What Our Clients Are Saying

 

“We selected HSK because their people "fit" with our people and our expectations of how search firms should approach searches.  So many of the firms we contacted seemed like mills just trying to place bodies.  HSK was more thoughtful—they took the time to understand our culture, our company, the positions, the skill sets and the personality types that would most likely succeed.  And succeed we did.  Our company has grown eightfold, because of the people we've hired since we started using HSK.”

 

Chris McMurry,  CEO

McMurry Publishing

 

 

 

“Karen Danziger knows just about every top editor and writer worth knowing. Publishing is an extremely competitive field and we are looking for editors that know how to differentiate a magazine and who can increase the reputation of our brand.  She has an excellent knowledge of the characteristics senior editorial candidates need to have to be successful, and she can discuss a particular candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. I highly recommend her.”

Maile Hulihan,  Senior Vice President & Group Publisher

Wicks Business Information

 

 

 

 

 

“HSK understands the media business, knows who the players are, and they make consultative suggestions--they don't just throw warm bodies at you.  They look for people who not only fit the position, but who will exceed expectations within the company culture.”

 

Adam Marder, President-Business Technology Group
CMP Media

 

“HSK has done an excellent job in identifying candidates for our firm, and we have been pleased with their thorough, professional handling of our searches. It is rare to find a firm that can effectively recruit candidates in a specialized field like media, and HSK is clearly a leader in its field.”

Dave Kansas, Editor in Chief

TheStreet.com

 

“HSK is truly a world-class firm.  In less than 48 hours, we were presented with a number of ideally suited candidates for hire.  Ed [Koller] and his team delivered in less than the time required for other firms to understand our business.”  

 

Mark F. Bryant

Consultant, (formerly) Senior Vice President, Corporate Development

LifeMinders, Inc.

 

 

“HSK has a reputation for doing a great job of matching up a client’s wish list with a roster of diverse candidates for strategic, high-level positions.  The firm pays close attention to what’s needed, is proactive about providing alternative points of view, and goes well beyond the normal course of customer service throughout the recruitment process.” 

  

Margaret Launzel-Pennes

Senior Vice President

Red Herring Communications

 

“Over the years Howard-Sloan-Koller has consistently delivered by staying on top of the market and the talent pool. They understand how to put the pieces of the talent puzzle together considering ability, potential, environment, and chemistry.”

David G. Ferm

President/CEO Primedia BtoB Group

Primedia