Strategy & Planning

Question. Seriously. (I'll accept jokes too cause that's the person I am.)
How do you get yourself motivated to do your job? Or do a good job of it? Once your boss and/or coworker has destroyed your… more

Anyone who works/ has worked at BBH NYC, how is it/how is the strategy dept there?

Actively Seeking New Opportunities – Digital Account Manager | Lifecycle Marketing Specialist | Paid Social Manager

Hello, I'm currently exploring new opportunities in Digital Account Management, L… more

Reasonable salary range for a VP, Strategy at a large agency in the DC area? 15+ years experience with heavy focus on strategy, including agency experience already. I believe DC cost of living is in the to… more

To the data strats, analysts, and anyone else that deals with brand data: which questions are you answering most often in your work, and who is asking the questions (eg clients, creatives, other strats, etc)? Do … more

How do you professionally say, “If you book me in meetings all day, when do you expect me to get this work done?” in corporate?

What are your ‘must-have’ purchases while WFH? I’m revamping my current set up and want alllll the tips! Standing desk? Treadmill? Monitor recs? Want to hear it all!

What was something a former boss did that
made you realize you wanted to leave your job?

If you were having an in person group strategy off-site for your agency, what would be the dream gathering?

Open to everything from bonding/getting to know people exercises, improving our practice, sk… more

Anyone have leads for recruiters in Amsterdam? Looking for a strategy director role ideally in the next 6 months. Thanks!

Due to our new account, most of the deliverables are getting extended, the work is insurmountable, and my team morale is getting low (including mine as a team leader).

How do you motivate yourself an… more

Any crazy hacks for getting an interview? I'm not talking about mass applying to 20+ jobs per day. Give me the most unhinged, feral things you've done to get an interview.

WFH , I’ve worked remotely for over 7 years now, for the same company I’ve worked for for over 8 years. They have introduced a new working platform where we now have to have our camera on all day, eve… more

What are some clever, unexpected examples of how brands have communicated value/affordability, preferably in recent years?

Our department is swamped. I need like seven of me right now. Does anyone have a good and affordable AI productivity tool that they actually like using? The ads on IG got me looking at them, only to f… more

Wanting to build a portfolio website - anyone have any links to strategist portfolios as examples?

What’s the most unhinged thing a coworker you know has ever done/said?

Strategy folks: any experience with Julian Cole’s Finishing School? Worth the price tag? Need to level up my strategy skills

Any former creatives/copywriters here that transitioned to strategy? How did you make the switch and what was the catalyst? I enjoy finding insights and the research part of being a cw but am looking … more

Anyone have any good news? Like, is anything good happening in the world today? Anything?

Anyone ever moonlight at a creative agency that only brings in strategists as freelance? Even at the CSO level? And anyone they put up for a strategy role in a pitch is a temp. Here’s my question… doe… more

How has WFH impacted your social skills? As a fully remote employee, my social anxiety is terrible. And yet I still do not ever want to work in office again lol.

What has gradually disappeared over the last ten years without people really noticing?

Looks like my entire team might be on the chopping block soon. One of our agency’s biggest clients just had a major internal shake-up, and the new C-suite is bringing in their own preferred agency—a b… more

What is the difference between strategy and investment?

Many high performing people are also highly boring

They go to bed and wake up early, even on weekends

They go for a few walks every day

They do the same workouts—usually strength training—at the same times on the same days of the week

They … more

I’m putting together a portfolio for the first time (I’m a mid level strategist looking for a new job) and I want to be able to showcase some brand positioning work I did last year. While the work res… more

Hiring in 2021:

- 50% raise
- fully remote
- “please join us”

Hiring in 2025:

- 10% pay cut
- 5 days in office
- “take it or leave it”

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Hi everyone! I’m a Master in Supply Chain Management from Michigan Ross, with 4+ years experience in E2E supply chain particularly in operations, procurement and logistics. I'm now actively looking for full-… more

Hi everyone! I’m a recent Master in Management graduate from HEC Paris, with experience in brand strategy and marketing at L’Oréal and other consumer-focused firms. I'm now actively looking for full-time role… more

Hi everyone my name is Isabel Vazquez and I’m in desperate need of a job here in San Diego if anyone knows anyone of a job that can offer me I’ll appreciate it a lot thank you

I've been a brand strategist at my agency for over three years and have been working closely with my boss toward a promotion. However, after a year, it feels like the goalpost keeps shifting. I enjoy my… more

What strategies have you used to foster a culture of continuous improvement in your company?

If I’m 15 years in as a strategy director with good agency and brand side experience, am I behind? What “should” my pay bracket be for both FT and freelance roles?

For the first time in my career, I’m considering looking for another job that pays less and has less responsibilities. I’m tired. Can anyone relate?

Has anyone here worked with a career/placement coach? I’m a seasoned agency strategist looking to make the move brand side. I’ve seen coaches that focus on agency leaders and coaches that focus on pla… more

Hypothetical question: Would you take a Strat job at a cool agency (a lot of work in luxury/fashion) for $240K and have to go in 4-5 days a week or take a job at a shitty agency (pharma / mediocre wor… more

Best use of brand mascots on social (and outside of TVC in general)? What makes them work well? Would love any inspo as I’m working through a brief.