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Anyone in comms at AMD? Looking to connect and learn more about the team.

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Curious if anyone can share their experience asking for a signing bonus when receiving an offer from an agency? What level were you and what % did you ask for?

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Anyone at Weber Shandwick willing to do a referral for a role in Los Angeles?

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Are WPP agencies really going back 4x a week?

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I was offered a remote Senior Project Manager position for an agency in Boston. The salary is 85k, and the benefits are $285 a paycheck. (50% covered by the agency and 50% covered by the employee acco… more

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Hi all,

I have just finished my apprentice in communication and want to continue my career within the field. Unfortunately, my current company doesn’t have any job opportunities and I’m struggling to find a job in… more

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Hi, I just wanted to get a perspective. How are the job prospects in applying for a communications role in Dubai? How is it better or worse compared to East cost USA?

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Hello! Anyone at Golin willing to submit a referral? I saw two VP roles that interest me. I’m a strong media relations professional with lots of success.

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Seeing VP pay bands retracted significantly over the past few years, topping out now around 155k. Any agencies still have VP bands in the 150-180k range or are those days gone for good? Seems like I … more

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What are you all doing to prepare for AI eventually coming for more of our jobs? Can we prepare?..

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Anyone at Weber in NY? I saw an open SVP role that I’d love to connect more about and hopefully get a referral. I work at another global agency and description is very similar to what I do now so it w… more

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Hi everyone. Would anyone who works at Amazon UK/EU be willing to provide a referral? I have a strong network within Amazon Canada but I’ve heard it might be better to get an EU/UK referral for EU/UK … more

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Thoughts on obtaining an APR? I am thinking an APR can help give me an extra push in the corporate world. I have 7 - 9 years experience. How do leaders perceive a more junior person receiving the cred… more

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Does anyone know the culture and what it’s like to work at GSD&M? I have a mentee asking me about it as she does her post-grad job search, but I’m not familiar with their work or clients. Thanks!

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PR folks - what other professions have you successfully moved to? Need out of this agency life - development? HR?

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Any PR agencies are hiring creatives in 2025?

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I was finally told the promotion I’ve been waiting for was approved. I’m thankful to have a job and even more thankful to be recognized given the current environment. But the corresponding raise for a promotion I… more

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Tips for applying for a position at your client’s company? I haven’t worked with these clients long, only 4 ish months, but would love to transition in-house and it would be great if they could flag m… more

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Hello!

I'm 67. 16 years as a Corporate Flight Attendant. Graduated from the Corporate School of Ettiquite.

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My previous employer required us not to quit/leave for one year after coming back from maternity leave or else we had to pay our leave back. Is this legal?

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Has anyone worked at SHIFT Communications or LaunchSquad? I applied for roles at both and am curious about people’s experiences.

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I noticed pay for public relations professionals in Canada varies quite a bit. If anyone has insights on what PR professionals in trendy spaces are making these days, I’d really appreciate your input.

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I am well equipped with both digital pr and social media skills to enhance product and brand development and seek to continue shaping meaningful communications strategies that drive business success.

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Has anyone had experience working for the Brunswick Group? I have an interview coming up and I’m mostly happy at my current agency, but worry there may be a promotion freeze coming. How’s the culture … more

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Looking to make a big career shift into to hospitality PR but my five years of experience have been in corporate health with no real media relations experience. Any advice?

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How is the job market in everyone's area? I ask because I'm in the Midwest and the job market is a dumpster fire. I have been looking for a new job for over three months and I'm starting t… more

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I'm considering getting certified in the PESO model by Spin Sucks. The certificate costs $1,250. I haven't seen many roles requiring the certification, but I have seen it mentioned as nice-to-… more

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While I was out on maternity leave, they hired two new people on my team in a very similar role as me. Of course once I returned, they had no work for me because those two had absorbed it. I’ve been b… more

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The real question I want to pose is, are there ANY great journalists left out there? I feel like journalists are more interested in a paid day and pushing their own opinions than actually going out and doing anything that resembles journalism.

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Where does everyone come down on this Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift thing? It's been going on for a while. Is this a "real" relationship or a highly effective PR stunt?

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Most of my best work is protected by NDA or privacy law, making it very difficult to demonstrate industry proficiency and prominence. How are you building a portfolio?

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How are folks from Weber Shandwick, Golin, Ketchum, Porter Novelli and Fleishman Hillard feeling about today’s news and what’s the reaction from your agency?

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When did this industry get so myopic, naval gazing and LinkedIn algorithm obsessed that we can make even the murder of a health insurance CEO, and subsequent nationwide debate about the realities of life and death in America about ‘PR’? Come tf onnn.

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