Does anyone not show work in credentials meetings? My agency doesn't do it and I've never seen another agency do it that way.

R/GA NYC? Thoughts? Culture? Accounts?

Bangkok hotel recommendations for guys trip? Anyone stay at the Hilton Sukhumvit or double tree Sukhumvit???

Hey fish lookin for advice - transitioning from a tech lead role (moderate technical aptitude but not an engineer) - to a less technical role. Advice on things to keep skills sharp or build them? Really love the DevOps tool pipelines so would love to learn and be able to do that...

I save: $1,900 in taxable brokerage, $276 in HSA, and $3,091 in 401k. How much are you saving and how much do you think the avg person is saving not on a FIRE journey?

Is anyone else worried about getting sick on their wedding day? Any ways to prevent it besides a ton of vitamin c?

I’m interested in joining a networking / professionals club in the city to meet other ambitious people in industry / banking / consulting. Anyone have a good experience with any groups like this? Thank you in advance :)

Was matched on LinkedIn to some new job posts at Bain for Manager, Client Engagement for NPS Prism. Looks like they’re hiring in a bunch of cities. Anyone familiar with the group? The JD is a pretty basic but aligns really well with my role and experience. Curious if this is a good in to MBB.

Got call from HR informing that my Technical round is clear in Wipro. Asked my Expected CTC and choice of location. I said 19 LPA ( I already have an offer of 17 LPA with 5 years of experience in Java backend).
Then she disconnected saying she will call me later. I didn't get it. No discussion, no negotiation, just 2 minute call.
Can anybody share light on this ?

Best agencies in Melbourne?

How does this Amazon offer look for an L5 non-tech PM role in Seattle? I’m coming in with 2 YOE as a startup PM. No MBA.

$130K base, 20 RSUs, $45K sign on over 2 years ($25/20). 1st year TC $160K.

It was extended before the recent announcement that TCs are going up but I don’t know if I’d be impacted regardless.

Hi Folks, Angular + .Net/Core , 9+ yoe, Current 19.5 CTC, how much I should ask to Deloitte USI for same role ? Thanks in advance!

AdWeek has an article about "Why agencies should spend more time and effort retaining their strategy people."

I am about to join DI next month as a SAMA consultant. Is the hybrid mode a default for DI or was it just implemented during the pandemic? Will the hybrid mode of work continue in future?

One professional question, one not so professional:

1) I just started a remote job, and I love the agency, but I have some FOMO from the social outings and want to connect with more people. Any suggestions?

2) Where did you get your favorite swimsuit from? High waisted, high quality. Thanks!

Does 70k in NYC seem like a reasonable ask for an AE role with 3 total years experience? (AAE 1 yr, AE 2 years)

JUST BOUGHT A NO DATE SUB FROM THE AD AFTER ONLY 2 MONTHS WAIT. CANNOT BELIEVE THIS !! Pictures to follow !!

7w2d. I’m miserable. I have hyperemesis gravidarum. I can barely work. How am I going to get through this?

3.4 undergrad gpa and 4.0 master gpa (both science from top Canadian university).

Is my undergrad too low for an M7?

Any new biz roles open in NY? I’m looking for Account Supervisor level! I’m struggling to find New Business roles in general, I feel sometimes it can be such a niche search. Any tips / words of wisdom?

What is the pandemic version of "let's grab coffee". as a biz dev person I am struggling with how to make that initial connection. I offer up calls and/or zooms. Let us know if you have a good tip on how to break the ice with new biz/ get new potential clients interested.

I’ve been working on a pitch that continues to get delayed and it’s poorly managed. The RFI was due in July. Then days AFTER submission I received an email from the consultant saying we now had until August. End of September rolls around and frankly I had forgotten about this 100-page beast. They want a meet and greet….the following week. The day before the meet and greet we get a list of questions (that aren’t easy softballs). Now 2 weeks later and nothing. What a gross feeling this process is

Thoughts on winmo? Useful or crap?

‪We got a new business email that reads, “Interested in quadrupling my business in six months. Contact me if you can help.” If there’s a marketing firm that can do this, please contact me too.‬

Anybody care to share tactics for negotiating rates with procurement? Know they’re bluffing to drive all competing agencies down, but not sure what leverage we have to push back.

Hi! Has anyone gone to one of the GDS group CMO Insight Summits? Is it worth the large price tag?

10 days to turn around a RFP.
Agency: request schedule Q&A session
Client: Let me check schedules. Wednesday next week works for our team... (day 6 of RFP) 🤦‍♂️

I’ve had bad experiences with New Business hired in the past. As in, nothing happened over 6-12 month periods bad. My agency (independent national player with Fortune 500 clients) is asking me to help search for a dedicated resource to business development. What should I be looking for and what should the agency’s expectations be? Thank you!

How do other agencies structure salaries and commissions for new business directors? What commission rate?

I find myself looking for a new role in agency / production company biz dev. I co-founded a creative production agency back in 2010. Grew it to a staff of 80 FTE, creating strategic content-driven campaigns for brands, tv networks, streamers, platforms, publishers etc. We developed and produced original TV as well. Around 2016 we positioned the company for sale and then sold in Jan 2019. After going over to the acquirer in 2020, I’m now free for the first time in a long time. What to do?

What are you doing to drive inbound? How are you marketing your agency? Or do you?

Any major NB decisions coming down the pike between now and end of year?

Any McCann NY new business fish in here? I see you have an opening and would love to get the inside scoop.

Hi all! First : shout out to the folks who sold the super bowl clients! Question for all. What tools are you using for biz dev? For finding clients specifically. We are a video production house so our needs may be different but we want to grow direct to client work as well. I know of winmo, agency access and agency source. Any other online tools you are using? Thanks!

Hi all! Just introducing myself. I’ve become a Bowl Leader here in the new biz bowl. Looking forward to it! This bowl helped me tremendously when I switched from prod co sales to full service agency biz dev. Great group! I’m now biz dev director for a production/post/animation facility. Please comment with a bit about you and your role. Thanks!

How much is an ANA membership (small firm)?

Quick Q - how are your comp plans structured ? Not the amounts but more how do you handle recognizing revenue of multi year deals?

We've focused on networking and self promotion through a monthly newsletter for our new business process; sprinkled in with a tiny bit of RFPs. We're considering doing a mailing to targets. Thoughts?