Adam Rodricks

Presentation overview: Why do we care and why do we share? Two questions Adam sheds light on in this award-winning talk that examines the ways in which we can make the most of our time online. With half a billion tweets published every single day, honing your communication skills has never been more important. With millennials and gen Zers prioritizing authentic interactions more than ever, it’s no longer enough to be a part of the conversation. Based on accurate data from real-life case studies on brands and individuals who have moved the needle online to establish themselves and drive purchase decisions, Adam guides you through the do’s and don’ts of online interaction. Every company is going to have an opportunity to be memorable – but will it be for the right reasons? Key Outcomes: Understand how communication changes from generation to generation Harness the power of the value-driven engagement formula used by influencers in virtually every major online community

**Originally delivered at Collision Conference, the world's largest technology show** Presentation overview: This is a discussion about what we’ve observed on social media in the past 3 years, and which of these social trends are most likely to influence us in the post-pandemic world. Welcome to ‘Going Viral, Despite Vaccines’. Based on accurate data from real-life case studies on brands and individuals who have moved the needle online to establish themselves and drive purchase decisions, Adam guides you through the trends that are already upon us in market and are here to stay. Key Outcomes: Understand the ever-changing landscape on social, as brought about by the pandemic Harness the power micro-influencing through case studies on consumer trust, loyalty and action Learn 3 actionable takeaways to future-proof your personal or professional brand as we establish a new normal

Presentation overview: Adam has performed “My Career Story” in countless classrooms across the Toronto District School Board and Toronto Public Libraries. He inspires students by sharing how his unconventional journey gave way to the earliest forms of social media, before the industry existed and his career was born from his favourite pastime. With technologies rapidly advancing faster than most companies can plan for, many of the jobs of tomorrow do not exist today. But who’s to say that even though they don’t exist today, we can’t prepare? Key Outcomes: Inspire students to channel passion into action with Adam’s motivational story Gives importance to the value of education and personal branding as early as high school Provides students with an actionable plan to turn their interest in virtually any topic into a portfolio that can one day be used to job-seek