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Employee Engagement

Getting the whole band playing the same song -- culture, advocacy, and turning colleagues into your loudest fans.

Happy employees = happy customers

Happy employees = happy customers

December 31, 2019 · Jane Scandurra

A popular topic here on Rockstar CMO, pulling together the backing band of employees and colleagues to not just improve the experience for the customer, but to become evangalists in our increasingly connected world. Jane Scandurra shares her experience of how we can make that happen.

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Employee Created Content: Found money in the couch cushions of the marketing budget

Employee Created Content: Found money in the couch cushions of the marketing budget

September 30, 2019 · John Andrews

Following the theme of partnership for this issue, John Andrews, CEO of Photofy shares how to engage the often-overlooked channel in the cubicles around you as Employee Created Content becomes a trusted source for influencers and buyers.

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Employees: The New Empowered Generation

Employees: The New Empowered Generation

September 30, 2019 · Casey Petersen

Marketing needs to realize that we aren't the only ones holding the mic, we need to create a chorus with our colleagues across the business, from the cash register to the C suite, to create a hit marketing sound. Casey Petersen charts how we got here and what we do now.

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The Sample: Putting the show together

The Sample: Putting the show together

September 30, 2019 · Ian Truscott

This month we kick off a new series, The Sample, where we whirl the dial on the interwebs, hit record and sample what we hear. The topic of this issue is the critical partnerships CMOs need to put on the marketing show.

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“You’ve got a friend” in former employees

“You’ve got a friend” in former employees

September 30, 2019 · Jane Scandurra

Of all the collaborations we focus on as marketers, how often do we consider a duet with our former colleagues? There’s value in staying connected says Jane Scandurra

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The Green Room: Amplify the Sound; Turn Colleagues into Fans

The Green Room: Amplify the Sound; Turn Colleagues into Fans

June 29, 2019 · Ian Truscott

It's clear, our brand, service and value are in the hands of everyone in a business. In the Green Room this month we sit down with eight of our Rockstar CMOs and ask them how they approach getting employees engaged, in sharing the story

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Sing the Same Song - 3 Steps for Employee Engagement

Sing the Same Song - 3 Steps for Employee Engagement

June 28, 2019 · Robert Rose

We asked our content marketing hero, Robert Rose, how he would approach the theme of this month's issue - employee engagement - and he shares three steps to get everyone singing the same song.

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Ted's Tips and Tools for Employee Advocacy

Ted's Tips and Tools for Employee Advocacy

June 28, 2019 · Ted Rubin

Our resident Rockstar CMO, Ted Rubin, shares his secrets and suggests tools for going from experiment to advocacy with employee engagement.

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Tales from the Tour Bus: John Andrews and Photofy

Tales from the Tour Bus: John Andrews and Photofy

March 28, 2019 · Ian Truscott

This issue regular Rock Star contributor John Andrews, serial entrepreneur, marketer and CEO of Photofy shares his journey, the bumps in the road and the next destination.

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Why Employees Need to Be Empowered to Stop and Think

Why Employees Need to Be Empowered to Stop and Think

March 28, 2019 · Ted Rubin

We live in a culture where the simple act of distraction free thinking has become alien, day dreaming has been replaced with scrolling through a feed on our smart phones and the office is a place for the hustle, not to think - Ted Rubin believes we are missing a trick.

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How To Scoop Content With a Real Fresh Flavor

How To Scoop Content With a Real Fresh Flavor

January 31, 2019 · Casey Petersen

Casey Petersen on how an ice cream shop employee reminded him of the best way to smash those 2019 marketing goals. Changing your attitude to employee generated content.

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Singing is Optional – Defining a Brand Personality

Singing is Optional – Defining a Brand Personality

November 30, 2018 · Ian Truscott

Following an experience where a hotel offered him the opportunity to sing in the shower, Ian Truscott explores the art of creating a brand personality.

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Own The Crowd: Why Collaborative Content Creation Really Wins

Own The Crowd: Why Collaborative Content Creation Really Wins

September 26, 2018 · John Andrews

CEO of Photofy John Andrews considers how collaboration with your employees could make your digital content sing…

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