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The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström®: Expert Mode Marketing Technology, AI, & CXWhat can we learn from teaching others about AI? Featuring Greg Shove, CEO of SectionAI is no longer just a tool—it’s reshaping business strategy, workforce morale, and even personal productivity. But are executives truly prepared to treat AI as a strategic thought partner, or are they still viewing it as just another tech trend?
Joining us today is Greg Shove, CEO of Section, an AI education company on a mission to train the next generation of AI leaders. Greg has helped enterprises like Apple and AOL adopt AI beyond automation—leveraging it as a strategic driver of innovation, leadership, and competitive advantage. With a goal of educating 100,000 students in AI...
2025-05-0535 minThe Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström®: Expert Mode Marketing Technology, AI, & CXWhat can we learn from teaching others about AI? Featuring Greg Shove, CEO of SectionAI is no longer just a tool—it’s reshaping business strategy, workforce morale, and even personal productivity. But are executives truly prepared to treat AI as a strategic thought partner, or are they still viewing it as just another tech trend?
Joining us today is Greg Shove, CEO of Section, an AI education company on a mission to train the next generation of AI leaders. Greg has helped enterprises like Apple and AOL adopt AI beyond automation—leveraging it as a strategic driver of innovation, leadership, and competitive advantage. With a goal of educating 100,000 students in AI...
2025-05-0535 min
Work and the FutureEpisode 97: How Can Companies Improve Communications?Getting worker communication right is difficult, but it is at the crux of running an effective organization and the technology that is supposed to help sometimes seems to make things worse. To talk about effective ways to use technology to improve communication, Linda Nazareth is joined on this episode by Nicole Alvino, Founder and CEO at workforce communications platform Firstup.
Guest:
Nicole Alvino is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder at Firstup, the world’s first intelligent communication platform – the SaaS platform used by 40 percent of Fortune 100 companies to connect with their people, design and deliv...
2023-04-2518 min
An Educated GuestS2 E8 | Disrupting the Elite Degree — with Greg Shove Greg Shove made it his mission to provide learners with the value of an elite business degree at a fraction of the cost. But how did this big idea become a reality? In this episode of An Educated Guest, Todd Zipper, EVP and GM of Wiley University Services and Talent Development, welcomes Greg Shove, CEO of Section4. They discuss how Greg and founder, Scott Galloway, are making elite business education more relevant, accessible, and affordable to all. Key takeaways: How Section4 brought key features of in-person learning online at scale How the company aims to disrupt the business school market thro...
2023-02-1438 min
An Educated GuestS2 E8 | Disrupting the Elite Degree — with Greg ShoveGreg Shove made it his mission to provide learners with the value of an elite business degree at a fraction of the cost. But how did this big idea become a reality?
In this episode of An Educated Guest, Todd Zipper, EVP and GM of Wiley University Services and Talent Development, welcomes Greg Shove, CEO of Section4. They discuss how Greg and founder, Scott Galloway, are making elite business education more relevant, accessible, and affordable to all.
Key takeaways:
How Section4 brought key features of in-person learning online at scale
How the company aims to disrupt the business school market thro...
2023-02-1438 min
Bootstrapper's ParadiseProduct Marketers Are The New CMOs with Mary SheehanMary Sheehan is the Head of Product Marketing at Adobe Advertising Cloud, the host of the Women in Product Marketing Podcast, and has been a product marketing leader focused on B2B tech and SaaS companies for over 12 years. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Product Launch:How Mary became the Head of Product Marketing at Adobe Advertising Cloud.The product marketing skills Mary has learned throughout her career.What product marketing is and how it’s different from a traditional CMO.How product marketing has changed in t...
2022-01-1727 min
Cruising AltitudeOne Size Does Not Fit All with Lisa Cummings Penn, Executive Director of Employee Engagement in the Office of the CIO at Estée Lauder CompaniesThis episode features an interview with Lisa Cummings Penn, Executive Director of Employee Engagement in the office of the CIO at Estée Lauder Companies. Lisa leads employee engagement for IT at ELC. In this episode, she talks about how one size does not fit all when it comes to employee engagement.Quotes*“Mr. Leonard Lauder has always said listen first and lead second. Really listen to your people. It’s important to have intimate conversations with people and really understand what people want. Listen to them and take that at face value. Some people prefer to...
2021-10-2629 minCruising AltitudeOne Size Does Not Fit All with Lisa Cummings Penn, Executive Director of Employee Engagement in the Office of the CIO at Estée Lauder CompaniesThis episode features an interview with Lisa Cummings Penn, Executive Director of Employee Engagement in the office of the CIO at Estée Lauder Companies. Lisa leads employee engagement for IT at ELC. In this episode, she talks about how one size does not fit all when it comes to employee engagement.Quotes“Mr. Leonard Lauder has always said listen first and lead second. Really listen to your people. It’s important to have intimate conversations with people and really understand what people want. Listen to them and take that at face value. Some people prefer to...
