Hi friends! Looking for some production companies or reps that can work with a super small budget. Should have some beverage/food experience but definitely lifestyle. There are multiple social units I need to create with different scenarios and I have about $135k for production. Open to shooting internationally as well. Thanks!

Now that Facebook is Meta, I thought I’d just pitch MANGA as the new FAANG…

Which top consulting firms, if any, will pay for your MBA?

We recently got the ok to schedule our orientation and delivery date for our IVF medications and all I have to say is ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF! My husband has dermatomyositis, and his doctor put off treatment so that we could do some collection and go through IVF. I felt like my dr was blowing off our timeline, but I persisted. I worked with CVS Caremark directly and got approval in 2 days (not the expected 3 weeks). Moral of the story: ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF!

Anyone who openly supports TDUMP 💩 after his call to his Proud Boys Racists is just WRONG and AntiAmerican.

Does everyone receive their raises and bonuses in March, or does it vary depending on your company?
Also are promotions scheduled for certain months during the year?

I informally accepted a position at Silicon Valley Bank, after attempting to negotiate a higher wage, the recruiter advised this wasn't a possibility. However, while completing the background check I received another offer from Wells Fargo. The SVB position most aligns with my career objectives but the Wells Fargo position pays more (13k difference). I want the SVB position however I would like to leverage the Wells Fargo position to negotiate a higher salary. Any suggestions on strategy?

Best self-help books on the market? I've been consistently unhappy lately. Something needs to change.

Hi, how may days after HR discussion i can expect offer letter?

I prepared an analysis of my jobs (acting as manager) comparing actual realization to budgeted and was told I shldnt be looking at that. Shouldnt performance to budget be a metric mngrs are eval’d on?

What is the best way to separate work / personal life? What methods do you find work the best for you?

How is PwC AC at senior levels? What is hierarchy

How is CommonWealth Bank of Australia(CBA) account in Accenture?

Haven't been sleeping well. It's 3am & I'm wide awake. I know it's anxiety. Any advise? Been worried about work, interviewing for jobs, and trying to focus on family. Things actually seem good, but...

Why do bad things always happen to good people

Partners - Do you ever take vacations?

I have been at my current firm for about 1.5 years, and in that entire time the partner in my group hasn't been out of the office a single time. Is that normal? I can't tell if it's standard for big law partners to not take time off, if the dynamics for my group may be different (only 1 partner in the entire group), or it the partner I work with is just a masochist.

AIR is hosting our next Straight Talk panel discussions on Monday 3/15 on zoom.

Topic: Producers & Reps: Pain Points & Pleasure Points … where we dive into what works, what doesn’t, what makes the best rep & producer relationship and how can we be better partners for/ with one another.

Seeking freelance or staff producers interested in being a panelist. Kindly DM. Thank you!

Reps how do you handle when a producer requests reels from you then doesn’t watch a single one and completely ghosts you after submission?

Seeking a producer running the in-house production arm at an agency for AIR’s next panel discussion. Topic: Best Practices working with Freelence Directors and Sales Reps. Please message me or comment below. Chat is this Monday on zoom. Thank you!!!

Who will I see on today’s AICP St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Mixer?? If you didn’t rsvp yet head over to their Instagram page to find the post and do so. Hope to see your wonderful faces later! Happy St. Patty’s! 🍀

Producers: how good are you with sharing the shortlist with reps if their submitted directors/talent didn’t make the cut?

My s/o has been approached for representation as a motion director. Commercial animation. Can anyone point me in the direction of any resources on what he should look out for in a representation agreement?

I’m a digital producer and have no clue what’s fair / what fees these types of production companies typically take. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Any creatives follow this bowl? If so, what is your opinion on sales reps sharing new director/vendor work with you? A warm welcome or a complete annoyance?

Just read the sad news of the death of 1st AD John Nolan. (See wheresspot for thread) While I hope be didn't contract Covid on either of the 2 sets mentioned prior to his illness and death, if it comes back that he did, we need to have a long hard chat about what went wrong. Condolences to his family. Truly horrible news.

Join us TODAY for the next installment of Clear the AIR with Ann.

Today’s topic:
Specs - What Production Companies Want
Treatments - What Agencies Want

With our Panelists:
· Aaron Evanson - ECD, VLMYR, Chicago
· Diana Schroeder - VP Production, The Marketing Arm, Dallas
· Susie Lodise - Managing Client Director, Hogarth, NY
· Bernadette Rivero - EP, Cortez Brothers, Los Angeles
· Paul Schneider - Director, Durable Goods, Los Angeles

Hosted by: Ann Asprodites

Freelance comedy director recos? Non-union. Not looking for a prod co, just a director. Dialogue, quirky performance, not obnoxious or physical comedy. Ideally looking for someone with musical elements on their reel. Thanks!

Hello! Looking for animators that can work with a production house (so not animation studio but independents) any of you have them on roster? 3D / board is stylized kind of a diorama look. If that makes sense. Basically shoot me reels if you have 3D folks on your roster. If I see something I can share more details. Thanks!

Hey guys I just lost the Livley job out of Davis elen. Any of you get it

Hi everyone! I know we talked about a contract for freelance directors. Does anyone have one written up yet, or anything that I could easily modify?

Anyone attending AICP/ Dallas? Let us know we’ve got a fun get together to invite ya to!

Producers: what do you wanna see (or not see) when visiting a sales rep’s website?

Reps, you have a client who you’ve had for less than a year. You’ve helped them secure a couple small jobs in that time span. They book a big job with an agency that isn’t a house account but certain producers and clients at that agency are noted as house accounts. The job came through a reco from one of those house account producers. Do you charge the full 25k commission, even though you didn’t really have a hand in the sale, and the client already had a strong relationship with the agency?

West Coast and Midwest reps who actually get consistent food and tabletop boards, where you at? I’ve got a director with a great reel of mostly over delivered low budget work, but a strong client list. I’m looking for someone who is a go to resource for agencies with these tops of jobs. I’ve already submitted a form on the AIR website. Thanks :)