Friday Push to Prod

Rick Heaton
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A weekly podcast featuring some of the leading community managers and industry professionals from across the video game industry. We touch on issues of interest to anyone managing a community, social media, or other customer facing channels. Anyone who has ever wondered what a community manager does, and why, should put this podcast on their playlist.

  1. 06/07/2022

    S3:E4: The A to Z of Game Design

    We talk Game Design with Ziba Scott- Owner of PopCannibal- and Amor Estandian - Senior Game Designer at Pipeworks Studios. Topics include: What do designers do? Working with Licensed IPs vs Your own IP Dealing with community expectations. Controlling Budgets Guests:  Zib Scott Amor Estandian Hosts Katie Postma Rick Heaton Other links: Crossing the Streams Podcast by Amor  Kind Words by PopCannibal  Block Pooper by PopCannibal

    S3:E4: The A to Z of Game Design

  2. 05/31/2022

    S3: E3: Social Media for AAA vs Indie Games. Key tactics and strategy differences.

    Boka Agboje shares his thoughts on the differences between Triple A and Indie game social media strategies.  Topics include: Humanizing your brand. Growth vs Engagement: Size matters, until it doesn't. Corporate Responsibility. Follow our Guests and Hosts on Twitter Guests:  Boka Agboje  Hosts Katie Postma Rick Heaton Other links: Bromance Podcast: Rom Com Reviews by Boka Agbodje & Garret Balliett

    S3: E3: Social Media for AAA vs Indie Games. Key tactics and strategy differences.

  3. 05/20/2022

    S3: E2: Writing for Games Part One

    Guests Amy Noel Green (That Dragon Cancer) and Nicole Hamlett (Writer for interactive story games) join us to discuss writing for games.  Topics include: How being Neurodivergent can present challenges, but can also be a superpower. Writing for established IPs vs creating your own worlds. Are you a "shower or a grower" Women in Gaming About our Guests: Amy Noel Green on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amynoelgreen Nicole Hamlett on Twitter: https://twitter.com/superwonderfrog Other links: Nicole's Books on Amazon  Numinous Games That Dragon Cancer  Area Man Lives

    S3: E2: Writing for Games Part One

  4. 05/09/2022

    S3: E1: Back to normal(ish). Are we doing things right?

    After more than two years of remote working and cancelled shows due to the global pandemic, what's the right path forward? How do we protect employees, customers, fans, and each other as we try to get back to a new normal(ish)? Linda Carlson, Director, Customer Experience at ModSquad joins hosts Rick and Katie for the hour.

    S3: E1: Back to normal(ish). Are we doing things right?

  5. 05/29/2019

    S2: Episode 2 - Live Service Games

    S2: Episode 2: "Live Service Games require a Different Approach" Special gues Richard Weil, SVP, Global Operations at ModSquad joins Rick and Katie to discuss how and why running a live service game changes everything about how you engage with your community. From social strategy to revenue models, it all changes.

    S2: Episode 2 - Live Service Games

  6. 02/15/2019

    S2: Episode 1 - Happy Fun Times: If you can't find them, make them!

    We're back, baby! Join hosts Rick Heaton and Katie Postma as we kick off Season 2! S2: Episode 1: "Happy Fun Times: If you can't find them, make them!" Our special guest is Jacob Burgess, Community and Influencer Relationship Manager at Ysbryd Games.

    S2: Episode 1 - Happy Fun Times: If you can't find them, make them!

  7. 02/12/2019

    Episode 9: Remembering the legendary Stan Lee.

    Rick and Katie remember Stan Lee and how he changed our lives.  With special guests Stephen Reid and Victor Wachter, and bonus material from Ron Meiners and Eric Campbell.

    Episode 9: Remembering the legendary Stan Lee.

  8. 08/03/2018

    Episode 8: How to Change Companies with Style!

    Changing companies is an inevitability in any industry. In the games industry it can happen for a host of reasons, both voluntary and involuntary. The trick is knowing how to change companies in style without burning bridges and leaving a lasting positive impression. Mathew Anderson (Senior Community Manager, KingsIsle Entertainment) joins  hosts Rick Heaton (Director, Community Activation at YellowPike Media) and Katie Postma (Community and Social Media Manager for Stoic working on the Banner Saga trilogy) to talk about the best strategies for leaving one company for another. Even when leaving wasn't your idea.

    Episode 8: How to Change Companies with Style!
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A weekly podcast featuring some of the leading community managers and industry professionals from across the video game industry. We touch on issues of interest to anyone managing a community, social media, or other customer facing channels. Anyone who has ever wondered what a community manager does, and why, should put this podcast on their playlist.

Information

  • Creator
    Rick Heaton
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2022
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rick Heaton
  • Show Website
    Friday Push to Prod