Wharton Marketing Matters
Marketing Matters is hosted by Wharton marketing professors Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed, II. Each week they discuss marketing and advertising trends, consumer behavior, data and analytics, the latest in retail marketing, brand-building, and much more with their expert guests. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.
Episodes
Creating a Category: Mike Kurtz, Founder of Mike’s Hot Honey, on Brand Building, Community, and Growth
Can a simple idea create an entirely new product category? Mike Kurtz, Founder of Mike’s Hot Honey, shares the story behind transforming a homemade honey and chili pepper infusion into one of the most recognizable brands in the condiment aisle. Inspired by a memorable pizza experience in Brazil, Kurtz spent years refining his recipe before introducing the product through New York City’s pizza comm
Athletic Brewing’s Senior Director of Marketing, Rosalie Kennedy
Rosalie Kennedy, Senior Director of Marketing at Athletic Brewing, discusses how the company helped transform non alcoholic beer from a niche category into a mainstream lifestyle brand. Rosalie shares how Athletic Brewing built cultural relevance around wellness, taste, and social connection, why authenticity matters in a crowded beverage market, and how changing consumer behavior is reshaping the
Ferrero NA's CMO, Chad Stubbs
Chad Stubbs, Chief Marketing Officer of Ferrero North America, joins Barbara and Americus to discuss how large-scale campaigns, cultural relevance, and innovative marketing strategies—from Super Bowl ads to viral brand moments—are used to build iconic brands and drive consumer engagement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Google's Vice President of AI and Marketing Strategy, Joshua Spanier
Joshua Spanier, Vice President of AI and Marketing Strategy at Google, joins Barbara & Americus to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming marketing from efficiency-driven automation to creative empowerment, redefining customer value, and enabling more personalized, “quest”-based consumer experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
JP Morgan Asset & Wealth Management's CMO, Rosa Rita
Rosa Rita, Global Chief Marketing Officer at JP Morgan Asset & Wealth Management, explains how data-driven insights and AI-powered personalization are transforming marketing from a reactive function into a proactive, client-centric driver of engagement in asset and wealth management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Groov Founder Dan Cataldi on Reinventing Custom Orthotics
Dan Cataldi, Founder of Groov, joins Barbara and Americus to explain how the company uses iPhone-based 3D scanning to create custom inserts, why proprietary data and speed matter for defensibility, and how brand identity and packaging help build long-term advantage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Manscaped CMO, Marcelo Kertész
Marcelo Kertesz, Chief Marketing Officer of Manscaped, explains how the brand leveraged humor, premium design, omnichannel distribution, and a breakout Super Bowl campaign to challenge legacy competitors and redefine modern masculinity in the global grooming market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Zillow's VP of Brand and Product Marketing, Beverly Jackson
Beverly Jackson, Vice President of Brand and Product Marketing at Zillow, joins Barbara & Americus to explain how the company’s two-sided marketplace, consumer-first philosophy, and campaigns like “Someday Starts Today” leverage data, AI-driven tools, and brand storytelling to reduce uncertainty, build trust, and modernize the home buying and renting experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/
Canva's Global Head of Consumer and Product Marketing, Kristine Segrist
Kristine Segrist, Global Head of Consumer and Product Marketing at Canva, joins Barbara and Americus to explain how the company empowers millions to bring ideas to life through accessible design tools, human-centered AI, and a mission-driven approach to creativity at scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ad Age Editor-in-Chief, Jeanine Poggi
Jeanine Poggi, Editor-in-Chief of Advertising Age, joins Barbara & Americus to discuss the evolution of high-stakes advertising, exploring the rise of AI-generated creative and the surprising emergence of healthcare and pharmaceutical brands during the year’s biggest televised event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CMO of Liquid I.V., Stacey Andrade-Wells
Stacey Andrade-Wells, Chief Marketing Officer of Liquid I.V., shares how her background at Procter & Gamble and Unilever shaped a data-driven, purpose-led approach to building a culturally relevant hydration brand and executing its first Super Bowl advertising moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CEO of GrowthLoop, Chris O'Neill
