In this episode of AI: Machine Made Learning, Leslie Walsh, GM & Head of Strategy at RYA, joins the show to talk about why speed alone is not the goal in an AI-driven world. From the risk of “AI slop” to the importance of human taste, cultural nuance, and proprietary data, Leslie breaks down how marketers can use AI to elevate creative—not dilute it. The conversation explores the balance between machine efficiency and human judgment, and what it really takes to produce work that resonates and stands out.
What the Dashboard Can’t Tell You About People Featuring Kerel Cooper of MarketCast
Joining us is Kerel Cooper, Chief Marketing Officer at MarketCast. Kerel shares why he believes marketers can learn from the strongest consumer brands and how human judgment should guide the use of AI in creative work.



