by Erica Seidel | Jul 11, 2019
Anticipating tradeoffs when hiring your marketing leader will save you time and energy You’ve probably heard this before. You’ve probably even said it yourself. Hiring a great marketing leader is like finding a unicorn. It’s elusive and challenging...
by Erica Seidel | May 2, 2019
Picture it: A search for a VP of Marketing for a growing global company in a smoking hot category. We define the role, evaluate hundreds of candidates, and emerge with a star candidate. This candidate has relevant experience in the industry. She is excited about the...
by Erica Seidel | Mar 21, 2019
I’ve noticed something. When people call to ask me about doing a search for them, they are often grasping for questions to ask. It’s understandable. A search partner is an unusual mix: Part brand ambassador: Your search partner will have hundreds of...
by Erica Seidel | Feb 7, 2019
Recently I was invited to discuss “Challenges and Realities of Recruiting Modern Marketers” on the Good Morning Marketing Podcast. Thanks to the team at Zee Jay Digital for inviting me. Some topics we discussed Fads versus fundamentals (in marketing...
by Erica Seidel | Jan 11, 2019
I just bought a new car. Whoo hoo! When I was first picturing the new wheels, I didn’t realize how uncomfortable the buying process would be. After all, I regularly lead searches and negotiate deals many times this size on behalf of companies. I thought, I got...
