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First job as a project manager at an advertising agency. However, this agency doesn’t have any process or resources. Things are always getting delayed and timelines are always being expedited. Mysel… more

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So I was tasked to implement a new file management system using a new software. However, I don’t feel like I’m getting paid enough to do this. I’m the only person in my role/area, but also I don’t wan… more

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I am seeking for creative project management roles in Toronto. Would love to connect!

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Hello, any leads on PM roles (specifically Marketing, Creative Project Management) that anyone can point me to? Located in Utah, or Remote. I've had a handful of interviews, some leading to the … more

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I inherited a PM role at a marketing agency a few years ago and it wasn't structured like Agile PM or anything at a SaaS company. I was coordinating/managing editorial, social media, design, digit… more

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Any ideas for less stressful roles/industries for PMs in advertising to transition to? Can’t take agency life much longer

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Anyone familiar with The Solutions Group agency based in NJ? Would love insight into company culture, reputation, etc. Hard to find too much about them from an employee perspective. Thx!

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Hello I’ve been unemployed since October and I’ve have a few interviews that when nowhere and a job I was close to getting to have it be put on hold. I was wondering if anyone here has any leads for r… more

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Trying to figure out an appropriate hourly/daily rate for Sr PM, 7 years experience. Any advice? I only freelanced for 2 months at $450/day a while back

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How is project management at Havas Media?

I am interviewing for the agency for a pharma client and am nervous after reading about past posts on layoffs & culture. My current role has no growth oppo… more

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I hate how lowballed project managers are salary-wise in the advertising industry compared to other industries. Seeing salaries for $40k-60k just won't cut it. Who else is feeling like this?

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I started a new job about 5 weeks ago and I’m miserable. I’ve never had this experience when starting a new gig and I don’t know what to do about it. Any advice on what to do here?

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Hired to lead and develop a new PM dept and work on internal projects. 2 months into the job I was told the role would be switching and I'll be working on client work and not one PM processes have be accepted/approved fr… more

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Hi everyone,
I’m considering getting my PMP certification essentially to qualify for more senior roles and a higher salary range.
Would love any feedback, if the PMP certification has been helpful or not for … more

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When recruiters ask about work samples what do you present? Also, how much? We know they look at free samples for ideas as well.

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If you work with an in house team, and they aren’t billing out and they aren’t keeping timesheets, what metrics are you measuring for your team to show team value to upper management? (And to show whe… more

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Any insights on Perseus Group or Enspire for Enterprise? Apparently they call themselves an agency

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How easy/difficult is it to transition from project management in marketing to project management in other industries like healthcare and IT.

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Can someone help me find that salary spreadsheet this bowl used to circulate? Thank you!

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Would anyone here who uses smartsheet for anything beyond timelines be open to hopping on a call to show me how you use it? I don’t mean tutorials. I just mean show me how other agency folk use the ca… more

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Has anyone taken a pay cut for a fully remote role? If so how much? Secondly, have you mastered the role to where you can pick up another remote role even if it’s freelance?

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Best tools/ interface/ template/ to resource a full accounts team across a years worth of campaigns, varying in size and complexity. Any Ai tools to support with this?

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I’m wondering if anyone has any experience quitting their job due to a toxic work environment and also been able to collect unemployment while they navigate the current market?

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Does anyone work at Broth Agency? Just wondering if you’re able to share your experience.

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I landed two freelance interviews that went from remote to not only on-site one is everyday. The second one is on-site 4 days. The interview is also on-site. The roles are paying good & the commut… more

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I’ve recently gone from an established creative agency to a super small shop. Any and all tips on this transition are welcome!! For example, how to work with teams that have never had PMs before, how to clean up … more

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We use Monday.com and there are concerns that the board structure isn’t as efficient as it could be. I’m thinking as a … more

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Any salesforce project manager ? I am considering this type of position. But I know nothing about salesforce. I have 15 yrs of experience as a digital PM. What are the key sucess to become a salesfor… more

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Any Pharma Agencies hiring SPM’s or higher right now?

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Does anyone work at Blacksmith Agency ? Just wondering if anyone want to share their experience.

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What % of your time, on average, do you spend on admin work vs solving problems?
I count everything that’s repeatable and related comms as admin, and problems mean unique challenges that require skill.

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what RSVP systems do you guys recommend for exec level leadership

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Thoughts on the software Mavenlink?

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I am currently working as an associate project manager at a marketing agency. After some self-reflection, I have come to the realization that I lean more towards introversion and do not particularly r… more

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Is day one too early to post a new job if you were laid off?

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What are some top KPIs you measure in your PM system for marketing teams? We are revamping our project management system and reporting is a big priority for the leadership team!

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How involved are you guys when it comes to photo/video shoots? I’m still pretty junior and starting a new role where I will need to define roles & responsibilities very clearly as the team hasn’t … more

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Techies what is a Tech Stack? Yes, I went on Google. I have an interview tomorrow & I want to be able to plainly speak to it. Thanks

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For people who work at shops with no timesheets, how are you selling services? Do you track deliverables? I’m trying to learn about other methods outside of timesheets and different charging methods. … more

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