Candidates often ask me: As a leading digital marketing agency recruiter, where do I see the strongest demand for talent on the agency side? That’s a timely question with clients preparing their marketing strategies and budgets for 2017. Several years ago while conducting research for my book, “Careers in Ecommerce and Digital Marketing,” I [...]
The recent headline in Internet Retailer said it all: Brookstone Hires an Ecommerce Veteran As Its New CEO. How cool. An ecommerce guy gets the top spot at an iconic retailer. I’m sure that was an inspiring announcement for VP’s of Ecommerce everywhere who aspire to the C-Suite and ultimate success in ecommerce. For [...]
Response from employer after I submitted a candidate for a Digital Marketing Director position: “Strong candidate, but it appears he’s doing work on the side. We have a policy here that prevents us from hiring a digital marketing freelancer. I want someone who’s going to focus their full attention on my business. I’m going [...]
