Mercury

Objective:

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Mercury PR had struggled to find the right Account Manager, despite interviewing multiple candidates from an industry-specialist PR recruiter. The issue wasn’t just skills—none of the candidates had the motivation, cultural fit, or drive needed to thrive at Mercury PR. They needed a hiring approach that focused on quality over quantity, ensuring they found someone truly aligned with their team.

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• Previous recruiter failed, delivering candidates who lacked motivation and cultural fit.

• Wasted time on interviews with people who weren’t the right match.

• Needed a better approach to attract driven, aligned talent.

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VIRAL stepped in to fix the process, identifying and engaging the right candidates—fast.

Results:

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By switching to VIRAL, Mercury PR successfully filled the role, saving £4,937 in recruitment fees while ensuring a ideal cultural fit.

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• £4,937 saved on agency fees.

• Faster hiring process, reducing wasted time on unqualified candidates.

• Improved candidate alignment, ensuring motivation and cultural fit.

• Higher-quality talent pipeline, setting them up for future hires.

With a smarter, more targeted hiring strategy, Mercury PR found the right person without wasting time or money on ineffective recruitment agencies.

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