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Has anyone successfully made the move from a creative agency to a software company? Not much in the way of PM (or Senior PM) openings on the creative side but I'm seeing tons on the software side.… more

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At my agency we don’t have PM’s so I act as both AM and PM on my Account. Besides being the client relationship, I set all timelines and meetings, maintain all statuses, manage the budget, talent, and trafficking… more

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Hi PMs,

Can y’all please provide insights on IPGH (Area23) and Publicis Health (CoLab)? I received an offer letter from both and I’d truly appreciate feedback on WLB, culture, benefits, compensation, c… more

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What are your thoughts on perm temp type of roles? Am I shooting myself in the foot by taking on this type of role? I’m set for the rest of the year and hopefully 2025, but would it make sense to keep… more

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I’m in the offer phase of a new PM role and I’m curious what Project Managers are making in the Advertising industry currently? I’ll go first, I have ~5 YOE and have been making anywhere from $92-$120… more

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What’s it like working as a PM in a media agency compared to working in a traditional creative shop?

Which ad agencies are toxic and should job seekers stay away from?

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How efficient is using Excel as a status sheet?

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Hello PMs,
I’m currently making a shift in career and want to get started in Project Management. I understand in order to do so I need to get certifications before I can even be looked at by employers … more

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Has anyone used Mavenlink as a PM tool?

Has anyone successfully transitioned out of pharma advertising project management to a completely different role and industry? I’m currently a director and can’t imagine doing this for the next decade… more

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Can anyone recommend an L.A.-based fulfillment house that would handle a smaller run? 75-100 influencer kits about the size of a Blue Apron/Hello Fresh box (but won’t contain food), 7-10 items/kit, sh… more

Has anyone switched from being a PM in advertising to other industries? I feel like all teams in ad are different. I started a new role and I feel like I suck.

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Has anyone here used Hive as a project management tool? What do you think about it?

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There seem to be a lot of virtual assistant scams out there. It's frustrating to tell who's really hiring! If anyone has a legitimate referral for a VA position, I'd be really grateful.

Her… more

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I’m trying to give someone advice and want some help. I’m newly senior pm and wondering what gets you promoted to senior pm? What would you tell someone to focus on and learn to make the leap? I know … more

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Anyone using AI in the PM realm beyond summarizing meeting transcripts?

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Has anyone successfully transitioned from an agency account/project management role to industry PM, specifically in pharma? Looking to understand what companies are looking for from agency candidates,… more

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What is standard protocol for accepting a Full time position at another company while working freelancing? 2 week notice? This is my first contract gig and starting to get momentum with finding a FT p… more

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Curious to know if a PMP certification holds any value any more? My son is graduating next year and wondering if it would be valuable to have?

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Can someone explain what Media Futures Group (MFG) - WPP's Google agency does?

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Sr. PMs and above. What is your salary these days and how many years experience do you have?

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Anyone use Lean Coffee as a way of interacting with / aligning groups?

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Anyone use Lean Coffee as a way of aligning groups.

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Anyone who's worked as a freelance PM, what's the onboarding process look like when you've started at a company? What advice would you give?

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What does everyone use to keep track of so many items on a to do list across so many different projects?

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Has anyone here moved from Ad agency to PR Agency? How was it?

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I’m interviewing for a Sr. PM role in Dallas, TX and the salary seems low. Any Senior Project Managers here in the Dallas area that wouldn’t mind sharing their salary so I can compare against the going rate for t… more

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Anyone know of any good recruiters that specialize in project managers?

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Tips / opinions on going back to PM from the account side? I started in PM, transitioned to account about 2 years ago, and want to go back to PM lol.

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Does anyone have a lean six sigma green belt certification? If so, what are the pros of it and where did you obtain it through?

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Which one do you prefer when working remotely? Teams or Zoom?

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can an employer make you take PMP courses that aren't required?

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Any advice on how I can find mentors?

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From a PM standpoint, what really makes pharma advertising so different?

As an non-pharma PM, my guess is that there’s a lot more legal reviews and approval processes, strict creative guidelines to adhere to, etc… more

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