Ted Rubin

“If you want to learn how to connect with others online on a deeper level, follow Ted! If you want to discover the RIGHT WAY to develop meaningful online (and offline) relationships, watch Ted. His philosophy and values-driven "Return on Relationship" (#RonR) is seen by the way he lives his life, cares about others, and nurtures those relationships. ”

“I look for three distinct traits when hiring speakers for our events: 1) are they a powerful storyteller? 2) can they inspire the masses/create a movement? 3) are they genuine, authentic and, most importantly, are they fun and easy to work with? For Ted Rubin, it was check, check, check, plus many, many bonus checks. Ted knocked it out of the park for us at #Converge2019. Our attendees LOVED Ted and his human-centric message. He kept everyone on the edge of their seats with his engaging presentation style and challenged our audience to think in new and different ways. He also hung out with us and chatted with our guests (speakers rarely do this) pre and post, and over the course of 3.5 days, our other speakers harkened back to his message. If it’s not obvious enough, I highly recommend Ted to speak at your next event. ”

“I recently had the pleasure of hearing Ted Rubin present as a keynote speaker in Munich Germany. He grabbed my attention immediately with his passion and high energy within the first five seconds of his presentation. His keynote was one of the best I have attended and I say that because his messaging kept on popping into my head after I returned back from my trip. If you have not met Ted Rubin yet, I recommend you reach out and connect with him. I have no doubt he will reach back. Chris Kahler CEO EMMsphere”

“If you want a keynote speaker to bring energy to your event. choose Ted. If you want that energy to be authentic, for your speaker to lean into your whole event, to not just parachute in and leave, choose Ted. I was very fortunate to have Ted keynote our client and community conference and he didn't just deliver a keynote, he added his very special something to the whole two days, he really, really practices what he preaches about relationships, frankly outside what we contracted. And.. if you are still unsure..Ted made me look like a rock star :-)”

“I've been fortunately connected with Ted for the last 2 years. He is not only an expert when it comes to social media and branding, but also in utilizing these to build and maintain lasting and authentic relationships. I strongly encourage anyone to get to know this amazing individual ”

“I met Ted Rubin less than two years ago but he has significantly influenced my business thought and strategies. Most will clearly understand his message of relationship as networking, but we have seen the impact of the ROR mantra on business…as the short term precursor of long term ROI. As marketers, this is timely, true and strong. Thanks Ted.”

“Ted Rubin is a transformational thought-leader who has an unique gift for sparking the creativity and passion of organizations. As the keynote speaker at Mary Kay's 2015 Global Marketing and Sales Conference, Ted Rubin energized a standing-room only crowd of global marketing and sales executives with his wit and wisdom on his favorite topic: "Return on Relationship". In addition, Ted served a brilliant MC for our 3-day event, bringing fresh perspectives and insights to all of the conference participants, as well as the guest speakers. Ted's ability to quickly and accurately synthesize strategic organization opportunities, and customize his message to fit individual company cultures makes him a highly effective partner. In the true spirit of Mary Kay Ash, he made each person feel special, and I greatly appreciate the time, thought, and effort that Ted invested in making this conference a "WOW!" My team and I look forward to working with Ted again in the near future.”

"I have had the opportunity to meet and listen to Ted, at many Brand Innovators events. While I don't know him well, he has a sense of professional warmth and openness, that infuses these gatherings with energy and enthusiasm. I practically feel like a guest in his home."

“Ted is the real deal. His genuine passion for social and digital shows and attracts people to him. He is an expert in the field and a true asset to anybody who hires him. I highly recommend him!”

“On the new frontier called Social Media, Ted Rubin is a founding father. His concepts on building relationships digitally is the missing ingredient both brands and small businesses need to adapt. The companies that embrace Return On Relationship are poised to succeed not only for today, but for tomorrow. ”

“Ted joined evenVoice as an Advisor from the beginnings of the company. He has always brought a unique, enthusiastic and spot on perspective on what we are doing and on engaging with consumers. Ted has also made numerous introductions that became extremely valuable to me. I feel blessed to have Ted as part of our extended team and continue to be impressed by his vision, his energy and his character. I would work with Ted on my next venture without an once of hesitation.”

