Account Management

What’s the vibe at Havas these days for account people?

Hi, I've been working in my company for almost 2 years, its my 2nd full time job. and I had over 6 years experience in this role (even as account manager) within a year I got promoted from Account executive t… more

Looking ahead and planning for 2024. How much time is appropriate to take off for vacation at your agencies? We have an unlimited PTO model, first time for me. Trying to gauge what is expected.

Anyone here work for a Fortune 500 energy company?

Do you get to submit upward feedback for performance?

I work at a small agency that is a sinking ship and this morning my boss (owner/CEO) just fired a very integral team member (we all wear multiple hats) impulsively. Then I was pulled into her office a… more

Any ideas on maintaining a positive attitude going into 2024? I started yesterday with a commitment to do that and honestly I didn't last the full first day back

Now that we are firmly in a tight job market, I think it is time to discuss how the equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives of the past few years function as marketing exercises for agency brands … more

Does anyone here work at Zeno Group? What's your WLB like?

Hi all, looking for some career advice.

I’m 2 years out of undergrad now. My first job was in adtech and lasted a year before we were impacted by company wide layoffs. My current job is also in adverti… more

The glassdoor reviews for Finn Partners aren't great, but some of the posts here (from many weeks ago) aren't bad. What's the deal? Anyone here work at Finn Partners? They're hiring an… more

How do we think the job market will look in 2024? Continuing hiring/promotion freezes and more layoffs? Or will hiring finally pick back up?

Alrighty, let's do a cleanse (i.e. rant) before the new year - what are the biggest complaints we've heard (or seen on fishbowl) about advertising account management this year? Are we still mouth pieces for clients? … more

Tried to queue up a series of emails in outlook to send Jan 2nd, checked my outbox on mobile and somehow sent all once, bombarding inboxes of a team that is all OOO. Happy new year everyone!

Did you manage to get off this week or are you checking emails once every 3 hours too

In your opinion, what’s makes for a remarkable account leader?

Best ad agency in Cleveland Ohio?

Looking for some perspective into an appropriate hourly rate for freelance work, VP/SVP level (account management). Thanks!

My agency made a surprise announcement that our phone plans will no longer be reimbursed. Immediately, my direct reports all asked if they need to worry about layoffs.
I wish there was some advance no… more

Need advice.
I'm currently an account manager for a construction co & follow up on 7 outside sales reps.
My hourly pay is $16 and my commission rate varies between 2-3%.
I'm very bored in the office a… more

Any tips on how to genuinely kick off a new agency-client relationship that 1) doesn’t seem like brown nosing and 2) demonstrates leadership from the agency side? I know it’s been done incorrectly man… more