Does anyone know what the Twitter DM threats to I believe a female strategist were about? Seen a ton of tweets about it but have no context.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at
Highlighted IconHIGHLIGHTED

Mark Ritson made a dumb article about Tik Tok despite saying he would rather “stick his head in a bucket of piss” than use Tik Tok. A strategist who works at Tik Tok read it and called it out for being a dumb bad article (and didn’t even mention his name), agreed with someone else saying it felt like the thing an old white male would write (which, accurate). Mark Ritson got mad, and his fanboys sent death threats to her. Mark Ritson keeps saying her statement was sexist, racist, and ageist, and she hasn’t said much more.

likehelpful

You can call it discrimination or prejudice based off gender, but it's not sexism

like

Yes, it's Mark Ritson's fan boys DMing death threats to a young woman strategist. Ritson is a blowhard who uses his position as a tenured professor at a business school to drop crude hot takes on anything he doesn't like or understand about modern marketing, from social platforms to brand purpose. And so here we are, in 2020, with a Gamergate-like situation where a bunch of grumpy traditionalists are so affronted about kids making Tik Tok films that they are threatening the life of a young woman. It's pitiful.

likehelpful

Disgusting.

like
Recent IconRecent

Unrelated. There are so many people I see posting non-stop on twitter. How do they A - get any work done and B - not get in trouble with their employers when there’s clear evidence they spent all day on Twitter?

like

I just hope she's ok :(

like

The idea that people are sending death threats because they love Mark Ritson is laughable. If people are sending death threats it's because they are psychologically unhinged and deeply inadequate losers. Not even Mark Ritson's family love him enough to send death threats on his behalf.

Frankly I don't think Ritson did anything wrong. All he did was publicly engage with someone disagreeing with him. The fact this lead to death threats is a sad reflection on the state of the world, but it isn't his fault. It should be ok to disagree with someone on Twitter without worrying that it will lead to death threats for the person you're disagreeing with.

Because of this situation, it's impossible for women to engage critically with men on advertising twitter without worrying about death threats and other abuse, and it's impossible for men to engage critically with women on advertising Twitter. without being being blamed for the monstrous actions of strangers. I think that's a real shame.

like

Men are seriously so emotionally fragile! Calling women emotional is projection on their parts. 😃

like

They’ve not been shared. So nobody actually knows.

like

Related Posts

How is the valuation profile in pwc intelligence?

like

Seeing a lot of ppl talking about MBA sponsorship who are from consulting firms. Any idea if IB also offer sponsorship for B schools? If so, how does it work?
Starting soon in IBD could be helpful!

like

Is 9 lpa a good package for a software engineer with 3.5 years of experience ?

like

Hi all,
I have resigned last Friday and need experience letter ASAP. What is the procedure to get it ? Do I need to fill in the responsibilities myself in eltters portal and request ?

How does this app make money? By selling our data to companies?
I saw a targeted ad on social media about whether hiring freezes at X company are signs of worse things to come.

like

In the service industry (hvac, fire safety, mechanical etc.) what’s the standard commission percentage reps make on new business?

like

Where is non sez ey hyderbad office? I got welcome kit distribution mail and it is mentioned that venue is non sez- 6th floor reception. Anyone from hyderbad office who collected welcome kit- can you help please

like

As I'm moving to a new role in a small company, I have a doubt about my salary structure like the Basic salary part is only 20,000 while my take home is 62k after all deductions.

I'm concerned because the leave encashment & other things totally depends on the basic salary.

Are there not any rules for the Basic salary to be at a certain % of CTC or it depends totally on the company?

