Discover how TOPdesk uses a dual approach to employee advocacy to drive authentic engagement and outperform paid media results.

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In this episode, Lewis Gray and Elliot Elsley welcome Suzanne Meijer, Social Media & Employee Advocacy Specialist at TOPdesk. Suzanne explains how she manages a high-impact team of employee influencers to ensure the brand stays human and reachable.

Listeners will learn the specific workflow for extracting thought leadership from senior executives via interviews, as well as the reporting framework that convinced TOPdesk leadership to prioritize advocacy over traditional organic social. Whether you are struggling with CEO buy-in or looking for ways to motivate a modest workforce to share more on LinkedIn, this conversation provides a practical roadmap for 2026 and beyond.

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Trust is the most important currency a brand has. Learn how Amnesty International uses employee voices to build it organically.

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐮𝐩?

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Eleshea Williams is a Social Media Specialist at Amnesty International, where she manages their global channels. Eleshea shares Amnesty's staff activation and training strategies that led the nonprofit to reach organic growth. She also reveals key insights to help dismantle the fear around posting and foster a genuine advocacy culture. Struggling to encourage team sharing or brand authenticity? This episode outlines a practical roadmap for building an effective, authentic employee advocacy program, no large budgets required.

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What happens when every employee acts like an influencer? Megan Batterbury from incident.io shares the exact tactics their talent team used to spike web traffic and reach niche candidates without a formal employee advocacy program.

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐮𝐩?

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Megan is the Senior Talent Operations Specialist at incident.io, where she manages employer branding and recruitment operations for one of the most active social media teams today.

In this episode, Megan breaks down the incident.io philosophy of being loud on the internet. You'll learn how they use internal Slack signal boosting channels to drive engagement, why they prefer unpolished content over glossy corporate videos, and how their talent team's LinkedIn activity caused a massive spike in website traffic and job applications. If you’re looking to build a high-impact advocacy culture that feels authentic rather than forced, this conversation is essential listening.

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Unlock the secrets of Storyblok's top-ranked employee advocacy program with Alexandra Asanova. In this episode, Alexandra, Senior Social Media Specialist at Storyblok, shares how her company achieved remarkable success in employee posting on LinkedIn. She dives into how Storyblok cultivates a strong, supportive company culture that naturally encourages employees to share, moving beyond corporate messaging to authentic personal profiles.

Discover their innovative approach to social media training, empowering every team member to build their personal brand and contribute to the company's social strategy. Alexandra also reveals Storyblok's strategies for tackling the common copy-paste challenge, including gamification and the exciting future of AI-powered personalization. This is a must-listen for senior marketers, employer brand leads, and social media managers looking to leverage employee influence, drive organic reach, and build unparalleled trust in their social media marketing efforts.

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Learn how AstraZeneca builds powerful employee advocacy, even in highly regulated pharma. Agata Qanadilo shares her playbook.

Agata Qanadilo, Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing Manager at AstraZeneca, is a true pioneer. She built AstraZeneca Poland's employer branding function and employee advocacy program from the ground up, navigating strict compliance while fostering authentic employee voices.

In this episode, Agata reveals her strategies for empowering employees to become authentic brand advocates, from setting up a LinkedIn Academy to balancing strict regulations with genuine, employee-generated content. Discover how this "playground" approach to employer branding drives talent acquisition, enhances brand reputation, and boosts internal employee engagement, moving beyond just recruitment metrics.

Many senior marketers and employer brand leads face challenges launching advocacy in regulated sectors. Agata’s real-world insights offer a proven blueprint to overcome these hurdles, transforming employees into powerful, compliant brand storytellers and cultivating a thriving employer brand from within.

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐮𝐩?
Grab your FREE Employee Advocacy Health Check and see how you compare against your competitors here.

Book a call to discover how employee advocacy can benefit your team.

Ready to elevate your employee advocacy? Get a free copy of Bradley Keenan's essential book, 'Employee Advocacy: 101 Cheat Codes' for deeper insights and actionable strategies.

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Erik Frølund, Employer Brand Lead at 3Shape, reveals how to build powerful grassroots employee advocacy from scratch, balancing authenticity and leadership buy-in. Erik shares his unique 5-year journey developing a successful employee advocacy program initially without any dedicated tools.

In this episode, Erik dives into 3Shape's strategic shift in its employer brand, moving to corporate communications. He details how they overcame early challenges of brand invisibility to attract top R&D talent by activating internal advocates. Listeners will learn his pragmatic approach to identifying early adopters, ensuring leadership buy-in, and navigating the complexities of maintaining authenticity on LinkedIn. Erik also speaks candidly about the ongoing challenges of re-engaging advocates and how to foster a culture where employees genuinely want to share their stories.

This conversation is a must-listen for senior marketers, employer brand leads, and social media managers grappling with scaling their social media strategy. Discover how to build a credible, influential brand by empowering your employees, even on a lean budget, and turn your people into your most powerful marketing channel.

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Want to take your employee advocacy strategy to the next level? Get your FREE Employee Advocacy Health Check to find out how you compare with your competitors.

Book a call to discover how employee advocacy can benefit your team.

Ready to elevate your employee advocacy? Get a free copy of Bradley Keenan's essential book, 'Employee Advocacy: 101 Cheat Codes' for deeper insights and actionable strategies.

Download the World's Biggest Employee Advocacy Study for free and discover data-backed insights to supercharge your program.

Unlock successful employee advocacy with Xandrina Allday. Learn how to tailor strategies, build trust, and empower employee social sharing.

This week, join Lewis Gray and Elliot Elsley as they welcome Xandrina Allday, a leading social media consultant and founder of Allday Marketing. With a decade of experience, Xandrina has helped countless organizations master employee-generated content and launch impactful employee advocacy programs.

Xandrina dives into why a one-size-fits-all approach to employee advocacy doesn't work and why adapting tactics to different organizational structures is important. She explains why sometimes abandoning the term 'employee advocacy' internally can lead to greater buy-in, and shares invaluable tips for communicating programs to employees effectively. Plus, learn how to tackle common fears around social sharing and confidently activate your team on LinkedIn.

This episode provides actionable insights for senior marketers and employer brand leads to build authentic influence, scale their social strategy, and demonstrate tangible business impact from employee advocacy, even when starting with manual processes.

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Signify's Stefanie Del Moral reveals how she built a powerful personal brand on LinkedIn by participating in employee advocacy programs.

In this episode, Lewis Gray and Elliot Elsley speak with special guest Stefanie Del Moral, Global Digital Marketing Manager at Signify. Stefanie shares her unique perspective as an end-user and thriving employee advocate, detailing her journey of mastering LinkedIn for personal and professional growth. She discusses overcoming initial self-doubt, creating a consistent content routine (including her famous "coffee dates"), and developing content pillars that resonate.

Listeners will gain actionable advice on balancing authentic personal expression with corporate brand guidelines and unlocking career opportunities through strategic online presence. This episode provides a compelling, real-world example of how to inspire advocates and equip them with practical strategies to amplify their voice, enhance their influence, and drive social media marketing success. It addresses common barriers and offers solutions for both individuals and program managers.

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