Since the early days of advocacy marketing, John Cicero, VP of Advocacy has become an industry trailblazer. With almost 20 years of experience at TEAM and several more on the field, John has had an accomplished career and shows no signs of stopping.
With a diverse background and a passion for adventure that has taken him around the world, John looks back on his advocacy journey as he reflects on what the future holds for the industry.
Check out his insights here.
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