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In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, what do you still love about the industry?

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I applied to a well known company. Got an email from HR for a screening. Replied but then was immediately set up to interview with the hiring leader. I did interview with the hiring leader and was gr… more

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I’m not a multitasker. When I’m working on something, I’m super focused on that. I don’t try to do other work during Zoom calls, because I know someone will have a question for me. I’ve also read that “true” multitasking is difficult, if not impossible. If that’s you, what’s your secret?

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Lately, I’ve been feeling pretty stagnant, and I’m not sure what the best next step is for growth. If you've moved from a coordinator role into something more advanced (specialist, manager, strate… more

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I provide SEO support for agencies that need help with the overflow!

Topical Authority & Entity SEO • AI Search & AEO • Content Architecture • Internal Linking Systems •eCommerce SEO • Technical SEO • Str… more

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From probation to $75M trading volume — what I learned

This past year changed everything for me.

I passed probation at a global company, drove $6M in trading volume in December, and built my first real savings discipline.more

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Do you have lunch with your colleagues? I prefer to sit by myself to unwind, but I'm constantly having to dodge different people in the office who seem to want to invite me to have lunch with them… more

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How do you manage particularly challenging periods at work? I’m going through a rough path with clients and teammates, and while there is a light at the end of the tunnel, I’m having a hard time managing until th… more

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I’m feeling a little nostalgic this week. During my event marketing days, I worked on an activation for the Winter Olympics and created VR trainers for different sports. Any markers working on this year’s events? Or any events planned for 2026?

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I applied for a job as a content creator for wild dose, I reached second stage interview and they asked me to create a long winded task which inluded creating a carosel post and provide content ideas.… more

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What is the biggest strength you truly need to succeed in marketing? I've never spent a day in an office, but I've had conversations with people deep in marketing who have told me I have the b… more

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After 15+ years running my own marketing consultancy, I’m transitioning to a large professional services firm. This opportunity—created specifically to leverage my expertise in writing, messaging, and strat… more

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Why does it feel so hard to land a job in your 40s? I have solid experience and skills, I get interviews and even take tests—but they keep choosing a younger candidate. What really gets me is that a f… more

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I want to quit, move abroad and look for a job while I settle down but 90% of the people I talk to are saying I shouldn’t because of how terrible the market is, but if I don’t, I’ll never leave and ke… more

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The job market is so tough right now. It's been almost a year since I graduated from college with a degree in social entrepreneurship, but I still haven't been able to find a job. I'm clos… more

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When I moved to in-house, my last agency laid me off. Fast forward years later, they called me to let me know they were pitching our business. The tone of my voice said I was the last person to come to for insider help. Was I being petty or was this a karma moment? Anyone with similar experiences?

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Just when you think this AI train can't go faster and further, you get hit with the reality that it can and will. Now there's a whole platform for AI agents to talk? And I read that someone personally registered 500,000 accounts using a single OpenClaw agent. How many of you would be interested in something like this?

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Has your manager ever taken a chance on you? What was it for? I wish I had a manager who was more cognizant of our team members' abilities and strengths because we have a pretty great team. At thi… more

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I'm pivoting from another field into marketing, and the transition has not been going easy on me. How many applications did you send before landing your first real marketing role, and what was the… more

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I’m exploring a VP Marketing role at JPM. How likely is it that I can get a base outside of the high end of the posted salary range?

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So I just took the “anonymous” survey about our opinions about our job and company. Honestly, I don’t have an overall negative opinion about my workplace. If I felt differently, I’m also not sure how … more

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How many of you are still in digital marketing, and how long do you plan on staying? I don't feel very safe in this role. There are already two new recruits on our team who are getting trained to … more

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I’m at a career crossroads and looking for candid input. I’ve spent ~10 years in agency marketing (strategy + execution). While I’m strong at turning messy goals into results, the constant context switching, reactive w… more

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I’ve never had a Super Bowl spot, but I’ve done supporting materials like the making-of videos, web landing sites, social media etc. How do you feel about hype teasing upcoming Super Bowl spots?

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Has anyone successfully rebranded themselves internally without leaving their company? I am curious if that is realistic or if it is mostly a myth we tell ourselves.

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I read that part of the production crew didn’t want to be listed on the credits for the film Melania. Have you ever worked on a project you tried to distance yourself from?

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I find myself way more energized by dissecting what worked, what didn’t, and how we could position things differently, rather than finessing layouts or copy variations. So I’m really curious, is this … more

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Is anyone else in this weird zone where you're too senior to be up and coming but somehow not quite the unicorn in today's market. Often time seems like companies are now looking for goldilock… more

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At what point did you realize your job title stopped matching the work you actually do? I am doing strategy, execution, and cleanup, but my title still screams entry level. Wondering how common this g… more

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Is upskilling something you're able to find time for? Or energy for, rather. I'm constantly on the edge, worrying that my skills can be taken over by AI, but one, I don't know how to solve… more

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If someone asked you what the culture at your company is, would you be able to answer? I'm considering leaving for another agency, but my friends and family keep telling me to make sure I find ano… more

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When did you know it was time to move agency to in house? I’m feeling my agency time might be just about done, but can’t tell if the grass is really greener.

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With everything happening in Minneapolis, and social feeds (at least mine are) blowup with content about ICE, I’m wondering how brands are not going dark. It’s really jolting to see videos of the ice/… more

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do you think getting certificates in different areas of marketing that you are lacking in (google ads/ paid ads, seo strategy etc) are helpful when applying to jobs? i dont have full time, hands on ex… more

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How do you feel about positions that have NEVER existed before? Any pros or cons? Positions that the employer is creating because they really need help with certain tasks and so they are forced to mak… more

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I have people on my team I refer to as “worker bees.” They like working on specific things they are good at and nothing else. As a manager, would you push them out of their comfort zones? I see it as personal growth, but I also appreciate that they like to focus on more mundane things.

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What's your favorite way to wind down? I'm assuming most of you are also on screens all day, and sadly, my favorite way to end the day is use more screens. I don't like books, so I don'… more

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What would you say is the most lucrative career path in marketing? I'm currently in social but looking to pivot to, maybe Product Marketing, Analytics, or growth marketing.

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What are your thoughts when content creators reach mega status? For example, when they sell their IP, do you think the buyers are able to maintain the appeal that made people like Khaby Lame successful?

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Every now and then I get hit with a feeling of slight rage when I about being replaced by AI. I spent years in college and decade building my career only to be replaced by a robot. I’m pretty pissed.

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