“Ted has played an integral part of the now robust social and content presence Duane Reade now boasts across all of its owned channels and our DR VIP team concept. When I first came on board at Duane Reade in April 2011, I was introduced to Ted and other team members from Collective Bias. We were able to have subsequent meets throughout 2011, where I came to respect Ted’s guidance and advise on all things social and for that matter…all things from a content marketing perspective simply because they worked. In addition to guiding the strategy with the teams in Collective Bias assigned to the Duane Reade account, Ted was steadfast in his dedication to execution and driving results. He reached out to me and served as a personal advisor with myself navigating through not only the Duane Reade organizational structure and any learning curve roadblocks with internal stakeholders, but also with the Walgreens integration and any potential social media and content challenges I might face. All in all, Ted to me is a 24/7, always on social evangelist that never stops innovating and driving home these emerging but critical communications vehicles and content strategies that brands and companies alike must get right to succeed in the digital landscape of today. They will need to effectively reach the savvy, omni-channel customer that expects a personalized experience with each and every buying decision they make throughout the entire purchase funnel from A-Z; this is where I can say Ted thrives and has mastered the art of #RonR!”

“My favorite twitter follower and an everyday inspiration to create meaningful connections with people online and in-person. Ted is living proof that social media has yet to reach its full potential because he is on one of the few that are using it to its full capacity. Ted cultivates real and meaningful relationships on a platform that many say is not capable of producing such results. He is a leader in his service methodology, an amazing mentor to people who share his relationship values and a man that exudes integrity and genuine care to everyone he comes in contact with. Beyond exposing me to HootSuite, Ted has raised the bar on my social media expectations, content guidelines and shown me what social media can be when it is being used the right way. I am inspired daily by his activity, intrigued with his experience and motivated to be not only be a better marketer but a better person. He is truly one in a million that is changing the way we do business one tweet at a time. It is a pleasure and privilege to learn from you, friend.”

“Ted brings Return on Relationship to life. He helped me build the first Social Shopper Marketing company and think about how relationships are the core of the modern social brand. Ted created cb.socially, an innovative social syndication platform that blends technology and humans to create a high touch syndication platform. Need to build a business? Call Ted, he just gets things done.”

“Ted is beyond sensational. I've known him for only a short while but it's amazing how much of an impact great people like Ted can have on you. Ted's focus on the relationship gives me hope for Social Business moving forward. His ideas, thoughts, and answers are nothing short of sharp and is rightly seated atop the Communications industry. I cannot wait to speak with Ted in person again.”

“Ted is a phenomenal speaker, a well-connected expert and has the uncanny ability to make relationships online personal & streamline multiple topics down to their core value. When he takes the stage at a conference and says that his mind works like a Twitter stream - he isn't kidding! He truly understands social online & offline in a way that others are still learning to adapt to. As Ted says, "it's all about relationships!" - whether it is online or offline. I look forward to working with him again in the future and value him as a mentor as well as a friend greatly. If you have the opportunity to work with Ted, take it!”

“Ted is one of kind. He understands the social landscape better than most and has the ability to cut through and focus on what matters most. He is smart, likable and when it comes to connecting with bloggers, influencers and driving true return on relationship -- there is just no one better.”

“I've had the pleasure of working with Ted in his capacity as my client, an advisor to Collective Bias, and now as our CSMO. These experiences have been very rewarding. I've always been impressed with the level at which he "gets" the social world as it relates to business. His presentation style is impressive and I've always regarded his take on business and team leadership highly. I look forward to learning more from Ted as our business grows and matures and can't wait for Return on Relationships to hit the shelves. I know it's going to be an insightful and entertaining delve into the mind of Ted.”

“I've been a great fan of Ted's for years, starting with reaching out to him via Twitter. His deep knowledge of Social Media as it relates to marketing as a whole is unsurpassed, and his emphasis on the relationship as the centerpiece of social media is at the forefront of the movement in Social. I am honored to regularly learn from Ted, and would recommend him to any group looking for one of the foremost experts in the industry to work on their team.”

