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Deals

Unseen Group buys The Ladder Group and Udder, taking its acquisition tally to 13

The Manchester talent and recruitment technology group has added an early careers recruiter and an HR tech advisory firm for an undisclosed sum.

By Digital Gossip, 5 August 2026

Regions

Manchester Digital launches Switchboard to match young people with tech placements

The trade body’s new service gives employers a single route to offer work experience, mentoring, internships and apprenticeships, with Manchester Digital handling candidate matching and support.

By Digital Gossip, 5 August 2026

Agencies

Mercy Abel launches Who You Know to connect Gen Z talent with marketing employers

The 28-year-old founder describes her start-up as a ‘future workforce consultancy’ that links early-career recruits with hiring organisations as entry-level marketing roles shrink.

By Digital Gossip, 11 June 2026

Opinion

Agency and media leaders set out ways to keep entry-level marketing roles open

With youth unemployment rising and AI absorbing junior tasks, figures from Collaborate Global, Croud, Bray Leino, GumGum and others argue the industry must keep investing in new talent.

By Digital Gossip, 11 June 2026

Opinion

Junior staff staying silent is a cost to agencies, says GPJ’s Sophie Sporborg

The Gen Z employee at George P. Johnson argues that psychological safety and managers who ask for junior input are a business issue, not a soft one.

By Digital Gossip, 5 May 2026

Opinion

Jack Morton’s Linda Cebecauerova warns AI skills gap is holding back junior women

By Digital Gossip, 28 April 2026