Best agency you’ve worked at?
Worst agency you’ve worked at?
Include the years!

Hoping to get some transparency around what shops are still good and who’s just riding on a fake reputation these days.

What are your most engaging and productive storylines? What essential questions initiate your units of study? What are your go to sites for these inspirations?

Its my birthday. And nobody knows at my work I feel a bit awkward also first birthday I have to be all alone :/ . New city any ideas to celebrate myself ?:D

Does the addition of “(level) II” make a difference to anybody? I am the only marketing communications specialist for a lead child-welfare nonprofit. We oversee four counties in two circuits. Director recently gave me add’l merit-based raise (after my annual raise, been here 14 months) & slight title change to Marketing Comm Specialist II. No plans to add a level 1 (would be lower) specialist but will add level 1 engagement specialist to team. Should I update resume/cards or is this confusing?

What could be the salary range for lead assistant manager for 8.4 yrs yoe in EXL

How does gold,silver,ect..perform during civil unrest?

I am an associate at a UMM and my employment contract has a 4 month non compete (yes, even for associates) but I am thinking of lateraling. What are the implications of breaking a non compete? I didn’t say anything when I signed because I was desperate for a PE offer but it seems so unfair as I am just a lowly associate. I am not so much worried about getting sued, but about my current employer tanking my reputation if I leave and break the non compete.

Any music producers out there that have gone freelance? I’ve been thinking about making the jump a lot lately.

How to track my BGV in Natwest. I have submitted all the documents. How to check my current status? I received link from First Advantage. I have submitted documents.

Hello Fishes,
I received a call for interview from Deloitte. However I don't have all the skills/exposure mentioned in JD. Has anyone cleared an interview with similar scenario in big 4?

Need your suggestions on my next appraisal which is on November:

Designation: Business Development Manager
YOE: 6 years
CCTC: 7 LPA + variables

How much can I expect?

Working as a design engineer on the transportation side (bridge , transportation structures and walls). I would like to know how much can we earn financially if we keep progressing into this stream. I am on course to get my PE license.

Looking for a Dallas Designer & Copywriter for a new CPG client. Privately owned agency. Grew twice as big in the pandemic. We are all remote but maintain an office space and want to hire locally for team get togethers, future client office visits, etc. PM me your book!

Does anyone wear ties anymore? Wanted to buy a ferragamo and a Hermès tie for Christmas but I feel like no one requires them anymore. Also how are BB ties compared to these two?

Does anyone work at Arnold Worldwide in Ny? Anyone work specifically on digital projects? Can you tell me about your digital process and whether or not you think it’s efficient? Are the projects are interetsing/challenging? Well managed?

How has your experience been starting a new job during the global pandemic?

Can someone at WING (GREY’s Multicultural agency) tell us who’s leading the agency now that Pepe Aguilar left? He was the CEO + CCO.

Does having a masters in graphic design, fine arts or advertising benefit you and help you move along in your career? Or does knowing the right people and type of company help you move along?

Which is going to most likely hurt my career more in the long run... a job in pharma or a job in-house on the client side?

Does anyone know who the 401k benefits manager is at VMLY&R NY?

Hello friends, been offline for a while and trying to get a sense what the vibe in the NY market is at the moment? Hiring freezes and everyone is afraid of an approaching recession?

I am looking to change my career from agency to product marketing or management. Are there any tips or anyone I can talk to consider making this transition? Thanks!

Can anyone share what they know about NY Times' T Brand Studio? interested in applying and would love to know what the culture/work is like.

Advertising Week Question!
Any events this year? Last year we got to watch Alessia Cara w/o needing to have ticket for Ad Week. Is it worth going to? It’s kinda pricy, but I’m looking to network more

Where have you been ordering takeout?

I really wanna get out of NY, even if just for a few years, but I feel like most low COL places don’t have great agencies or work. Anyone make a move for a bit?

Any agencies need a freelance AD?

Hey small agency friends with kids! Quick question. Our agency’s family health care is expensive (ranges from $1700/mon with normal deductible to $1100/mon with super high deductible). If anyone out there (at a small NYC agency) has a better plan and is comfortable sharing, would you mind telling me who your company uses? My kids’ college funds thank you!

Looking for a few highly-motivated partners to start an ad agency with; preferably one in accounts and one in media buying. If that sounds like you and you’re ready to take control of your future, we should talk.

Looking for a reasonably priced sound studio in Manhattan (record, mix, good facility with light sound design).Also - any local agents who rep good v/o talent (union and non)? Double thx. DM if pref.

Has anyone tried indoor gardening in NYC? Thinking this could be the best time to do so but not sure where to start.

Anyone have a primary care physician they like in NY? Ideally one who integrates holistic medicine as well as western medicine? Bonus points if they’re on Cigna or take insurance.