Agency Producers: Would you prefer a rep reached out cold via:
1. Linkedin
2. Email
3. Just don’t

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Via email, minus the "did you see my last note below?" follow-up. Especially during these trying times, it's become quite taxing to tell dozens every week that I don't have any projects coming up...

like

Same. And then there’s the weird people who sent cold emails about being a guest writer for your agency and I’m like I already have a million emails I don’t want to respond to from people I know and like.. and then they follow up with well if you aren’t going to answer please tell me who will... eff off!

like

Email with no need to reply. Just let us know what’s new.

like

Agree, maybe a link to a new spot and a brief note.

like

Please not LinkedIn.

like

Email. Its tough but I try to click and reply to as many as I can.
No unplanned sales phone calls, though.

like

I actually would say Linkedin because I get way less there and will likely read it.

like

Email. Don’t request me on Instagram and Facebook, please.

like

Email for sure

like

Email. More flexible re time.

Email

Email

Email.

Not through FB or LinkedIn through my work email.

Email is safer and less confrontation when the job goes somewhere else

Related Posts

German folks, what are your recommended credit cards?

like

What firms have different levels for admin? Anyone in the Twin Cities looking for admin?

like

If you are a couple with no kids, how do you go about finding friends in the area? I struggle so much :( most of my close friends are now scattered across the country and I feel like we have no one close to us anymore. I don’t even know how we’d go about making new friends anymore!

like

This is the official petition to improve the quality of this bowl’s cover photo

likefunnyuplifting

Have anyone experience background checks with Sterling? And how long does it take to be completed? Mine take more than one week due to employment verification, I submitted request paperwork and still haven’t heard back from them. How

like

Just how valuable are midlevel associates? Are biglaw firms that starved?

like

How different are the physical requirements for men vs women? I'm thinking of the Navy specifically but would welcome insights from any branch of the military, thanks

like

Finally I heard from a recruiter that EY is no longer hiring H-1Bs.

like

Friends I recently joined new company.

Task is assigned, I'm finding it very difficult to do.

What should I do? What you guys do when you are not able to do the task assigned.

I'm overthinking probably they will fire me as I'm not able to deliver.

I'm. Dreading the coming Monday.

likehelpful

I just got a new job offer for a new company. I haven’t disclosed my pregnancy - I worked really hard for it and didn’t want to risk it - when should I tell them? I’m 15 weeks.

like

How do you answer behavioural and situational questions that gets you through the next round or gets you the job?

like

I got the job at META! So happy!!!

likeuplifting

I don’t care about users. We are in appease the client mode.

likefunny

Got terrible feedback from COO after CD & I built a system into a project. We only asked for proofreading and the COO tells us his suggestions are easy but they break the entire system. Any advice?

What’s a fair salary for Manager at Sia Partners?

like

Can anyone @BerlinRosen speak to the work life balance on the strategic campaigns team? Saw a lot of reviews that there is terrible work life balance and folks are required to work a minimum of 40 hours a week

like

Hi

Wellbeing Program
Employees will receive a reimbursement of up to INR 10,000 for eligible expenses per calendar year.

What's this program in S&P Global?

So if I know I’ll be moving to a city in September, but see a great job opening in that city now... what do I do? I can’t move until I finish production on a campaign I’ve put my heart and soul into.

like

Additional Posts in Production

When taking over managing a project that’s already in progress, what’s your go-to method or process to figure out what the hell is going on holistically?

Shot in the dark: Does anyone have any reco's for a BTS production service company based in the UK? Preferably Liverpool? Thanks 😊

like

Is it worth it to leave a current FTE perm role to work for Google as a freelancing EP, 6+ contract w possible extensions pending budget, performance, fit etc? Debating the massive brand name, pay, and experience but leaving benefits, loose job security with looming recession etc.

*Background: in current role for 2.9 yrs with tiny tiny salary raise this past year that’s still under inflation rate, and no clear path for promotion and further raise. Decent global retail client at tiny shop

like

Are there any people of color
in production that have felt excluded from
teams on set. How do you deal with being bossed around. How do you deal with micro-aggression and two faced stylists??

like

How is it working at MediaMonks LA? Saw an open position I’m considering applying for.

like

Can someone tell me what a producer’s day to day role is in a social agency? This is not snark, I’m thinking of making a move and want to understand the job/ask better. TIA. 

like

Any non-union /non signatory agencies figured out a work around yet on hiring union talent for a shoot - now that these new restrictions from union are in place?

like

Not so much work related but I’m looking to create a mini portrait studio in my apartment. Does anyone have recommendations for portable light kits?

like

Best “real people” portrait photographer?

like

So, I’m really interested in making the switch from PM to production. Any tips? I love my job but the parts I love most are the shoots and all of those moving pieces. All advice welcome!

like

Anyone else have a client refuse to pay for COVID costs recently? Bonus points if they pulled the costs out of the already low firm bid budget that was about to be awarded, and refused to allow the funds to be reallocated.

like

Are your shoots starting to use any of the newer virtual production capabilities coming out of Unreal? Think how they filmed chunks of The Mandalorian. Trying to get a sense of whether this is on other people’s radar yet or not.

like

Anyone ever move from agency to production house? How did you make the move? What advice would you give to do so?

like

Whose hiring in NY?!

How do producers get hired? I interned at my first shop and I’m looking to make a change. Are there recruiters like creatives or is it just knowing people?

Are still photographers ever employed full time, or is this a contract thing only? I’m currently a writer but really want to switch to making the work. My focus is in portraiture, and I don’t do video. Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated on how to make the switch. Based in Chicago, BTW.

like

Hi Hi! I was wondering if you guys have trusted vendors/ recommendations for someone who would be able to help clear movie & news clips (different movie studios and news outlets). Plz help!

My agency has gone full work from where you are and we're struggling with physically overseeing the flow of creative design changes across our designer pool. I'm looking for a piece of software that will help visualize and prioritize multiple projects daily. Studio and Traffic Managers please feedback.

like

Is anyone hiring senior producers anymore or are agencies and clients just hiring cheaper younger producers since budgets are shrinking?

like

(1/2) Hey agency producers. Maybe a stupid question but I’m used to production management. Casting “real women”... do you expect the production company to do that, or bid a separate casting agency?

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal