Account Management

How do you keep work and long work days from affecting your personal life and relationships? I haven't seen my partner since we got back from Thanksgiving, we've both been in our own little wo… more

My manager is currently working through covid and it's making things harder for everyone. Besides setting a terrible example for the team when it comes to taking sick days, covid brain is making meeting… more

How often do you actually use sick time when you’re sick vs power through remotely?

When did back to back 10 hr days become normal? Pre covid, I had time to chat and make tea and spend time with my team.

Anyone else feel like there’s an increasing lack of professional courtesy in agency-client comms? Have had multiple instances of people asking for things and then going completely radio silent. Not ev… more

What all goes into making a layoff decision at an agency? your performance? the amount of time you bill to admin? if you've been delinquent on time sheets? the amount of time you've taken off?… more

My agency has hired heavily in the past couple years. As junior talent jumps skip for title and salary bumps, it's quickly become clear that many of these external hires brought in at higher level… more

Anyone have leads for agencies hiring freelance Account Directors or GADs?

Anyone work as an Account Manager at Microsoft? I’m applying for a role and would love some insight around the day to day, and working at MSFT

What travel rewards programs do you recommend?
I started traveling again for work this year. I've stuck with American Airlines for their member benefits. Realized this summer that AA miles were be… more

My travel plans for today were changed. I'm frustrated at how quickly thoughts about work have taken over, I'm already preoccupied with the headache that missing a half day on Monday will caus… more

What resonates better on a resume, Account Manager or Customer Success Manager?

Why does this feel like the longest week of all time? Our client team just sent a deck over and are asking for us to turn around Monday afternoon 🤬😡🤡

Hi there,

I am currently working for Core agency in Ireland, looking to move to England next year as I want to live in a city.

As it’s England I wouldn’t need a visa to move or savings compared to Australia, has a… more

Raise your hand if you're stuck working this week while your team is off 🙋

How have you handled a time where you came off more curt than you would have liked? I am typically very composed, but have been having a difficult time health-wise and was accused on a call of not del… more

Have you ever reported to someone with less experience than you? Not sure how my director is at this stage, external hire and really feels like they are faking it, not making it.

How long is a promotion cycle at your agency? How many weeks between your manager submitting for promotion and the new paycheck hiring your account?

Are rempte work and account management roles compatible?
If you were hired as remote of hybrid, have your work agreements been rescinded or changed?

What are the vibes at adam&eveDDB now? Asking for a friend 👀

My agency announced no merit increases this cycle, and it looks likely that nothing will come through for spring cycle either. How to keep motivated? Feeling very discouraged.

I am looking to apply for a Strategic Account Management role with a big pharma company. Any typical interviewing questions that might come up? Any insights on how to best prepare? Thanks in advance!

What is a typical merit raise %? Varies wildly across Publicis agencies, trying to get a handle on other holding cos.

I have a long layover coming up, any books you would recommend to provide a good mindset for account mgmt, or just advertising business in general?