Dear fellow strategists, has anyone used Fiverr or Upwork to find gigs? If so, what are the pros and cons?

.net vs sitecore can anyone tell me what's the difference between the two in terms of career growth and better job opportunities?

BA friends - Music contracts.
We’ve been having issues getting final signed contracts back from publishers/labels prior to ads going live. Legal teams at the majors are soooo sloooow.
Anyone else having this issue? What’s the solution?

With so many professionals working from home due to Covid-19, what are your tips / strategies for being productive when WFH?

Any good WFH stories from this week?

What’s it like working at Spark?

I feel like these “incredible” exit opportunities consulting gives you is only applicable to MBB (i.e, companies only value MBB experience vs others). Any successful exits from Big 4 folk?

Joined a new company/team recently and haven’t been doing well .. i was a high performer at my previous job but it’s a new industry I joined and my peers are so much better regardless of how hard I work.. (the entire team works 15 hrs/day so there’s only so much more I can do).. how can I get better :(

What % of settlements do you take home as an associate? Trying to gauge what I should be seeking in my next contract. Currently at 3% split prorated with all handling attys. Is this normal?

Quit my cushy job a few months ago because I was totally burnt out and mental health was shot. Thinking about quitting this industry all together - anyone else go through similar? Any advice? Thanks!

3.5 years out of school, 2400 billable hours last year in TRS and just got promoted. what kind of year end compensation should I be expecting? Bonus and new salary

Hello folks,

Just landed as a PR in Canada a month back.
Been interviewing for front end dev - 5YOE. Had been with Deloitte USI as a Consultant back in India. Applying for big 4's and tech firms but seems like they have been taking forever to review the applications (2-3 weeks now for few since applied!)

Have one offer from CGI as Sr.Con for 105k. Does anyone know how good/not good is CGI in terms of work, culture, WLB, perks?

Would appreciate any help in getting referred as well! Thank you

I was recently hired by my dream agency. I get creative freedom, flexible hours, and I can work from home if I feel like it. Always keep looking for better opportunities, you never know when one might show up!

What’s the realistic salary expectations post-pandemic for an experiential producer with 5+ years of experience and 8+ years of managerial experience (in multiple fields)?? Is everyone seeing a rise in lower paying jobs and starter roles?? Im in a role equivalent to my entry level college role which was almost 8 years ago.

When your senior tells you that you thirst for beans <

What are your opinions on getting too much work in early phase of career? I have almost one year of experience and after switching to a new organisation I have like alot of work in my plate. I know it might be good for later part of career but just want to know your opinion. Tech stack .net, yoe <1

Have you ever heard of the 3rd party recruiter Stuart Parkin placing a strategist in a role he reps? (Wondering what other people's experience is.)

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

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

Trying to leave agency life, but unsure of where to go next. Any successful transitions? Where did you go?

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.

Salary range for a Strategist (mid level) in NYC?

Strategy is so weird. If you do your job right, you simplify complex things to the point that anyone can feel like an expert.
That's when the danger begins...

I’m honestly tired of being at an agency and not feeling as fulfilled as I used with strategy as a career. Have anyone here make a career change? if so, what other jobs out there - outside of agencies and client side - can you apply what you know as a strategist? Curious if anyone has done it and has some advice.

How to create brand personality in the age of PC culture when every brand is holier than thou social activist? Wheres the unique and distinct consumer base when every brand is accessible by everyone

What are resources to become a better strategist?

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

Is associate and junior the same? If not, what's the difference?

You're seen as a"job hopper" and decide no matter what, you're committing to this new job for at least two years. feeling super dedicated no matter what. Then they start making you do illegal sht.

Anyone have any good diversity training resources?

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

Gaming the Game Has Become the Game

Remember taking Office Politics 101? Nope, no one offers it. Yet, they can steer your assignments , raises & satisfaction. Even your sanity. How do you deal w/ it?

Starting my own freelance consulting gig, specializing in content strategy and CX. In a nutshell, I want to make content management easier and architect customer experiences. What can I do to help?

(Strategic/brand planning) Making the move from Associate Director to Director: what do you consider the major differences between the two posts? Responsibilities, expectations, qualifications, etc.

Digital strategist with tons of experience soup-to-nuts. At this for more years than I care to think. Any tips on finding opportunities client side? It’s only a matter of time before layoffs start