In Episode 78 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez sits down with Kimberly Storin, Chief Marketing Officer at Zoom, to explore how modern marketing teams can strategically integrate artificial intelligence into their workflows without sacrificing the human connection that drives brand affinity.

Kimberly shares insights from her deep background in B2B tech—including roles at Dell, IBM, and AMD—and breaks down what it takes to move beyond AI experimentation and into scalable, impactful implementation. From choosing the right use cases (like content generation) to fostering a culture of calculated risk-taking, Kimberly outlines a roadmap for mid-sized teams to adopt AI tools while staying rooted in customer empathy.

Listeners will learn how to structure an internal AI “center of excellence,” avoid data-driven pitfalls, and balance innovation with authenticity. If you're a marketing leader curious about integrating AI thoughtfully, this episode delivers practical guidance, strategic perspective, and inspiring takeaways for the path ahead.

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In this episode of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez welcomes Michael Katz, founder and CEO of Flowsend.ai, to discuss how brands can use authentic marketing content to drive growth. Michael shares his journey from enterprise software to launching Flowsend, a platform that helps brands turn conversations into content while preserving their unique voice.

The conversation explores why authenticity and imperfection are critical in today’s content marketing, how to overcome creative roadblocks, and what role AI should play in enhancing—not replacing—your storytelling. Michael breaks down actionable strategies for content creation, including leveraging long-form assets, empowering employees, and co-creating with customers. This episode is a must-listen for marketers looking to scale their content efficiently while staying true to their brand voice.

www.flowsend.ai

In Episode 76 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez welcomes Joe Hudicka, CEO of EvenFlow and author of the upcoming book The AI Ecosystems Revolution, to unpack the evolving role of AI, trust, communication, and forecasting in the modern supply chain and marketing ecosystem.

Joe shares eye-opening insights about how broken digital systems, disjointed communication, and reactive forecasting are holding brands back — and how a silent shift is already underway, driven by AI ecosystems that will be able to synthesize signals across departments, partners, and platforms.

Listeners will learn:

• What “silent shifts” are and why they’re disrupting logistics, retail, and even marketing
• How fast fashion brands are leveraging data and air freight to outmaneuver traditional retail
• Why trust, permissioned data, and human-led decisions must remain central in AI transformation
• How connected conversations and signal-streaming can modernize forecasting
• Why marketers must move from isolated decision-making to full ecosystem awareness

From fast fashion to freight logistics, and from generative content to permission-based AI architecture, Joe challenges listeners to reimagine how strategy, marketing, and technology converge to better serve the customer — and how marketers must play a key role in driving cross-functional change.

https://joehudicka.com/

In Episode 75 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez sits down with Cherian Koshy, a nonprofit tech leader turned AI innovator, to explore how AI-driven content generation, segmentation, and analysis can revolutionize not only fundraising but also direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketing. Cherian shares a story of how he went from knocking on doors for the Sierra Club to building and selling an AI-powered platform that helps organizations connect with their audiences more effectively.

In this episode Cherian shares his insights on:
•  Why defining your business problems is the first step before implementing AI
•  How to use AI to speed up content creation for marketing without sacrificing personalization
•  The importance of automating analysis and attention mapping for smarter marketing decision-making
•  Why using AI to test ad variations leads to better ROI
•  Actionable strategies for small marketing teams to adopt AI without getting overwhelmed

Whether you're in ecommerce or nonprofit fundraising, this episode breaks down how to leverage AI to scale your marketing.

https://www.cheriankoshy.com

In this insightful episode, Digital Velocity Agency host Erik Martinez sits down with Kathleen Perley, founder of DemystifAI and a professor at Rice University’s Business School, to explore the real-world applications of Artificial Intelligence in eCommerce, digital marketing, and beyond.

Listeners will learn about practical AI strategies that help brands streamline operations, personalize customer experiences, and drive revenue growth—without falling prey to overhyped promises or technical confusion. Kathleen and Erik also discuss ethical considerations and emerging trends in AI, offering a balanced perspective on how brand leaders can responsibly harness this powerful technology. If you’re aiming to demystify AI for your organization and stay ahead of emerging marketing trends, this episode is for you.

https://digitalvelocityagency.com/episode-74-navigating-ecommerce-ai-oppurtunities-kathleen-perley

This week on the Digital Velocity Podcast, Jeanette McMurtry joins Tim and Erik to discuss how brands can identify their ESP (Emotional Selling Proposition) and why trust, authenticity and emotional connections are critical for success with customers.

https://www.digitalvelocitypodcast/episodes/73-From-Emotions-to-Engagement-How-Emotional-Marketing-Boosts-ROI-jeanette-mcmurtry

This week on the Digital Velocity Podcast, Jonathon Gillham of Originality.AI joins Tim and Erik to discuss how brands can use AI-generated content while still maintaining authenticity and consumer trust.

https://www.digitalvelocitypodcast.com/episodes/72-maintaining-trust-with-ai-generated-content-johnathon-gillham

This week on the Digital Velocity Podcast, John Horn of StubGroup joins Tim and Erik to discuss how E-commerce retailers can maximize their growth through effective Google Ad strategies.

https://www.digitalvelocitypodcast.com/episodes/71-growing-business-through-google-ads-john-horn