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How Cava is Connecting Culture and Content.

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Andrew is leading one of the most creative brand social programs right now, including the launch of “Bowlmates,” CAVA’s social-first dating show that turns the restaurant into the backdrop for culture-driven content. It’s a great example of what happens when brands stop thinking like advertisers and start thinking like creators.

We talk about how social media has fundamentally changed. From the rise of the For You Page to the reality that most of your content is now reaching non-followers first. That shift forces brands to rethink everything: how ideas are developed, how creativity is structured, and how brands earn attention in feeds that are more competitive than ever. If you lead social, content, or brand marketing, this episode is packed with practical insights on how to build content systems that break through the algorithm and actually connect with people.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • Why most social content now reaches non-followers first and what brands must do differently
  • Andrew’s “Idea Ring” framework for expanding content beyond your core audience
  • How CAVA created the Bowlmates social dating show
  • Why formats are more powerful than chasing trends
  • How brands can create social shows without huge production budgets
  • The importance of creative culture inside social teams
  • Why modern social strategy is really about building fandom, not just followers

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    Radical ContentBy Eric Gray