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.

The Speed of Culture Podcast is a business podcast hosted by ADWEEK & Suzy, with 267 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

ADWEEK & Suzy hosts The Speed of Culture Podcast, a business show with 267 episodes published.

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  Episode #265

  The Mediterranean Way, at Scale: CAVA's Growth Story

  Sep 22, 202627 minS1

  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. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Follow Nitya Madhavan on LinkedIn Subscribe 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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  Episode #264

  Offline by Design: How Pinterest Turned Disconnection Into Earned Media

  Sep 15, 202629 minS1

  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 leadership superpower. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Follow Claudine Cheever on LinkedIn Subscribe 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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  Episode #263

  Kitchen Table Finances: Intuit on AI and Everyday Money Management

  Sep 8, 202627 minS1

  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. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Follow Mark Notarainni on LinkedIn Subscribe 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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  Episode #262

  Playing the Long Game: CarMax on Turning Fandom Into Brand Loyalty

  Sep 1, 202629 minS1

  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. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Follow Sarah Lane on LinkedIn Subscribe 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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  Episode #261

  Fans Have More Friends: Heineken's formula for real-life connection

  Aug 25, 202628 minS1

  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. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Follow Alison Payne on LinkedIn Subscribe 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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