I must say i have mixed feelings now. This is the first time i've seen Sandi talk just regularly. I've seen her over the past years on Around The 'Verse, Reverse The 'Verse, The next Great Starship, etc... But she always followed a script or said specifically what there had to be said about the game. Now i finally feel like i can properly put a personality to her face and i must say, i'm very happy! :D Keep up the good work Sandi! You're my favorite Vice President of marketing!
It's a real curious background that Sandi came from and I think the fact that she had no experience in marketing games has actually ended up working in CIG's favor. Productions such as TNGS along with AtV, 10FTC and all the comm-link releases have made Star-Citizen easy to bring in both new backers and keep the existing backers "in the loop". Add to that the deals with Saitek and AMD and other hardware manufacturers down the line and the upcoming FPS and PU releases and we will be seeing a lot of what Sandi has been doing behind the scene pay off. If we had had a more traditional game marketing VP; I expect at this stage we would still be dealing with forum posts and tweets as opposed to the regular rich multimedia press releases across a variety of media we have now. This very hands on and open dialog with the community approach I think CIG has proved is the future in crowd-funded gaming; thanks to in no small part the work of Sandi Gardiner. So on behalf of the community - well done Sandi :)
+Yuki Fox That's what I've always read about Chris Roberts in the past: he has this uncanny capacity to see the potential in people that others don't see. That's how he's always been able to put together awesome teams. I'm sure more than happy we didn't get a "traditional" marketing VP flanked by an anonymous "official spokesperson".
+Yuki Fox - I totally agree, but this kind of cross industry skills gets implemented more often than people think. I would add that Sandy is downplaying the marketing skills she gained from the social sphere (i.e. nighclubs). I know a folks in that industry (i.e. promoters, DJs, etc.) I can tell you that there is quite a mount of direct social interaction with clients in addition to large event planning. Which works perfectly with the very open and direct approach CIG has with their clients. Sandy is pretty well rounded.
+Yuki Fox She's married to Chris Roberts. That HAS to be a factor in the resaon she's a Vice Preident of the company havnig NEVER worked in the games industry.
One of the nicest persons I had the pleasure of working with on my $930 refund. I can only say nice things about Sandi, Henry and other members of the Customer Service and Refund departments.
Actually really enjoyed this interview a little more than the interviews with the devs. It's amazing to see how things have changed from when Sandi used to do the dev interviews back in Wingman's Hangar days to now.
Great segment! Always enjoy learning about the devs, even one with as much exposure as Sandi. Also, glad to know our Citizens will be properly attired throughout the verse.
Pretty amazing what she and the team have accomplished from the beginnings... way to go Sandi, keep up the great efforts! also, can I party with you on your space yacht!? :D
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Sandi has always appeared pretty genuine. But after this interview, where she almost seemed... vulnerable - her true genuine character was just laid out there. Which might seem counter productive as a marketer, but to me, I wouldn't have it any other way.
+Shawn Puhlman I noticed that too. A very touching moment when she talks about the community and shows just how much she cares. Sandi is truly wonderful!
May 2019: $288 million spent on an unfinished game. No release date in sight. Millions mismanaged. But Chris and her have really nice houses in L.A. They have another German on the payroll that's been imprisoned in the past for tax fraud ffs... Her and Chris Roberts ripped off so many idiots. I guess fools and their money ARE easily parted.
I must say i have mixed feelings now.
This is the first time i've seen Sandi talk just regularly.
I've seen her over the past years on Around The 'Verse, Reverse The 'Verse, The next Great Starship, etc... But she always followed a script or said specifically what there had to be said about the game.
Now i finally feel like i can properly put a personality to her face and i must say, i'm very happy! :D
Keep up the good work Sandi! You're my favorite Vice President of marketing!
+Utho Riley Then you just missed it. There's plenty of material where Sandi appears totally natural.
+Utho Riley She is awesome indeed!
It's a real curious background that Sandi came from and I think the fact that she had no experience in marketing games has actually ended up working in CIG's favor. Productions such as TNGS along with AtV, 10FTC and all the comm-link releases have made Star-Citizen easy to bring in both new backers and keep the existing backers "in the loop". Add to that the deals with Saitek and AMD and other hardware manufacturers down the line and the upcoming FPS and PU releases and we will be seeing a lot of what Sandi has been doing behind the scene pay off.
If we had had a more traditional game marketing VP; I expect at this stage we would still be dealing with forum posts and tweets as opposed to the regular rich multimedia press releases across a variety of media we have now. This very hands on and open dialog with the community approach I think CIG has proved is the future in crowd-funded gaming; thanks to in no small part the work of Sandi Gardiner.
So on behalf of the community - well done Sandi :)
+Yuki Fox y'know, that's a good point. Really stretching the market to branding and broadcasting.