2021-10-2130 min
PeopleTechSept. 20: SilkRoad Goes PE, Glassdoor Acquires Social Network, and MoreIn this week's roundup: PE firm acquires SilkRoad, Glassdoor acquires social network, SocialChorus and Dynamic Launch Business, and more. Get full access to WorkforceAI at workforceai.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-2004 minPeopleTechSept. 20: SilkRoad Goes PE, Glassdoor Acquires Social Network, and MoreIn this week's roundup: PE firm acquires SilkRoad, Glassdoor acquires social network, SocialChorus and Dynamic Launch Business, and more. Get full access to WorkforceAI at workforceai.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-2004 min
HCM Technology ReportSept. 20: SilkRoad Goes PE, Glassdoor Acquires Social Network, and MoreIn this week's roundup: PE firm acquires SilkRoad, Glassdoor acquires social network, SocialChorus and Dynamic Launch Business, and more.
2021-09-2004 minCruising AltitudeMerging Cultures: How to Retain Employees After an Acquisition with Joey Wilkerson, Acquisition Integration Manager & EX Lead at CiscoThis episode features an interview with Joey Wilkerson, Acquisition Integration Manager and Employee Experience Lead at Cisco. Joey engages new employees with company culture after an acquisition. On this episode, he talks about starting off on the right foot, the importance of building relationships, and creating a community that supports the whole person.Quotes“There is this trap we fall into of assuming we know what employees want and what they need. And we don't. We can make some generalizations, but we need to ask. And we need to understand that it will evolve and chan...
2021-09-1533 min
Culture, Comms & CocktailsEp #52 - Jeremy Ball, Big LotsOn this episode of Culture, Comms & Cocktails, Chuck Gose is joined by Jeremy Ball, who has earned the title of VP of Internal Comms, Philanthropy and Events at Big Lots. They talk about how the communications team rose to the challenge of keeping Big Lots employees in the loop through the pandemic; how they are encouraging good mental health and how they connect their people to their strategy.
“Our entire work comes down to sharing the strategy of the company and helping people see themselves in that strategy.”
Jeremy Ball
Jeremy shares his experience of moving to two-way, digital communications. He c...
2021-08-2434 minCruising AltitudeDelivering A Tailored Experience To Each Employee with Nicole Alvino, Founder and CSO of SocialChorusThis episode features an interview with Nicole Alvino, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of SocialChorus. Nicole sets goals for company growth and defines the industry standard for an innovative digital employee experience. On this episode, she talks about getting buy-in from C-suite executives on an EX overhaul, serving highly personalized company information to employees and how to kick off an exceptional employee experience from day one.Quotes“The best marketers find us where we are and deliver us information that's personalized to us, that then entices us to take action. It's really no different when we t...
2021-08-0433 minCruising AltitudeSee Yourself in the Customer Experience with Erica Cary, Vice President of Product and Services at HiltonThis episode features an interview with Erica Cary, Vice President of Product and Services at Hilton. Erica has more than 18 years of experience in technology, client relationship management, and business development. At Hilton, she’s responsible for creating digital experiences for both employees and guests. In this episode, she talks about creating a relevant experience for a diverse workforce, making inclusive ads, and personalizing the experience by providing choice.3 TakeawaysConsolidate platforms to minimize digital clutter.Drive mobile-first technology to team members.Streamline and automate employee operations as much as possible.Key Quotes“Hospitality is abou...
2021-07-2128 minCruising AltitudeBecoming the Employee Experience Guru with Tony Saldanha, Former VP of Global Business Services at Procter & GambleThis episode features an interview with Tony Saldanha, an industry leader in information technology with more than 30 years of experience in Global Business Services design, operations and governance. He’s the former VP of GBS at Procter & Gamble, and was previously named one of the world’s Premier 100 IT Professionals. In this episode, Tony talks about user-journey mapping, setting expectations for continuous improvement, and striving for employee delight.3 TakeawaysEvery issue that arises can turn into a positive opportunity for interaction with the user.During hard times, increase communication, look for places to pivot, and paint a visi...
2021-07-0734 min
touch point podcastTP229 - Do You Really Need an Intranet?One of the most pressing topics in hospitals and health systems today is finding ways to keep employees engaged and informed. In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer share the history of the intranet, how it’s evolved over time (only to become much more challenging), and how the new distributed WFH workforce is dramatically changing the way health systems need to evolve internal communications digital strategies to better engage with their employees. They are joined by Bobby Isaacson from SocialChorus who shares how he works with health systems to leverage technology to better connect with their wo...
2021-06-2357 minCruising AltitudeCrafting A Seamless Employee Experience with Aaron Gerlitz, Program Manager of Information Security at Lowe’sThis episode features an interview with Aaron Gerlitz, Program Manager of Information Security at Lowe’s. Aaron’s job is to keep the digital tools and applications running smoothly and securely for over 300,000 employees and 2,200 stores across North America. He orchestrates complex, multi-year projects implementing software, building new capabilities, and running data analytics. Aaron talks about how the hard work behind the scenes makes for a seamless digital employee experience.3 TakeawaysDesign with input from the end-user.Acknowledge when something isn’t working as soon as possible and switch directions.Look to the data to find out what...
