Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast

Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast

Join hosts Steve Gipson and Samantha Prost as they explore the world of recruiting and what it means to modernize the industry through discussions that bridge the gap between the rolodex of yesteryear and the smartphone of today.

Episodes

April 24, 2024 24 mins

Today, hosts Steve Gipson and Sam Prost  discuss why actually caring matters. 

Plus, hear our opinions on the "remote vs. on-site workplace" discussion, discover that Steve has hard opinions on A LOT of things, and understand why actually caring is way more important that just giving the illusion of caring online.

As always, thanks for listening, and make sure to subscribe for future episodes!

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Today, hosts Steve Gipson and Sam Prost  discuss how how to avoid costly mistakes when building your recruiting website. 

Plus, how we used to listen to music back in the old days, find out why Steve's father-in-law continues to troll him year after year, and learn the difference between investing in a well-designed website verses a poor-designed one.

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October 19, 2023 30 mins

Today, hosts Steve Gipson and Sam Prost are joined by Natalia Navarro, our in-house Gen Z, to discuss how TikTok has entered the conversation in a big way for recruiters. 

Plus,  learn how long the average person spends on TikTok, find out why Sam's algorithm isn't great for everyone, and why you need to be using TikTok as a recruiting tool for 2024.

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Today, hosts Steve Gipson and Sam Prost sit down to discuss AI detectors and their place in the world of recruiter marketing. 

Plus, stick around to hear Sam's thoughts on crystals and witchcraft, find out how often marketers are really using AI, and answer the burning question, "Does it even matter?"

As always, thanks for listening, and make sure to subscribe for future episodes!

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September 14, 2023 32 mins

Welcome to Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast!

Today, hosts Steve Gipson and Sam Prost sit down to discuss ice...? 

Well, they talk about how ice can be compared to digital marketing in today's world and why it can change your firm's whole image, as well as the personal image of some of the thought leaders within your firm.

Plus, stick around to hear why beverages are probably worse...

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Welcome to Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast!

Today, hosts Steve Gipson and returning host Sam Prost sit down with our Copywriter, Cole Windler, to discuss recruiting niches in today's market and why you should learn to expand organically if you see the need to pivot your firm. We talk about the importance of building trust and how you can leverage your digital presence if you decide to make that move.

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Welcome to Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast!

Today, hosts Steve Gipson and Ryan Berger sit down to discuss AI, conference season and how to make the most of both. There's nothing artificial about the benefits and consequences of AI, so we're taking a look at how and when to use AI in your recruiting practices. 

Plus, stick around to hear about our eventful weekends, prepping for Conference...

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Welcome to Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast!

In part two of this two-part series, hosts Steve Gipson and Ryan Berger sit down with Jeff Staats, Chief Marketing Officer at Haley Marketing, to discuss what recruiting and staffing firms should be doing differently in their marketing efforts.

Plus, stick around to hear more about which software recruitment firms actually need, the importance of personal...

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Welcome to Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast!

In part one of this two-part series, hosts Steve Gipson and Ryan Berger sit down with Jeff Staats, Chief Marketing Officer at Haley Marketing, to discuss what recruiters can learn about marketing from the staffing industry. We'll give you a hint—it's a lot.

Plus, stick around to hear which digital strategies can elevate your firm,  why niches ge...

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January 12, 2023 43 mins

Welcome to Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast!

Today, hosts Steve Gipson and Ryan Berger sit down with Cole Windler, copywriter at Recruiters Websites, to share and discuss predictions and hot takes for the recruiting industry in 2023. That's right, these are some seriously hot takes, so bring the fire extinguisher and get ready for our ~spiciest~ episode yet! 

Plus, stick around to hear about th...

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Welcome to Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast!

Today, hosts Steve Gipson and Ryan Berger sit down to talk about effective marketing with a limited budget (wow, topical!). Learn about the importance of marketing for surviving—and thriving—amidst a potential downturn and the opportunities you have to get the most out of a reduced marketing budget. 

Plus, stick around to hear about the ROI of email marke...

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Welcome to Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast!

Today, hosts Steve Gipson and Ryan Berger sit down to talk about quiet quitting and what it means for the recruiting industry. Plus, stick around to hear about Steve's foray into TikTok (and the benefits of the platform), how recruiters can navigate the complexities of quiet quitting and how chewing gum potentially ties into all of it.

As always, tha...

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Welcome to Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast!

Today's episode is brought to you by the letter "T!" Join hosts Steve "Teve" Gipson and Ryan Berger as they sit down to talk about some time-saving tools, tips and tricks for recruiters. Plus, be sure to stick around to hear some tidbits (there's the letter "T" again!) about recruiting automations, time management and Gen Z ...

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Welcome to Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast!

Today, hosts Steve Gipson and Ryan Berger sit down to talk about paid ads, social media and how the two combine to make a great social strategy for recruiters.

Plus, be sure to stick around to hear some tidbits about foul balls, why recruiters should use paid social ads and the demographics of your favorite social media (we even have statistics!).

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Welcome to Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast!

Today, hosts Steve Gipson and Ryan Berger sit down to talk about employer branding with a bona fide expert and employer brand nerd, James Ellis. Listen to learn more about what employer branding means for you and your recruiting firm and how you can implement your employer branding strategy.

Be sure to stick around to hear more about the human element of ...

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Welcome to the 20th episode of Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast!

In our quickest episode yet, hosts Steve Gipson and Ryan Berger sit down to talk about how to choose the right SEO keywords for your recruiting firm's website. Stick around to learn more about conducting and implementing keyword research and learn a neat trick that will make you feel like a spy. 😎

As always, thanks for listening,...

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Welcome to Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast!

Today, hosts Steve Gipson and Ryan Berger sit down to talk about how recruiters can prepare themselves to withstand a potential recession. Stick around to learn more about how you can build and maintain your digital presence throughout the leaner times, and hear a few amazing quotes misattributed to various figures throughout history. 

Plus, we've go...

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Welcome to Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast!

We all know excuses are like… well, you know… everyone has one and they all stink. It’s time to get a great recruiting website.

Today, hosts Steve Gipson and Ryan Berger sit down to talk about common reasons why recruiters say they don't need a website and why those reasons don't hold up. Stick around to learn more about the benefits of an updat...

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Welcome to Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast!

Today, hosts Steve Gipson and Ryan Berger sit down to talk about LinkedIn's most recent updates. Stick around to hear what these updates mean and how you can effectively use them. Plus, you might hear a little more about Goldie Hawn, a memorable LinkedIn post and Steve's best recap yet.

Now, there's just one final question: bone-in or bonel...

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June 23, 2022 33 mins

Welcome to Distinctly Digital: A Modern Recruiting Podcast!

Today, hosts Steve Gipson and Ryan Berger sit down to talk about email marketing for recruiters. Join them as they discuss nurture campaigns, how to effectively establish and use your email marketing and a few sidebars about Goldie Hawn (who is not Farrah Fawcett). 

As always, stay on that grind-set and thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe for futur...

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