High Takeaways and Favourite Photographs

The previous couple years have been fascinating, to say the least.

Ever since TUNE went absolutely distant in 2020, as an organization we’ve been extra centered, extra productive, and extra profitable than ever. However as people, all of us agree there are occasions the place we’ve missed coming into the workplace, seeing our coworkers, and hanging out in shared areas. Our resolution? TUNE Retreat 2022!

Hosted in lovely Port Ludlow, Washington, TUNE’s 2022 firm retreat introduced collectively greater than 40 people from everywhere in the world. The October climate couldn’t have been higher, regardless of the looming forest fires and Seattle’s status as a dark getaway. Over three days, we collaborated, we commiserated, and most significantly, we met and bought to know our colleagues in particular person.

Beneath, we’ve collected some ideas and pictures from retreat-goers to recollect our time collectively and remind us of what makes TUNE, TUNE: its individuals. Take pleasure in!

What the Retreat Meant to You

“I’ve all the time valued in-person connections and interactions. These experiences are vital to an organization tradition like TUNE’s which is constructed on empathy, mutual respect, cooperation, and downside fixing. When TUNE transitioned to a distant workforce, I knew it might be troublesome to take care of these cultural anchors and that these interactions which occurred organically inside our workplaces would require extra intention and energy. The results of that intention and energy was our first TUNE Retreat, which I consider 100% of the attendees would agree was successful. The occasion meant a lot to me. I used to be in a position to spend invaluable time with of us who’ve been dedicated to TUNE for over a decade, lastly meet teammates in person who I’ve labored with for the previous three years and have helped form TUNE, together with those that have not too long ago chosen TUNE as their new dwelling over different employment choices. This occasion strengthened what I consider is certainly one of TUNE’s largest aggressive benefits, which is our individuals.”
—Cameron Stewart, Common Supervisor

“I joined TUNE three months earlier than the pandemic started. Whereas I used to be in a position to join with the native European crew, I’ve by no means seen most of my abroad colleagues. What an incredible feeling it was to lastly be capable to meet everybody, give individuals a hug and simply have a chat about something.
The retreat was an ideal mixture of labor and enjoyable. Whereas we bought an opportunity to see the long run TUNE platform and have team-based masterminds, we additionally loved kayaking, biking, enjoying golf and a number of blissful hours. A tour of the native cidery was undoubtedly a spotlight of the journey.
My first time within the evergreen state of Washington was fantastic and I’m trying ahead to many extra retreats like that.”
—Iana Starostovich, Head of Buyer Success, EMEA

“I knew I wanted this retreat, however I didn’t notice how a lot I wanted it till I bought there. I’ve been at TUNE for 2 years and this was my first time assembly everybody in particular person. There merely isn’t a alternative for in-person, human interplay. All of us have an innate want to be recognized by others, and it’s really easy to really feel remoted if you’re observing a display all day. I feel everybody who went on the retreat feels extra recognized than earlier than. You may’t put a worth on that.” 
—Josiah Goff, Director of Product

“The retreat coincided with my one-year anniversary with TUNE and dealing remotely made it difficult to bond with some colleagues over technology-based interactions. Admittedly, I generally really feel invisible to individuals outdoors of my speedy crew and collaborating departments, so seeing everybody in particular person, listening to their voices, and sharing bodily area made me really feel like I used to be actually a part of the crew. I additionally loved the resort and deliberate actions. I desperately wanted a break from the insanity of New York Metropolis, and since I really like being surrounded by nature, the situation was good. I’m naturally introverted, however I challenged myself to be seen and current as a lot as attainable. It was probably the greatest crew retreats I’ve attended over the course of my profession, and I’m trying ahead to doing all of it once more subsequent 12 months in Mexico.” 
—Tie Davidson, Partnerships Supervisor

“The TUNE 2022 retreat in Seattle, Washington was wonderful. I used to be drawn to TUNE by their firm tradition, means to work with purchasers one-on-one and their strong platform instruments. I used to be employed after the corporate went absolutely distant so assembly everybody in particular person, socializing, doing crew constructing occasions and masterminding cross-departmentally was the icing that topped the cake. The venue was lovely, meals was wonderful and nice recollections have been made. I got here again to work feeling far more unified with our wonderful TUNE groups and pumped up for 2023!” 
—Amy Walsh, Buyer Assist Employees

“The retreat actually reiterated to me how a lot this firm values its individuals and its tradition. These two issues are what drew me to TUNE within the first place, and so they have been the primary issues I missed after I went distant. Seeing the hassle that so many people put in to make this occasion as implausible as attainable for his or her colleagues was reenergizing and uplifting in a method I didn’t anticipate. Sounds tacky, however I had a blast hanging out with my coworkers for 3 days straight. When can we begin planning the subsequent one?”
—Becky Doles, Senior Content material Advertising and marketing Supervisor