2021-06-2327 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEp #51 - Kelly Lawrence McCarran, WeatherfordOn this episode of Culture, Comms & Cocktails, Chuck Gose is joined by the inspirational Kelly McCarran, Corporate Communications Manager at Weatherford. They talk about how to keep employees connected to their company’s culture, the role of data in communications and how to build humor into your messaging.
Kelly shares some examples of the engaging campaigns she’s led, using employee’s stories. She describes the active role her leadership team have played in internal comms activities and talks about the importance of recognition in building an engaging culture.
Featured in this episode:
• Find out how Kelly chose internal communication as a car...
2021-06-1525 minCruising AltitudeSupporting Employee Success Again and Again with Mark Settle, Seven-time CIOThis episode features an interview with Mark Settle, seven-time CIO and author.Mark has served as CIO for companies like Okta, Arrow Electronics, and Visa. He specializes in enterprise software, high-tech distribution, and financial services. His most recent book, "Truth from the Valley, a Practical Primer on IT Management for the Next Decade," was released in 2020. On this episode, Mark discusses the challenges of personalizing the employee experience at larger companies, streamlining IT operations at the service desk, and automating busy work. He also shares tips on how to tell if initiatives are being effective, how...
2021-06-0930 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #50 - Shereen Daniels, HR RewiredOn this episode of Culture, Comms & Cocktails, Chuck Gose is joined by the amazing Shereen Daniels, managing director of HR Rewired and the HR Conversationalist.
Shereen and Chuck discuss how HR professionals can rewire the culture of organizations to ensure they step up to the requirement to embed anti-racism and ensure racial equity. Shereen describes the maturity model she uses when working with CEOs to assess their current position and clarify their need to change.
A prolific content creator and commentator, Shereen talks about how to recognize the potential you have to raise your voice, share your experience and be...
2021-06-0136 min
GDMS Marketing PodcastInternal Communications with Karen CunninghamIn the 26th episode of the GDMS Podcast, we discuss Internal Communications with our guest-host Karen Cunningham. We also discuss the following: - The Internal Communications Tool SocialChorus - The importance of keeping employees informed at all times and as timely as possible - Marketing Minute with Matt on the marketing implications of Blockchain Technology In our in-depth interview with Karen Cunningham, HR Communications, Wellbeing, and Employee Engagement at Temple University Health System, we discuss the following: - How Karen got involved in Internal Communications after getting her degree in Journalism - An explanation of what Internal Communications is al...
2021-05-1255 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #49 - Jasmine Davis & Lisa Yeaton, Extreme NetworksOn this episode of Culture, Comms & Cocktails, Chuck Gose is joined by two amazing guests from Extreme Networks, Jasmine Davis, Internal Communications Manager, and Lisa Yeaton, Senior Social Media Specialist, as they talk about the intersection of internal communications and social media, the importance of video content, and how to keep CEOs real.
Double the guests mean double the content! Listen in as Jasmine and Lisa give a unique perspective on how their roles form a ‘dream team’ for reaching employees and how data helps them target and customize what and how they present their content for maximum effectiveness.
2021-04-0629 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #48 - Nicole Alvino, SocialChorusEpisode #48 - Nicole Alvino, SocialChorus by Chuck Gose, SocialChorus
2021-03-1815 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #47 - Mike Walsh, SocialChorusWith many workers going remote and frontline employees needing easier access to information, the digital employee experience (DEX) is at the top of mind for communicators, HR leaders and IT departments. Mike Walsh, product marketer at SocialChorus, joins the podcast to talk about recent research about DEX and trends we're seeing.
2021-03-1617 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #46 - Kristen Cronyn, M&T BankComms transformation and digital transformation are both hot topics with internal communicators. And with the launch of CommunityONE, Kristen Cronyn is leading the charge at M&T Bank. As the Administrative Vice President, Employee Communication Product Owner, listen to Kristen share their early successes. And when a company focuses on the customer experience AND the employee experience, you know the results are going to be fantastic.
2021-03-0227 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #45 - Karen DiScala, Burlington StoresBurlington Stores faced the same challenge that a lot of retailers faced at the start of the pandemic. But their response, at least when it comes to internal communications, was a bit different. Karen DiScala, VP of communication at Burlington Stores, talked about their aggressive approach to keeping employees informed during the crisis. And the results were astounding and rewarding.
