Wantedly Launches Second Phase of "We've Started Designated Casual Interviews" Ad Campaign on JR Yamanote Line from July 6

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Wantedly Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Akiko Naka; hereinafter "Wantedly") will run the "We've Started Designated Casual Interviews" campaign from July 6, 2026 (Mon) to July 12, 2026 (Sun), utilizing one formation (11 cars) of the JR Yamanote Line to take over overhead and train channel advertisements.

In the Age of AI, Re-examining the Value of Human Dialogue

In an era where the selection process is becoming increasingly efficient, we believe that empathy with a company's mission and culture is born through direct interaction between people. However, traditional casual interviews have had the challenge of "not being able to apply by designating the person you want to talk to." Therefore, in March 2026, Wantedly launched a new feature, "Designated Casual Interviews," which allows users to directly designate and apply to the person they wish to speak with. As of June 2026, over 20,000 job postings compatible with Designated Casual Interviews have been introduced by many companies.

To expand awareness of this feature, we placed transit advertisements featuring the CEOs of 9 companies within Shibuya Station. Following the positive response to the first phase, we have decided to launch the second phase of the advertising campaign.

This time, we are scaling up to the JR Yamanote Line. Using advertisements featuring the CEOs of 11 companies, we will take over overhead and train channel advertisements. By scanning the two-dimensional barcode on each advertisement with a smartphone, you can immediately apply for a designated casual interview with the CEO of each company.

Comments from Participating Companies in the "We've Started Designated Casual Interviews" Campaign (in Japanese syllabary order, titles omitted)

Goodpatch Inc. President & CEO Hisashi Tsuchiya

Even in an era where AI designs, humans create meaning and stories. The focus of digital design is shifting from "screens" to "agent experiences," but only designers can create experiences that move people's hearts. I look forward to talking with those who can enjoy the chaos without a right answer together.

SANU Inc. CEO Gen Fukushima

"Nature for all." Delivering the joy of living with nature to everyone and connecting the beauty of the Earth to tomorrow. SANU is tackling such a grand mission. We are looking for people who love nature and are prepared to fight in the reality of business. The path is by no means easy. Nevertheless, let's take on the challenge together for the future we must preserve.

SHE Inc. Representative Director / CEO & CCO Eri Fukuda

From "services for women" to "a company that creates new societal norms." For a future where everyone can pursue their ideal career, we are looking for individuals who can approach business from a management perspective. Let's have a thorough, honest discussion with Designated Casual Interviews!

Suisei Inc. CEO Shoko Ryuzaki

Hotels are not just accommodations but media that disseminate new cultures and lifestyles. As a hotel production company, we challenge ourselves to create new options for society through space creation and hotel management. We are recruiting colleagues to build things we can love together for next year's expansion.

TOKIUM Inc. Representative Director Kenichi Kurosaki

With the aspiration to "create time that connects to the future," TOKIUM is developing the "Accounting AI Agent" to free people from all accounting "tasks." We will provide digital labor and drive the improvement of Japan's overall productivity. Won't you join us in creating an "infrastructure that creates time" that will last for generations?

newmo Inc. COO / Co-Founder Haruna Noji

I would like to talk with people interested in working on social issues by engaging with the turning points in people's lives. Prior experience is not required. I would be happy to talk casually in an interview.

VIVID GARDEN Inc. President & CEO Rina Akimoto

We are going to revolutionize the primary industry from here. We are running new businesses and M&A simultaneously, which is a very interesting time. I would love to talk with people who enjoy the phase without a right answer and want to think about the next steps together!

Voicy Inc. VPoE Ryosuke Yamamoto

To those who want to deliver solid value to users through the Voicy product. I want to talk with people who think about what should be made, not just what is specified, and who are committed to the growth of the product and business. Let's talk casually first.

YAMAP Inc. CEO Yoshihiko Haruyama

Please contact us if you are someone who genuinely wants to work as an extension of your lifestyle, with nature and mountains as your stage. Let's build a leading outdoor company in Japan together.

yutori Inc. President & CEO Takanobu Kataishi

From now on, yutori will create a new business, "Plush Toy Empire," in the context of fashion x IP. We are looking for a BizDev to be my partner. We are seeking someone with expertise in the entertainment/IP industry who can drive new business forward as a partner. It's okay if you're not fashionable. Let's take on the challenge of aiming for the world together.

Loglass Inc. Representative Director, Executive Officer & CEO Tomoya Funakawa

With the mission to "Create a Good Economy," Loglass is currently embarking on new challenges, including new businesses, for further growth. I look forward to having a casual conversation with passionate individuals who can enjoy the chaotic phase without a right answer and become stakeholders in this challenge together!

"We've Started Designated Casual Interviews" Campaign Overview

Location: JR Yamanote Line, 1 formation (11 cars)

Advertisement Types: Overhead advertisements, Train Channel (in-door LCD displays)

Campaign Period: July 6, 2026 (Mon) - July 12, 2026 (Sun)

Participating Companies: Goodpatch Inc. President & CEO Hisashi Tsuchiya, SANU Inc. CEO Gen Fukushima, SHE Inc. Representative Director/CEO & CCO Eri Fukuda, Suisei Inc. CEO Shoko Ryuzaki, TOKIUM Inc. Representative Director Kenichi Kurosaki, newmo Inc. COO/Co-Founder Haruna Noji, VIVID GARDEN Inc. President & CEO Rina Akimoto, Voicy Inc. VPoE Ryosuke Yamamoto, YAMAP Inc. CEO Yoshihiko Haruyama, yutori Inc. President & CEO Takanobu Kataishi, Loglass Inc. Representative Director, Executive Officer & CEO Tomoya Funakawa (in Japanese syllabary order, titles omitted)

* The display period and formation are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

* Please refrain from inquiring with station staff or the railway company regarding the formation and operating information.

* Registration and login to a Wantedly account are required to request a casual interview.

* Requesting a casual interview does not guarantee that the interview will take place. Depending on the company's situation, your request may not be accommodated.

Wantedly Inc.

"To increase the number of people who are passionate about work through the ultimate in-person placement." Wantedly provides "Wantedly," a business social networking service that enables everyone to immerse themselves in their work, achieve results, and feel their growth as a result, thereby realizing the ultimate in-person placement. Since the official service launch in February 2012, we have surpassed 44,000 registered companies and 4.5 million individual users.

In September 2021, we launched "Engagement Suite," a suite of services to support employee retention and engagement. In November 2024, we released the recruitment management system "Wantedly Hire."

Wantedly aims to realize the ultimate in-person placement and become "infrastructure for all workers" by promoting the engagement business that supports employee retention and engagement after joining the company.

<Company Overview> Company Name: Wantedly Inc. URL: https://www.wantedly.com Headquarters Address: Yebisu Garden Place Tower 5F, 4-20-3 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Representative Director: Akiko Naka Established: September 2010 Business Overview: - Business social network "Wantedly" used by over 4 million people https://www.wantedly.com/ - Wantedly People: Record encounters and share achievements https://people.wantedly.com/about - Wantedly Assessment: Deepen self-understanding and develop strengths - Engagement Suite - Employee benefits service "Perk" https://engagement.wantedly.com/perk/ - Online internal newsletter service "Story" https://www.wantedly.com/stories - Team management service "Pulse" https://www.wantedly.com/about/engagement/pulse - Learning recruitment management system "Wantedly Hire" https://hire.wantedly.com/