Strategy & Planning

How do you cope as an introvert in a client facing/public speaking role?

What is the salary for a manager at Publicis?

I’ve been a brand strategist for 6 years now but a recruiter reached out about a comms strategist job that would be a promotion and pay bump. I’m open to it but unsure if it would be a good career mov… more

Everytime I ask my associate to send out an email, there are errors and their email etiquette is generally just poor. They write incomplete sentences and come across as very rude. I’ve tried coaching her on this … more

What’s a tell-tale sign someone is using chatGPT in their emails/pitches and proposals?

Do you use it as a tool or prefer to heavily lean into it?

I’m interviewing for an associate strategy director role and got feedback from the recruiter that there’s hesitancy about me moving forward because I don’t have enough client relationship / agency exp… more

Work-from-home mornings are so much more productive than office mornings. I’ve already worked out, walked my dog, eaten breakfast, and doom scrolled on TikTok before a 9am meeting. I always get so muc… more

Hey all, I'm curious to hear how other planners/strategists approach writing their CVs.

Do you name clients— or keep it general? (NDA providing)

Do you showcase your competencies (skills / tools)— or demonstrate responsi… more

Can we start a salary thread?
Share your title, years of experience, city and salary

What's a skill you've always wanted to learn, and why?

Do you feel relieved, or overwhelmed when your boss takes PTO?

Can anyone share examples of case studies that they really love. On a brand website or an agency website just needs some ideas of a framework, L/T/F…

What’s the first sign that a job is gonna be TOXIC?

Any agencies in major cities currently hiring Strategy Directors? London, New York, Toronto, Amsterdam, Bueller?

What strategies or practices do you incorporate into your daily routine to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance? How do you ensure that you take time for self-care while still meet… more

You can only pick 2 options:

1.$50,000 cash
2. New car
3. Free food for life
4. 6 figure job
5. Pay no taxes

Which 2 you would prefer?

Every time my job piss me off, I go straight to indeed and apply to jobs until I calm down. 🫠anyone else?

I love strategy. I love being endlessly curious. I love making the weirdest, boldest, coolest etc. ideas. But I worry I never will. I graduated last May and it’s been nearly impossible to find a role … more

What’s your corporate pet peeve? I can’t stand when someone types “hello” on Microsoft teams and waits for a response. Please just type out what you want in the first message.

Hoping to get some advice to help field a quantitative study for a very concentrated geographic region. The sample provider we are using can’t get us to the count we want. We are running an ad campaig… more

good CSOs out there right now?? Strat depts with culture community work? I need to start thinking of my next move. Bonus if you like your job and the people you work with

Greetings!!
Do consultants or any other such problem solving roles use a fixed, pre-built model (like a n-stepd process for example) for every problem, or do they tailor a unique approach for each case… more

What’s the biggest mistake you’ve ever made/or witnessed at work? Mine was when I was investment side and accidentally added an extra “0” at the end of an IO🥴

What are some of your favorite virtual icebreakers or team-building activities that help build connection and engagement among team members?

What are some resource for more “digital”case studies that are documented well? WARC, Cannes and award shows are fine but very heavy on advertising. I’m looking for cases/examples on digital (website … more

What are some personal details you absolutely should not share at work?

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed at your job that you're a) constantly on the verge of a panic attack and b) have lost the ability to feel joy or relax? Please tell me l'm not alone.

What’s your least favorite part of the job? Mine are meetings/presentations🥴 I’d love a job I can just put my head down and work all day

Has anyone ever worked in investment? I’m coming over from investment side and I’m so much happier in strat + planning for so many reasons.

Favorite brief templates? Struggling with getting the right info from my strategists to do the work. Feels like they’re just aping the client input brief. No tension or real insights, leaving it to us… more

I’m a Senior Strategist at a creative agency, and I’ve noticed that my CD and Strategy Lead consistently take credit for my work. I’m often brought in to fix strategic issues, yet when ideas are sold … more

How do you prep for a intermediate level interview?

Hi! Has anyone here easily pivoted from a Media Director (strategy & planning focused) to an Account Director role at an agency? The more media has shifted to be technical, the less I enjoy it. I’… more

We all deserve to work 100% remote, with a six figure salary, flexible + unlimited paid time off, paid healthcare, and retirement benefits.

…Like this shouldn’t be a controversial stance. Right?

Unpopular opinion: Unless you’re a hospital saving literal lives, you don’t get to demand urgency for every little thing.

I’m tired of companies acting like every email is life or death. Sorry corporat… more

Biggest scam in corporate America -

Title promotion with no pay increase but more responsibility to boost your resume. Has this ever happened to you?

Been out of work 1 yr 1 month. After sooo many interviews… I just got a job offer 🙏 But now I’m terrified. All the recruiter ghosting, countless 2nd round ghosting, final round presenting work around 5 tim… more