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Adam Rodricks

Canada's Top Social Media Strategist
(SBC/UofT)
Country or state 
Canada (Ontario)
Available to 
North America
City 
Toronto
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
No
Timezone 
America/New_York

Personal Details

Bio

Canada's Top Social Media Strategist, Adam Rodricks is an international award-winning social media pundit and speaker who has transformed "word of mouth" into a world of mouth for Fortune 500 companies.

His first book, Trigger Fingers: Personal Branding through Storytelling skyrocketed to the top of the charts, becoming a #1 best-seller in Canada in the categories of Direct Marketing, Public Relations and Business.

In 2022, the Speakers Bureau of Canada named Adam "Canada's Top Social Media Strategist" and the University of Toronto honoured Adam with their inaugural Young Alumni Award for Outstanding Achievement, for his contributions to the field of Digital Marketing as a practitioner, author and public speaker.

His work as a social media influencer has been featured on CBC, CTV, Yahoo, BNN, Staples Tech TV, Nintendo.ca and his own site: www.adamrodricks.com.

Current position (1)

Canada's Top Social Media Strategist

(SBC/UofT)

Degrees (2)
Business
University of Toronto
2006 to 2010
English Literature
University of Toronto
2006 to 2010

Presentations

Presentations (3)
How to Build Brand in 2023

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

Going Viral Despite Vaccines

**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

How gaming became the earliest iteration of my career in social media

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

Past talks (2)
Going Viral Despite Vaccines
Collision Conference
Toronto, Canada
April 21, 2021
How to Build Trust Online
TEDx Toronto
Toronto, Canada
February 18, 2023
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Why hire Adam?
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Books & Articles (8)

Trigger Fingers: Personal Branding Through Storytelling
Iguana Books,
2022
How to Build Trust Online
Trigger Fingers: Personal Branding Through Storytelling
Adam Rodricks wins inaugural UofT Alumni Award
CBC: Adam Rodricks leads free sessions at local library
Inspired: Interview with Adam Rodricks
Hot on the Street
Hope Air welcomes Adam Rodricks to National Advisory Council

Expertise (13)

Media & Marketing
Business
Education
Leadership
Telecommunications
b2b branding Accomplished Author authentic personal brand Digital Brand Management B2B Marketing Content Marketing Building a digital culture Digital Content

Clients

American Express
Bell
Rogers
University of Toronto
York University
OSI
Recommendations
Why choose me? 

#1 across the board:
#1 Social Media Strategist - Canada
#1 best-selling author of Trigger Fingers

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