Chris O’Neill, CEO of GrowthLoop, joins Barbara and Americus to explore how compound marketing, agentic AI, and data-driven experimentation are redefining marketing workflows and customer experiences, using his insights from decades of leadership across technology, data, and brand-driven growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CMO of HelloFresh, Jorge Samayoa
Jorge Samayoa, Chief Marketing Officer of HelloFresh, joins Barbara & Americus to explain how the brand uses consumer data, personalization, and a focus on real, home-cooked food to drive growth, reduce friction, and meet evolving health and lifestyle needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Highlights: Resy, An American Express Company | Fiametta
Highlights of interviews with Hannah Kelly, Chief Marketing Officer at Resy, an American Express company, and Merill Hollander, founder of the contemporary fine jewelry brand Fiametta, as they discuss leveraging technology, curated experiences, and sustainability to connect with modern consumers and transform traditionally insular industries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa
Highlights: Liquid Death | Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
Highlights from interviews with Ryan Heuser, Senior Vice President of Experiential at Liquid Death, on the brand’s origins, Eagles partnership, and experiential strategy, alongside insights from David Picioski, Head of Global Brand Partnerships and Collaborations at Wilson Sporting Goods Co., covering Wilson’s NBA partnership, player relationships, Caitlin Clark ambassadorship, and technology-driv
Highlights: DoorDash | Take 5 Oil Change
Highlights of interviews with Toby Espinosa, Vice President of Ads at DoorDash, discussing scaling a startup into a global marketplace and the future of retail media innovation, and Doug Zarkin, Chief Marketing Officer at Take 5 Oil Change and former CMO of Pearle Vision, exploring emotional branding through authenticity and creativity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside Time’s Best Inventions and Innovation Selection Process
Emma Barker Bonomo, Editorial Director at Time, joins Barbara & Americus to discuss how the magazine curates its annual Best Inventions list, highlighting the criteria, trends, and global significance behind the most impactful innovations of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Best of 2025
This “Best of 2025” episode highlights insights from Shannon Shae Montoya, Global Head of B2B Marketing, Sponsorships, and Events at Yahoo; Toby Espinosa, Vice President of Ads at DoorDash; Adam Kornblum, Chief Creative Officer at L’Oréal; and Merill Hollander, founder of Fiametta, as they discuss how data-driven creativity, storytelling, and bold experimentation are shaping the future of marketin
Highlights: Youth Logic | Think Faster, Talk Smarter
Highlights from Barbara & Americus' conversations with Connor Blakley, founder of Youth Logic, about effective Gen Z engagement, and Matt Abrahams, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer and author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter, who discussed practical frameworks for reducing anxiety and communicating with clarity and confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati
Highlights: Adidas Originals | Amgen
Annie Barrett, Vice President of Marketing for Adidas Originals, Basketball and Partnerships, and Sean Bruich, Senior Vice President of AI, Engineering and Data Science at Amgen, share insights on how iconic brand storytelling and rapidly evolving AI capabilities intersect to drive authenticity, collaboration, and transformative innovation across industries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Navigating Marketing Shifts Amid AI, Inflation, and Cultural Change
Peter Adams, Senior Writer at Marketing Dive, joins Barbara Kahn to explore how economic bifurcation, evolving loyalty drivers, and rapid advances in AI are forcing marketers to rethink strategies, adapt to cultural moments, and navigate an increasingly complex industry landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Highlights: Take 5 Oil Change | Think Faster, Talk Smarter
Doug Zarkin, Chief Marketing Officer at Take 5 Oil Change and former CMO of Pearle Vision, joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed, II to discuss emotional branding through authenticity and creativity, while Matt Abrahams, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer, author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter, and host of Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast, explains how to overcome anxiety, structur
Highlights: L’Oréal's Chief Creative Officer for U.S. Brands | Founder of Fiametta
L’Oréal’s Chief Creative Officer, Adam Kornblum, joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed, II to share how storytelling and experimentation fuel innovation across top beauty brands. Merill Hollander, founder of the contemporary fine jewelry brand Fiametta, tells Barbara and Americus how her company is redefining fine jewelry with lab-grown diamonds and a bold, self-expressive approach. Hosted on A
Spencer Spirit Holdings CEO, Steven Silverstein
Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spencer Spirit Holdings and head of Spirit Halloween, joins hosts Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed, II to discuss the business of seasonal retail—from scaling over 1,500 pop-up stores across North America to using AI, social media, and immersive experiences to sustain year-round engagement—and how the brand is now extending its magic into the Christmas market. Hosted o
Amgen SVP of AI, Engineering and Data Science, Sean Bruich
Sean Bruich, Senior Vice President of AI, Engineering and Data Science at Amgen, joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed, II to discuss how AI’s rapid evolution is transforming industries—not by replacing humans, but by creating new opportunities that blend human expertise with advanced technology to drive innovation and efficiency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Highlights: Yahoo's Global Head of B2B Marketing, Sponsorships, and Events | DoorDash's Vice President of Ads
Shannon Shae Montoya, Global Head of B2B Marketing, Sponsorships, and Events at Yahoo, joins Barbara Kahn to discuss how Yahoo uses data, creativity, and nostalgia to craft immersive campaigns that connect with new generations. Plus, Toby Espinosa, Vice President of Ads at DoorDash, talks with Dr. Americus Reed, II about scaling the company from startup to global marketplace and the future of reta
L’Oréal's Chief Creative Officer for U.S. Brands, Adam Kornblum
Adam Kornblum, Chief Creative Officer for U.S. Brands at L’Oréal, joins Barbara Kahn & Dr. Americus Reed, II to share how he drives disruptive creativity across 17 brands, from the viral CeraVe Super Bowl campaign to the global youth innovation competition Brandstorm, illustrating how storytelling, experimentation, and an entrepreneurial mindset fuel innovation at L’Oréal. Hosted on Acast. See
Annie Barrett, Vice President of Marketing for Adidas Originals, Basketball and Partnerships
Annie Barrett, Vice President of Marketing for Adidas Originals, Basketball and Partnerships, joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed, II to share how the brand’s Superstar campaign celebrates the shoe’s evolution from sport innovation to cultural icon, while highlighting Adidas’ focus on authenticity, collaboration, and global brand storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i
Matt Abrahams, Host of Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast
Matt Abrahams, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer, author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter, and Host of Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast, joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed to explain how professionals can overcome anxiety, build communication frameworks, and handle spontaneous conversations with clarity and confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yahoo's Global Head of B2B Marketing, Sponsorships, and Events, Shannon Shae Montoya
Shannon Shae Montoya, Global Head of B2B Marketing, Sponsorships, and Events at Yahoo, joins Barbara Kahn to explore how Yahoo leverages data, creativity, and nostalgia to craft experiential marketing campaigns that leave lasting impressions—revitalizing the brand for new generations and reinforcing its relevance across digital and physical spaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i
Highlights: Saucony Sr. Brand Marketing Manager | Liquid Death SVP of Experiential
Highlights of interviews with Ryan Heuser, SVP of Experiential at Liquid Death, discussing the company’s origins, its brand partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles, its approach to experiential marketing, and how its strategy sets it apart from other brands in the category, as well as with Jordan Yob, Senior Brand Marketing Manager at Saucony, on the brand’s heritage, the importance of staying co
Navigating Brand Legacy, Minimalism, and Consumer Identity
Daphne Howland, Senior Reporter at Retail Dive, joins Barbara and Americus to discuss the risks and rewards of legacy brand reinvention, from Cracker Barrel’s controversial logo change to Gap’s viral cultural campaigns and Victoria’s Secret’s ongoing identity reset, offering insights into how companies can balance tradition, modern trends, and consumer expectations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/
DoorDash Vice President of Ads, Toby Espinosa
Toby Espinosa, Vice President of Ads at DoorDash, joins Dr. Americus Reed to discuss his journey from the company’s early days to its rapid growth into a global marketplace, offering lessons on sales, scaling complex ecosystems, and the future of retail media innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Highlights: Founder of Youth Logic | Wilson Sporting Goods Head of Global Brand Partnerships and Collaborations
Highlights of Wharton Marketing Matters episodes featuring Connor Blakley, founder of Youth Logic, discussing the origins of his company, how to effectively reach Gen Z, and the missteps brands often make with this generation, and David Picioski, Head of Global Brand Partnerships and Collaborations at Wilson Sporting Goods Co., who shares insights on Wilson’s partnership with the NBA, relationship
CMO of Resy, an American Express company
Hannah Kelly, Chief Marketing Officer at Resy, an American Express company, joins Barbara Kahn to share how her team leverages technology, partnerships, and curated experiences to connect diners with top restaurants, support hospitality businesses, and enhance customer engagement in an evolving dining landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Take 5 Oil Change CMO, Doug Zarkin
Doug Zarkin, Chief Marketing Officer at Take 5 Oil Change and former CMO of Pearle Vision, joins Barbara Kahn to discuss how brands can forge emotional connections with consumers by embracing human truth, strategic partnerships, and creative campaigns like "Take 5 Clive"—all while balancing modern marketing tools such as AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside Sprite, McDonald's, and Dude Wipes: Branding That Sticks
Chris Kelly, Senior Reporter at Marketing Dive, joins Barbara Kahn and Americus Reed to share behind-the-scenes insights into recent brand campaigns—from Sprite’s culturally nuanced partnership with Jalen Hurts to McDonald’s targeted approach in the Chicken Wars, and the unexpected rise of Dude Wipes—highlighting how companies craft relevance through identity, humor, and deep consumer understandin
Founder of Fiametta, Merill Hollander
Merill Hollander, founder of the contemporary fine jewelry brand Fiametta, joins Barbara Kahn and Americus Reed to discuss how she entered the traditionally insular jewelry industry to create a bold, identity-driven collection centered on lab-grown diamonds, sustainability, and empowering self-purchase for modern consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adobe's Chief Communications Officer, Stacy Martinet
Adobe's Vice President of Marketing and Communications and Chief Communications Officer, Stacy Martinet, speaks with Barbara Kahn and Americus Reed about the company’s transformation from its PDF roots to a global leader in creativity and digital experience solutions, offering insight into Adobe’s strategic reinvention, generative AI integration, and data-driven consumer behavior research like its
Highlights: Spotify's Global Consumer Product Marketing Lead
A highlight from Barbara Kahn and Americus Reed's conversation with Damian Valdes, Global Consumer Product Marketing Lead at Spotify, discussing how the company designs personalized, tech-driven listening experiences, the evolution of music consumption, and the future role of AI and identity in marketing digital products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spotify's Global Consumer Product Marketing Lead
Damian Valdes, Global Consumer Product Marketing Lead at Spotify, joins Barbara Kahn and Americus Reed, to explore how Spotify designs personalized, tech-driven listening experiences, the evolution of music consumption, and the future role of AI and identity in marketing digital products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PhotoRoom's Head of Brand & Content | Co-founder of Ludo
Lauren Sudworth, Head of Brand and Content at PhotoRoom, joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed to talk about AI photo editing, the digital photo landscape, the metaverse, and more. They are also joined by Annie Reardon, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Ludo, to discuss the Ludo founding story, loyalty rewards, rebranding the company, and gamification. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf
Meta's Head of Consumer Marketing | Sazerac's Chief Marketing Officer
Eshan Ponnadurai, the Head of Meta’s Consumer Marketing, joins Barbara Kahn & Dr. Americus Reed to discuss his background in the industry, how Meta connects with consumers, and WhatsApp's campaign with F1 driver Lewis Hamilton. They are also joined by Sara Saunders, Chief Marketing Officer at Sazerac, to talk about their TikTok campaign for Fireball whiskey, responsible digital advertising, an
Ashley Cummings, Owner of Content Connect & SaaS Content Writer
Ashley Cummings, Owner of Content Connect, and SaaS content writer, joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed to talk about her "March Brandness" campaign, and the use of AI in marketing and crisis response. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cheryl Guerin, EVP of Global Brand Strategy & Innovation at Mastercard
Cheryl Guerin, EVP of Global Brand Strategy & Innovation at Mastercard joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed to talk about the changes in branding at Mastercard over time, the strategy behind removing the name of the company in their logo, the Mastercard "Priceless" campaign and experiential marketing, and the pace of change in the marketing landscape for brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.
