Meet Your Hosts
Erik Martinez
CEO & Owner / Digital Velocity
Erik is the CEO & OWNER of Digital Velocity, a digital marketing and website development agency. As an accomplished digital marketer, his in-depth knowledge spans paid and organic search engine marketing, email marketing, website development and management, digital data-mining and analysis, and direct marketing. Erik has succeeded in managing direct and digital marketing programs for multi-channel retailers in niche home décor, running enthusiast, women’s luxury apparel, food gifts, agricultural products, and business-to-business lead generation.
Tim Curtis
Chief Strategy Officer / Navistone
Tim Curtis is the Chief Strategy Officer at NaviStone, where he draws on his extensive experience as a CEO, CMO, and strategic consultant to drive the company’s product vision and strategic roadmap. His long-tenured leadership across these diverse roles has equipped him with a rare and valuable perspective, enabling him to craft clear, actionable roadmaps that align with long-term business goals. Tim’s strengths in strategic thinking, problem-solving, and futuristic vision allow him to see opportunities where others see obstacles, inspiring innovative solutions and driving impactful results.
Recognized for his ability to distill complex challenges into simple, actionable insights, Tim brings clarity and direction in the ever-evolving world of marketing and technology. His unique approach, informed by a deep well of knowledge and curiosity, makes him a sought-after speaker and respected leader in the industry.
Latest Episode
Episode 94: Authenticity Over Algorithms: Rethinking Video Marketing in the Age of AI with Brady Skye
In Episode 94 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez sits down with Brady Skye—award-winning filmmaker, creative director at Meerkat Media Group, and producer of the Amazon documentary ‘Beyond the Ruins’—to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming video storytelling, brand authenticity, and the future of marketing creativity.
Brady draws from his experience in both filmmaking and commercial production to discuss how AI can enhance, but not replace, human creativity. From automated editing and voiceovers to concept generation and translation, he breaks down the tools reshaping production workflows—while warning against the loss of emotional depth that defines great storytelling.
Listeners will learn:
• Why AI is a powerful assistant editor, not an artistic replacement
• How to balance creative efficiency with emotional authenticity
• Why audiences—and platforms like YouTube and Google—are demanding real, human content
• Practical ways small and midsize brands can use video to tell their story and stand out from giants like Amazon
• How to avoid ‘analysis paralysis’ and use AI tools with purpose, not obsession
For direct-to-consumer brands and marketing leaders, this episode delivers actionable insights into building genuine connections in a content-saturated world. As Brady reminds us, ‘Your office is really your website now’—and video storytelling is your most powerful storefront. Whether you’re producing your first brand video or scaling creative operations, this conversation reveals how to blend technology, art, and authenticity to move audiences and build lasting brand trust.
