Case Study

SmartNews

Powering SmartNews' Growth: Multi-Function Recruitment Partnership

Powering SmartNews' Growth: Multi-Function Recruitment Partnership

Powering SmartNews' Growth: Multi-Function Recruitment Partnership

SmartNews is a technology company that delivers news through its smartphone application, utilizing a news aggregation feature that makes it easy for users to consume content. Grow has been their trusted recruiting partner, successfully supporting their hiring across a variety of functions and business lines including executive hiring.

Challenges

Challenges

Challenges

High Dependency on Agencies

Engaged with the TA team to discuss Grow’s proposals and services, exploring opportunities of cost savings and improved recruitment efficiency.


Lower Confidence in In-House Capabilities

Presented case studies of similar projects and highlighted Grow's expertise from both in-house and agency experiences.


Results

Results

Results

Successful Hires

Successfully made the first hire within the first 3 weeks through direct sourcing efforts.


Reduction in Recruitment Cost

Significantly saved cost by reducing reliance on external agencies and shifting to a direct outreach model.


Improved Recruitment Efficiency

Implemented the revamped interview process and tool, leading to a more efficient recruitment cycle.


Recruiting model

Recruiting model

Recruiting model

Content
Executive Search
Executive Search

Business model

Business model

Business model

Content
Subscription + Ads
Subscription + Ads

Product

Product

Product

Content
News Aggregator
News Aggregator
Content
Japan
Japan

Functions and business lines

Functions and business lines

Functions and business lines

Content

50+ Hires via RPO model, building the Japan Sales, Engineering, a international GTM functions

50+ Hires via RPO model, building the Japan Sales, Engineering, a international GTM functions

Recruiting model

Executive Search

Business model

Subscription + Ads

Product

News Aggregator

Japan

Functions and business lines

50+ Hires via RPO model, building the Japan Sales, Engineering, a international GTM functions