The Speed of Culture Podcast

Forget fast 'n cheap. The key to QSR dominance is connection and relevance. Yum! Brands CMO Ken Muench explains how fast food legends like KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell constantly innovate and reinvent themselves to connect with consumers craving more than just chicken, cheese, and chalupas. Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eBhve5n8 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eddYr2Jv #SpeedofCulture #YumBrands #BrandExperience #GenZMarketing #AIvsHuman Suzy ADWEEK

Ace Hardware Corporation isn't just the place with the helpful hardware folks. Thanks to CMO Kim Lefko, it's also the place with 45% app revenue growth and personalized subscriptions like YardRx. And a jingle that slaps after all these years. Listen to hear how a legacy brand can reinvent itself with digital experiences while staying true to its neighborhood store roots. Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ejWRufKY Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ecVTqH3b #SpeedofCulture #ACEHardware #RetailMarketing #LoyaltyStrategy #CMOlife #BrandInnovation Suzy ADWEEK

Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut…What do these iconic brands have in common (besides making you hungry)? Ken Muench. As CMO of Yum! Brands, Ken’s behind the bold ideas, rebellious spirit, and global strategy that keeps these QSR legends winning across continents and generations. 🎧 Let’s talk flavor, strategy, and culture. Listen now!  Apple: https://lnkd.in/eBhve5n8  Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eddYr2Jv #SpeedofCulture #YumBrands #GenZMarketing #QSR #RetailInnovation #CMOChat Suzy ADWEEK

The key ingredient in building a company that stays grounded and growing? A clear brand purpose. 💪 Chris Brandt, Chief Brand Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill, shares how a founder-inspired mission is the secret sauce to their success. 🌯 Listen now! 🎧 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eDm3guGS 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eHt4nTDk #SpeedofCulture #Chipotle #BrandPurpose #QSRMarketing #Leadership #Adweek Suzy ADWEEK

🦓 "Zebra striping" is a new moderation trend where people switch between alcoholic and nonalcoholic options. 🍻 In fact, 80% of Athletic Brewing drinkers embrace the tactic to fit their lifestyle. In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Andrew Katz, CMO of Athletic Brewing Co., shares how the brand is redefining consumer drinking habits and why the nonalcoholic beer movement is expanding the industry—not competing with it. 🎧 Listen now → Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/epsbMPQZ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eJBqqvVH #SpeedOfCulture #AthleticBrewing #FutureOfBeer #ConsumerTrends #MarketingInnovation Suzy ADWEEK

Lots of brands claim to be authentic, but for Chipotle, it's part of their secret sauce. Chris Brandt, Chief Brand Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill, joined The Speed of Culture Podcast to talk about the unique spicy blend of purpose, innovation, and community. Listen now! 🌯 🎧 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eDm3guGS 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eHt4nTDk #SpeedofCulture #Chipotle #QSRMarketing #DigitalInnovation #BrandStrategy #FoodIndustry #Adweek Suzy ADWEEK

Athletic Brewing Co. is revolutionizing beer—by removing the alcohol. In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Andrew Katz, CMO of Athletic Brewing, reveals how the brand created a new category, scaled to 19% market share, and built an authentic consumer movement. 🎧 Listen now → Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/epsbMPQZ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eJBqqvVH #SpeedOfCulture #AthleticBrewing #MarketingInnovation Suzy ADWEEK

💡 In a world where more is often seen as better, the real advantage? Knowing when to slow down. On The Speed of Culture Podcast, H&R Block’s Jill Cress shares why taking a thoughtful approach helps teams test, learn, and win. 🎧 Listen now! 🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dRmCS8Af 🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d6vaWpqr Suzy ADWEEK #SpeedofCulture #HRBlock #MarketingStrategy

Traditional sports vs. digital creators—who really commands the bigger audience? 🤔💡 Overtime CEO Dan Porter breaks down how YouTube viewership rivals the Super Bowl and what that means for the future of sports and entertainment. 🎧 Listen now! Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e-_pRKEY Spotify: https://lnkd.in/epUwKAvd Suzy ADWEEK #SpeedofCulture #Overtime #FutureofSports

💰 150M Americans must file taxes by April 15. This week on The Speed of Culture Podcast, H&R Block Chief Marketing & Experience Officer Jill Cress shares how AI-powered tax assist, digital transformation, and financial literacy are shaping the future of tax filing. 🎧 Listen now: 🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dRmCS8Af 🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d6vaWpqr Suzy ADWEEK #SpeedofCulture #HRBlock #AIFinance #TaxSeason2025