How is the freelance market doing in the US? I’m living abroad and worked some projects on and off while establishing my restaurant. I wonder if I’m too late to be involved in strategy/planning (not a director level) related projects. I speak both English and Korean fluently. Or if you want to chat, i’m open to it. Thanks in advance!

What will win Gold at the ICADs?

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

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I have offer from KPMG India and PWC AC Banglore. Package is almost the same. PWC AC has Canada shift with permanent wfh and KPMG India has hybrid work model in pune location. Please suggest which one is better in terms of growth , wlb , culture etc

If I have got an offer letter from Infosys and I accepted the offer, then I can be sure right that they will give joining for sure on the said date?

Looking to finally go get my SPHR having the PHR for the past 6 years. Still value and pursuing and obtaining?

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I am currently working as a Module Lead QA with 5 year of experience. I am into manual web application testing including API testing and SQL knowledge
Can you guyz please suggest what salary should I expect from Indian market these days. Also what is the required set of skill at this stage?

Unpopular opinion: as a vet, I can assure animals can be as mean as human beings, they just can't speak up for you to know. And they also have the power to dislike you.

Hello, are there any holidays in October/November?.

How much are ESE paras paid in your district?

Going to Waco tomorrow. Be pumped for Magnolia Table!

Hey guys need 11likes to get DM started, help would be appreciated thanks.

Do you see an increase in ER visits during the holidays? If so why? What is the weirdest story that you are willing to share?

What is the best Change Management certification? I see Prosci everywhere but I recently learned about the one offered by Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP). I’m currently a Sr Program Manager within the Change Management arm of a small boutique firm looking to get certified in hopes of exiting into a better role/company.

US based suggestions for New Years? Cold is ok so long as not frigid. We want to be tourists too

Currently exiting after one year post-MBA. Any tips for someone with 5 YOE who wants to use the consulting experience to advance as far as possible? Target is tech, either big or startup.

I have very little technical skills, just been making PPT and light excel analysis. I want to continue doing this type of work outside of consulting. What roles should I be looking for?

Parking should really be reimbursed! Especially when its $20 a day.

I know the place where everyone can find Royal Oak. Location below:

How to create brand personality in the age of PC culture when every brand is holier than thou social activist? Wheres the unique and distinct consumer base when every brand is accessible by everyone

What’s a good amount of time to be at the senior planner level?

Looking to bring on a experiential marketing specialist (FT) with 5 years of experience - any idea of the average salary range for such position these days?

Salary range for a Strategist (mid level) in NYC?

Who hires junior strategists? Where should I start looking? I’m loving my planning internship right now, but I want to apply elsewhere in case I don’t get an offer, but I’m not seeing anything open.

What have you found most helpful in training up a very green junior brand planner or junior strategist? Any particular trainings or resources that are great at teaching foundational skills? I’ll be pulling them into projects and teaching through doing but I need some assistance in building up their core skills/training the strategy muscle.

Thinking of switching to marketing at a non profit or university comms role. Any skills I need to get under@my belt before starting to apply or do you think there’s enough overlap to just learn on the job (quietly) thank you :)

You're seen as a"job hopper" and decide no matter what, you're committing to this new job for at least two years. feeling super dedicated no matter what. Then they start making you do illegal sht.

Trying to leave agency life, but unsure of where to go next. Any successful transitions? Where did you go?

Does anyone have a good lead on where to find research backed customer journeys? Either generic for an industry (like restaurant) or for major players in an industry (like chili's). I am fairly new to planning, and this keeps coming up as something and that would be helpful.
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I’m a senior planner leading one brand and there’s a new strategist on the team working on a sister brand. They’ve been asking for every strategy deck I’ve made on that brand as an example to go by to inform the thinking/flow on the sister brand. Also because I mentioned it went well with client when they ask. All for sharing thinking w/ the team & I know we feel imposter syndrome to varying degrees, but I also feel like it’s good for planners to find their own voice/style/flow. Thoughts?

Have any strategists made the move over to consulting or client-side as a brand manager? Curious about your experience/why you made the move...

If some of the key creative leaders in your agency are actively advocating against recommending our clients take action for George Floyd or Black Lives Matter, what would you recommend doing?

What do you expect from a junior strategist versus a strategist? How long do you expect a college graduate to be a junior strategist?

What brands are you really into at the moment? Would be great to think about and be inspired by those doing a great job!

What’s fair pay at a big NYC agency as a new AD?

Starting to think about making the switch from agency to brand side. Any tips from strategists who have already made the jump? And is there a level at which it makes the most sense (i.e. should I wait until I make Director and then make the switch, or does it not really matter)?

(Strategic/brand planning) Making the move from Associate Director to Director: what do you consider the major differences between the two posts? Responsibilities, expectations, qualifications, etc.

Starting my own freelance consulting gig, specializing in content strategy and CX. In a nutshell, I want to make content management easier and architect customer experiences. What can I do to help?

What’s is like going from social strategy to brand strategy? Advice for making that career jump?