The Speed of Culture Podcast

Ajit Mohan, Chief Business Officer at Snap, joins The Speed of Culture podcast to explore the fundamental shifts redefining the digital landscape. The discussion covers the transition from public feeds to private messaging and how augmented reality serves as a bridge to the physical world. Ajit shares insights into Snap's unique audience reach and the role of AI in creating neutral distribution platforms for brands. The episode con...

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton welcomes Claire Nance, the Senior Director of Marketing Communications at Microsoft's Xbox Media Solutions. Claire explains the transition of the gaming business following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and how the company now offers a full spectrum of opportunities across mobile, PC, and console. The discussion focuses on the global reach of 3.6 billion ...

Marketers often find themselves caught between the promise of high-tech innovation and the reality of fragmented consumer data. Matt Spiegel, EVP of TruAudience Growth Strategy at TransUnion, joins Matt Britton on The Speed of Culture podcast to discuss how established analytical frameworks are finding new life in the era of artificial intelligence and privacy changes. The discussion highlights why the most significant hurdle in di...

Terence Reilly, Chief Brand Officer at Crocs, Inc., joins the Speed of Culture podcast to discuss the mechanics of building brands that define their categories. The conversation covers the intentional changes that turned functional items into global lifestyle symbols through the power of community and clear leadership vision. Listeners will discover how responding to authentic cultural moments can lead to unprecedented brand awaren...

Live from the POSSIBLE conference in South Beach, Matt Britton welcomes Lauren Weinberg, Chief Marketing Officer at Supergoop!, to discuss her transition from tech giants like Square and Peloton to the beauty world. Lauren shares her approach to brand building in the sun care category and the importance of owning the product road map to drive strategic growth. She also talks about her deep dive into AI and why human intuition remai...

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Louis Carr, President of BET and founder of Waymaker Media, joins Matt Britton to discuss how one of the most influential media brands in the world is evolving for a new era. Drawing on nearly four decades at BET, Louis breaks down why the brands winning with multicultural consumers lead with growth targets, not purpose statements, and what that distinction means for marketers. The c...

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Margot Hauer-King, SVP Creative Strategy at United Talent Agency and Founder and Owner of People’s, joins Matt Britton live from the POSSIBLE conference in South Beach. Margot shares how UTA's deep roots in talent and entertainment give brands a unique advantage in building authentic cultural relevance. The conversation covers the tension between monoculture and micro-community...

Live from South Beach, Matt Britton sits down with Miguel Lorenzo and Miguel Gurwitz from NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises to explore the future of soccer in North America. They discuss the logistical complexity of the 104 game FIFA World Cup and how Telemundo is leveraging Peacock and FAST channels to engage fans. The conversation dives into the art of sports storytelling and the role of technology in bringing viewers closer to ...

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Ginny McCormick, Chief Experience Officer at tonies, joins Matt Britton to explore the delicate balance of technology in the modern household and how tonies is pioneering a new category of screen-free entertainment. The conversation examines evolving parenting habits of Gen Z, while highlighting how audio-first experiences foster child independence. Ginny also shares insights from he...

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Todd Kaplan, Chief Marketing Officer at Kraft Heinz North America, joins Matt Britton live from the POSSIBLE conference in South Beach. Todd shares how one of the world's largest food and beverage companies manages 70 iconic brands with 96 percent household penetration across a rapidly shifting cultural landscape. The conversation covers the generational divide in media consumption, ...

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton sits down with Andrea Brimmer, Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer at Ally Financial, live from the POSSIBLE conference in Miami. Andrea discusses how Ally established itself as the original digital disruptor during the great financial crisis and continues to lead by prioritizing cultural relevance and consumer trust. They speak about the shifting financial beha...

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton sits down with Doug Sweeny, Chief Marketing Officer at ŌURA, to explore the evolution of the smart ring from a niche sleep tracker into a cultural symbol for performance and longevity. Doug shares how ŌURA leverages the accuracy of the finger to provide a holistic view of health, including women’s health and stress tracking, while integrating AI to act as a persona...

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton sits down with Rachel Thornton, CMO of Adobe Enterprise, live from CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Rachel unpacks how Adobe helps brands move from raw customer data to genuine personalization at scale, why she believes everyone is a creator, and how agentic AI is used in a marketing team. The conversation also covers Adobe's push into sports and fan engagement, the Semrush acquis...

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton sits down with Allison Stransky, Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung Electronics America, live from CES 2026 in Las Vegas. In this interview, Allison unpacks how Samsung's "AI for All" vision – anchored in its promise to be “Your Companion to AI Living” – is transforming connected living across entertainment, the home, and everyday wellbeing. They ...

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton sits down with Rustom Dastoor, EVP, Head of Marketing and Communications, Americas at Mastercard, live from CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Rustom talks about why most brands are using AI to reinforce what already works rather than unlock what was never possible before. He introduces the concept of technical branding and explains why marketers will soon need to build their brands...

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton and Christian Muche, Global President and Co-Founder of POSSIBLE, discuss how an industry-defining event is built from scratch. Christian shares how POSSIBLE came out of a gap he saw in the market during COVID, why Miami Beach became the right home for it, and how the conference has grown into something closer to a year-round platform than an annual gathering. They also ...

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton sits down with David Grutman, one of the most influential entrepreneurs in modern hospitality. Known for transforming Miami into a global nightlife and dining destination, Grutman shares how social media, authentic relationships, and relentless attention to experience helped him build a hospitality empire. The conversation also explores his investments in emerging consum...

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton sits down with David A. Steinberg, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Zeta Global. David shares how Zeta built a data and AI platform that now serves 51% of the Fortune 100, why the company sees itself as the disruptor rather than the disrupted in a rapidly shifting martech landscape, and what it took to rearchitect the business around artificial intelligence starting in 20...

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, and craft. They discuss the Pursuit of Greatness campaign, the creative partnership with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, and how Gen Z is...