2021-02-1626 min
Building Better CulturesHow a focus on more human internal comms can help to build amazing culturesChuck has over 20 years of experience in the internal communications world and is the self-confessed cheerleader of Internal Comms. By his own admission, he's about helping communicators to strengthen communications, engage with employees and change businesses for the better. He has worked with brands like General Motors and Rolls-Royce where he has seen the benefit that really good internal communications can have on business performance. He's currently a Senior Advisor with SocialChorus - where he focuses on digital employee experience - and he's also the host of the Culture, Comms and Cocktails podcast. Show Notes:
2021-01-1451 min
YOUR INTENTION MATTERS! The Sales PodcastEp. 103 - "My Scorecard for Life if Different than My Scorecard for Business" Brian McDowell (SVP Sales @ SocialChorus)On this episode Brian McDowell - SVP Sales @ SocialChorus joins me to share his story! "My Scorecard for Life if Different than My Scorecard for Business" is his foundation so get ready and enjoy Brian's story!YOUR INTENTION MATTERS...because that's the result you'll tend to get!www.soartraining.com
2021-01-0424 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #44 - Rey Bouknight, SocialChorusGo all the way back to the beginning of this podcast and you'll find that Rey Bouknight was the very first guest. And now he has joined SocialChorus as a strategic advisor. After leaving MGM Resorts, Rey then went to work for the Michigan Department of Health and led communication efforts during the pandemic.
2020-12-1518 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #43, Kyla Turner, SocialChorusKyla Turner was the fourth guest on this podcast, all the way back in 2018 when she was the communications manager at Love's Travel Stops. Flash forward to 2020 and Kyla has now joined SocialChorus as a strategic advisor. Listen to Kyla talk about her career path, her experience as a SocialChorus customer and what attracted her to join the SocialChorus advisory team.
2020-12-1519 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #42 - Alex Rose, MagellanCulture, Comms, and Cocktails with host Chuck Gose from SocialChorus chatting with Alex Rose from Magellan
2020-12-0838 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #41 - Greg Monaco, Monaco Branding & CreativeThis is a must-listen for communicators struggling with their brand or curious about how to further strengthen your brand inside their employers. Greg Monaco brings agency experience to the world of internal communications. He is the brand coach at Monaco Creative and Branding. Listen to his advice on how to refine and enhance your personal brand.
2020-12-0124 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #40 - Curtis Callaway, Shaw IndustriesShaw Industries has been a customer of SocialChorus for several years. But that doesn't mean they are done. Listen to Curtis Callaway, communications director, talk about all of the work they've put in to increase adoption amongst their most critical employee groups. And the effort paid off with the importance of communicating during the pandemic.
2020-11-1725 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #39 - Mike Wilken, UNFIEvery company has had challenges during the pandemic, but they are rarely the same. With UNFI, they’ve never been busier but still need to keep employees safe. Hear Mike Wilken, director of external communication & PR, share how they managed communication during multiple crises - including being in the city coping with George Floyd 's murder. Mike shares tactics they used to keep employees informed and get the engaged - including the sometimes difficult-to-reach non-wired employees.
2020-11-0342 min
Marketing TrendsDelivering the Next Wave Of Communication Tactics with SocialChorus CMO, Andrew NesterIn Andrew Nester’s own words, communication is what drives people. It motivates them. So why do we spend so little time creating and delivering new and better ways for us to communicate with other people? Andrew is the CMO of SocialChorus and on this episode of Marketing Trends, he discusses the increased need for communication platforms, why your marketing teams shouldn’t always be personalized and why you need to be both data and experience-driven in order to succeed.Main TakeawaysCommunication is key: There’s no doubt that communication drives business. In order to drive...
2020-09-2544 min
CMO InsightsAlison Murdock, CMO at SocialChorusIn this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with Alison Murdock, CMO at SocialChorus.In this video, Alison talks about:
Digital transformation and the importance of communicating the change internally
Educating your market — raising awareness that there is a problem and letting people know what’s possible
The use of predictive technologies to optimize Sales cadence
Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpedowitz/ Learn more about The Pedowitz Group https://www.pedowitzgroup.com/ Learn more about your ad ch...
2020-09-2218 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #38 - Brittany Barhite, Owens CorningAre you giving employees what they want? Are you asking them what they need. For Brittany Barhite, communications leader at Owens Corning, and the comms team there learned that their internal comms platform, which was originally intended for news and information, was being used to create a sense of community by Owens Corning employees. Hear Brittany share some of their big wins in 2020 (we should focus on the good things) and her advice on how to connect with non-wired employees and their leaders.
2020-09-2119 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #37 - Lori Stewart, THE Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterLaunching a brand new internal comms platform is a lot of work, but work worth doing. But imagine launching one during a pandemic. . . in healthcare. That's what Lori Stewart and the communications team at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center faced this past Spring with the launch of HealthBeat Hub.
2020-09-0919 min
How I Got HereNicole Alvino: "I was 23 years old and was given power of attorney to buy a Turkish power plant"On this episode, we chat with Nicole Alvino, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of SocialChorus. Nicole started her career at one of the most infamous companies in the world, Enron. In fact, she worked on the SWAT team for the CFO, Andrew Fastow who was ultimately charged with fraud and sent to prison. You'll hear how this experience deeply impacted Nicole's career. In the aftermath of the bankruptcy, she first swore off business entirely, but after some soul searching she came across another idea and dove back in.
