#686: Autonomous innovation using predictable AI agents with Peter van der Putten, Pega
Today we are here at PegaWorld 2025 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and we’re going to talk about how enterprises are starting to move beyond prompt-based, freewheeling AI models and toward something more mature, governed, and scalable: Predictable…
#685: Using AI in UX research, design, and testing with Jason Bowman, The Office of Experience
So how does a brand maintain this speed and agility in the area of UX design, where it has often taken a considerable amount of time, effort, and testing to get to a better result? Today we’re going to talk…
#684: The founder of Reebok and CEO of Syntilay talk about AI-generated product design
Today we’re going to talk about what it takes to innovate and grow a brand and how things are both similar—and different since Reebok launched its brand in 1960, and now Syntilay brings a whole new era of AI-based design…
#683: Navigating the effect of AI on marketing jobs and the job market with Sue Keith, Landrum Talent Solutions
My guest today has been keeping us up to date with the current state of hiring for marketers on a quarterly basis, which has taken us on quite a roller coaster ride. Today we’re going to look at how marketing…
#682: Consequential AI and customer loyalty with Raj De Datta, CEO of Bloomreach
Agility requires a complete rethinking of how we approach customer loyalty — not as an afterthought at the end of the funnel, but as a core driver of long-term brand value and experience strategy. Today, we’re going to talk about…
#681: Building a cohesive brand while personalizing every message with Emily Ward, Turnitin
Joining me today is Emily Ward, VP of Global Marketing at Turnitin, a leading edtech brand focused on academic integrity and student success. Emily has spent more than 15 years in the education space, shaping marketing strategies for institutions under…
#680: Agile is about more than velocity, with Gabrielle Wieczorek
Today’s guest believes data may be the most underused lever for agility in large organizations. Gabrielle Wieczorek is a Scrum Master and Certified Agile Coach and a speaker at the upcoming Online Scrum Masters Summit, where she brings over 14…
#679: Growing a brand by focusing on the details that matter with Dominic Minogue, Dirty Water
There are a lot of great ideas for products and brands out there, but sometimes the difference between success and failure lies in getting the details right and understanding the customers and users of your product. Today we’re going to…
#678: AI gains emotional intelligence with Joshua Goldberg, Zenapse
Today we’re exploring the intersection of AI, emotional intelligence, and marketing with Joshua Goldberg, EVP of Strategy at Zenapse. We’ll dive into how Large Emotion Models (LEM) are revolutionizing consumer engagement and delivering impressive marketing results.
#677: Why thought leadership is more important than ever with Benjamin Shapiro, host of the MarTech Podcast
If content rules, why does it feel like there are 100,000 royal families? In a world drowning in blog posts, videos, and AI-generated everything, content has never been more abundant—or more commoditized. So how do brands cut through the noise?…
#676: The consumer is no longer navigating the map—they are the map, with Ken Hughes, the King of CX
The consumer is no longer navigating the map—they are the map. Welcome to the era of the Blue Dot Consumer: always centered, always scrolling, and always expecting the world to orbit around them. What does that mean for your brand?…
#675: Being true to customers and your values with Phyllis Rothschild, CMO at Pete & Gerrys
Consumers today aren’t just buying products, or even experiences—they’re buying into values. As more people align their shopping habits with brands that reflect their personal beliefs, how can companies authentically …