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Data and Marketing Industry Must Showcase Best Features to Attract and Retain Talent

05/12/2019
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Research from the data and marketing agency found senior industry professionals believe attracting and retaining talent is not addressed sufficiently
The data and marketing industry must do more to attract the right talent, according to over half (55%) of the senior marketing professionals who judged the DMA Awards 2019. 

Most marketing professionals surveyed in the ‘DMA Awards Judges Survey 2019’ agree that the industry that can offer those that choose a career within it a unique opportunity to be ‘Creative’ (72%), ‘Curious about customers’ (66%) and ‘Smart data’ (65%).

By embarking on a career within the industry, ambitious data and marketing professionals have a real chance to ‘Develop multiple skillsets (68%), ‘Be creative every day’ (67%) and have a ‘Strong focus on innovation’ (59%). 

Multiple ways to reward talent to help retain their loyalty

Almost all (99%) marketers surveyed believe that recognising and rewarding talent is important for the industry to retain talent. Those surveyed also felt this should take a variety of forms and cover a range of areas, including ‘Creativity’ (77%), ‘Diversity & inclusivity’ (72%), ‘Leadership’ (71%) and ‘Being a role model’ (66%). 

However, despite the clear importance of the issue felt by most marketers, they report just half (51%) of their organisations currently have any form of internal opportunities or initiatives in place to reward the great talent they already have. These vary from formalised awards and rewards schemes, to ad hoc feedback and recognition. 

“Attracting and retaining talent is clearly one of the most important issues affecting the data and marketing industry. Our industry offers a range of unique opportunities and skills for talent to develop throughout their careers but businesses must do more to retain their loyalty through incentives like rewards of initiatives that recognise their abilities,” said Kate Burnett, general manager of DMA Talent.

Kate added: “This is all part of a wider issue where the data and marketing industry must start to showcase its best features to attract and retain the best talent. To help raise awareness to students and young professionals, DMA Talent work closely with educators, businesses, charities and the public sector to ensure we are able to attract enthusiastic individuals, who have a real desire to thrive in one of the many diverse roles that the industry has to offer.”
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