>Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz</p><p>Follow Alison Payne on LinkedIn</p><p>Subscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.</p><p>...
Mind the Gap: Seth Matlins on marketing's horizontal blind spot
<p>Seth Matlins, Founder of The Wisdomous Company and host of the Create or Destroy: Reimagining Marketing podcast, joins Matt Britton where they discuss what forces move the industry in 2026. Seth provides a new perspective on why common data about executive tenure is often misunderstood and why the ability to see across the whole organization is now the most valuable skill for any leader. How do brands build emotional connections through identity? And what is the best way to prepare for the future? These are questions they get into in this episode.</p><br><p>“Create or Destroy: Reimagining Marketing” with...
Beyond the Follow: Influential on creator marketing as real media spend
<p>In this conversation on The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton talks with Ryan Detert, Founder and CEO of Influential. Ryan details his path from running parody accounts with 30 million followers to building the largest influencer marketing company by revenue. He talks about how data and measurement turned a novelty into an enterprise media channel, the realities of bots and AI slop, and his experience of building a business with your closest friends and family.</p><br><p>Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz</p><p>Follow Ryan Detert on LinkedIn</p><p>Subscribe to The Speed of Culture on...
