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A community for professionals in the agency and in-house strategy and planning disciplines.
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Does anyone know other industries / jobs that align with a strategist skill-set?
I'm a brand/content strategist that has only worked in-agency and I'm thinking of branching out. Anyone have an… more

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What would be considered a “good” salary for someone with almost 2 years experience at a large agency?

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How long do you wait for interviewers in the UK to get back before you stop expecting and move on?

Gave two interviews for the post of a Strategist a week before and both are yet to revert.

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IDEO Design Thinking Course

Has anyone completed this certificate? Did you get a lot of value out of it? I’ve done plenty of qual in my career but this more rigorous ethnographic approach seems like it… more

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What simple task takes up WAY more of your time than it should? Sometimes it's the little inefficiencies that drive you the craziest.

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On a scale of 1-10, how satisfied are you with your career at this point?

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Does anyone know of any competitors to Spacebak?

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🚨 Job Thread 🚨 Know about a job opportunity? Looking for a new role? Drop it here and help each other out!

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Who here is hitting $100k/yr? What did your career path look like to get to that point?

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The waiting game is the worst. Spent days prepping for that final interview, and now...radio silence. Why do companies do this?

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I am really on the look out for internships or entry level position for Programmatic Advertising/ SEO marketing. I am wanting to learn and absorb information if a company is willing to teach. I alread… more

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Are any other Strategists struggling to get scopes and allocations? I'm told this is an industry-wide issue stemming from the client side. Curious if my agency is just disorganized or if this real… more

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Interested in hearing from other Strategists, what agencies do you recommend that, in your experience, have a strong Strategy team with effective leadership? (Does this exist?)

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I am working on launching a super luxury product and need to figure out KPIs that aren’t just about sales but rather it being in the cultural zeitgeist.

Does anyone have any analogs from high fashion e… more

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Hello! I have a client who historically has invested in marketing their products but never invested in actual brand campaigns aimed at the brand itself (vs. products). In your opinion, how would you g… more

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Hi guys! I am a creative/brand strategist on the prowl for a junior agency position. I have been freelancing for about 1.5 years now, have a solid portfolio, & have some agency experience in a smaller shop. I… more

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As a strategist how do you grow and nurture your ability to think critically? What are your habits, routines, hacks?

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Someone drop the Adage A-Listers list in the comments please.

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People want to be different SO BAD. I’ve seen so many Linkedin posts criticising those who amplify the profiles of women in Strategy for IWD via Linkedin posts. Then some proceeded to amplify the profiles of wome… more

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What’s a group director getting in LA these days? Thinking of a relo from NYC, assuming the comp and cost of living are similar, but who knows what nonsense agencies are trying to pass off in this Mac… more

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In your experience, what makes a good GSD / SVP of strategy?

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How did you know it was time to move on, and not just try to 'fix' your current role? I'm feeling so stuck.

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Always-on' culture is real. Do I even try to set boundaries, or is it pointless?

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Any good resources to access comprehensive examples of brand strategy?

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I feel like I’m ready for a promotion. What objective criteria should I be using to show my boss that I’m VP ready?

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What’s the going rate for a sr strategist in Chicago?
A place is offering me 80k, but I told them in my HR interview my minimum was 90k… which is a red flag in itself, but I want to confirm that’s a r… more

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Has anyone worked with a recruiter before? Is that fruitful and if so how did you get connected/find a good one?

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Tips for side projects or skill-building to feel less stuck, even if your job isn't changing?

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How soon is too soon to ask for a raise? I've been here 9 months now. This agency does not do annual reviews quite like I'm used to, so I'm debating asking now.

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Does anyone here have a side-hustle? If so, what is it?

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Is it a must to have a portfolio as a planner? I’ve never had one but see people posting about it. What goes into it?

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I usually struggle with new jobs. New clients, new industries. No way I can write informed strategies in the first few weeks of joining a company and knock it out the park. Anyone else experiences th… more

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How will Strategy adapt to the 'need it now' client mindset?" The pace of business is accelerating - can deliberate strategy keep up?

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Meeting fatigue is real. Sometimes I just zone out and forget I'm even supposed to be participating. Anyone else feel like there are just too many meetings these days?

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In Strategy, what does the area of innovation cover? I understand it can be white spaces or new product offerings, but what else is it?

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Just joined a new team. Everyone's super hyped about some strategy I can barely understand. Do I need to fake enthusiasm or is it okay to ask clarifying questions?

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Hello all, having recently moved to the UK (from India), I am in the process of applying for full-time Creative Strategy jobs.

My experience spans about 13 years, mostly as a Consultant. But here, I understand, that the CV has to be a maximum… more

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Got an email from my boss correcting the grammar in a draft I hadn't even submitted yet. Seriously? If micromanagement was an Olympic sport, they'd win gold. How do I get them to back off and… more

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