Wharton Marketing Matters

By The Wharton School

Marketing Matters is hosted by Wharton marketing professors Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed, II. Each week they discuss marketing and advertising trends, consumer behavior, data and analytics, the ... more

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November 20, 2025 Navigating Marketing Shifts Amid AI, Inflation, and Cultural Change
Peter Adams, Senior Writer at Marketing Dive, joins Barbara Kahn to explore how economic bifurcation, evolving loyalty drivers, and rapid advances in AI are forcing marketers to rethink strategies, adapt to cultural moments, and navigate an increasingly complex industry landscape.

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30min
November 13, 2025 Highlights: Take 5 Oil Change | Think Faster, Talk Smarter
Doug Zarkin, Chief Marketing Officer at Take 5 Oil Change and former CMO of Pearle Vision, joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed, II to discuss emotional branding through authenticity and creativity, while Matt Abrahams, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer, author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter, and host of Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast, explains how to overcome anxiety, structure ideas, and communicate clearly under pressure.
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32min
November 06, 2025 Highlights: L’Oréal's Chief Creative Officer for U.S. Brands | Founder of Fiametta
L’Oréal’s Chief Creative Officer, Adam Kornblum, joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed, II to share how storytelling and experimentation fuel innovation across top beauty brands. Merill Hollander, founder of the contemporary fine jewelry brand Fiametta, tells Barbara and Americus how her company is redefining fine jewelry with lab-grown diamonds and a bold, self-expressive approach.
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33min
October 30, 2025 Spencer Spirit Holdings CEO, Steven Silverstein
Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spencer Spirit Holdings and head of Spirit Halloween, joins hosts Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed, II to discuss the business of seasonal retail—from scaling over 1,500 pop-up stores across North America to using AI, social media, and immersive experiences to sustain year-round engagement—and how the brand is now extending its magic into the Christmas market.
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32min
October 23, 2025 Amgen SVP of AI, Engineering and Data Science, Sean Bruich
Sean Bruich, Senior Vice President of AI, Engineering and Data Science at Amgen, joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed, II to discuss how AI’s rapid evolution is transforming industries—not by replacing humans, but by creating new opportunities that blend human expertise with advanced technology to drive innovation and efficiency.
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29min
October 16, 2025 Highlights: Yahoo's Global Head of B2B Marketing, Sponsorships, and Events | DoorDash's Vice President of Ads
Shannon Shae Montoya, Global Head of B2B Marketing, Sponsorships, and Events at Yahoo, joins Barbara Kahn to discuss how Yahoo uses data, creativity, and nostalgia to craft immersive campaigns that connect with new generations. Plus, Toby Espinosa, Vice President of Ads at DoorDash, talks with Dr. Americus Reed, II about scaling the company from startup to global marketplace and the future of retail media innovation.

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37min
October 09, 2025 L’Oréal's Chief Creative Officer for U.S. Brands, Adam Kornblum
Adam Kornblum, Chief Creative Officer for U.S. Brands at L’Oréal, joins Barbara Kahn & Dr. Americus Reed, II to share how he drives disruptive creativity across 17 brands, from the viral CeraVe Super Bowl campaign to the global youth innovation competition Brandstorm, illustrating how storytelling, experimentation, and an entrepreneurial mindset fuel innovation at L’Oréal.
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31min
October 02, 2025 Annie Barrett, Vice President of Marketing for Adidas Originals, Basketball and Partnerships
Annie Barrett, Vice President of Marketing for Adidas Originals, Basketball and Partnerships, joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed, II to share how the brand’s Superstar campaign celebrates the shoe’s evolution from sport innovation to cultural icon, while highlighting Adidas’ focus on authenticity, collaboration, and global brand storytelling.
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27min
September 25, 2025 Matt Abrahams, Host of Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast
Matt Abrahams, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer, author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter, and Host of Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast, joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed to explain how professionals can overcome anxiety, build communication frameworks, and handle spontaneous conversations with clarity and confidence.
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30min
September 18, 2025 Yahoo's Global Head of B2B Marketing, Sponsorships, and Events, Shannon Shae Montoya
Shannon Shae Montoya, Global Head of B2B Marketing, Sponsorships, and Events at Yahoo, joins Barbara Kahn to explore how Yahoo leverages data, creativity, and nostalgia to craft experiential marketing campaigns that leave lasting impressions—revitalizing the brand for new generations and reinforcing its relevance across digital and physical spaces.
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33min

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How many episodes does Wharton Marketing Matters have?

The podcast currently has 287 episodes available.