Marketing Matters is hosted by Wharton marketing professors Barbara Kahn and Americus Reed. Each week they discuss marketing and advertising trends, consumer behavior, data and analytics, the latest in retail marketing, brand-building, and much more with their expert guests. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

Founder of Groov discusses how 3D foot scanning, proprietary data, and distinctive brand design are helping reinvent custom orthotics at scale.
CMO of Manscaped discusses how humor, product quality, and cultural insight helped transform men’s grooming from taboo topic to mainstream self-care movement.
Vice president of brand and product marketing at Zillow discusses how the company blends technology, data, and brand strategy to empower homebuyers, renters, and real estate agents.
Senior marketing leader from a global design platform discusses how AI, accessibility, and community-driven tools are transforming creativity for individuals, educators, and enterprises worldwide.
Editor-in-chief of a leading advertising publication breaks down how brands are blending nostalgia with “unhinged” humor to capture a multi-generational audience.
Chief marketing officer of a fast-growing hydration brand discusses science-backed innovation, experiential marketing, and launching a Super Bowl campaign.
Marketing technology leader explains how agentic AI and compounding principles are reshaping customer journeys, personalization, and marketing effectiveness.
CMO of a leading meal-kit company discusses how data, personalization, and changing health habits are reshaping the way Americans cook and eat at home.
Editorial director at Time explains how influential innovations are evaluated, selected, and celebrated for real-world impact.
A “Best of 2025” conversation featuring top leaders exploring how creativity, data, and innovation are redefining marketing, retail media, and modern consumer experiences.