+Yuki Fox That's what I've always read about Chris Roberts in the past: he has this uncanny capacity to see the potential in people that others don't see. That's how he's always been able to put together awesome teams. I'm sure more than happy we didn't get a "traditional" marketing VP flanked by an anonymous "official spokesperson".
+Yuki Fox - I totally agree, but this kind of cross industry skills gets implemented more often than people think. I would add that Sandy is downplaying the marketing skills she gained from the social sphere (i.e. nighclubs). I know a folks in that industry (i.e. promoters, DJs, etc.) I can tell you that there is quite a mount of direct social interaction with clients in addition to large event planning. Which works perfectly with the very open and direct approach CIG has with their clients. Sandy is pretty well rounded.
+Yuki Fox She's married to Chris Roberts. That HAS to be a factor in the resaon she's a Vice Preident of the company havnig NEVER worked in the games industry.
Insulting people you don't know surely is the best way to get your point across and an unquestionable proof of wit and intelligence.
One of the nicest persons I had the pleasure of working with on my $930 refund. I can only say nice things about Sandi, Henry and other members of the Customer Service and Refund departments.
Actually really enjoyed this interview a little more than the interviews with the devs. It's amazing to see how things have changed from when Sandi used to do the dev interviews back in Wingman's Hangar days to now.
Big love to Sandi, from Oz.
yeah, its definitely progressing along. I can't wait!
She was in a movie, can't remember the name of it, but I saw it on imdb.
Nice interview James Never interviewed my boss before nicely done
Timothy007@Atlas Defense Industries
and to think 21 days after this interview.... he was fired.
Really ?
WOOT! Sandie Gardiner! Awesome Job Guys!
Great segment! Always enjoy learning about the devs, even one with as much exposure as Sandi. Also, glad to know our Citizens will be properly attired throughout the verse.
what happened to the star citizen tattoo on her arm? I thought it was permanent
Pretty amazing what she and the team have accomplished from the beginnings... way to go Sandi, keep up the great efforts!
also, can I party with you on your space yacht!? :D
Good stuff! Thanks for all the hard work Sandi.
i NEED to see sandi and lisa in control of a ship someday. I so wanna know how well they'll do !
dude always looks baked.
She is married to CR, right? Thought it was something worth mentioning. Anyway, great interview.
+SpetS i think she is. Not sure.
+Pedro Hassan no, she isn't.
+Pedro Hassan I thought she was as well, still thinking that
+Pedro Hassan To be honest, if shes not, Chris does deserves her. Hes awesome, shes awesome and hot... so why not? :D
Fritz Le where do you people get your information?!
Keep up the good work CIG :D
That explain why the cloths are always so good :D Someone know the quality ... Thanks CIG and Sandi
Good interview :)
Sandi is always like shining outside. I wish I also could have such energy and positive
i wonder... where is wingman now days :)
Is he still there ? can we get an interview ?
SO whens the actual game coming out?
+shaolindreams 2027 boyo.
lol
+shaolindreams Planned for 2017.
@@TaKHiiro And he laughed, 5 years later it's still in Alpha! :P
A yacht seems appropriate but not until CIG makes a space bikini for Sandi...
+Jim's Inkspot That's.. kinda inappropriate, don't you think?
Gormador
Why is it inappropriate? What else are you going to ware on a Yacht? Have a nice day.
She's a real 'actor' old Sandi. Vain af too
Her necklace looks like a CPU with some gems on it, or am I way off? I remember someone making jewelry with electronic devices.
OCTOBER 10, 2015 - but it is all sold out, but will be webcasted on line, twitch
RSVP For CitizenCon 2015!
robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14768-RSVP-For-CitizenCon-2015
CitizenCon 2015 will be held at the Runway Visitor Park at the Manchester Airport, featuring a Concorde jet as a backdrop! Doors will open at 6 PM local time on Saturday, October 10, 2015.
Sandi has always appeared pretty genuine. But after this interview, where she almost seemed... vulnerable - her true genuine character was just laid out there. Which might seem counter productive as a marketer, but to me, I wouldn't have it any other way.
+Shawn Puhlman I noticed that too. A very touching moment when she talks about the community and shows just how much she cares.
Sandi is truly wonderful!
It does look like box is from fallout 76
May 2019: $288 million spent on an unfinished game. No release date in sight. Millions mismanaged. But Chris and her have really nice houses in L.A. They have another German on the payroll that's been imprisoned in the past for tax fraud ffs...
Her and Chris Roberts ripped off so many idiots. I guess fools and their money ARE easily parted.
She's only with him for the money.
Metal Gear !
lol crazy Sandi - hot chick
6th Now I'm happy
the conman's wife
is she a aborginee
No, I do not trust any 10 dating a 3... I'm sorry...