🎙️ In this episode I sit down with Ruth Carpenter, the creative force behind the marketing of one of the UK’s most iconic and playful pizza brands — Pizza Pilgrims.
From navigating career leaps to scaling a national brand, Ruth opens up about the realities of marketing in hospitality, how to stay authentic as you grow, and why being serious about not taking yourself too seriously is a powerful strategy.
👀 Expect real talk about:
🍕 Her journey from the creative agency world into the heart of hospitality
🍕 Lessons learned from both indie venues and national rollouts
🍕 Why Pizza Pilgrims is not just about pizza
🍕 The subtle art of turning branding into a community-driven movement
🍕 The power of humour, connection, and a little bit of chaos in brand building
🔥 Whether you're in hospitality, brand, or just love hearing stories from people who are passionate about what they do — this one’s for you.
Ruths Answers:
🔥 Best Hospitality Experience: Hawksmoor
🔥 Best Hospitality Tech: StoreKit
🔥 Best Restaurant: Six By Nico
🔥 Best Burger: Truffle Burger
🔥 Best Hotel: Ace Hotel
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https://youtu.be/ee8sz8rCEqQ
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