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2020-08-0533 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #36 - Rita Zonius, The Enterprise Social EngineerRita Zonius is the director of The Enterprise Social Engineer and former head of internal digital communications for ANZ. Based in Melbourne, Australia, she joined the podcast to talk about the five steps leaders can take as we reset and think about performance differently during the current health crisis and (just as important) after it subsides. We also talked about the impact the pandemic will have on cultures and the employee experience.
2020-07-2224 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #35 - Building a business case for IC investment with Rachel MillerFor the past few months, I've been doing a live show with Rachel Miller from All Things IC called "Spin The Wheel." And we've been spinning the wheel on internal comms every week.
Episode 7 was focused on building an investment in internal comms. I thought podcast listeners would enjoy the conversation. If you'd like to watch this episode or any of the past ones, go to http://youtube.com/socialchorus.
2020-06-3026 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #34 - Kristin Graham, AmazonI first met Kristin Graham at Amazon's first-ever summit of their own internal communicators. I sat in on her session last February and knew I wanted to get her on the podcast. Then the pandemic hit but we did finally get it recorded.
This is a different episode because we though it would be fun to go live for the interview. You can find the original video broadcast on LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.
2020-06-2329 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #33 - Chris Berger, Atrium HealthSo much can change in six months. When Chris Berger first appeared on the podcast, coronavirus wasn't even a whisper. Listen to this episode and hear Chris talk about how COVID-19 presented the greatest comms challenge of his career. And how they handled corporate messaging when news and advice was changing all the time across state lines.
And Chris talks about his coffee venture - Sugar Creek Coffee (https://www.sugarcreekcoffee.com/) - and how it helps him focus on his day-to-day job because he's focused on roasting coffee, too.
Culture, Comms & Cocktails is internal comms served straight up.
2020-06-0332 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #32 - Leeno Karumanchery, MESH/DiversityThis is a difficult time for many. But even that even come close to the challenges that people are facing during the pandemic. For some, there are new challenges. For others, these challenges are simply exacerbated. I invited Dr. Leeno Karumanchery on to try and help make sense of all of it for us. He's the Chief Diversity Officer at MESH/Diversity and shares helpful thoughts for all of us.
Culture, Comms & Cocktails is internal comms served straight up.
2020-05-0536 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #31 - Paul Baltes, Nebraska MedicineIn the pandemic, the world is recognizing and celebrating the dedication and sacrifices of those medical professionals on the frontline. And while they might not be treating patients, healthcare communications pros like Paul Baltes are also going above and beyond. As the director of communications for Nebraska Medicine, listen to Paul share how they are informing and protecting employees, patients and the general community’s .
Culture, Comms & Cocktails is internal comms served straight up.
2020-04-2835 min
The GongNicole Alvino, Mastering Crises with Learnings From Enron & 2008Nicole Alvino is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of SocialChorus, a company that has raised >47m to build better employee communication and engagement platforms for companies like AT&T, AB Inbev, Dow Chemical, and more.
Nicole started her career at Enron, and founded SocialChorus right before the 2008 market crash, so she's no stranger to dealing with macro challenges and coming out on the other side stronger than ever.
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2020-04-1548 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #30 - Susan Cleveland, Trane TechnologiesImagine around the same time a brand new company has formed (out of an old company) and then a pandemic hits. That's what Susan Cleveland and the team at Trane Technologies spent their March doing. Listen to their experiences of communicating during the health crisis and how a brand new internal comms platform - ClimateZone - became an invaluable resource.
Culture, Comms & Cocktails is internal comms served straight up.
2020-04-1427 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #29 - Randy Sharma, The Rock Doc ChroniclesDuring the COVID-19 crisis, we know that employees want to hear from the experts over anyone else, including doctors. That's why I invited my friend Dr. Randy Sharma, aka The Rock Doc, to share what he's experiencing on the front lines of the pandemic, as well as advice for those feeling isolated during this strange time.
2020-03-1929 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #28 - Edelman report on COVID-19 and trustJust this week, Edelman released its Trust Barometer Special related to COVID-19 and it's both important and inspiring for communicators to listen to. Joining the podcast is Tamara Rodman, Executive Vice President of their Employee Experience practice. We discuss the 8 key findings from the report that impact communicators.
You can get the full report for free: https://www.edelman.com/research/edelman-trust-covid-19-demonstrates-essential-role-of-private-sector
2020-03-1830 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #27 - J.P. Salman, Southern Company GasSouthern Company Gas wanted to stand out in their industry and upgrade and update the employee experience. To deepen the connection between the employees and the business, the company launched FUEL - their workforce communication platform. Listen to J.P. Salman, director of internal communications and creative services, talk about the early success they've had and the ambitious goals for 2020.
Culture, Comms & Cocktails is internal comms served straight up.