“I joined TUNE in the course of the pandemic and met two individuals … that’s it. Future social gatherings expanded that circle to incorporate native Seattle individuals however it made it robust to get image of what TUNE was actually like. Then got here the retreat that modified all that! Assembly my colleagues in particular person was nice. I made new pals and bought a way of what makes TUNE tick. The VisionType assembly reassured me that TUNE is trying to the long run and I appreciated what I heard!”
—Steve Graham, Buyer Success Supervisor

“Not like a normal firm retreat that’s closely centered on content material, with slightly crew constructing combined in, the reverse was the case at TUNE Retreat 2022. I feel that this method enormously enhanced the participation and engagement within the content material piece, when the time got here for that.” 
—John Dorais, VP of Buyer Success

“The retreat week couldn’t have been extra good or well timed. We’ve all endured a lot change up to now few years, each personally and professionally. For me personally, this included changing into a first-time mother to my son Mercer. Because the occasion neared, I knew I wouldn’t be capable to attend until he was in a position to attend with us. As an alternative of being handled as a nuisance, he was welcomed by your entire crew. Many TUNE workers went out of their technique to spend time with him and he ended up changing into the mascot of the week. That he could be embraced so overtly is a testomony to our tradition and the bonds we’ve fashioned. I really feel so fortunate to have the ability to work with such an ideal group of individuals!” 
—Nessa Voigt, VP of Advertising and marketing

Constructing Relationships Whereas Working Remotely

“Working remotely, it’s straightforward to overlook how we will be supported and supportive. Throughout this journey, I made some sudden however nice private connections with individuals I don’t work together with a daily foundation. Typically, all we’d like is a listening ear and motivation, particularly for our goals and targets outdoors of labor.” 
—Tie Davidson, Partnerships Supervisor

“For an authorized introvert who loves working remotely and by no means needs to darken the doorways of an workplace once more in my lifetime, it was nice spending time with the crew and confirming my suspicions that TUNE legit has put collectively some extremely high-quality individuals. I’ve by no means been extra satisfied of what we will obtain. So many nice conversations began, and I really like seeing how they’re progressing. That mentioned, I’m able to not be round individuals for a bit.” 
—KC Jones, Senior Product Designer

“The TUNE retreat was wonderful! I usually see the Gross sales and Partnerships groups at conferences all year long, and it was nice to lastly meet the remainder of the crew in such an exquisite location. I virtually didn’t notice that there have been sure individuals who I haven’t really met in actual life, which is testomony to our tight-knit group!” 
—Dan Buontempone, Enterprise Improvement Specialist

“One takeaway is that there is no such thing as a substitute for the time spent in between shows, crew conferences and one-on-ones. Relationships are constructed within the margins of what we do daily and we have been in a position to put aside time to permit these relationships to kind and prosper. We began the retreat off with a evaluation of what we now have achieved this 12 months, acknowledged our shortcomings, and look ahead into our largest alternatives to enhance our firm, product and repair for our purchasers for the rest of 2022 and into the long run.” 
—Cameron Stewart, Common Supervisor

“My favourite moments got here throughout these late nights across the bonfire and within the recreation room as a result of I bought to expertise totally different sides of my teammates that might by no means come by in a Zoom name. Friendships have been cast over s’mores and board video games.” 
—Josiah Goff, Director of Product

Ideas on the Way forward for TUNE 

“The VisionType presentation was extraordinarily useful to translate what we speak about regularly into one thing extra tangible to see how we would go about making a product to deal with our clients’ challenges. It’s going to additionally assist us prioritize our roadmap and perceive the sequence we must be creating in to get the suitable issues solved.” 
—Cameron Stewart, Common Supervisor

“I knew that our crew has been feverishly engaged on some wonderful developments to TUNE for the close to future, however I used to be completely floored by our forward-looking VisionType presentation. TUNE will quickly turn into the beacon within the trade for manufacturers, companies, networks, and publishers to considerably develop all of their efficiency advertising initiatives.” 
—Dan Buontempone, Enterprise Improvement Specialist

“I’m excited in regards to the VisionType and the way forward for TUNE. My solely questions there are: When can we anticipate to see a number of the new modifications occur? Can we rejoice them in Mexico on the 2023 retreat? I’m calling for Puerto Vallarta.” 
—Tie Davidson, Partnerships Supervisor

Trying Forward to 2023

Earlier than leaving, all of us agreed that planning for 2023’s retreat ought to begin instantly. Within the meantime, we now have heaps to be grateful for, plus loads of thrilling plans and product updates to maintain us occupied. These recollections don’t harm, both.

If life at TUNE seems like one thing you’re serious about, check out our Careers web page to discover ways to be part of the crew.