“Ted is social to the core. He not only understands the power of social media, he is highly skilled in leveraging social technologies to drive "Return on Relationships." (His mantra and focus.) Ted's a valued advisor at Zuberance, always willing to provide smart advice, make introductions, and advocate Zuberance. I'm a Ted Rubin Advocate!”

“Ted is one of the most proactive people I know. He has a great balance b/t thinking and doing, which is rare in the digital business. Great consultant and very knowledge about the social media space.”

“I reached out to Ted to be a part of the PSAMA annual conference because of his great reputation in talking about marketing relationships, the theme for this year's event. I found Ted to be very approachable, and he was excited about the opportunity to speak. But when I met Ted at last, just before the event, I was most impressed by his knowledge and his passion on the subject, and was sure he would make an ideal kick-off keynote for the day's event. Ted delivered even more than I hoped in the morning session, with his energy, passion, personal anecdotes and desire to connect with the audience. He charged up the audience and they left the session eager to learn more during the day. Not only did Ted give the event a great kick-off, but he stayed for the rest of the day, lending his presence and ideas to the conversation. I would recommend any group to book Ted for their event, he is passionate, knowledgeable and has a point of view to get the audience thinking.”

“If you've ever listened to Ted speak to an audience of marketers on the importance of relationships you know that he is passionate about the topic. When you shake hands with the man and visit with him one-on-one, you recognize very quickly that he is committed to walking his talk. I had both opportunities recently when Ted and I were on the same agenda for the Puget Sound AMA's Market Mix event. Ted blew the attendees away with his human and unpretentious style, his excellent examples, and his ability to paint an engaging and clear picture with each and every word. He's like a gifted painter who brings a subject to life - making it memorable with each stroke of the brush against the canvas. Ted's audience is his canvas! Ted is a highly regarded, very visible, and a most relevant speaker who shares openly and practices what he preaches. Those who consider him as a strategic practitioner and engage him in their businesses will bring value to their customers and shareholders. Those who select him to share his insights with their conference attendees will bring great value to their event. I'm looking forward to the next opportunity to experience Ted myself.”

“Ted is one of the most Social Media savvy people that I have come across. His drive and commitment for "ROR" Return on Relationships is what set him apart from those just looking for numbers. He gets the big picture and inspires others to do so. He is very influential and is respected by many for his ideas and projects.”

“Ted is a brilliant marketer - he was one of the first people in the retail industry to see the strength and importance of social media. He learned quickly how to properly work the channel both for revenue and brand enhancement. His overall skill as director of marketing are very strong. He is a good team leader, motivator and smart decision maker.”

“Ted is one of the most connected people I know–a veritable walking encyclopedia of who's who in social media and marketing. Need I say more? You can trust that Ted will deliver on whatever you sign him up for. Working with Ted is always a pleasure.”

“Ted is a true professional. He is one of the brightest "social" minds I have met during my travels over the last couple of years while immersed in social. Not only does he know what he is doing, but he lives it...every day. On a personal level, Ted is a truly a unique human being. He is incredibly trustworthy and always lives up to his commitments. I know that my personal and professional relationship with Ted will live on for years. Any organization would be incredibly fortunate to have Ted as part of their team!”

“Ted just gets social media. His understanding of how to engage with people in social is innate and of huge value for any business seeking to build relationships with its most valuable constituents: customers.”

“Ted is one of the true leaders in the social media and customer engagement space. He gets it. Bright, passionate and always willing to help others. A go to guy in the industry.”

“While I have not worked with Ted directly, I can most definitely attest to him as being someone who truly practices what he preaches. Not only does he build relationships with people online - he's great at networking IRL and truly embodies the "social" side of social media. Down to earth and supportive - One can learn a lot from him.”

“Ted is an exceptional leader and is one of the most recognized names throughout social media. His ability to engage an audience is infectious and his passion for building and sustaining solid relationships is evident in his work. Ted knows how to create community like no other and continues to be a prominent online leader.”

“I have had the privilege of getting to know Ted through Collective Bias when he worked at e.l.f. cosmetics and also at Open Sky. Ted is great to work with and treats everyone with respect. I know I can trust Ted, and enjoy getting to see him at varying blogging events we attend.”