Asa Hiken, Technology Reporter for Ad Age
Asa Hiken, Technology Reporter for Ad Age joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed to talk about Walmart's immersive commerce initiative, the use of gaming in immersive commerce, digital consumer engagement, and the partnership between WPP and Stability AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ryan Heuser, SVP of Experiential for Liquid Death
Ryan Heuser, the SVP of Experiential for Liquid Death joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed to talk about the origins of the company, their brand partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles, their approach to experiential marketing, and how their marketing strategy sets Liquid Death apart from other brands in the category. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Asa Hiken, Ad Age Technology Reporter
Asa Hiken, a technology reporter for Ad Age, joins Barbara Kahn and guest co-host Annie Wilson to talk about CES, Agentic AI, the increasing role of AI in marketing, AI online search, social media, and Avocados from Mexico. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Chriswick, SVP of Brand & Communications at Orangetheory
David Chriswick, SVP of Brand & Communications at Orangetheory, joins Barbara Kahn and guest co-host Annie Wilson to talk about what sets their brand apart from other fitness brands, how they keep their gyms welcome to people at all fitness levels, developing the new campaign to freshen up the brand, and the importance of community when it comes to fitness brands. Hosted on Acast. See ac
Ludovica Cesareo, Assistant Professor of Marketing at Lehigh University
Ludovica Cesareo, Assistant Professor of Marketing at Lehigh University, joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed about Walmart's "Birkin" bag, and brand dupes & counterfeits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leslie Serro, Vice President of Marketing, Sweet Snacking, Kellanova
Leslie Serro, Vice President of Marketing, Sweet Snacking, Kellanova, joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed about the brand identity of Kellanova, building a brand on legacy and heritage, what it takes to standout in today's marketplace, and their college football bowl game sponsorship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Whitney Bonrud, the Director of Marketing and Communications at charity: water
Wharton's Dr. Americus Reed speaks with Whitney Bonrud, the Director of Marketing and Communications at charity: water, the world’s leading clean water nonprofit, about the history and mission of the brand, their brand strategy, their messaging using the pantone color of the year, using Spotify wrapped trend to create content around the impact they've had throughout the year, and more. Hosted on A
Terry Stanley, Senior Editor at Adweek
Wharton's Dr. Americus Reed speaks with Terry Stanley, Senior Editor at Adweek about January health trends, the tone of health brand ads, Dry January, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tim Nudd, Creativity Editor at Ad Age
Wharton's Dr. Americus Reed speaks with Tim Nudd, Creativity Editor at Ad Age about the start of holiday ad season, Apple's airpods with hearing aid function, the Chevrolet longform holiday commercial, the draw of nostalgia & emotional ads, comedic holiday ads, and AI-generated ads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Lee, Oatly North America’s EVP & Executive Creative Director
Wharton's Dr. Americus Reed speaks with Michael Lee, Oatly North America’s EVP & Executive Creative Director about the story behind the Oatly brand, changing their marketing strategy and creative process, the differences between working for a marketing agency and working directly with a specific brand, the purpose-driven pillar of the brand, and their holiday ad campaign. Hosted on Acast. See
Samantha Baker, VP of Commerce at theSkimm
Wharton's Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed speak with Samantha Baker, VP of Commerce at theSkimm about the background of the newsletter, how they curate the brands for their audience, holiday shopping trends, their Good For You Awards, rebranding theSkimm's commerce business, social media strategy, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Daphne Howland, Senior Reporter for Retail Dive
Wharton's Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed speak with Daphne Howland, Senior Reporter for Retail Dive about in-store foot traffic, the impact of weather on retail sales, Black Friday and holiday shopping, the state of department stores, TikTok as an e-commerce platform, what's next for Temu, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TL Stanley, Senior Editor at Adweek
Wharton's Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed speak with TL Stanley, Senior Editor at Adweek about gifting cannabis, Zevia, Best Ads of 2024, brand collaborations, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Megan Darmody, VP of Brand Marketing at UrbanStems
Wharton's Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed speak with Megan Darmody, VP of Brand Marketing at UrbanStems, about where they source their flowers, the experiential nature of floral gift-giving, reinventing the floral industry, how florals play a role in the social media posts of younger consumers, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sara Pollack, Pinterest's Global Head of Consumer Marketing
Wharton's Dr. Americus Reed speaks with Sara Pollack, Pinterest's Global Head of Consumer Marketing about the Pinterest brand story, what sets it apart from other social media platforms, how the platform maximizes it's features around the Holidays, "Pinterest Predicts," and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris Kelly, Senior Reporter for Marketing Dive
Wharton's Dr. Americus Reed speaks with Chris Kelly, Senior Reporter for Marketing Dive about Amazon celebrity partnerships, the Kleenex brand refresh, the latest Pop Tarts ad campaign, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Linda Dow Cash, CEO, Two Chicks Cocktails
