In this episode of the Brave Commerce podcast, hosts Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter chat with Michelle Crossan-Matos, chief marketing officer at Ulta Beauty. Michelle shares how her career journey from Procter & Gamble to Samsung and now Ulta has shaped her innovative approach to retail marketing. With insights on blending agility, customer-centricity, and brand-building...

Dollar Shave Club is striving to return to its humorous roots as it launches its first national campaign since Unilever sold a majority stake in the business to private equity firm Nexus Capital Management in 2023. The campaign's goal is to put the grooming brand "back on the map" after it effectively ended its seven-year...

Brave Commerce Live took over New York in 2024, bringing together hundreds of brand leaders to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the commerce industry and how they could work together to drive growth. This special episode recorded at the event, Ashley Becker, vp of global ecommerce capabilities at Kraft Heinz, and Mike Geller,...

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Suzy founder and host Matt Britton speaks with Jim Mollica, chief marketing officer at Bose. Jim shares his journey as Bose's first-ever CMO, exploring how he's transforming the brand's cultural presence through storytelling, innovation, and a music-centric ethos. Jim is shaping Bose's future by blending a...

In this episode of the Brave Commerce podcast, co-hosts Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter welcome Victoria Lozano, evp of brand marketing at Crayola, to discuss how this iconic brand continues to innovate and make an outsized impact with a lean team of fewer than 2,000 employees. Victoria shares Crayola's enduring purpose rooted in fostering creativity...

A few recent events have put private labels, also known as store brands, in a good position for the future. First, supply chain issues during the pandemic led to shortages among big-name brands, forcing many shoppers to give private label products they might have ignored in the past a try. Second, high rates of inflation...

The aspirations around experiential events have exploded in recent years. Activations used to be confined to physical spaces, and now entire worlds can be built in digital realms like Fortnite. And even physical events have reached ambitious new heights. Now in its sixth year, ADWEEK's 2024 Experiential Award winners know how to dazzle with interactive...

In this episode of The Speed of Culture Podcast, Suzy founder and host Matt Britton chats with Brad Feinberg, vp of media and consumer engagement for North America at Molson Coors. Brad shares how Molson Coors is leveraging AI, localized personalization, and innovative partnerships to drive engagement with a new generation of consumers. Marketing iconic...

In this insightful episode of the Brave Commerce podcast, Sucharita Kodali, vice president and principal analyst at Forrester, returns for an unprecedented third appearance to dissect the current state of consumer commerce. Joining hosts Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter, Sucharita delves into the phenomenon of the "vibecession," where consumer spending remains resilient despite a lingering...

Ulta Beauty is a powerhouse in the retail and beauty industries, blending innovation with a guest-first philosophy to create unmatched experiences. With over 1,400 stores and 50,000+ associates, Ulta Beauty has redefined what it means to connect with beauty enthusiasts. In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Suzy founder and host Matt Britton...

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In this compelling episode of the Brave Commerce podcast, co-hosts Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter sit down with Katie Williams, chief marketing officer of Haleon, parent company of consumer health brands such as Sensodyne, Advil and Centrum. A seasoned leader in the consumer packaged goods industry, Williams shares her unique journey, navigating two major corporate...