Extraordinary brands / procurement still believe that a pitch can be run without ever having a call or in person meeting. If you can't explain your business needs then why should an agency invest into the pitch.

I heard People in Advisory received performance bonus? True? And how much by level?

Anybody know what is required for the ServiceNow “Staff Tech Support Engineer” position? Looking at the qualifications, I feel I’m very well suited for this position. I am very interested in ServiceNow and this position seems like a great starting point.
I have 10 Years of tech support experience with lots of exposure to networking, infrastructure, SW and HW support. Just lacking JavaScript exp. I am learning Web development and would like to eventually become a ServiceNow Admin/Developer.

Hey PCOS fish, I’m getting conflicting information from my OBGYN and RE wrt whether I have PCOS. OBGYN tested my LH, FSH, TSH and Estradiol (all normal) and said I didn’t have it (no ultrasound). RE said I probably do have it based on a phone consultation are ordered AMH testing and an ultrasound. Should I insist on any other tests to be sure? Testosterone, DHEA, T3, T4 etc? All these visits are draining my blood and HSA, with no clear path forward and I’m tired of going back and forth for tests

Received a CP11 notice from the IRS. “We didn’t allow the amount claimed as excess social security and tier 1 tax withheld on your tax return because your W2 were not attached. You owe $1750”

I received this while gone for 2mo traveling and now it’s passed the 60 days. H&R Block is saying I have to contact the IRS.

Anyone run into this before? No idea what to do

What is considered a very good raise?

Hi, Anybody from Uber, Swiggy and Hotstar willing to provide a referral ? Uber Swiggy Hotstar

Havas Ekino is building a foot print in Toronto. Great digital experience design team spread across N.A. Hiring in Toronto at AM, AE level client services. PM with Agile creds. Also content, UX, strategy (crm/martech/omnichannel/data) and design people. DM for deets.

I have received offer from Accenture mentioning joining date is sep 22, previously I told them 3 month notice period, but later I got to know that my notice period is of one month asi was in probation.
So i have requested them early joining, will they give?

I discussed same thing with HR,he said that he will send revised offer letter before my LWD. But I have not received yet, it is almost 20 days now.

My LWD is 17th July. And I don't have any other offer.

Pls suggest what should I do.

Hey any openings for reactjs dev. If there please share necessary link.

JLC Master Ultra Thin or Hermes Slim d’ Hermes?

At a Drs. appointment today and the Dr. offer to wrote me a note to give to my firm saying I won't be answering emails out of work hours.

Any attorneys here with ADHD/ADD? I was recently diagnosed ADHD, but it was clear I had it my whole life. It did not materially hinder me until law school, and now it’s pretty debilitating as an associate. Since I have been medicated, some executive functioning has been better but it’s really hit or miss. Anyone have any success stories? Would in-house be easier to manage as there is less executive functioning (ie no timekeeping and billing)? I appreciate any response in advance. Thanks!

producing an ad where we would maybe be dubbing something along the lines of "I understand you" "I agree with you". Now am most likely looking at having the dub made for 8 languages, for 16 micro sentences. Looking at 2 diff ppl per lang. Instead of me sourcing this all over the place, could someone give me a firm that would actually be specializng in this sort of thing, enabling me to get everything in one place/them taking care through their network on finding languages.
Thanks in advance!

Paypal vs. Accenture

Don’t be disheartened. Despite been divided on partisan lines, this senate has accomplished significant legislation, including a limited scope gun control legislation in decades. I am optimistic that law makers will find a middle ground on access to abortion, least for common sense scenarios.

Any good recommendations on new SUVs under $50k?

Do you bring your work phone or laptop on vacation with you? Going away with partner for first time since covid hit and we both want to leave our work phones behind.

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.

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?

Has anyone attended The Gathering event in Banff?

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

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

Anyone know of great junior talent looking to get into New Biz? We’re hiring

‪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.‬

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

I’ve seen a lot of agencies bring in freelancers for new business work (either production or concept creating). Would you ever consider bringing in a new business consultant or pitch expert?

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!

Hello! Curious if anyone has any thoughts on new year new business resolutions. Maybe it’s the fact that 2020 sucks but I’m already planning for the new year. I’m going to try and schedule time better for outreach and social media marketing. I tend to be too reactionary with my time.

Thoughts on winmo? Useful or crap?

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

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?

Hey! First timer. I’m moving over into biz dev and am trying to get a better handle on how you all do this thing!
Is there anything you wish you knew earlier on? Any tips for this new comer is very appreciated

How much is an ANA membership (small firm)?

Anyone here have any advice for outsourcing new business? We’re an 18month old, busy design consultancy. I’m getting tied up in delivering the work and the pipeline suffers.

What is working for people to drive intro meeting opportunity. ? How are you breaking thru and getting someone to agree to an exploratory meeting?

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

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!