In this special edition episode of The Speed of Culture Podcast, host Segun Oduolowu sits down with Suzy Founder & CEO Matt Britton live from the Generation AI Book Launch in New York City. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is transforming consumer behavior, personal branding, marketing strategy, and everyday life.

This is an eye-opening, forward-looking discussion on how the next generation—Generation Alpha—will grow up as true AI natives, and what that means for the future of business, creativity, and society.

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In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Eric Liedtke, CEO and Co-Founder of UNLESS Collective and Brand President of Under Armour, to explore how he’s pioneering the movement toward regenerative fashion and plastic-free innovation. From his decades at Adidas to leading Under Armour’s transformation into a sustainability-driven performance brand, Eric shares how purpose, wellness, and eco-conscious design are redefining what the next era of sustainable sportswear looks like.

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In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Jessica Murphy, Vice President of Global Marketing Strategy & Operations at Hasbro, to explore how play fuels connection in an increasingly digital world. Jessica unpacks the loneliness epidemic, the role of tactile and imaginative play in child development, and how Hasbro is modernizing iconic IP like My Little Pony and Peppa Pig while experimenting with AI-driven possibilities. She also shares how the toy giant is adapting its marketing playbook for YouTube, gaming, and creators, while reminding leaders why adaptability is the most critical skill in a changing marketplace.

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In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Moksha Fitzgibbons, President of Complex, to explore how the brand became one of the most trusted voices in youth culture. From surviving the 2008 crash by pivoting to digital, to launching ComplexCon and building deep ties with creators, Moksha shares how Complex keeps its edge by focusing on what young audiences actually care about.

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In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Hannah Dray, Chief Marketing Officer at Lagunitas Brewing Company, to explore how beer brands are navigating seismic cultural shifts. From reviving iconic packaging to launching functional and non-alcoholic innovations, Hannah shares how Lagunitas is reconnecting with its roots while steering the brand toward the future. She also dives into the “American party crisis,” Gen Z’s evolving relationship with alcohol, and why challenger brands must think differently to stay relevant.

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In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Linda Bethea, Chief Marketing Officer at Danone North America, to unpack how brands are navigating disruption in the food and beverage industry. From the rise of GLP-1 drugs to the creator economy and AI-powered marketing, Linda shares how Danone is balancing science-backed credibility with cultural relevance. She also reveals her “four C’s” of leadership, curiosity, compassion, courage, and conviction, and why brand-building fundamentals matter more than ever

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In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Laura Desmond, CEO of Smartly, to explore how advertising is being reshaped by AI and why the next decade won’t be about producing more ads, but creating intelligent creative that adapts in real time. From her leadership philosophy to Smartly’s industry forum “Advance,” Laura shares why leading at algorithm speed requires fearless execution, a strong mission, and the courage to get things done.

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In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Victoria Lozano, Chief Marketing Officer at Crayola, to unpack why creativity is a life skill that prepares people for whatever lies ahead. Victoria shares how Crayola has expanded beyond crayons into products, experiences, and content, why more than half of purchases now come from households without kids, and how the Campaign for Creativity is reframing creative expression as a cultural movement.

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