Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1618 - Marketing, AI, and the Future of Capitalism with Philip Kotler

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Brian Crombie interviews Philip Kotler about the evolution of marketing, the impact of AI on consumer behavior, and the future of capitalism.

What if the way we think about markets is fundamentally changing? And what if the bigger question isn’t just how we sell—but what kind of economy and society we are building? On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian sits down with Philip Kotler—widely regarded as the father of modern marketing—for a far-reaching conversation on marketing, artificial intelligence, and the future of capitalism. In Part 1, Kotler reflects on the evolution of marketing—from the classic 4Ps (product, price, place, promotion) to a broader, more human framework centered on People, Purpose, and Planet. As consumers grow more informed and skeptical, branding, pricing, and values are playing an increasingly central role in decision-making. In Part 2, the conversation turns to AI and its growing influence on consumer behavior. As people rely less on traditional advertising and more on AI-driven insights, marketers face a new reality—one that demands a balance between technological efficiency and human creativity. But this discussion goes far beyond business. In Part 3, Kotler explores the state of capitalism itself, raising critical questions about inequality, wealth concentration, and the limits of…

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Host: Brian Crombie

Guest: Philip Kotler

Topics covered

• marketing
• artificial intelligence
• capitalism
• consumer behavior
• economic systems
• democracy

Keywords

• marketing
• AI
• capitalism
• consumer behavior
• economic systems
• inequality
• democracy

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Organizations: NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM

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