Agency with the best planning department? Culture, leadership, work...

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@OP, I don’t know you, but I know you’re too good for mcgarrybowen.

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I love it here and our NY office is best it's ever been.

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Strategy is about who’s leading it and not the agency. Find the good one and you will be fine.

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We do cool stuff at Heat, but I’m a bit biased. Come check us out if you’re in NY.

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If you’re looking, I do Strategy recruiting for Publicis, Saatchi and Rokkan NY. Stay in touch!

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SD1 would love to know your point of view on who are in which buckets

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Hard to say for "best." I've heard good things about WK, Droga, BBDO and 180LA, but some of the more pure digital shops are strong too

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We’re pretty proud of our Planning Dept @Merkley+Partners. Small and Mighty.

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Bump

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Pretty cool where we are, lots of freedom to create your own path. It's the people, culture, opportunities that matter.

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Hey Allie I’m looking!

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Strategy is subjective. It depends on what type you believe you are. Also, what role do you want to play in the process?

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Depends on if you are in the creative brief business, or strategic solutions and consulting business...

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I like our planning department a lot

What about top strategy shops in LA?

Hey Allie! I referred a friend to contact you recently but they haven’t heard from you yet

@SS1 - I thought I went thru all my LinkedIn messages, but I’ll double check!

Allie, a friend had the same problem a few weeks ago after I told her you were looking for freelance strategy help. She sent a message, no response.

At SS1 & PS1, I’ve looked thru my messages several times and I don’t know who you’re referring to, I’ve responded to everyone that referenced fishbowl or being referred by a friend. Feel free to message me with the individual’s name or maybe recheck with them?

@AZ they may have emailed you in the last week or two

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