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In this episode of the Restaurant AI Podcast, hosts Matt Wampler, Co-Founder and CEO of ClearCOGS, and Erin Levzow, a trailblazing marketing leader in hospitality and tech, explore how AI and technology are reshaping restaurant marketing.
They dive into the growing trend of tech consolidation, the evolution of AI’s role in marketing, and why personalization is now non-negotiable for brands that want to stand out. Erin shares how women in leadership bring unique perspectives to modern marketing and how data-driven insights are helping restaurants catch up to analytics standards seen in other industries.
The conversation also tackles the push-and-pull between corporate and franchisee marketing, the rise of AI-powered multivariable testing, and the importance of ethical decision-making as AI becomes more embedded in marketing strategy. Throughout, Matt and Erin emphasize that continuous learning is the only way to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Episode Links:
00:00 Intro
01:30 AI's impact on the restaurant industry
07:00 AI's Role in Marketing and Customer Interaction
11:30 Tech consolidation
14:48 Data-focused approach and future-thinking
17:10 Bite-Sized & Bossy podcast
By Matt WamplerIn this episode of the Restaurant AI Podcast, hosts Matt Wampler, Co-Founder and CEO of ClearCOGS, and Erin Levzow, a trailblazing marketing leader in hospitality and tech, explore how AI and technology are reshaping restaurant marketing.
They dive into the growing trend of tech consolidation, the evolution of AI’s role in marketing, and why personalization is now non-negotiable for brands that want to stand out. Erin shares how women in leadership bring unique perspectives to modern marketing and how data-driven insights are helping restaurants catch up to analytics standards seen in other industries.
The conversation also tackles the push-and-pull between corporate and franchisee marketing, the rise of AI-powered multivariable testing, and the importance of ethical decision-making as AI becomes more embedded in marketing strategy. Throughout, Matt and Erin emphasize that continuous learning is the only way to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Episode Links:
00:00 Intro
01:30 AI's impact on the restaurant industry
07:00 AI's Role in Marketing and Customer Interaction
11:30 Tech consolidation
14:48 Data-focused approach and future-thinking
17:10 Bite-Sized & Bossy podcast