Pop Up Global adopt JamarGig to help support their rapid growth
Background
Pop Up Global was established in 2014, promising a fresh approach to entertainment for clients and transformative opportunities for performers
Now one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK and UAE, Pop Up has experienced exponential growth in the last decade, leading to the expansion of their capabilities, success portfolio, and client base
“It is really important for us to make the experience for performers the best they can be. We want performers to feel valued in auditions even if they don’t get the job, that’s why JamarGig was so important to us.” says Shelley Ross, Casting Director, Pop Up Global
The Challenge
Pop Up Global, like many companies, was heavily reliant on email submissions, spreadsheets and paper to manage talent applications and auditions. This presented a huge challenge particularly with their rapid growth. Pop Up Global needed a way to better manage applications centrally. It was also critical that the new system allowed them to create a central database of talent who had applied so they could consider them not just for current roles but also future opportunities.
Pop Up Global Begin Their Search for a Platform
Pop Up Global began their search by engaging with a wide range of system providers. Unfortunately none of the suppliers really understood the casting process and whatPop Up Global needed. “We were getting quite frustrated as it seemed there was nothing out there that really focused on casting. That is until we found JamarGig” says Shelley.
Pop Up Global then met with the JamarGig team and immediately it was evident that JamarGig was perfectly designed for casting directors. “Being able to assess talent, even down to individual skills that were specifically designed for the entertainment industry was a game changer”, says Shelley.
“We were getting quite frustrated as it seemed there was nothing out there that really focused on casting. That is until we found JamarGig”
Shelley Ross
Chief Casting Officer
Pop Up Global
Pop Up Global go live with JamarGig
JamarGig’s focus is to provide a delightful experience for both talent and casting teams. “The solution is really simple to use. We are not technical so it was important that everything was easy. Particularly as we grow we need to be able to have new casting teams jump on the system and start managing talent without massive training.” says Shelley. The ability to simply filter, search and assess talent is unlike any other solution on the market.
Not only have Pop Up Global been impressed with the capabilities of the platform but also the support from theJamarGig team.
”The support has been amazing. We know that we can always get in touch with somebody and have comfort that someone will get back to us quickly regardless on the time of day.” says Shelley.
What would be your advice for other organizations?
Pop Up Global’s advice for other organizations that are managing talent and auditions was a resounding “Go to JamarGig and leave the paper and spreadsheets behind! The last audition we did was so amazing and best of all there was no work after it! It saved so much time. It is literally game changing” says Shelley.
“I would definitely recommend organizations who conduct any sort of casting, such as cruise liners and international organizations managing talent globally to use JamarGig.” says Shelley.
If you are looking for a solution to better help manage your talent and both online and live auditions, JamarGig is a unique solution that is different to anything on the market.
