Resy American Express Dining Strategy | Restaurant SaaS, Hospitality Trends, Marketing Insights
Episode Description
ABOUT THE EPISODE Hannah Kelly, CMO of Resy, outlines how the platform’s SaaS model and Amex network work together to connect diners with top restaurants. She discusses exclusive events, data-driven personalization, support for small business marketing, and trends from restaurateurs, showing how Amex’s experience-focused heritage shapes Resy’s role in hospitality.
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Brief Summary
Hannah Kelly discusses Resi's dining experiences, American Express's business model, and innovative marketing strategies for restaurants.
Key points
- Hannah Kelly's 15-Year Journey. Hannah Kelly celebrates her 15-year anniversary at American Express, reflecting on her journey.
- Dynamic Dining Industry. Hannah Kelly shares insights on the dynamic nature of the dining industry.
- $87 Billion Dining Opportunity. American Express card members spent $87 billion in dining, showcasing a significant market.
- The Future of Dining Experiences. American Express is evolving to create unique dining experiences for card members.
- Small Business Saturday's Origin. The idea of Small Business Saturday was born from a need to support local businesses.
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Episode highlights
- Hannah Kelly's 15-Year JourneyHannah Kelly celebrates her 15-year anniversary at American Express, reflecting on her journey.“It's still wild to say out loud.”0:53Aug 15, 2025
- Dynamic Dining IndustryHannah Kelly shares insights on the dynamic nature of the dining industry.“It's a very dynamic industry and job to be a part of.”1:45Aug 15, 2025
- $87 Billion Dining OpportunityAmerican Express card members spent $87 billion in dining, showcasing a significant market.“Wow, which is a tremendous number.”3:39Aug 15, 2025
- The Future of Dining ExperiencesAmerican Express is evolving to create unique dining experiences for card members.“We've been in the business of experiences for decades.”20:05Aug 15, 2025
- Small Business Saturday's OriginThe idea of Small Business Saturday was born from a need to support local businesses.“It’s amazing to see the company rally behind that.”25:33Aug 15, 2025





