109 Crafting Strong Client Connections: Insights from Corinne Gudevich

In this episode, we sit down with Corinne Gudevich, Managing Director of Brand Experience at Ruder Finn. With an illustrious career that includes 17 years at Ketchum, Corinne shares her experiences from beginning at a boutique agency to evolving through major industry shifts. Learn about her journey at Sears during tumultuous times, her approach to bridging corporate and brand communications, and her current venture of building a new practice at Ruder Finn. Corinne also discusses team dynamics in post-pandemic work environments, emphasizing empathy, curiosity, and the importance of making one's presence known. Get insights into her client services philosophy and how she fosters meaningful relationships in the PR industry. 00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter 00:58 Guest Introduction: Corinne Gudevich 01:34 Podcast Overview and Hosts Introduction 02:06 Welcoming Corinne Gudevich 02:16 Weather Talk and Chicago Life 03:47 Corinne's Career Journey: From Sears to Ruder Finn 06:52 Agency Life and Career Insights 19:11 Building Teams in a Post-Pandemic World 25:42 Advice for Aspiring Communicators 30:06 Conclusion and Contact Information 31:17 Hosts' Reflections and Closing Remarks 34:05 Sponsor Messages and Outro For additional content follow OnAgency on Social: @OnAgencyPodcast  Contact us at [email protected] This episode is brought to you by TalentNet and MahaloHub.  TalentNet Media empowers businesses with innovative strategies in talent acquisition operations, recruitment marketing, and employer branding. Join us to stay ahead in the evolving hiring and HR technology landscape at www.TalentNetMedia.com.   For marketers looking to amplify their marketing campaigns with high-impact video content, MahaloHub simplifies your workflow with its powerful, flexible, and scalable platform. Savvy marketers know that MahaloHub makes their lives easier and budgets go further by letting them invite, capture, edit, and distribute authentic video content seamlessly across all digital channels, all from one intuitive dashboard. Check Mahalohub out at www.mahalohub.com.