2020-03-1717 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #26 - Jenni Field, Redefining CommunicationsNot gonna lie, I'm a little disappointed that I didn't have to label this episode as explicit. Usually my conversations with Jenni Field get quite "colorful." Jenni will be joining FutureComms 2020 from the UK as one of our featured keynote speakers at the event. Want to know what she'll be talking about? Listen to the podcast.
Culture, Comms & Cocktails is internal comms served straight up.
2020-03-1025 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #25 - Erica Cary, HiltonFew are bigger fans of Hilton than me. And that's one of the reasons why it was special to get Erica Cary from Hilton on the podcast. We talked about how they are focused on using technology to enhance the Hilton employee experience. And it shows with them recently being named #1 on Fortune 100's Best Places to work list.
Culture, Comms & Cocktails is internal comms served straight up.
2020-03-0317 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #24 - Mike Gloekler, McKee FoodsEver worked in communication for a family-owned company? Listen to Mike Gloekler share how this has positively impacted the culture at McKee Foods. And in 2019, they launched MIX, a new internal communications platform for the company. And while communications made the investment, Mike knew it would take the support of all to make MIX the success it is today.
2020-02-1830 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #23 - Tom Dykhuis, Herman MillerTom Dykhuis grew up at Herman Miller, literally and professionally. Some time ago, he was an elementary kid running the halls of his dad's work. But now he's the Senior Manager of Internal Communications at the company. Listen to Tom talk about the drivers behind launching The Lounge, the company's new IC platform, and how leaders have been a driving force for its early success.
2020-01-2734 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #22 - Bridget Therriault, Main Line HealthCommunicators dream of having CEOs and other leadership members be enthusiastic about internal communications. And Bridget Therriault, System Director for Corporate Affairs at Main Line Health, and her team are living the dream. Listen to how their new internal comms platform, MLH To Go, has connected leaders with the teams and given all employees one platform that they can all use. And the creation, investment and launch of MLH To Go was centered all around an aging intranet.
2019-12-2733 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #21 - Mitch Reyes, Extreme NetworksA common theme in communications is about internal going external and external coming internal. But this is a unique case from Extreme Networks where their internal comms platform is being used to communicate and connect an external partner network - and the same platform is used to connect employees. Mitch Reyes is part of the marketing team who has led E360 to what it is today.
2019-12-1820 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #20 - Allison Nelik, MSCIInternal communicators who are looking to be more efficient with their time but continue to build creative content would be wise to listen to Allison Nelik, VP of Internal Communications at MSCI. On this episode of Culture, Comms & Cocktails, Allison shares how they've streamlined their internal communication efforts, all the while publishing important news and information in more locations where employees want it. They've also expanded on internal podcasts, which will be of interest to those looking to launch their own company podcasts.
2019-11-2624 min
The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsSaaStr 283: SocialChorus Co-Founder Nicole Alvino on What I Learned About Corporate Ethics From EnronNicole Alvino, founder of SocialChorus, shares some ‘truth is crazier than fiction stories’ about her time in structured finance at Enron and how she applied what she learned to build a company that has 10 of the Fortune 50 as customers. In your constant effort to grow and win, you’ll get the 5 most important lessons on how to push the envelope just far enough - while keeping your ethics in check. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloud.substack.com
2019-11-1418 min
The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsSaaStr 283: SocialChorus Co-Founder Nicole Alvino on What I Learned About Corporate Ethics From EnronNicole Alvino, founder of SocialChorus, shares some 'truth is crazier than fiction stories' about her time in structured finance at Enron and how she applied what she learned to build a company that has 10 of the Fortune 50 as customers. In your constant effort to grow and win, you'll get the 5 most important lessons on how to push the envelope just far enough - while keeping your ethics in check.
2019-11-1418 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #19 - Amy Hadsock, American Cancer SocietyWhen many think of internal communications, we think of large corporations. And that's true. But also non-profits make investments in keeping employees in the know, too. Amy Hadsock is the Senior Director of News Channels for the American Cancer Society and she shares how ACS2Go has changed internal comms for the good there.
2019-10-2920 min
50inTech PodcastEpisode#10: "How to build and scale your B2B Brand" - Alison Murdock - ex CMO of Social ChorusHi my name is Alison Murdock, and I am the Chief Marketing Officer at SocialChorus. We’re a work force communications platform that helps organizations connect and engage everyone in their work force and I am based in San Francisco, California. I've worked in Silicon Valley and here in Europe with many startups over the last 20 years, helping them find their super powers and winning.
Having worked a long time in Silicon Valley, I often get asked about the “bro culture” and “How do you manage that?”. With the exception of my own business which I've had for 7 year...
2019-10-2007 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #18 - Chris Berger, Atrium HealthI've been connected on LInkedIn with Chris Berger for a few years now, and that included his time at Walmart to now being the Assistant Vice President of Corporate Communications at Atrium Health. Listen to hear about his strategy when it comes to leading the employee advocacy charge at Atrium, but he also shares additional insights into Teal Insider, their new internal communications platform.
