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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.
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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 statement about independence and identity. The conversation explores 2026 Automotive marketing trends, the role of AI in automotive customer experience, and how Volkswagen is blending heritage with modern technology while preparing for the future of autonomous driving Volkswagen strategy.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Rachael Zaluzec on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 relevance. Jennifer breaks down Lowe’s brand transformation, from expanding beyond traditional home improvement into lifestyle and community, to using AI in home improvement retail, scaling creator partnerships, and building a powerful retail media network. The conversation offers a clear look at how brands evolve without losing trust, and what it takes to stay relevant as consumer behavior, technology, and culture continue to shift.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Jennifer Wilson on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 business hub where enterprise innovation, media, creators, and global partnerships collide. They explore what it takes to build a 13-venue event at this scale, how CTA markets a two-sided marketplace of attendees and exhibitors, the rise of the creator economy at CES, and why AI at CES 2026 marks a turning point from theory to real-world application.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Melissa Harrison on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 that allows LEGO creations to respond to how they are played with, all through interactive LEGO play without screens. The conversation explores LEGO System in Play innovation, long-cycle R&D product development, and how creativity and AI leadership shape the future of play.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Tom Donaldson on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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, digital twins, creators, and cultural insight come together to build “desire at scale.” She also explains how AI agents and agentic shopping will rewrite the future consumer journey, and why authenticity and community matter more than ever in global beauty.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Selina Sykes on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 consistently delivers emotional and rational value, and what it takes to build modern connection across culture, sports, entertainment, and travel. She also dives into AI and the future of commerce, the power of personalization and connected experiences, and the evolving role of creators and live sport in customer engagement and brand storytelling at scale.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Jessica Ling on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 learning. This reflection covers the rise of the Gen Alpha AI generation, the shift toward a new AI-powered front door of the internet, the growth of Chat-based shopping, and why hyperpersonalization marketing becomes a basic expectation. Matt also explains why this moment signals AI and the end of the knowledge economy and what brands must prepare for next.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Matt Britton on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 strategy connects brand, culture, partnerships, and AI to keep iconic brands like Oreo and Chips Ahoy relevant. They further explore Oreo marketing strategy, Chips Ahoy marketing strategy, and what modern leaders must understand about food and beverage brand marketing trends shaping the next decade.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Koen Burghouts on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 breaks down the forces reshaping the future of work, from multi-generational workforce dynamics and economic interdependence inside families to AI workforce disruption and the rise of the inheritance economy. She explores how Gen Z and Gen Alpha are shifting expectations around ambition, personal identity, and work, and why human skills in an AI world are becoming the real currency of progress.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Eliza Filby on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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, community insight, and agent partnership to reach Millennial and Gen Z home buyers who want clarity and connection. She also discusses real estate and AI, social platforms, and the next era of real estate marketing trends across a shifting housing landscape.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Christina Panos on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Cyber Monday operations and robotics-enabled fulfillment to AI in warehouse operations and large-scale training, Ofori breaks down how Amazon prepares people for the Future of work while keeping safety, clarity, and dignity at the center of the experience.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Ofori Agboka on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Rufus AI shopping assistant and breakthroughs in AI review summarization to the rise of conversational commerce, voice commerce, and mobile-first e-commerce, Amanda shares how Amazon is solving customer friction and building the foundation for the future of e-commerce 2026.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Amanda Doerr on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 through cultural partnerships like the Beyoncé REIMAGINE campaign, the Shaboozey Men’s Icons campaign, and the Nike Levi’s collaboration. This conversation explores how an iconic global brand stays relevant through culture-led brand growth, data, AI-powered personalization, and disciplined leadership.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Kenny Mitchell on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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-driven world. Christine shares how Dale Carnegie training continues to empower leaders to strengthen communication and trust, engage a cross-generational workforce, and create people-centric cultures that thrive through technological change. Together, they explore how the Human by Design program is helping leaders balance AI and human skills to drive sustainable leadership transformation.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Christine Buscarino on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 influential names in beauty marketing by listening to its community, championing inclusivity, and building creativity under pressure. From viral campaigns to global brand expansion, this conversation captures how modern beauty brands grow by staying true to purpose and pace.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Laurie Lam on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Blue Apron is rebuilding trust, modernising mealtime for busy households, and embracing a customer-first model that blends innovation, convenience, and creativity.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Raina Enand on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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, marketing strategy, and everyday life.This is an eye-opening, forward-looking discussion on how the next generation—Generation Alpha—will grow up as true AI natives, and what that means for the future of business, creativity, and society.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Matt Britton on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 leading Under Armour’s transformation into a sustainability-driven performance brand, Eric shares how purpose, wellness, and eco-conscious design are redefining what the next era of sustainable sportswear looks like.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Eric Liedtke on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 and creator strategy, Brian shares a pragmatic playbook for serving people better as riders, drivers, and employees, while building an AI-native organization rooted in psychological safety, critical thinking, and purposeful execution.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Brian Irving on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 imaginative play in child development, and how Hasbro is modernizing iconic IP like My Little Pony and Peppa Pig while experimenting with AI-driven possibilities. She also shares how the toy giant is adapting its marketing playbook for YouTube, gaming, and creators, while reminding leaders why adaptability is the most critical skill in a changing marketplace.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Jessica Murphy on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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