Sponsored jobs 95% more likely to report a hire
Indeed claims sponsored job postings are 95% more likely to result in a reported hire compared to non-sponsored listings.
Snapshot · The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
How to Build Wealth on Less Than $60K a Year + Investing for Retirement Income (ft. Nick Maggiulli)
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Jul 1, 2026
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Sponsor Reads: The Guardian, Northwest Registered Agent & Indeed
At 1:32 · chapter starts 0:00
The first two and a half minutes are dedicated entirely to sponsor advertising. The Guardian pitches Stateside — a new podcast hosted by Kai Wright and Carter Sherman offering three-weekly news analysis — emphasising that it is not billionaire-owned and therefore free from editorial interference. Northwest Registered Agent follows, promoting its all-in-one business formation package that keeps founders' personal addresses and contact details private. Finally, Indeed promotes its Sponsored Jobs product, claiming that sponsored listings are 95% more likely to result in a reported hire, and offers listeners a $75 job credit. The ads are dense and back-to-back, reflecting the show's commercial structure before substantive content begins.
3.3 million employers use Indeed
Indeed states that 3.3 million employers worldwide use its platform to find candidates.
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