“I consider Ted to be one of the most influential people in social media I've had the pleasure to cross paths with. He get's engagement and how to build a brand. It's truly a pleasure to watch what he does and learn.”

“I met Ted once for a brief few minutes and when I contacted him there after, he remembered who I was and was quick to work with me. He has always provided me with great feedback and direction on handling various social media campaigns. He has always been helpful in making projects work and possibly by making them extraordinary.”

“Ted is one of the most dynamic personalities I know. He is like lightning in a bottle! Aside from being an excellent motivator, and mentor, he is an overall great guy. I would love the opportunity to work with Ted again in the future. Ted has my seal of approval!”

“Ted is one of the brightest and most innovative marketers I've ever met. He is grounded in deep marketing and business development expertise, innovations in social commerce and digital marketing, and his relentless care for quality and business performance. He is an asset to any organization seeking major positive transformation, aggressive growth, innovative thinking, and ROI based execution.”

“I know Ted for over eight years and he is one of the most dynamic Marketer's when it comes to marketing or marketing and communications. He is a tremendous resource for building a business and his inter-network of clients surpasses any Network group that can be created. His working knowledge of .Com organizations is unbelievable. He is a true Marcom professional and any organization that hires Ted is hiring the best of the best. One of Ted's strongest attributes is that he truly cares for the friends that he has built over the years. It is a true honor knowing and working with Ted.”

“Ted is a dynamic and inspirational personality and has the drive and experience to be successful with any goal he should put his mind to achieve. He opens the door to opportunity where others have failed or given up.”

“Ted is clearly a driven , articulate and creative mind who is able to extract key levers to the business model & organization and make something happen in a positive/scalable ways .. I hope we have a chance to work together again”

“Ted is one of the most dedicated deal makers I have ever met. He has a vast network of reliable contacts with whom he can make things happen. He is both good with people and fantastic at structuring creative deals. If Ted says he'll make something happen, you can rely on the fact that he will make it happen. I recommend him enthusiastically”

“Ted is my Golden Rolodex. He is a deal maker, can get me in front of virtually anyone, and is one of the savviest resources for virtually anything cutting edge on the Internet. He's generous and will talk with anyone. But come prepared and know what you are talking about. He is rapid-fired and does not suffer fools easily and, frankly, that's what I appreciate about him. I know that when I work with Ted, something will get DONE! My highest recommendation! Definitely contact Ted if you want to take your company to the next level.”

“Ted is, quite simply, the best salesperson I've ever known. I met him when he came aboard at Yoyodyne, more than ten years ago. He built and managed an inside salesforce which was a huge success within the company. He was a great mentor, guiding junior associates through their early calls, and teaching them how and when to be aggressive. He is a professional, and a winner. Ted knows what his strength is: to rapidly grow a business and get things done. He simply does not let obstacles stand in his way.”

“Ted is a knowledgeable, professional and friendly person. You can count on him for sound business advice and excellent "out-of-the-box" ideas to achieve success.”

“Ted is like a fine wine that only gets better with age. I have known him now for a few years since his last stint at the Blackbook and he's the kind of guy that never allows the climate of any job to control him - he controls the climate of that job. When at Blackbook he was able to really understand the creative and financial needs of my photographers. He was so little about "the sell" of pages and more about understanding the underpinnings and needs of my artists' group. He was always great about predicting what publishing a sourcebook could become and what we as agents - would need in the future. He is direct, thoughtful, connected, and intense - four things I must say I admire in a salesman. I know Ted would literally be amazing when put to any task because he doesn't rely on cunning and a winning smile to make the sale ... he relies on being thoroughly researched, a team player, and an honest business man. I look forward to my future collaborations with him in his new venture Elf Cosmetics.”

“Ted Rubin encompasses a leadership quality rare in this day and age. With passion, insight and all around hard work, he is able to bring those qualities out of the people he works with. Ted as CEO of the Black Book, encouraged me to always pursue my clients and satisfy their needs in order to provide the best service as possible. That is a quality that is ingrained in me today. He is a talented CEO and I know that the future will always be bright for whatever team he works with.”