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Omnicom vs WPP? I’m currently at WPP but interviewing for a director level business analytics role. Would love to know what it’s like there post merger! Thanks!

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My media journey. Associate at Denstu 2019 - $45k. Associate at Dentsu 2020 - $60K. Senior Associate at Dentsu 2021 - $72k. Manager at WPP 2022 - $95K. Associate Director at IPG 2022 - $120k. Associat… more

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Anyone else get locked out the WPP bowl?

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Quite freaked out by AI.
I work at a consulting firm where I do various thought leadership activities for the firm's consultants & management.
I have seen first hand how AI is killing web design… more

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When was the last time WPP had layoffs? Is this an annual thing? I’m working at a now omnicom agency and layoffs have been every year at least once.

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WPP now has the same dollar market cap as it did in 1990... Crazyyyy. Imagine holding on to a stock for 36 years and you got nothing but some piddly dividends (which incidentally take the stock price … more

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What is your actual take on the WPP news today? I’ll start. I think the PR and Design assets rolled up under WPP Creative are up for sale and being shopped. They have nowhere to put them until then.

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Talk to me like I am five since I have been out of the Hold Co universe for 5 years - what are all they actually selling now? How are things like WPP Open, Omni, Leona at Publicis (production) etc act… more

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Anyone at VML concerned about the creative reorg threats from WPP?

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So… what’s up with WPP creative? Are they combining all the creative leadership into one?

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Do you think there will be a market for freelance producers under the pxp, wpp production, and omnicom production models?

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Hey folks,

How is this project - WPP Choreograph MMM Agile Pod.

Currently, I am in pool from 1st Feb and got selected for interview for this project.

Also, For one more project, they are asking to relocate Bangalore… more

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Last minute but looking for a partner to enter Young Lions with in the Digital category, preferably someone who also works at WPP! DM me if interested

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Today I’d like to announce that Omnicom Production, Publicis Production, and WPP will merge and form one global domination as OmniPubPP Productions. Together we will shoot billions of internal videos … more

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WPP Production???

Light on details but is this just Hogarth rebranded?

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Oddly specific but I'm looking to start a family soon and I'm trying to find the optimal window to maximize PTO, Christmas, std, mat leave. When I asked AI, it said September.

Just curious can you use your… more

any creatives at WPP Open X willing to DM? I have a few questions. TIA.

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How is WPP Media Project at Global Logic?

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Omnicom and IPG merge
Then lose Kenvue that was with BBDO and FCB
WPP and Publicis now win Kenvue

That’s crazy work

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How hard is it to get into agencies as a fresh grad or at least someone with intern experience?

I came across many jobs from companies like Assembly global, WPP and Dentsu. most of them mention around… more

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Who is the worst holding co now? Omnicom? WPP? Publicis? Stagwell?

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Based on all the policies I am seeing from Omnicom (RTO, Holidays, etc..), poor IPG.

Yeah I think I will stay at WPP (not looking that bad compared to Omni/IPG lol)

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Hi everyone,

Is anyone working at WPP Media? Could someone confirm whether the office operates under a WFO, WFH, or hybrid model?

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Hi everyone,

Is anyone working at WPP Media? Could someone confirm whether the office operates under a WFO, WFH, or hybrid model?

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VMLY&R I’ve interviewed with VML and would like to know about the work environment — especially work-life balance, stability, and overall culture at VML India (Gurgaon/Hyderabad).
As a front-end dev and lead, how much independence can I expect?
How are weekend work and overtime compensation handled?
Are leaves a co… more

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Is WPP having a holiday party to celebrate all of the business losses from this year?

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So WPP Open now has Google Earth integrated. How exactly does that help my client?

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For my WPP folks - does Team Energy still exist?

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Received an offer to work on the Coca-Cola account at Publicis. Previously worked on it when it was at WPP, has it gotten better? (Want to know before I accept)

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Hello sharks,

I am currently serving my notice period and my lwd is 6 oct in cg, noida.
Tech is react js. Aspired fullstack.

Offers in hand:
Capco:32 fixed, fullstack bangalore
Techm: 30 incl variable, will counter, reactjs pune
Emids: 32L fixed, fullstack noida
Verticurl-wpp: 31fix, reactjs gurgaon

Pwc india: discussion going on noida

Capco Tech Mahindra emids Verticurl WPP EY Deloitte PwCmore

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Hello sharks,

I am currently serving my notice period and my lwd is 6 oct in cg, noida.
Tech is react js. Aspired fullstack.

Offers in hand:
Capco:32 fixed, fullstack bangalore
Techm: 30 incl variable, will counter, reactjs pune
Emids: 32L fixed, fullstack noida
Verticurl-wpp: 31fix, reactjs gurgaon

Pwc india: discussion going on noida

Capco Tech Mahindra emids Verticurl WPP EY Deloitte PwCmore

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Think this new CEO is the antithesis of anything 'creative'? Is it time to clean up the house at WPP? Love how she's like - here's what I said...

