How much scaling back are you seeing? “Inside the State of Diversity in Advertising — Waning Commitments Cause Frustration.”

Hi Fishes,

General topic of discussion..
What to do when your automated regression suite(nearly 5k) keeps on expanding due to new features and doesn't stabilize due to old scripts breaking due to data issues and new scripts failing due to sync/some script issues.. Any experiences!?

Thoughts on AdEx ?

This weekend is expected to be fun.

Has everyone really lost faith in LTC? It seems that nobody is talking about it, and it’s not on anyone’s top holdings list (on FB) 🧐

If you were to launch a new product campaign for a beverage in Feb/March, would you focus on spring/summer imagery or more oils that feel too premature? What cultural/timing things would you take into consideration?

I'm looking to rent a *fully furnished* 1BR or studio, starting mid-August or September 1st. I'd appreciate advice or leads!

What is the protocol with talking with recruiters? I'm not pre se looking to move right now but if something with more money and flexibility regarding location opens up then I'm not opposed.

Is it wrong to talk to them about possible opportunities?

Hi All,

Can anyone please help by putting some light on Google interview process for Data Engineer profile?

I have an interview scheduled

Hey hub, I just exited a web 3 startup after monetizing them while overseeing business systems and revenue operations and GTM I am looking for my next major gig. If anyone wants my skills I’m solo now. Message me. I have 15 years in high tech and 10 years industrial with backgrounds in military and an mba. it could be gig work, contract, or a temp role, I can help you hire and build your roadmap to making money. Thx!

HCM / PAS / T&O/HP practitioners - are any of you members of professional organizations (ACMP, etc.)? Any recommendations?

I am looking for a lower stress, mostly remote, part time job. Any recommendations? My background is corporate Income tax. 10 years experience.

Hi guys I have an opportunity to be as an security consultant in EY.
But my service line is tc_in_gds_cs_aeet
It is quite cryptic for me. Can any one please decode it.
Thanks in advance.

How practice premium is given in the monthly payslip

Hi. I have 6.4 years experience. I have offers from Randstad offshore services (direct) and mindtree. Both are offering good packages. Which company is good?

Going through first full cycle with EY as Advisory PI Manager in Tier 2 city.

What in your experience is average raise for high performer vs meets expectations?

Has HCl reopened their offices in India. I was having hr discussion and they told office have been reopened.

After 15 years in the industry, I can really say that these last few years have been the most challenging in terms of navigating all the sensitivity and political correctness.

Is everyone from a big city or do we have some south and midwest represented??

How do you all feel about D&I Reports? Do you think they’re still valuable and a stand-alone report or part of an integrated corporate message?

Hey, so I’m going to my first 3% conference. I heard it’s usually white feminism x 100. But I was wondering what I should expect? Has anyone been.

If you could change anything to increase minority representation in marketing, what would you change? I think I'd want at least 2-3 minority employees in creative leadership positions to make sure things like colorism in ads less likely to pass the final edit.

Happy Black History Everyone, let's make this a truly historic month!!

The more I work in advertising, the more apparent that majority of companies (and my own colleagues) don’t know how to reach consumers like me. It’s absolutely tragic. (Cont’d)

Being a male and Asian really sucks.

What’s an appropriate rate to charge per word for a publication like VentureBeat or TechCrunch?

I am a Sr. Designer in DC looking for a position as an Art Director with experience in brand strategy, alignment, print, motion & digital design. Interested in all openings. Thanks!

Dear Nappily Ever After,
No one has an office, much less an assistant. Creative and account are different jobs with their own dress codes. But dumb, off brief ideas by white creatives do win.

What's the most natural next step for a marketing coordinator?

I guess I’m officially being off boarded team doesn’t care no one has said anything … I’m a ball of nerves thankfully my old company wants me back — feeling so sad and angry and just incredibly nervous

Do you have a mentor? I’m in the autumn of my career and I’ve had a  modicum of success in production and it’s time to give back.

If I got a raise for every micro aggression I’ve received while at my current agency, I’d be in a really high income bracket! Hah.

Just found out I got laid off. Cheers to the weekend 🍺

Anyone good marketing books recommendations or online certifications?

We’re hiring on our media & connections team. Various levels. If you’re looking to make a jump from a traditional media agency or a strategist who wants to get closer to both media and creative. Lmk.