The marketing recruitment landscape is evolving faster than ever, and as we settle into 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the lessons learned and look ahead to what’s next.

In this special episode of Stopgap Talks, Claire Owen (Owner & Founder of Stopgap) and Rowan Lawrence (Director of People & Values) share their insights on the biggest challenges and opportunities in marketing recruitment today.

🌟 What’s in store?

• The key hiring trends shaping marketing roles in 2025
• How AI is changing recruitment—and why the human touch still matters
• The skills marketing professionals need to stay ahead
• Practical advice for hiring managers looking to build top-performing teams

The themes shared in this episode are more relevant than ever as we move forward into the year. Whether you’re a job seeker or a hiring manager, this conversation will help you navigate the shifting landscape of marketing recruitment in 2025.

Connect with the speakers:

• Claire Owen: LinkedIn
• Rowan Lawrence: LinkedIn

For more insights on marketing recruitment, visit Stopgap.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are more than just buzzwords—they are essential for building stronger, more innovative, and more successful workplaces. But how can businesses truly integrate DEI into their hiring processes?

In this episode of Stopgap Talks, Rowan Lawrence and Amanda McCarthy explore why DEI should be a priority in recruitment and how companies can take practical steps to ensure an inclusive hiring process. They discuss everything from writing unbiased job descriptions to creating an interview experience that welcomes diverse candidates.

Expect real insights, actionable strategies, and eye-opening stats—like how 76% of job seekers consider diversity a key factor when choosing a job (LinkedIn Talent Trends 2023).

Tune in now for expert advice on fostering inclusivity from recruitment to onboarding!

Connect with the speakers:

• Rowan Lawrence: LinkedIn
• Amanda McCarthy: LinkedIn

For more resources on inclusive hiring, visit Stopgap.

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The world of work has transformed dramatically in recent years, and few industries have felt this shift more acutely than marketing, digital, and creative sectors. Remote work is no longer a temporary solution—it’s a permanent fixture reshaping how professionals collaborate, innovate, and thrive.

To explore how remote work is evolving, Stopgap Talks brings you an insightful conversation featuring our Principal Consultant Lara Fisher Jones and Senior Consultant John Hunt. In this episode, Lara and John dive into the opportunities and challenges that remote work presents for professionals and businesses in these dynamic fields.

Whether you’re navigating remote work as a professional or adapting your hiring strategies as a business, this episode offers actionable insights to stay ahead in a rapidly changing work environment. The discussion reflects on lessons learned so far and anticipates what’s next for the future of work in these creative industries.

Contact the Speakers -

Have questions or want to connect? Reach out to our speakers:

• Lara Fisher Jones: LinkedIn
• John Hunt: LinkedIn