Account Management

Have you left an agency because of bad clients? Or did you move off a bad account, and you're now happier with new clients?

I have a good team. But our clients are terrible. Worst I've ever worked with. W… more

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Working on my self assessment to wrap up 2023, and need to set goals for 2024. On my team we mostly keep routine projects running smoothly, but "no new updates" won't look good in our sy… more

I’m looking for a freelance rockstar account manager for branding and digital marketing! Please message me if interested!

I have been doing freelance work for small business owners for the last year, since leaving ABC/Fox television station in Billings. I worked as an Account Manager. I have been earnestly searching for … more

Is anyone currently doing account management remotely? If so, where do you work?

Is it normal for account and production teams to regularly butt heads? I’ve been experiencing constant mis-alignment, finger pointing, and bad vibes with almost every producer I’ve worked with. Is thi… more

How are you structuring your utilization reports? I’ve always followed my agency’s template that shows all-in department/discipline hours and fee utilization. None of my clients have ever had much to say, but a n… more

First time butting heads with an MLR team with no solution in sight. Is this what my whole career will be if I stay in pharma advertising?

Anyone here in the print and promo industry? I’ve been in the industry over 10 years and not even making $50k. My official title is CSR, but I’m basically an account manager with e-commerce and invent… more

Cannes lions submission process…how worth it is it?

How do you tell a co worker that appearance matters?
I've been trying to deal with creative and production teams popping up on facetime for client calls, sometime at home, sometimes walking around … more

I’m working under a person who used to work for us and now works for the client. This person is the epitome of a Micromanager, is there any advice you can give. He thinks he still is in charge and has… more

An opportunity has come up for me to apply for my current clients role on the brand side (she is leaving) and I’m having MASSIVE imposter syndrome. Has anyone been in this position? If I got it I’d be… more

Has anyone here transitioned into an account management role for technology consulting/implementation without a technical background?

Any agencies hiring that don't focus fully on health? looking to pivot, it's fine if health is one service area, but want to get my feet wet in other areas

I’m an account supervisor about to go on my first interview at a company I am highly interested in for an associate director position. Not sure what salary is reasonable for me to go after. Any tips? … more

I want to apply for a supervisor position at my current company but in a different speciality of project type that better fits my career aspirations. I am nervous my company will be so worried about c… more

How many months will your emergency find last you?
Was chatting with younger peers and was surprised and a little worried about how little they keep in savings.

Hi all, looking for Web developer vendors recs. Small and nimble company who can help create a website and can also do SEO. NYC based or other cities work! Any suggestions would be super appreciated �… more

Anyone go to an in-house agency? How has that experience been?

I know fishbowl is full of valid grievances, but are there any bright spots? Anyone especially happy at their current agency?

Is anyone actively investing with the goal of early retirement? Married, no kids, no extravagant expenses, but increasing costs of living across the board are really chewing away at progress. Is this … more

How long has it taken everyone here to go from AAM to AM? Im sitting at a year and half and feel behind already.

Got a new job and was assigned an HP 😬
Have been using apple products for ten years now, any PC tips and tricks I need to know so I don't look dumb? 🙃

What is typical timeline for promotion in agency roles? I am a very good performer, but I am afraid that lack of advancement will reflect negatively on me if I choose to jump ship.

Has anyone switched on the 'Open to Work' tag on in linkedin and gotten quality leads?

What’s the best approach when you want to do work on another account at your agency?