“A new report… attributes the rise in Latino GDP mainly to the economic output of Latinas.” If you have experience in marketing to Latinos, any learnings from reaching Latinas specifically?

https://www.axios.com/2024/10/03/latina-gdp-buying-power-equal-pay

Hello. I just got the invite for this bowl. Is it new or just new to me?

I think we should be the most thankful people, fortunate enough to have people around us who supported us to this success

Hey ENGINEERS, anyone needs any assistance in Income Tax return filing, please DM me.

Does EY GDS gives year end break? Means Christmas holidays for a week?

Before taking resignation they were saying will get letter in 2 days max, now Delay in offer letter even after more than month from the day I took my resignation back.

Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

Any meetings for ad people in la? I find no one really understands how we work in normal aa meetings. They find it suspect when I’m at work till 10pm every night for 3 weeks.

I am leaving retail pharmacy after 15 years. I am opening a 403b pharmacy for a FQHC. I don't believe that retail pharmacy will be able to sustain itself with patient costs skyrocketing. I think people will become enraged or indifferent enough to allow the federal government to take over healthcare. How many times do we see people getting free prescriptions via government coverage that drive better cars than we do?

Today we had an agency talent show. Last year I MC’d it while slamming whiskeys between acts. I got great reviews for my on the fly wit. This year I was asked to do it again... (cont.)

If u have the addictive gene, Advertising is so easy to self destruct. Supporting each other is invaluable. Keep these posts going. It DOES get better. U can be sober in advertising.

Anyone read Quit Like a Women, by Holly Whitaker? Reading now and it’s making me consider extending dry January to 6 months, maybe a yr, or ever again...curious to hear if anyone else has read.

Can someone from KPMG India let me know what are the roles and responsibilities of a FRM consultant.

What sort of projects comes in for a FRM consultant.

Anyone hiring for a Marketing Analyst position?

Tech stack - python(pandas,numpy),sql,excel
What job role can i apply in big 4,,,,,i have experience of 3.2 years in infosys as test analyst,,,please do provide feedback,,,TIA

How common are credit checks for roles in accounting or finance positions? Will high utilization on credit card balances and low credit score be a deal breaker? I’ve been irresponsible and made mistakes, but wondering if I can switch jobs now or if I’m best off waiting 1-2 years and cleaning up my credit first.

If consumers prefer diversity in ads, wouldn't it make sense to have a more diverse industry? Why does agencies lack diversity?

Just found out I got laid off. Cheers to the weekend 🍺

I’m working with a manager who likes to prioritize his ideas over strategic research, I want to be helpful because it’s very distressing to watch ideas being presented without the appropriate research, any advice?

Is everyone from a big city or do we have some south and midwest represented??

We might be receiving stipends for professional development, I would like to use it towards a conference, which are some good ones to consider?

The more I work in advertising, the more apparent that majority of companies (and my own colleagues) don’t know how to reach consumers like me. It’s absolutely tragic. (Cont’d)

Does anyone know of a place that gives the current or most recent numbers/percentages for the amount of POC in the industry now?

Do you have a mentor? I’m in the autumn of my career and I’ve had a  modicum of success in production and it’s time to give back.

What's the most natural next step for a marketing coordinator?

The marketing for Black Adam is genius! I wish I was in entertainment. If you could choose one industry to do marketing for what would it be? For me it's easily film or games.

After 15 years in the industry, I can really say that these last few years have been the most challenging in terms of navigating all the sensitivity and political correctness.

Anybody struggle with imposter syndrome as a minority? How and why? Need some coping strategies man.

How correct is the term “African American"?
What about black people from Haiti, Caribbean, etc.

Is it about where people are indigenous to?

Not all Black Americans are African American,
right?

How painful was it to watch the situation in Charlottesville? I'm beginning to think that hatred is a unending part of American culture. No solution. No kumbaya. Just is what it is.

I have a friend looking for a graphic designer that can build her a style guide. Anyone have any recommendations?

Please send websites as well.


Thanks

Anyone else hearing from multiple WOC who had their Times Up RSVPs cancelled after the fact?

Advice on negotiating salary in LA? Brand side opp - senior level. COL calculators provide harsh revelation of how expensive it is to live there. Sheesh!