The Speed of Culture Podcast

In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Julie Haddon, former Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer at the National Women’s Soccer League, to explore the league’s explosive growth. They discuss athlete-led storytelling, breakthrough brand partnerships, and how the NWSL is changing the game for women’s sports. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Follow Julie Haddon on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliehaddon/] 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 This episode was recorded in May 2025, prior to Julie’s departure from the league in July 2025. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Matt Story, VP of Global Brand Integrated Marketing at Visa, to discuss the intersection of storytelling, innovation, and inclusion. They explore Visa’s role in sports, creator partnerships, AI-powered transactions, and how the brand continues to stay human in a tech-driven world. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Follow Matt Story on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattestory/] 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton speaks with Dan Murphy, SVP of Marketing at Liquid Death. From viral collabs to their in-house writers’ room, Dan shares how Liquid Death turns cultural chaos into marketing gold. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Follow Dan Murphy on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danqmurphy/] 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Karen Riley-Grant, CMO at Vuori, to unpack how the brand’s product-first strategy, community-building, and global expansion are redefining athleisure. Learn why Vuori’s growth isn’t about speed—it’s about staying true to the soul of the brand. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Follow Karen Riley-Grant on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-riley-grant-40267611/] 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Carly Zipp, Global Director of Brand Marketing at Amazon Ads, to explore how Amazon is reshaping advertising. From full-funnel strategies and immersive live sports to creator collaborations and AI-driven personalization, Carly reveals how Amazon is transforming consumer connections across its media ecosystem. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Follow Carly Zipp on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-zipp-garbis-2b97142/] 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.