CNN VP Digital Business Operations Case Study

A global media company that creates and branded news, entertainment, sports and animations.

CNN engaged us exclusively to find them a VP Digital Business Operations to lead the expansion of their in-house advertising operations team.

CNN provided us with a detailed brief that included substantial experience in ad operations, strong management skills and personal expertise in data management and analytics.

Partnership

6 weeks from an initial briefing on the role to candidates signing contract

Market Map

Headhunted over 158 digital publishers and ad tech companies in London

Delivery

13 candidates shortlisted; 4 candidates introduced

Success

1 VP Digital Business Operations hired to continue the growth of advertising operations.

Why Grey Matter?

  • Market Knowledge: Our research team cut through the chaos and identify exactly which target companies are relevant for you and why
  • Undivided Attention: We apply a comprehensive, three-tiered approach to the management of every partnership and offer you the service of a specialist Client Director, Account Manager and a Researcher
  • Process Consultation: We can advise you on each and every stage of the hiring process including helping create your job description, recommending salaries, and advise on how to take your employer brand to market
  • Monitoring Search Progress: Your Client Director will offer weekly or bi-weekly update reports, to highlight exactly where we are with the search and the progress being made
  • Flexible, Personalised Service: From retained to contingency and in-house to external, we offer you the hiring service that best suits your needs and your budget

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