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Seems like WPP Media had a second round of layoff this past week. But seems it’s affecting more of investment/activation teams then like planning/strategy

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I know the job market is tight for art creative, or just for me?? Currently still employed but looking for a change.

Is it possible that recruiting managers in HR or other people blacklist or have peo… more

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Is there a WPP bowl? I can’t find it (only a random one for IT..). My question is really just a hypothetical one for people at WPP (I work there myself in media…). With the new CEO joining in the next few weeks, and discussion of a much needed new “strategy”, do you think voluntary redundancy could be one route to cut staffing costs, and if they did, would you go for it!? WPP EssenceMediacom MindSharemore

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Anyone know if Mars account has shifted over to Publicis yet from WPP yet? Know that the contract was through December but heard rumors that Publicis might take over as early as October

Also any updat… more

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What companies in India only take about 2-3 rounds of interview? Which companies have the quickest interviewing process in India?

(Especially for Data analyst / Data science roles)

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Has anyone made the jump from agency media planning to working as a contractor? What was that like? Struggles? Perks? I'm having trouble imagining working for anyone other than myself.

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Did you change anything on your resume when you have 2 FT jobs?

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What's a good way to find a mentor in this industry?

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Just watched office space again and realized it’s actually about the FIRE movement (without explicitly saying it)

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Apparently some journals can prevent sci-hub from sharing their content now.

Do you know of a sci-hub alternative for free journal articles?

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Anyone from BCG Gamma who wouldn’t mind DM?

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Partners, I imagine some of you are older. Do you remember a time of instability such as this in history? How has the media changed over the decades? How are you thinking about the times if at all?

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Points wizards - I need some United miles stat. What’s the best conversion point source right now?

Thanks!!

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How to move into executive leadership? I’m a mid-40s former MBBer with, I think, an impressive and diverse resume. I think I’m suitable for an executive leadership role, but unsure about how to pursue one. Any suggestions? Career coach? Headhunters? Cold “calls”? Thanks!

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Recently left KPMG FDD for another FDD role at a growing firm and love it. PE focused. If you are interested in doing the same shoot me a DM.

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Hello,

If I joined HCl and will have to leave within probation period, do I have to pay anything to HCL? Anyone has any idea. (There was no buyout of NP by HCL)

Thanks

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Hi everyone! Are there any Expedia Software Engineer II in the chat that wouldn’t mind talking with me a bit about their interview process and experience?

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Do you get corporate discount for getting a new phone at Salesforce?

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Hi Guys

Does anyone knows about Virtusa ? They are offering me considerably high offer compared to others but I am not sure as I don't know much about the company or anyone who works there ? Project is Legato Healthcare.

Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance 🙏

YOE- 6
Skill - Dot Net Full Stack

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Anyone from Merck how strict are you on YOE requirements?

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Does 130k in total compensation with a flat annual bonus of 5k, sound like a fair offer for 12 YOE in software implementation and now Technical Account Management, in Ontario?

I get the feeling that MBA degrees get compensated fairly well...more so than tangible real life experience. What is it about MBAs that is so valuable to the employer?

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Would your salary be adjusted if you jumped from consulting to strategy?

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Hope all the couples enjoyed their valentines, and for those single, I wish you luck in the search for a plus one for the next year.

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Typical salary band for Consultant level for Risk & Advisory in HCOL? Got an offer for 90k + 10k signing so trying to see if this is high or just standard. 2 YOE, they mentioned promotion to SC in 6-8 months.

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Do you think student loans will be wiped out by 10k in the next 2 years

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Hey guys, Can anyone please tell me if there is any restrictions on SPI in mutual funds in MS for employees.

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If you leave J2 and get another (new) J2, does the first J2 show up on new J2 background check? Assuming these are w2 roles. If so, how do you explain that? 🧐

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Is flipping houses worthwhile? I like decorating and renovating, so I'm thinking that maybe I could go into this and try my luck.

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I started a few new business ( with debt) this year, and because the way my taxes looked with other losses it looks like I didn't make a ton of money. Now my credit dropped from 800 to 720 and I'm having trouble getting credit. Despite having a perfect payment history and fully able to cover all liabilities. Any way to get the credit up. If I pay off my liabilities then my credit history gets shot with young accounts. What's the best way to handle this?

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Anyone in Chicago have recommendations for places to watch shop? Looking in the few hundred $ range. In the city today and disappointed by the selection at Nordstrom and I’m pretty sure Macy’s closed.

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Moving from mid-west, Is it cheaper to rent in winter than in summer/fall ?

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Are you a member of a club or do you just play casually?

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