Creatives shouldn’t be sharing their screens…I will die on this hill.

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New to ofc… no Frnd’s at c2 Bangalore location…. Team is distributed across diff locations.. Ping me if in same boat and want to catch up.,..

Have interview coming up, really nervous. Need to develop and analyze a business case. Any suggestions on approach?

Do you get the feeling that there is a higher image promotion of women/minority people in Tech?I have seen way to many pictures from major tech companies that promote far more women/minorities than white males in their marketing materials.Wouldn't be better if we hired the best people no matter what the race/gender is?I know some companies are not publishing any gender/race stats but you cant't really demand a 50/50 ratio.Also there is no coincidence that most execs is some companies are British. So this goes both ways.

Has anyone participated in the AWS Tech U program. I’m trying to break into solutions architecture and trying to use that. I am a consultant at D and wondering if this is a downgrade. Does anyone know level of the program, structure, pay? Any help appreciated

I have a pretty good idea that I’m being undervalued & underpaid. Anyone willing to share base salaries for account manager/account executive/sales lead for food/CPG industry? Any companies considering inflation raises or have already committed to increasing annual merit to match inflation? If so, willing to share % raise?

I've been living here for a while but still haven't been out to Lake Norman. Would you recommend? All insider tips are welcome lol

Are people willing to share UK&I specific comp details to help with transparency? Ive noticed any public trix we have access are always too US centric

My client is being a d***. How many points?

Happy Friday y’all!!

Found a bed bug in a Radisson Red in Campinas Brazil, how many points?

3 Things to keep in mind which changing jobs:
1. Always ask dedicated budget for the job before you tell your expectations.

2. Always have atleast 2 weeks of gap before you join any company. You might not understand significance of that but just have a gap.

3. Always talk to people of team you will be joining before you accept offer or atleast before you join company.

How are testing projects in Deloitte banglore? Anyone has hints of roles and responsibilities in product testing ?
Please dm

How many likes does it take to unlock the DMs?

Me? I was just buying shirts online and then immediately added underwear because the model wearing them was hot because I am gay.

turns out me and my wife underpaid taxes by 12k. Anyone else getting a nasty end of year surprise?

Is your compensation and performance reviewed automatically on a regular/annual basis? I don’t get either of these unless I ask for it! Found out others in our company experienced the same as me. Lowball Salaries trending as a common pain point

I like my team and work life balance, during the pandemic was very beneficial to my wellbeing. However feel I owe it to myself now, to be earning what I’m worth in the market (I’m underpaid by a fair bit) especially with inflation costs

Has anyone done any freelance for big brands like Nike, Facebook, or YouTube? Did you get the gig through referrals, you reaching out to them — or vice versa?

So what’s going on with DDB NY? I read about layoffs, but what clients do they have and what is it like working there?

Any creatives impacted by Forsman Bodenfors layoffs? That agency does beautiful, powerful work.

Anyone know anything about doing marketing at BCG DV (Boston Consulting Group Digital Ventures)?

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

We’re starting to interview for my copywriter partner this week, but I don’t have any creative leadership above me (I’m also the only creative with agency experience at the company) so I’m nervous about being the only one looking at prospective partners.

Any tips for good questions to ask to feel out who is the best fit? I’ve worked with great and not so great writers in the past and it wasn’t always clear which would end up being the not so great based on their books.

Book recommendations for copywriting/advertising? Thank you! 🙏

If I were to start talking/applying to other agencies in my network, would that news reach the HR department at my current agency and raise alarm bells? Just curious how that works.

Need ideas! What was the coolest agency sponsored team outing you’ve ever been on?

Tips/Nuggets for switching departments within an agency.

Where my gays at?

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

Okay so I’m somewhat new to the Advertising industry and was curious if hiring comes in waves? Seem like a lot of people are posting about how quiet hiring is rn.

Who can take credit for an award won in editing? Can I as the strategist? Can the copywriter? Art director? I find it odd when people take credit for editing of all award wins and they outsourced the editing! Rant over.

What are your thoughts on “at will” contracts and do you think it’s fair that companies protect themselves with “at will” contracts, has anyone ever negotiated that out of their contracts?

Just moved in-house & am hiring a designer - NO clue what salary to propose for this role. Full benefits, mid-level, Chicago-based, mostly designing internal materials (town halls, etc.). Help?

Anyone hiring remote EPs?

I'm having trouble. I have a client who is going from a climbing company, to a fitness company. They have a product that lets them expand from where they are. I am failing to sell them on the importance of strategy and taking a step back. Honestly, I don't even know that I'm sold on it. But I feel like it's important. Anyone have ideas on how to argue for this? Happy to share more info