The Speed of Culture Podcast

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.“Create or Destroy: Reimagining Marketing” with Seth Matlins is produced by Vox Media Podcast Network in partnership with The Wisdomous Company, with new episodes releasing every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Seth Matlins 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

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.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Ryan Detert 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

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 concludes with a look at the future of wearables and the importance of adaptive leadership in a rapidly accelerating industry.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Ajit Mohan 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

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 gamers, the role of mobile gaming in providing universal access, and why the industry must move past outdated stereotypes to understand the modern gaming audience. Claire also shares her philosophy on player-first advertising and her non-linear career path that led her into one of the most immersive sectors of entertainment. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Claire Nance 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

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 digital transformation often involves the human element rather than the software itself.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Matt Spiegel 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

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 awareness and loyalty.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Terence Reilly 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

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 conversation covers BET's community, culture, and connection framework, the network's intentional approach to youth relevance, and what the BET Awards reveal about where black culture is heading next. Louis also gets candid about the $7 million mistake that nearly ended his career and the waymakers who shaped everything that followed.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Louis Carr 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

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, how brands can earn the right to participate in fast-moving trends, and why the best marketing often looks more like hosting a great dinner party than running a campaign. Margot also opens up about her parallel life as a bar owner in New York, the power of persuasive storytelling, and why leaving people happier than you found them is the career advice that has guided her most.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Margot Hauer-King 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