Dr. Dre’s former marketing director launches a new book designed to help Black women “carve out their rightful place in corporate landscapes around the world.”

What type of survey would you be interested in?

Anybody in Frankfurt Germany hiring non German speakers?

Are you raising your kids as vegetarians?

Sundial Growers 🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️

Has anyone’s credit score dropped dramatically? Mine dropped almost 20 points in one month and the reason says because the age of my accounts are low but I haven’t opened any new ones? wondering if it’s covid related somehow?

Who here is willing to turn on networking for the next 2 hours?? People want to see their options in this bowl! You can then quietly go back into the shadows.

I’m having trouble transitioning from work to home. What do you guys do to get yourself in the “home” mind so you can be fully present for your kids? What are your transition routines?

I am an AD at a WPP agency. I work 12 hours everyday and I’m handling one of the agency’s biggest clients. I have worldwide experience of 12 yrs, I get 100K. Is it because I’m not American?

I was recently in Spain and my Spanish is native as well as my English, but I had the opportunity to attend the musical of the Lion King. I had already seen it in English and wanted to try it in Spanish, and although it is the same music the language change felt like total madness. Is this normal?

Hi fellow fishes,
Are there any current openings in Logistics and Supply Chain field (preferably Consultancies, FMCGs) for someone with 2+ years experience in the same field at Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
I have done my bachelor's from MNNIT-Allahabad.
Would be grateful for any good leads!!
Thanks in advance.

Is there anything that we can do at the individual level to help improve the public perception of our profession?

What’s EYs investment banking practice like? How’s the WLB/experience gained? Is it worth it?

Corporate or litigation, which is easier to reach billable hour requirement? In other words, which is easier to bill a lot annually? Comparably speaking.

After ~20-30 min on a call, I stop paying attention.

MBA admit here and have to put down a deposit soon, having serious cold feet right now due to the covid situation and potentially having to start virtually. Would love any perspective on how it's been particularly socially and what your schools' outlook on the fall is

After 15 years in the industry, I can really say that these last few years have been the most challenging in terms of navigating all the sensitivity and political correctness.

We might be receiving stipends for professional development, I would like to use it towards a conference, which are some good ones to consider?

Does anyone know of a place that gives the current or most recent numbers/percentages for the amount of POC in the industry now?

My dad who lives in Asia just announced that he had a medical issue. I’m starting to enter the age where I’m going to take care of him financially. It’s a $2,000 hospital bill which in the US is nothing compared to what it represents there (which he can’t afford). He’s going to be fine! Just wanted to share with this group as many of you can understand what it feels like to support your parents when they’re old, not the other way around. I feel so blessed I can help him. 🙏🏽

The “Pour one out for the L train” ads by Kombucha are part of the problem... cont

What's the most natural next step for a marketing coordinator?

I’m still trying to process seeing an agency exec well known for dismissing and ignoring POC held up as an exemplary diversity champion for women at the 3% Conference.

What’s the point of having multiple awards for “craft writing” if your agency only sees you as the translator?  🙄

I have a friend looking for a graphic designer that can build her a style guide. Anyone have any recommendations?

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Looking for some inspiration for a project. Ads/brands from any era that have made an impact on you - whether that’s being inclusive and diverse, or making you think wtf. Could be from when you’re growing up or ones you’ve seen recently. Thoughts?

Anyone else hearing from multiple WOC who had their Times Up RSVPs cancelled after the fact?

Do you have a mentor? I’m in the autumn of my career and I’ve had a  modicum of success in production and it’s time to give back.

Anyone good marketing books recommendations or online certifications?

Do you drink or do anything wild at company holiday parties or events? I feel like as one of the only minority associates I have to be extra careful to stay professional. All my white coworkers can talk about is the open bar and how crazy everyone gets...true or false for your company?

How correct is the term “African American"?
What about black people from Haiti, Caribbean, etc.

Is it about where people are indigenous to?

Not all Black Americans are African American,
right?