Built a strategy for Q3 that I thought was airtight, data-backed, stakeholder-aligned, risk-assessed. The only thing I forgot? The CEO’s gut feeling. How do you balance instincts vs insights when leadership keeps defaulting to “what feels right”?

The hours I’m working right now to meet a deadline are extreme, I’m only getting a few hours of sleep a night. How do you keep yourself alert during that final push?

We need more activity in this bowl: thoughts on the new LoG and Hatebreed singles?

Have all SC justices really been from Harvard or Yale??!

How is everyone doing? And are you currently working while everything is going on?

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I have heard probation period is being extended for many employees is it true? If yes is there worry of getting fired?

Probation is extended in Socgen for 3 months, does it mean they will fire or it happens to many people?

Don't be fooled. Recruiters never have your best interest in mind. Find your own dream job.

How can I get my foot in the door with Microsoft?

Why do so many people need sponsorship? Most people I speak to in tech (data) require some sort of sponsorship. Just curious why this is.

Should I specialize in Blockchain or AI? I’m a freshman in a CS degree and I can’t decide. My main argument to choose blockchain is the easy entry with little experience and high salary, I plan on growing my skills during the bear market and get a job once the market recovers. Regarding AI, I find this field fascinating but I feel like it requires a lot of experience, degrees and diplomas.

Hi Fishes,

I am currently working in the pricing domain at Dell. It would be really helpful if someone can refer me at Intel, Cisco, Citrix, HPE or Lenovo. Thanks !

FDD during an economic downturn?

Has anyone ever worked with Mark Pollard or Julian Cole? Are they as great as they seem?

At what point do you feel it is necessary to trademark a product or new tagline?

If Arya Stark from GOT worked in advertising, she would be a strategist...

What are resources to become a better strategist?

What’s the word on Ace Metrix? Pros, cons? Every tool has them. More and more of my clients are using it... both for creative pre testing and measurement.

What brands are you really into at the moment? Would be great to think about and be inspired by those doing a great job!

What’s fair pay at a big NYC agency as a new AD?

If some of the key creative leaders in your agency are actively advocating against recommending our clients take action for George Floyd or Black Lives Matter, what would you recommend doing?

Are cover letters needed for non-creative (media buying, planning, or strategy) jobs?

What’s is like going from social strategy to brand strategy? Advice for making that career jump?

I interviewed with the TBWA NY strategy team and they were the saddest people in the world.

Planning director vs strategy director. Whats the diff? Is there a diff?

I feel like a planning director wouldnt know how to manage digital strgy while a strgy dir would be much more well rounded

Brand planners, how much time do you typically get when you’re on a new account writing a brief for a new integrated campaign? Do you find yourself having to negotiate/push back with account folks so you have the time to do it properly? Curious with shortening timelines these days how long you all have to think about a brand brief.

Amazon should act as Santa during the holidays and deliver one gift fully wrapped from your wish list for free every year to everyone with Prime just to say thank you for choosing us. Bad idea or good

Any digital engagement strategists on here with app experience? I'm looking for some temp-to-perm candidates. DM me.

Looking to bring on a experiential marketing specialist (FT) with 5 years of experience - any idea of the average salary range for such position these days?

Can anyone recommend a good headhunter that has experience in placing agency strategists on the client side (not just agency only)?

Developing an outbound marketing strategy for product marketing teams. Best ESPs specifically for outbound emails? Currently used HubSpot for inbound.

Potential employer wants to me to write a POV for a brand, is there a specific framework you’d use or specific length?