The CMO Club

Breanna Lawlor
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The CMO Club Podcast is where senior marketing leaders come to think better, not just stay informed. Each episode, we sit down with world-class CMOs to reverse-engineer the decisions behind their biggest moves — and extract the frameworks you can implement in your org.

Episodes

  1. How Rue Gilt Groupe Increased Marketing Experimentation Speed by 6x

    May 25

    How Rue Gilt Groupe Increased Marketing Experimentation Speed by 6x

    Marketing teams are under pressure to move faster, test more aggressively, and operationalize AI without overwhelming their teams or customers. But according to Molly Patterson, Senior Director, MarTech, Comms and Operations at Rue Gilt Groupe, speed only matters if your infrastructure can support it. In this conversation, Molly shares how consolidating four platforms into a single modernized MarTech stack fundamentally changed her team’s ability to experiment, launch campaigns, and learn faster. From improving testing velocity by 6X to using AI for operational efficiency rather than flashy customer-facing experiences, this episode offers a grounded look at what modern marketing transformation actually requires: better systems, tighter workflows, and organizational trust. For marketing leaders navigating AI adoption, this conversation is a reminder that operational excellence is becoming a competitive advantage. The teams pulling ahead are not necessarily adding more tools. They’re reducing friction, creating faster feedback loops, and giving their people more time to focus on strategic work that drives growth. Resources from this episode: Join the CMO Club CommunitySubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsConnect with Molly on LinkedInVisit Rue Gilt Groupe

    18 min
  2. Why Fabletics Chose Speed Over Perfection in AI

    May 25

    Why Fabletics Chose Speed Over Perfection in AI

    Adrian Rohr has a front-row seat to one of the biggest shifts happening in marketing right now: customers are no longer responding to generic personalization, and brands relying on templated messaging are falling behind fast. As VP of CRM at Fabletics, Adrian is focused on building systems that make every message feel genuinely relevant at scale, while balancing the operational realities, governance concerns, and trust challenges that come with AI adoption. In this conversation, Adrian shares how Fabletics operationalized AI across CRM workflows, why he believes the future belongs to “personal relevance” rather than surface-level personalization, and what marketing leaders often misunderstand about AI implementation. From documentation and context layers to organizational buy-in and experimentation culture, this discussion offers a grounded look at how enterprise teams are navigating AI transformation without losing sight of customer trust, brand integrity, or team wellbeing. Resources from this episode: Join the CMO Club CommunitySubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsConnect with Adrian on LinkedInVisit Fabletics

    20 min
  3. The Conversations Marketing Leaders Need Right Now

    May 25

    The Conversations Marketing Leaders Need Right Now

    Marketing leaders are operating in an environment where the pressure never really lets up. They’re expected to drive growth, navigate AI transformation, build brands people trust, and lead teams through uncertainty—all while making decisions without a clear playbook. To kick off The CMO Club Podcast, producer Becca Banyard sits down with host Breanna Lawlor for a candid conversation about what modern marketing leadership actually looks like right now: high visibility, constant ambiguity, accelerated change, and pressure from every direction.  From the tension between speed and strategic clarity to the growing importance of trust and peer connection, the conversation explores what it takes to lead when the ground keeps shifting beneath you. What emerges is a grounded perspective on leadership during a period of massive change—and a reminder that when the pressure is high and the path forward feels unclear, hearing how other leaders are working through it can change the way you approach your own next move. Resources from this episode: Join the CMO Club CommunitySubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsConnect with Breanna on LinkedIn

    12 min
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The CMO Club Podcast is where senior marketing leaders come to think better, not just stay informed. Each episode, we sit down with world-class CMOs to reverse-engineer the decisions behind their biggest moves — and extract the frameworks you can implement in your org.

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