Wharton's Dr. Americus Reed is joined by Lee Applbaum, President and Chief Operating Officer, Round 2 Spirits, LLC, to speak with Linda Dow Cash, CEO, Two Chicks Cocktails about the background of the brand, the transformation to a ready-to-drink product, the growth and expansion of their footprint, how they set themselves apart from other RTD brands, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p
Lee Applbaum, President and Chief Operating Officer, Round 2 Spirits, LLC
Wharton's Dr. Americus Reed speaks with Lee Applbaum, President and Chief Operating Officer, Round 2 Spirits, LLC about disruption in the spirit industry, distribution models, the importance of making a real connection with the consumer. celebrity partnerships, the founding of Weber Ranch Vodka, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sarah Barrett, Managing Editor at Wine & Spirits Daily
Wharton's Dr. Americus Reed is joined by Lee Applbaum, President and Chief Operating Officer, Round 2 Spirits, LLC, to speak with Sarah Barrett, Managing Editor at Wine & Spirits Daily about wine & spirits sports partnerships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steve Caplan, Adjunct Instructor, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Wharton's Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed speak with Steve Caplan, Adjunct Instructor, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and founder of Message, a strategic communications and marketing firm about political ad spending, impact of influencers on the election, Trump's media plan, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul Hiebert, Deputy Editor of Special Projects at Adweek
Wharton's Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed speak with Paul Hiebert, Deputy Editor of Special Projects at Adweek, about ad spending, ad shift to streaming, the impact of political ads, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jud Coplan, Vice President, Product Marketing, Airbnb
Wharton's Barbara Kahn & Dr. Americus Reed speak with Jud Coplan, Vice President of Product Marketing at Airbnb about creative marketing, the Airbnb business model, app development, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Neil Patel, Founder of NP Digital
Wharton's Barbara Kahn & Dr. Americus Reed speak with Neil Patel, Founder of NP Digital about his background, digital marketing, Generative AI, search engine optimization, viral trends, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Peter Adams, Senior Reporter at Marketing Dive
Wharton's Barbara Kahn & Dr. Americus Reed speak with Peter Adams, Senior Reporter at Marketing Dive about the Musinex ad campaign on Tinder, Milkbone's faux movie trailer campaign, and Walmart's holiday marketing, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spencer Gifts & Spirit Halloween Stores
Wharton's Barbara Kahn & Dr. Americus Reed speak with Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spencer Gifts & Spirit Halloween Stores about their retail strategy, changing the look of their stores every year, how the benefit the area and retail space they occupy for the 3 months that the store is open, the Spirit Halloween inventory and logistics model, how they support the local communities, and
Liz Dee, Co-President of Smarties Candy Company
Wharton's Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed speak with Liz Dee, Co-President of Smarties Candy Company about her family background in the candy industry, how Smarties sets itself apart from other brands, brand extension to other candies, Smarties Halloween campaign, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam Bradley, Senior Reporter, Digiday
Wharton's Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed speak with Sam Bradley, Senior Reporter at Digiday about athlete influencers, NIL, the latest around the Nike brand, NFL advertising, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Kuczynskiia, Creative Director of Brand & Marketing, Duolingo
Wharton's Barbara Kahn and guest co-host Patti Williams speak with James Kuczynskiia, Creative Director of Brand & Marketing at Duolingo about their gamification model, the pillars of the brand, the behind the scenes of their 5-second Super Bowl ad, brand partnerships, and word-of-mouth advertising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meagan Loyst, the Founder & CEO of Gen Z VCs
Wharton's Barbara Kahn and guest co-host Patti Williams speak with Meagan Loyst, the Founder & CEO of Gen Z VCs about young investors, what sets Gen Z apart from other generations, the Taylor Swift phenomenon, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Wade, Senior Director of Marketing for Doritos
Wharton's Dr. Americus Reed speaks with James Wade, Senior Director of Marketing for Doritos, about the meaning behind the Doritos brand, developing innovative new flavors, the Crash The Super Bowl ad campaign, how changing packaging can impact the consumer, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Erika Wheless, Marketing Reporter, AdAge
Wharton's Dr. Americus Reed speaks with Erika Wheless, Marketing Reporter at AdAge, about Lunchly vs Lunchables, brand collaboration, Life cereal, brand nostalgia, Doritos Super Bowl marketing, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John Taite, EVP of Brand Partnerships, Made Music Studio
Wharton's Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed speak with John Taite, EVP of Brand Partnerships at Made Music Studio, about sonic branding, its effectiveness for brands, how it works alongside visual branding, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sara Saunders, Chief Marketing Officer at Sazerac
Wharton's Dr. Americus Reed speaks with Sara Saunders, Chief Marketing Officer at Sazerac, about the latest TikTok campaign for Fireball whiskey, responsible digital advertising, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alyssa Meyers, Reporter for Marketing Brew
Wharton's Dr. Americus Reed speaks with Alyssa Meyers, Reporter for Marketing Brew about brand sponsorships at the US Open and the popularity of NFL team brands, and the latest success of the WNBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ryan Joe, Adweek Editor-in-Chief
Wharton's Dr. Americus Reed speaks with Ryan Joe, the Adweek Editor-in-Chief, about the Oreo & Coca-Cola and other brand collaboration, and the Google Anti-trust lawsuit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
