Accenture Song named global creative and content agency for Randstad NV

Accenture Song, a division of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), renowned for its integration of technology and creativity, has been designated as the global creative and content agency of record by Randstad NV, the leading global talent company. This appointment marks a significant move for Randstad as it aims to redefine its branding and enhance its position as the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company.

Transforming Talent Engagement

Randstad is steering towards becoming the world’s most influential talent company with a clear vision to be equitable and specialized in its approach. Under its ‘partner for talent’ strategy, the company is committed to providing focused support to talent and offering the specialized skills and expertise that clients require in today’s evolving job market. Recognizing the need for a more engaging brand, Randstad is investing in new, modern ways of working. This includes the adoption of generative AI technologies to transform its marketing functions, aiming to increase its relevance among both clients and job seekers.

Miriam van der Heijden, Chief Marketing Officer at Randstad, emphasized the changing dynamics in the job market, noting, “The world of work is changing—grappling with talent scarcity and the impact of new technologies, like AI, transforming how we will work across all industries.” She expressed confidence that Accenture Song‘s creative capabilities and generative AI expertise would connect talent with great employers in innovative and engaging ways.

Accenture Song’s Role in Reinventing Randstad’s Brand

Accenture Song will play a pivotal role in accelerating Randstad’s marketing transformation. This includes repositioning the brand and creating a content capability that drives scale and speed, and establishes consistency across local and global marketing communications. This strategy is tailored to meet specific hiring needs and specializations.

A key component of this strategy is the establishment of a generative AI-powered creative content studio utilizing Adobe Firefly and other generative tools to produce compelling, on-brand content. Joy Bhattacharya, Managing Director at Accenture Song, highlighted the mission, stating, “Randstad is passionate about its mission to be the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company. Integral to that transformation is elevating Randstad’s marketing into a world-class capability.”

The collaboration between Randstad and Accenture Song is set to create a benchmark in the use of AI in marketing. By integrating human creativity with advanced AI, Randstad is positioning itself at the forefront of talent engagement and recruitment. This partnership not only aims to enhance Randstad’s market presence but also promises to redefine how talent and employers connect in an increasingly digital world.