ποΈ In this episode I sit down with Ruth Carpenter, the creative force behind the marketing of one of the UKβs most iconic and playful pizza brands β 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.
π Expect real talk about:
π Her journey from the creative agency world into the heart of hospitality
π Lessons learned from both indie venues and national rollouts
π Why Pizza Pilgrims is not just about pizza
π The subtle art of turning branding into a community-driven movement
π The power of humour, connection, and a little bit of chaos in brand building
π₯ Whether you're in hospitality, brand, or just love hearing stories from people who are passionate about what they do β this oneβs for you.
Ruths Answers:
π₯ Best Hospitality Experience: Hawksmoor
π₯ Best Hospitality Tech: StoreKit
π₯ Best Restaurant: Six By Nico
π₯ Best Burger: Truffle Burger
π₯ Best Hotel:Β Ace Hotel
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πΊ Or watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/ee8sz8rCEqQ
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