The Marketing Rules Podcast
The Marketing Rules Podcast from ThinkinCircles, with your host James Whitelock "The voice of Recruitment Marketing". James takes a deep dive into all things Recruitment Marketing, from strategy, technology and delivery. Talking to leaders and influencers from the Recruitment Marketing space globally. To keep up-to-date with the new "rules" for Recruitment marketing, tune in every week.
Episodes
The Marketing Rules Podcast cuts through the noise to bring you real conversations with the people shaping recruitment, talent, and RecTech. Each episode gives you practical strategies, sharper thinking, and the stories behind the ideas that move our industry forward.
In this episode, James sits down with Rudi Bauer, someone we’ve wanted on the show for a long time.
They explore his journey from software developer to leading Europe’s largest developer community and dig into what developers really want today, how their values are changing, and what skills will shape the future of tech talent.
It is a sharp, honest look at where the market is heading and what it means for employers and candidates ...
In this episode, James is joined on the couch, in person, by Ross Thompson, founder of Infinity Staff Global, to unpack how he has successfully expanded from Australia into the UK recruitment market.
They get into why he chose South Africa over the Philippines for offshore talent, how cultural fit and time zones impact performance, and why clients are turning to offshore solutions as the cost of employing in the UK and Australia con...
Every now and then, you meet someone who doesn’t just imagine the future — they build it.
In this episode, James talks to Benn Klewpatinond.
A designer, engineer, and inventor whose creations blur the line between technology and humanity. From rethinking the rowing machine with his Float Rower invention to shaping inclusive, purpose-driven products through his company INOND, Benn’s work is all about empathy, innovation, and impact.
Be...
In this episode, James is joined by Howard Flint, a strategist with over 25 years of experience helping HR and recruitment technology businesses scale and realise their full potential.
They explore what it really means to grow from startup to scale-up, the challenges these companies face as they professionalise, and why understanding the problem you truly solve is the foundation for success.
The Marketing Rules Podcast is spons...
Joining James this week Steve Lewis, Managing Director at HireGuide.
Steve has spent his career at the heart of recruitment technology, from being one of the first employees at TotalJobs, to leading search staffing and RPO at LinkedIn and now driving innovation in interview intelligence.
Steve is now on a mission to transform how interviews are run, helping companies make better, fairer, and more structured hiring decisions.
The...
This week James is joined by Glenn Martin: recruiter, talent solutions founder, podcast host, and all-around people person. With over 20 years in the recruitment game, Glenn shares his journey from Glastonbury to building personal and employer brands, the rise and fall of platforms like Twitter (now X), and how AI is reshaping content authenticity.
The Marketing Rules Podcast is sponsored by RChill
In this episode, James sits down with Paralympic judo champion Chris Skelley MBE.
From battling childhood bullying and being misdiagnosed by doctors, to finding strength through sport, Chris shares his powerful journey of resilience, mental health struggles, and ultimate triumph on the world stage.
We dive into the highs of winning gold in Tokyo, the emotional fight for bronze in Paris, and why that medal means more than any other....
This week James is joined by Martyn Redstone, or as many in the industry know him, Mr. AI.
Martyn’s been in recruitment for nearly two decades, with over a dozen years immersed in rec tech, and long before AI became the buzzword it is today, he was already helping recruiters craft smart, responsible automation strategies.
From building some of the earliest recruitment chatbots to running the first AI and automation agency in our se...
Recorded live from RecFest 2025
The Marketing Rules Podcast is sponsored by RChill
https://www.rchilli.com/
#MarketingRules
#TheVoiceOfRecruitmentMarketing
To connect with Stephen:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenodonn/
Learn more about James and ThinkinCircles:
Recorded live from RecFest 2025
The Marketing Rules Podcast is sponsored by RChill
https://www.rchilli.com/
#MarketingRules
#TheVoiceOfRecruitmentMarketing
To connect with Stephen:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stmcgrath/
Learn more about James and ThinkinCircles:
Recorded live from RecFest 2025
The Marketing Rules Podcast is sponsored by RChill
https://www.rchilli.com/
#MarketingRules
#TheVoiceOfRecruitmentMarketing
To connect with Sean:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/
Learn more about James and ThinkinCircles:
Recorded live from RecFest 2025
The Marketing Rules Podcast is sponsored by RChill
https://www.rchilli.com/
#MarketingRules
#TheVoiceOfRecruitmentMarketing
To connect with Matt:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattalder/
Learn more about James and ThinkinCircles:
Recorded live from RecFest 2025
The Marketing Rules Podcast is sponsored by RChill
https://www.rchilli.com/
#MarketingRules
#TheVoiceOfRecruitmentMarketing
To connect with Mark:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mchaffey/
Learn more about James and ThinkinCircles:
Recorded live from RecFest 2025
The Marketing Rules Podcast is sponsored by RChill
https://www.rchilli.com/
#MarketingRules
#TheVoiceOfRecruitmentMarketing
To connect with Jim:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/talentattractiontech-hrtech-tech2rec/
Learn more about James and ThinkinCircles:
Recorded live from RecFest 2025
The Marketing Rules Podcast is sponsored by RChill
https://www.rchilli.com/
#MarketingRules
#TheVoiceOfRecruitmentMarketing
To connect with Bill:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/billboorman/
Learn more about James and ThinkinCircles:
This week, James is joined by Nitin Sharma, recruitment entrepreneur, podcast host and the mind behind RecTools. They dive into how podcasting is shaking up the world of talent acquisition.
Nitin shares how what started as a simple content idea grew into a full-blown platform with over 70,000 subscribers. From building credibility and boosting employer brand to engaging those hard-to-reach passive candidates, podcasting is proving t...
In this episode, James is joined once again by Rob Green, Founder and CEO of Rectec
Making him one of the rare few returning guests.
We dig into the evolution of the recruitment Tech industry the global impact of AI and how companies can make smarter tech choices faster.
Whether you're in talent acquisition, HR, or recruitment, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss.
The Marketing Rules Podcast is sponsored by RChill
In this episode, James is joined by the always inspiring Kate O’Neill – recruitment coach, trainer, and now founder of a brand-new rec-to-rec agency focused on rookie talent. Kate shares her journey from falling into recruitment to shaping its future, and offers sharp insights into why the industry is more attractive – and more complex – than ever. From building confidence in new consultants to redefining business development in a ...
In this episode, James speaks with Gail Porter, TV presenter, model, author and campaigner about her rise in the '90s media scene, her battles with alopecia and mental health and how she’s now using her story to advocate for others.
The Marketing Rules Podcast is sponsored by RChill
https://www.rchilli.com/
#MarketingRules
#TheVoiceOfRecruitmentMarketing
To connect with Gail:
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