What's the best way to find – and recruit – creative talent? James Caan gives his advice
James Caan, recruitment entrepreneur and Dragon from the Den, has been dishing out advice on marketing recruitment and business via The Drum’s social channels this week.
Caan, the chairman of Gemini People among other ventures, advised agency and brand owners to watch the recruitment sector closely as a barometer for the economy, before making any big business decisions.
He also said that in such a creative sector, it is important to interview thoroughly – even inviting candidates in for a half day in the office – to make sure they fit with the existing culture.
Catch the full bulk of Caan’s advice in the video above.
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Episode 2
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Episode 3
Glenn Gainor, Sony Pictures Screen Gems exec on what makes a great story
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Episode 4
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Episode 5
Sony Pictures Screen Gems exec, Glenn Gainor, on successful brand integration in film
After 25 years in the entertainment business, Glenn Gainor, head of physical production at Sony Pictures Screen Gems, knows plenty about great films and stories. He also knows what it takes to create successful integration for brands — and points to the seminal ET/Reese's Pieces hookup as the gold standard of integration.
Episode 6
Prop master Scott Bauer on how brands can drive a story
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Episode 7
Sir John Hegarty on the best brand story he’s told
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Episode 8
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Episode 9
Amir Bar-Lev, Long Strange Trip director, on passion in storytelling
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Episode 10
PopSugar's co-founder, Lisa Sugar, shares what makes a great story
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