Good morning strategy bowl...our 5 year old agency is strategically led and growing. We are in Upstate NY, working with large brands and expanding our planning team. Seeking a planner with 7-10 years.

I joined Amdocs in Smartops unit recently and I am not happy with the work I am getting, its production support. What to do now?

Hi I got a 4 rating this year, in 2 parameters and in one parameter 3. Any danger of a potential layoff. Am a business analyst as societe Generalle GSC Bangalore

Has anyone here found success as a marketing consultant? I’m interested in one day becoming one and I’m curious what the timeline and type of experiences I should expect to go through before getting there.

There was interest on another thread to get folks in Dallas networking and connected post COVID. I setup a WhatsApp group if you’re interested in connecting. See thread

What random skills do you possess that can help during the pandemic? I'll go first-

I can make soap, beer and mead from home. Im gonna be drunk and clean!

Does anyone know what vaccinations are looking like? Where to get them and when they’ll be available?

Anyone have advice on protesting property tax increases for a recently purchased home?

Appraised value went from 540K to 700K...

What are some of the best public driving ranges/courses in Dallas?

Celiac anyone? Celiac is just the extreme form of glute allergy there is with stomach cramps, disorientation, brain fog, diarrhea etc. Worried to go back on the road and eat outside with many sad and painful experiences. Are there any road warriors who have survived it well? Appreciate any tips!

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Going to Iceland for 10 days in the summer. Anyone had a great experience with a campervan or are hotels along the way a better approach?

Have a week or so off and thought why not to go to Hawaii? I've never been and keep hearing how beautiful it is. Would it be a good trip for a solo female traveler and what island/ activities would you recommend?

how much i should expect from BGSW with yoe 6 into embedded, linux domain.

Also are they doing 5 days WFO?

I rearrange my home office several times a year. Idk why but every 4 months I need to change it up. Anyone else do this?

Which is the best consultancy or agents for Canada PR ?

WHAT DOES Solution Architect C10 band means in Natwest?

What do you call it at your agency?
Comms planning? Connections planning? Engagement planning?

What tools do you all swear by for insights and usage and behaviours?

What is comms planning

Anyone else have to deal with your head of Brand Planning constantly trying to tear down the value of Comms Planning? Is it fear that we will replace them? Or perhaps he's just fundamentally insecure.

Best agency for comms/connection strategy?

Trying to pull together a list of thought leadership themes/ questions and hypotheses for my clients. What have been some hot topics that have come up for you?

After making it through all rounds of interviews at Apple, I was informed the comms planning role I am after was cut due to hiring freezes. That said, I am being offered a contractor role with potential for full time conversion if the role opens up. Any advice?

Wish I’d Made That!

Looking for inspo.

What are some of your favourite comms / connections strategy campaigns?

Old or Current but anything that really had some intricate and interesting comms strategy behind it.
Cheers.

In your opinion, what brand is the best at social? Feels like it’s so hard to get creatives to think beyond film scripts

Looking for a comms planner to join the team and work on QSR, Casino and Financial Services accounts. Other backgrounds looking for a transition into comms will also be considered. DM for details!

Do you think your counterparts in brand strat, creative and account truly understand and appreciate what you do?

How much media experience should someone have before pivoting into comms/connections planning? What specific media tools would a comms planner use in their day to day?

Although I've reviewed job descriptions for comms planners, would love to hear someone's input & experience.

Would like to set myself up to make this switch eventually. Thank you

Does anyone have a list of KPIs for Comms Planning roles within an agency setting? Trying to establish how I’m measured / being reviewed because it’s very hazy at the moment.

Really appreciate it!!

I'm looking for a comms planner for a mid-size agency in San Diego. 5-7 years overall experience with at least 1 full year spent exclusively on comms. DM me if you're interested, I'd consider more experienced as well.

Looking to make a move. Who do we think has the best department at an agency right now?

Hi all, does anyone have a good framework they would recommend for developing HCP/physician communication strategies and defining tactics for HCP engagement (outside of pharma reps)? There is of course a ton out there for patient communications such as patient journey mapping but engaging HCPs is a very different beast. Looking for something a bit more nuanced than a traditional consumer framework. Thanks!

What would you recommend for comms planning training and/or books (other than Julian Cole - which I have done)? Looking at adding more comms planning to my skill set (which is more brand and digital at present). I’m on a client-side team (for context).

What’s the biggest difference between a Brand Director and a Director of Marketing & Communications?

Anyone hiring Group / Director Comms Strategy in New York?