Also PF deductions they are offering only 1800 p.m but considering 20000 basic it should be 12% of 20000 right?

like

Any tips to get smarter about analytics and better at critical thinking as I get more senior in my role? I feel like my media department coworkers ask better questions and have better solutions (as they should). I have substantial knowledge like Google Analytics and various campaign metrics, but feel short compared to colleagues. Curious what courses, newsletters, etc may help.

likesmart

Journalism is the best job in the world but I feel like people are less likely to take my work seriously because I am female. So it's like they automatically think the only things I would be good at writing about are fluffy little human interest stories. I'm just a reporter like everyone else. Is there some way I can tell my supervisor that yes, I do like those stories, but I like being a serious reporter even more?

like

What is the barclays joining process is it like offline or online ? And what all will be there in joining kit@

like

Hi Fishes,
Do we get an onboarding/welcome kit from Amazon as part of onboarding apart from the IT equipment? When do we get that?

like

Hi guys,
I am about to join
Oracle financial services
What is the usual salary for a 2 yoe candidate with experience in full stack java development

How is the work culture and learning curve available there

like

What would you do if the president asked you to be on the Coronavirus task force? Contd.

Post Photo
likefunny

When it’s slow, do mid levels and seniors start hoarding the work? Feel like all our juniors are looking for work, and the upper levels say they’re slow but looking at office pace someone is lying.

like

Recommendations for a good therapist conducting virtual visits? Particularly interested in someone who specializes in stress related to work and family. Female preferred. Thanks, ladies

like

Hi fishes, I have an upcoming interview for
mulesoft technical architect in
Salesforce.
Can anyone help with the interview
format or types of questions asked. This
is going to be the first round. Salesforce MuleSoft

like

Anyone joining or joined HCL tech in Kolkata location recently? How is the requirement currently? Is it work from office completely or hybrid model? Thanks!

like

Current program manager in a hospital looking to apply to a project manager role at Salesforce in SEA. Anyone out there with suggestions/recommendation/willing to refer? Thanks in advance!!

like

Additional Posts in Advertising

Where is the lie

Post Photo
likefunny

Looking for a new head phones/ earphone for running/work/travel.... any suggestions?

like

Pretty quiet around here today. Looking forward to the evening/drunken hours when all the trenchant snark comes to life.

likefunny

Interesting discussion with agency CFO recently. Client-agency contracts are becoming performance based, less execution. Looks like if your spot won't bring in 💰💰 for the client, it's dead on pitch.

like

How do we feel about JOAN?

like

My cousin is looking for an internship in the GA area. UGA senior. He'd be an account person. Let me know if anything is available 🙏🏼

like

I’m client side and looking to find a new agency to build social creative. Would love suggestions for your favorites!! Bonus points for boutique/independent agencies.

like

Are raises given after yearly performance reviews?

like

What's the deal with BBDO LA?

like

Is anyone at a job they really, truly enjoy that also pays competitively (and has good benefits)? In my experience, I haven’t found anything that satisfies both. Either I love the job and I’m grossly underpaid or the job is totally mediocre but the money is great. Is it really possible to have it all or do I need to lower my standards? Maybe it’s just the way this industry is?

like

Got laid off. Got a new offer two weeks later. It’s not remotely what I see myself doing for long. but the team leader is great. I’m in early stages with my dream companies. Not sure what to do.

like

Industry-wide layoffs tomorrow or nah?

like

If we actually did move to a single payer healthcare system (Medicare for all) and companies no longer offered healthcare plans, would you switch from staff to freelance?

like

In this current advertising climate, if I get a freelance gig in pharma, I’ll be extremely grateful. Am I the only one who feels this way?

like

How involved are PMs at your agency? What are their responsibilities on different types of projects? Ours seem to be resource managers and time trackers only. Feels redundant.

like

I’m a Junior Copywriter from New Zealand but I’m moving to London in September. Any tips on landing a job over there?

like

Briefs that you’re proud to have been a part of, wish you wrote, and consider absolutely terrible?

like

Not knowing if you’re toxic behavior is because everyone is against you or if everyone is against you because of your toxic behavior.

Post Photo
likefunny

IWD Being a woman in advertising can be challenging because the obstacles we face can be so insidious. I haven’t experienced bad behavior per se, but have definitely experienced insensitive behavior.

like

Has anyone tried suing their ex-employer for wrongful termination? What was the process like?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal