For anyone who handles multiple accounts in advertising what's the most number of accounts you had on plate and the amount of running campaigns for each brand?

Just wanted to get a sense check since I feel like everyone in our company's getting stretched TOO thin :(

Thanks!

How many of you got in without ad school? How did it happen?

Anyone able to share or recommend pricing structures for consulting? Would love to gather info about price ranges and time commitments. Also how much % of GOS do you aim for in projects / contracts?

What are some of the Studio Works that we can do?

My mom has been sick for nearly a week now (fever, fatigue, nausea) but isn't able to get help or tested because she doesn't have respriatory symptoms...yet. Our numbers are definitely underreported.

Anyone here willing to explain their thesis on bitcoin? Thanks!

Does LTA and phone allowance are processed each month as a taxable income if we do not produce the bills ?

How do you combat being bored with your family during the holidays? Better than having family drama, but I think I need to stop coming home for the holidays.

Considering a jump from FTE back to consulting. I have roughly 8 IT YOE, CSPO, CSM, and my MBA. I'm considering a Sr Product Owner role with the mind set of moving to Product Management within the next 1-2 years. With that background and currently being in a candidate's market, roughly what should I target as my salary?

Right now, I'm at 100k with 5% bonus as a BA.

I am a Management Information Systems grad student from University of Memphis, with a cumulative experience of 5 years ( 2years - Quality Data Analyst, 3years - Human Resource Co-Ordinator). I'm looking out for Summer Intern'22 in and around companies in Memphis and Nashville, specifically looking for recommendations for applied positions in FedEx. Any leads will be graciously appreciated.

Salaams!

Anyone hiring Program Managers (Technical or Non-Technical) or Engagement Managers? Currently with Big 4. Please let me know!

YOE: 6-7
Location: Washington DC area

Well my $500 DOGE bet from yesterday is paying off 😂. This feels like people are just desperate for a bull market based on speculation.

Do you Expense Golf tournament entries for Industry events that have a golf tournament, or do you pay for that out of your own pocket? Is there a difference whether the golfing is with Vendors, or Customers?

Best restaurant you’ve been to in Charlotte? Looking for an experience!

Filed H1B COE petition today with PP at Vermont center, by when can I expect the result?

WoW classic anyone? I want to get into it but might not have time till this weekend

Which company is better for tech management role - J&J or Amgen ? Looking for comments around WLB, internal growth, compensation etc.

Where’s the best place to park while working/shopping in the Prudential?

curious what ad industry content - trade press / websites you read regularly to stay up on the industry (beyond Fishbowl obviously). Is Campaign Magazine as popular in Amsterdam as it is in the UK?

Hi! Currently based in NY, looking to hopefully move to Amsterdam and would love any insight on marketing/ad agencies and international hires.

Hi everyone,

I'm going for a role for Account Director and have gone through the interviews with the head of accounts, BD as well as the ECD's. I received the following email at the end of the day:

"You are one of two candidates in the final round.

One thing we haven’t spoken about are your salary expectations. Could you have a think and let me know early next week as well as your employment status (residency permit)."

What would be the best way to answer this response? Appreciate the help

I'm currently an SEO Analyst/Web Developer/Digital Marketer. Looking to be more client facing in the future. You think I have a chance in an Account Management role?

What is the average salary for an Account Manager position? For context, the agency is 100% remote and doesn’t base salary based on the employee’s location. Was originally told $80k but was then informed the recruiter made a mistake and that it will likely be mid-70s at the highest.

It’s review season at my agency. I’m struggling with what goals to put down or things I want to learn. Not because I think I’m perfect (ha) but because our job description gets so amorphous as we elevate. I’ve been an Account Director for about 3 years. What are goals that y’all have set or things you’ve looked to learn as you’ve gotten more senior?

How much are my fellow VP Account Directors out there making? Just trying to gauge if I am being paid fairly. Don’t forget to state market and YOE. I am making $135k, 10 years of experience and in Chicago.

Any account executives in NY from Deutsch or Wunderman Thompson that can answer a few questions ?

When’s the best time to go client side? Wait till I get a promotion or try to switch sooner rather than later?

When you sell a dedicated website for a special deal, do you give the CRM for free? Is vTiger CRM your advice? Otherwise, what are your most common recommendations about CRM?

Any success stories of moving from accounts to being a broadcast producer, how was the transition? Thnx

How long were you an SAE before promoting to AS?

I’ve heard it’s important to include metrics on your resume. Being in Account Management do you see value and include campaign performance for projects you managed that were successful that your proud of on your resume?

How many years into your career did you start to feel jaded about the industry? I only have 4 years under my belt and still believe it’s fun and challenging, but I see so much negativity on here.

Account executive here, who has about 5 years of agency experience. Who else is completely over working in advertising and what steps are you taking/planning to make a career move?

Not looking to make a move anytime soon due to covid but am curious to what everyone else is thinking.

Anyone have any advice/best practices on the best way to collect feedback in a workshop?

Throughout my career, I have worked at both “traditional” and “digital” shops. My current agency would fall under traditional but also offers digital services. Our process, roles and skillsets seem way outdated but I wasn’t sure if it was just my opinion or if this is just how it works. For example, we have no CTO or tech leads. Our digital producers feel more like project managers than actual producers. Account Management is just traditional, no real digital knowledge. Feels layered and dated.

I want to quit without a job lined up. My agency is a dumpster fire of incompetent project managers, revolving door of creatives and culture of not holding people accountable amidst a micromanaging gossipy leadership. I just want out. Tell me it is ok and will be alright.

Moving from AM to AD at another agency. Any words of advice?

For those of you who have had to develop a "thick skin" how did you do it without becoming a robot? In the beginning, I just cried at work all of the time. I've gotten better but I'm generally sensitive so kind of an outlier. Could use some advice, thanks