Culture, Comms & Cocktails is internal comms served straight up.
2019-10-0832 min
The SaaS Revolution ShowHow B2B SaaS companies can thrive in the feedback economyOn this week’s episode of the SaaS Revolution Show, we talk with one of the SaaStock19 Keynote speakers, Leela Srinivasan, CMO at SurveyMonkey about how B2B companies can survive and thrive in the feedback economy.Originally from Scotland, Leela has spent her entire professional life in the US, passing through exciting companies such as Lever, OpenTable, Linkedin amongst others. Leela had been a long time SurveyMonkey user before she joined the company as their CMO about a year and a half ago. And she did so for many reasons, one of which being the proper at...
2019-09-1932 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #17 - Kyla Shea, CSGCSG heard from employees that employee communications needed more buzz. . . and so Kyla Shea, global communication strategist, and the CSG communications team delivered The Buzz this year. It's their one true global internal communications platform that sends relevant personalized news where employees are - whether that's on the web or on their phone. Listen to Kyla share how feedback is an important part of the culture at CSG and how it continues to improve The Buzz.
2019-09-1719 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode 16 - Charlotte Riss, Delphi TechnologiesDelphi Technologies has been through a lot of changes in the past few years. And thankfully, Charlotte Riss, global internal communications manager, has been there leading the charge. Listen to her stories about wading through a company split and welcoming new CEOs, along with some of the communication challenges and opportunities with each.
2019-09-0336 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode 15 - Melissa Murray, Canadian Pacific RailwayIt was a lot of fun working with Melissa Murray and the team at CP on implementing CP XChange, the company's primary internal communication platform. Being a 100+ year-old railway company, you can imagine some of the communication challenges they face. Union workforce. Workers away from computers and traditional access. Spread out over thousands of miles. But CP XChange has brought the company together.
2019-08-1323 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #14 - Kathy Craig, WhirlpoolI thought I had about heard it all when it came to creativity and internal comms. . . but I'm glad I hadn't. Listen to Kathy Craig from Whirlpool talk about their Whirlpool 360 internal communications platform and hear an event they conducted that wouldn't let employees "escape" without learning more.
2019-07-2327 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #13 - Sonia Fiorenza, SocialChorusThis summer, SocialChorus shared the 2019 Internal Communicator Index, a new study that sheds some light on a few new IC trends and data points. Sonia Fiorenza, the VP of Communications & Engagement at SocialChorus, talks about why communicators should be paying attention, in addition to some of her own thoughts on the profession.
2019-07-0917 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #12 - Mike Klein, Changing the Terms #iabc19I took advantage of being at IABC World Conference and interviewed Mike Klein, Principal at Changing the Terms and long-time volunteer/agitator at IABC. In this conversation, we talked about how companies are missing out on discovering who their influencers are inside the business.
2019-06-1313 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #11 - Michael Nord, The Fifth Business #iabc19While at IABC World Conference this week, I spoke with Michael Nord, Client Relations Director at The Fifth Business and member of IABC's International Executive Board (IEB). No matter where we meet, I always enjoy conversations with Michael and hope you enjoy this one about his volunteer commitment to IABC and his journey along the way.
2019-06-1315 minThe SaaS Revolution ShowHow to win with content marketing in 2019 with Alison MurdockOn the latest episode of the SaaS Revolution Show, we speak with Alison Murdock, CMO of SocialChorus, a platform for planning, creating, publishing, and measuring employee communications.
Alison has spent the last 25 years in Silicon Valley working in a variety of media and SaaS companies. She started her career wanting to be a writer and her very first job was writing for a magazine in Paris. As she transitioned more into marketing, writing remained a fundamental skill for her and to this day, Alison believes that what companies choose to write or speak about matters most. Everywhere...
2019-06-1334 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #10 - Michael Lund, SocialChorusOn this episode of Culture, I interview Michael Lund, product designer at SocialChorus. I ran into Michael at FutureComms in April and knew he'd share some great thoughts on the importance of design and important advice for communicators.
2019-05-2814 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #09 - Joey Nord, Ciox HealthI thought it would be a good idea to interview communicators who were at this year's FutureComms event in New York City. And while it might have a been a good idea, I only had time to interview one. Listen to Joey Nord, director of corporate communications, at Ciox Health share her experiences in year 1 of using a new internal communications platform and what she wants to have happen in year 2.
2019-05-1407 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #08 - Lindsay Williams, AccentCareHow does your company communicate during acquisitions? Listen to Lindsay Williams, the director of digital communications at AccentCare, talk about how their internal communications platform is critical to bringing in these new employees. She also has great advice for internal communicators who get hung up on things being "perfect."
