Brand Side

Is brand side just as insane as agency side? I would assume no but i see so many people talking about being overworked both brand side and agency side

Anyone hiring for an administrative assistant with 3 YOE?

If you work at a global company, I’m super curious how big your corporate brand team. I’ve seen some giant organizations with just a few people in charge the corporate brand and other places with big … more

The concept of work-life balance feels like a myth in this profession. I love my job but am perpetually on the brink of burning out. How do seasoned marketers actually manage this and maintain sanity?

I’m in the initial rounds of interviewing for brand side- is it normal to interview first with someone from the brand’s agency team? I’m coming from a competing agency so it seems a bit strange but I … more

does anyone have any experience in the creative department at draftkings or know anyone who has worked there?

What’s up with the low volume of marketing jobs… anyone suspect a positive shift in the job market soon?

The job market is wild right now, and I'm tempted to interview just to see my 'worth.' Is that a terrible idea when I'm not seriously hating my current job? Could I face any reprecussi… more

Mid-career Commercial Director looking to go brand side. Current freelance income $250K-350K. I have a unique POV on creative direction, production, bidding & what clients should look for on set. Direct teams of up… more

What are some brands that are making killer works?

Working for an ad agency and refreshing their strategy. Digging in I'm thinking they are charging too much for their services. Curious if anyone is open to sharing what they are or willing to pay… more

Company wants me to hype them on my personal social media. That feels super icky. How do I (politely) refuse?

Am I out of touch for hating the "always-on" mentality of social media marketing? Are there healthy boundaries?

Company approved a campaign with a glaring typo NO ONE caught until it launched. My creative director is furious with me. And okay, I made the typo, but him and one other person looked at it before it… more

I was part of a layoff, even though my performance reviews were stellar. Now I'm questioning my worth in the industry. How do you bounce back from this?

Does anyone know how background checks work? I have been laid off twice in the past due to client losses and the unemployment periods were relatively short 2-3 months. I just rounded it up on my resum… more

Spill the tea: what are the red flags you look for when interviewing for a new in-house role?

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Is there anyone here from corporate Learning & Development who can say what's a rough estimate of the cost per minute of content from external vendors? (not if developed in-house)
Would real… more

What is your favorite heel brand to wear to work?

Does anyone work for Energizer holdings?

Has anyone used a resume writer? Is it worth it when you make a career transition?

Seeking advice for breaking into the creative coordination side of work. Any tips or advice to navigate or get my foot in the door?

What is the next promotion or move after being a senior brand/visual designer? I was appalled when I was interviewing for a new gig of the this title and how low the salaries are these days. It’s conc… more

Work friends are great, but is it dumb to get too close? What happens if one of us leaves or gets promoted?

anyone regret making the jump from agency to in-house? Why or why not?

Anyone work under Pfizer Oncology? Any reviews?

Interview Process Question: I had a phone call with an HR manager earlier this week at a biotech company. I moved to the next round with the hiring manager. It’s also a phone call, but when I spoke wi… more

Looking for good professional development courses that aren't insanely expensive. Any hidden gems out there?

Creative in corporate marketing here and still don't understand why leaders I work with value processes and decks more than original creative...! 🤔

Strategists - how did you get out of advertising? I need all tips. I’m strat director level, great agencies on my cv. But I am mentally done. What do I need to show on my CV and how did you actually s… more

We spend more time reporting on metrics than actually doing creative work. How do we shift this balance?

Looking for books that really understand the madness of modern brand marketing. Drop your must-reads!

Hot take: hustle culture is unsustainable. Can we normalize leaving on time without judgment?

Anyone familiar with salaries in-house agencies at major car brands?

Is base $200K reasonable for a newly established CD role? Remote. Living in major Midwest city.