Episode 17

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22nd Jul 2026

Indeed vs. LinkedIn: AI Broke Hiring. Who Can Fix It?

Hiring is broken. Job seekers are using AI to apply for more roles, employers are using AI to screen more applicants, and both sides are becoming increasingly frustrated with a process that feels less human by the day.

In this episode of Brand2Brand, Tom and Veronica compare Indeed and LinkedIn’s competing visions for the future of AI-powered hiring. LinkedIn is betting on greater automation and recruiter efficiency, while Indeed is positioning AI as a tool for creating better, more person-centered matches. Which approach can rebuild trust, and what can every business learn from the way its hiring process shapes its brand?

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Brand2Brand: The Marketing Show
Unfiltered conversations on brand strategy, marketing trends, and emerging technology for marketers and business leaders.
Brand2Brand provides unfiltered conversations on brand strategy, marketing trends, and emerging technology for business leaders. Whether you want to sharpen your strategy or sound cool at parties, this show is for you. Join hosts Thomas Stirling and Veronica St. Cyr to explore the marketing lessons we can learn from the champagne-worthy wins and hardcore fails of well-known brands. This podcast has been described as "what you imagine marketing professionals would talk about at a bar." So grab your favorite beverage and pull up a stool. The first round is on you though; we forgot to bring our wallets.