2019-04-2318 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #07 - Jaycee Breese, EvergyI have long thought that communicating to employees in the utility industry is perhaps a bit trickier than other industries. In this episode, I talk to Jaycee Breese, internal communications manager at Evergy. The company recently went through a merger and so we talked about how that has impacted the culture there. But perhaps most insightful is Jaycee's take on how data has changed how and when they communicate with employees.
2019-04-0915 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #06 - Front line managers and internal communicationsHost Chuck Gose appeared on an episode of IC Unplugged and talked about the relationship between front line managers and internal communicators. The conversation was centered around results from this year's State of the Sector survey produced by Gatehouse.
https://www.gatehouse.co.uk/stateofthesector/
2019-03-2712 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #05 - Shiv Singh, co-author of SavvyPleased to be joined on this episode of Culture, Comms & Cocktails with Shiv Singh, co-author of "Savvy: Navigating Fake Companies, Fake Leaders and Fake News in the Post-Trust Era." On this episode, we talk about what the world of fake news has done to corporate communications and what internal communicators can do about it. Shiv shares what communicators should find as very inspiring advice for how they can lead communications at companies in the post-trust era.
2019-03-1228 min
Culture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #4 - Kyla Turner, Love's Travel StopsIf you've traveled practically anywhere throughout the US, you've seen a Love's Travel Stops. Kyla Turner, communications manager, shares how her background at Southwest Airlines has made an impact on the culture at Love's, along with the success of employee-generated content for Love's Now, their internal communications platform. And you won't want to miss her cocktail recommendation at the end.
2019-02-2623 min
Culture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #3 - Susan Gerock, Washington REITThey said it wouldn't be easy getting a CIO on the podcast, but not every CIO is Susan Gerock from Washington REIT. She has a vision on what the role of CIO should be that communicators will love. Listen to her stories on why WashREIT made the investment in a new internal comms platform and her advice on why other CIOs should play an active role in internal communications.
2019-02-1226 min
Culture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #2 - Kelley Tucky, MGM ResortsThe story about MGM Resorts and LEO was too big for just one podcast episode so I invited Kelley Tucky, Corporate VP of Events and Communication, to talk a bit more about leadership's involvement with LEO and what's the new internal comms platform has meant to the cultural evolution at MGM Resorts.
Culture, Comms and Cocktails is supported by SocialChorus.
2019-01-2224 min
Culture, Comms & CocktailsEpisode #1 - Rey Bouknight, MGM ResortsIn the very first episode of Culture, Comms and Cocktails, listen to Rey Bouknight, executive director of internal brand and engagement at MGM Resorts, talk about the launch of LEO, a brand new internal communication program for the company. You'll also get a glimpse into the culture and branding efforts at MGM Resorts.
Rey is a fantastic communicator and you'll enjoy hearing how he's helped to lead the team on this journey.
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2019-01-0818 minCulture, Comms & CocktailsWhat's to come in 2019Culture, Comms and Cocktails is a brand new podcast from SocialChorus that launches in 2019 and is hosted by experienced podcaster and interviewer Chuck Gose. He'll be interviewing communicators from around the world to talk about three things: culture, communications and (you guessed it) cocktails.
2018-12-2501 min
EE VoiceEpisode #31: Helping leaders connect (via video) in an impossibly connected worldWhat’s a leader to do in the age of distraction? How does the C-suite stay connected when they’re competing with Twitter for their team’s attention? How do leaders provide authenticity, transparency and directness that employees crave? One word: video.
It’s one of our most provocative topics in internal comms these days, mainly because of the anxiety it often provokes in even the most seasoned leaders. So to explore it, we sat down with Sonia Fiorenza of SocialChorus, a workforce communications platform we’re proud to call a sponsor.
In this episode of EE Voic...
2018-11-1425 min
ICologyEp #27 - Technology gap in corporate communicationsThe way we communicate everyday is changing. It is now easier than ever to get the right information in front of the right people. However, internal employee communication is not seeing the same technological advances. Employers are still relying on outdated communication methods. SocialChorus recently published a report focused on the technology gap in corporate communications.
This episode of ICology features is Sonia Fiorenza, the vice president of content and engagement strategies for SocialChorus. She has a strong background in corporate communications at Gap, Amgen and SunAmerica and works directly with SocialChorus customers.
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2016-07-0500 min
Employer Branding PodcastHow Employee Engagement Drives Employee Advocacy, with Dave Hawley of SocialChorusWhy is employee engagement critical to boosting employee advocacy? I've spoken to Dave Hawley who is the VP of Marketing and Sales Development at SocialChorus to get the answers.
Read the post: http://linkhumans.com/podcast/dave-hawley-socialchorus
2015-12-1034 min
ad:tech ConferenceEarned Media, Social Endorsements, and Brand AdvocacyEarned Media, Social Endorsements, and Brand Advocacy and why should we seek out earned media as compared to investing into options like paid search or display marketing with Greg Shove, the CEO of SocialChorus. We also learn why social endorsements are so important to driving social traffic, and how to motivate your influencers to tell you brand story.
2013-04-0913 min