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We Stand Against Hate, Toxicity, And Abuse On Social Media
The Collective for Safe Social Media is a coalition of global marketing, business, and non-profit leaders and influencers who are dedicated to eradicating hate, toxicity, and abuse on social media.
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Founding Members
The Collective for Safe Social Media's Founding Members represent 12 global consumer and sports brands around the world. Some founding members are participating privately but trust there's a big group of dedicated individuals here creating safety on social media.
Nick is the Global Head of Social Media for Manchester United. A role which oversees the Premier League side’s global social media channels and strategy, which involves directing editorial and branded content ideation, creation and distribution for the club's 210 million followers cross-platform.
Nick founded the industry-disrupting social media channel BBC Sporf in 2012 from his Loughborough University bedroom, which rebranded as SPORF in 2016 following an acquisition by digital-first marketing agency The Social Chain, where he became Head of Brand. Under Nick’s leadership SPORF became a must-follow publishing brand for Gen Y and Z sports fans. At the beginning of 2020, SPORF surpassed 15 million followers across all social platforms.
Ahead of the 2020/21 football season, Manchester United appointed Nick as the club's Global Head of Social Media. A role which oversees the Premier League side’s global social media channels and strategy, which involves directing editorial and branded content ideation, creation and distribution for the club's 210 million followers cross-platform.
Erik is the CEO of Respondology. Respondology is the industry-leading, AI-powered technology for eradicating hate, abuse, and spam from social media. Their clients are 260+ top consumer brands, innovative agencies, and major sports teams.
As co-founder and CEO of Respondology, Erik is passionate about removing hate, abuse and spam from social media and making the online world a safer place, and in creating a collaborative environment for his team members.
Outside of his work life, Erik enjoys playing and watching both US and European football, surfing, and spending time with his wife, children and dogs.
Natalie is the former President & CMO of Savage X Fenty. She spearheaded significant growth and innovation for the company, and gained recognition in Fast Company's Most Innovative Style Companies, Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential Companies, and earned multiple Webby Awards and an Emmy. She has been recognized on lists by Forbes, Business Insider, and others, highlighting her as a leading marketer and innovator in the beauty and fashion industry.
As co-founder and CEO of Respondology, Erik is passionate about removing hate, abuse and spam from social media and making the online world a safer place, and in creating a collaborative environment for his team members.
Outside of his work life, Erik enjoys playing and watching both US and European football, surfing, and spending time with his wife, children and dogs.
Jared Harding, who served as VP & Executive Producer of Digital at Kroenke Sports & Entertainment for nearly 17 years, drove transformative digital marketing and record-setting digital revenue through his leadership of top-five content teams for the NBA's Denver Nuggets, NHL's Colorado Avalanche, and NLL's Colorado Mammoth. He recently founded Tewdilly, a Denver-based consultancy focused on marketing, digital innovation, AI strategy, and leadership development in sports and entertainment.
As co-founder and CEO of Respondology, Erik is passionate about removing hate, abuse and spam from social media and making the online world a safer place, and in creating a collaborative environment for his team members.
Outside of his work life, Erik enjoys playing and watching both US and European football, surfing, and spending time with his wife, children and dogs.
Tim Clark is Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, leading the operation of NASCAR’s digital platform including NASCAR.com, the NASCAR Mobile app, fantasy games, subscription products, UX and fan engagement. Clark also oversees original content development for NASCAR, including digital and social media, and NASCAR Studios – the sport’s dedicated hub for world-class on-demand content ranging from podcasts to original documentary projects.
As co-founder and CEO of Respondology, Erik is passionate about removing hate, abuse and spam from social media and making the online world a safer place, and in creating a collaborative environment for his team members.
Outside of his work life, Erik enjoys playing and watching both US and European football, surfing, and spending time with his wife, children and dogs.
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As co-founder and CEO of Respondology, Erik is passionate about removing hate, abuse and spam from social media and making the online world a safer place, and in creating a collaborative environment for his team members.
Outside of his work life, Erik enjoys playing and watching both US and European football, surfing, and spending time with his wife, children and dogs.
Gordon oversees all digital and social media channels for all Las Vegas-based sports teams in the Foley Entertainment Group including the 2023 Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights (NHL), Henderson Silver Knights (AHL), Vegas Knight Hawks (IFL) and Lee’s Family Forum. A native of Northport, N.Y., Gordon has been with the organization since 2018 after graduating with degrees in Communication Studies and Journalism from Northeastern University.
As co-founder and CEO of Respondology, Erik is passionate about removing hate, abuse and spam from social media and making the online world a safer place, and in creating a collaborative environment for his team members.
Outside of his work life, Erik enjoys playing and watching both US and European football, surfing, and spending time with his wife, children and dogs.
Josh’s experience managing the world’s most renowned sports stars complements his work with clubs, leagues and federations where he draws on time spent overseeing UEFA and Tottenham Hotspur’s digital output. He has over a decade of experience in the industry and is a long-standing member of the Ten Toes senior management who has helped build the business and team to now service some of the biggest names, brands and rights holders in sport.
As co-founder and CEO of Respondology, Erik is passionate about removing hate, abuse and spam from social media and making the online world a safer place, and in creating a collaborative environment for his team members.
Outside of his work life, Erik enjoys playing and watching both US and European football, surfing, and spending time with his wife, children and dogs.
Nick
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Erik
Swain
Tim
Clark
Natalie Guzman
Jared Harding
Gordon Weigers
Josh Hershman
Managing Director & Managing Partner, Ten Toes
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