Why Marketing Your Studio is Just as Important as Marketing Your Games.
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Argument: studio marketing matters as much as game marketing because it recruits talent, reassures partners and exposes toxic opacity. Evidence and methods: Zoomed interviews with 50 staff to source authentic stories, use of owned channels, videos, blog posts and Glassdoor as one signal, and close work with HR and internal comms. Built outcomes: an employer‑branding program at Rebellion, a women's support group, cross‑channel content that drives site visits and hiring interest — practical, measurable changes rather than vague promises.
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chapters (14)
- 0:00Studio marketing importance
- 1:51Speaker background
- 3:14Why developers join studios
- 6:03Industry toxicity issues
- 8:30Employer branding for recruitment
- 11:39Studio storytelling for talent
- 13:24Where to find studio culture
- 15:07Studio marketing outreach
- 17:36Aligning culture and messaging
- 20:21Humanizing studio brand
- 22:27Diversity investment benefits
- 25:13Studio reputation beyond games
- 26:37Summary and industry impact
- 27:29Q&A on recruitment
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