Any insights into how VML in the US is right now? Saw that there were layoffs a couple months ago and rough spots because of the mergers. Has any dust settled?

Likes for dm

Haunted by inaccurate performance assessment and its crippling my confidence. I’ve grown so much since, but 6 months later, the criticism of my old project manager stings.

Which one is better ?

Sabre India -19.43 LPA (Product based)
17.5 LPA fixed
2L variable

LTI (18.5LPA)
16L fixed
1.5L Variable
1L JB

YOE -6 years
Tech Stack -Selenium, Java, Test NG , Cucumber, Jenkins,Git,API Testing

Which company and team do you work in?

How does your agency use data? Is it only used for tracking and reporting? Is it used for setting strategy and informing creative? For business consulting? Thanks!

What are the best ways to create professional network?

What salary range should I ask for senior engineer role in tiger analytics ?

Is it just me or have you also noticed that during the endless back to back zoom/teams meetings, people drift away and not take down action points?

Started with the firm in April. What do you think is appropriate to ask for a raise at EOY? What's the average non promotion raises?

I just joined the bank and was wondering what the deal with the Health Care savings account is. It looks like a flex account rather than an HSA?

Anybody in performance consulting? How is the growth track? Do you end up leaving for a management position or elsewhere? Just got a pretty good offer as a senior consultant in OR

Long drive tomorrow. Does anyone know of any on demand CFP continue education courses out there? I’d love to knock out 15 hrs of CE on this drive, if able. 🤦‍♂️🔫🤢

Any investment ideas outside of the stock market? Considering farmland but wondering about other options

Just read that Dodge said that their new electric car will be "super loud." Isn't the point of electric cars being quiet so people enjoy them more?

What’s up DC?

What's the most elegant way to handle someone your level subtly insulting you in front of team?

Junior designer here looking to connect with some Philly-area shops— I’m from the area and have recently been trying to learn more about the local agency scene. Would love it if people could drop some names or even some recruiter info. Thanks!!

Brands closing for climate change? Wouldn’t that lost income be more effective/useful if they donated it to clean energy alternatives instead? Do a spot about it to promote it & it’s content. Win. Win

The dickiest of dick moves is to schedule a 9am meeting and then move it at 8:45 the morning of.

How’s RGA for a CW?

Remember The Woo? Yeah, me neither. Well, they cut everyone’s pay (except mgmt of course) by 1/4 to get the small biz gov loan, and used it to hire a $500k/yr mgmt head. Agency still working barebones

So Q1 has been abnormally weak for agencies across the board, right? Is it fair to say Trump is finally starting to effect the economy?

Looking for senior designers that knows shopper marketing. Please DM with books!

I’m a strategist interested in branding shops like interbrand. But I hear they aren’t doing well these days since everyone claims to be a brand consultant. Also I’m curious about the work

Two months ago applied for a "dream role" at a "dream company" (not an agency). I am qualified for the role & they are looking for ppl with agency experience. a few days after applying a recruiter

What was your most amazing day in advertising?

Are there any solid recruiters in SF?

When I go client side, I will demand that all decks sent to me MUST use Goudy Stout font at all times

Anyone still being asked to come into the office for pitches?

How do I become a freelance creative who WFH? Don't mind coming into the office to brainstorm, etc.

Which do you prefer?

“Give me a deadline and I’ll get the work done”
or

“when I get this done I’ll let you know and we can figure out when the client will see it.”

Anyone hiring a UX Designer in Atlanta? I know someone who got laid off

Don’t ask me why but would anyone know where I could download McDonald’s font? Preferably for free... I think it’s called Speedee? I can’t find it anywhere... help

Omar from the wire in that W + K spot for the Atlantic. Well done 👏🏽

Moms ❤ : anyone with super supportive mothers who've helped pave the way for you? Please share with other 🐠s your most inspired stories.