I hate when you have to communicate three separate things in one campaign strategy.

Have you seen people get fired from the Big 4? Are their reputations tainted?

What's the best way to transition into Finance or Treasury positions from Accounting?

Has your Firm updated their wfh policy, or created one, for the long term after people return to work? If so, mind sharing what it entails? thanks!

80 / F / 29 / LA

I just received email to submit documents for Wells Fargo. Before this , haven't had conversation with the HR.
1. Can I mail back asking for the budget they have for this role?
2. Can I keep the current CTC thet he asked as blank and just state my expected CTC in email?
3. He had asked for tenure in the current organisation. Does this affect the hike? My tenure in current organisation is 9 months.

Any suggestions on this will be helpful. Thanks.

What's up with commercials nowadays? The ones I worked on back in the early 2000s were so much more creative. Maybe everyone is running out of ideas?

Where do people go after Visa?

How does AA stand-by lists work? Was No. 2 when I added myself, but got pushed down to 20 when I reached the gate. Currently AA platinum.

Best way to use Marriott / SPG points in Italy? Venice, Rome, Florence, amalfi. Any recommendations ?

Best World Cup ads...Goooooooooaaaaaaaal.

Are there any good career coaches with a background in advertising? I’m getting “up there” in years and want to start planning my exit strategy.

Hi Fishes, i am currently serving notice period, i have experience in linux, unix, sql, AWS. I am looking for new role in cloud domain. If anyone can help me with referral and suggestions. Thank you!! @

Do you ever find yourself justifying why your job is just as hard as an AD knowing damn well it's a lie?

Wow this bowl is dead...no one single in La?

Best way to learn Spotfire? Just watch YouTube videos?

Anyone know of an excel Add-in (preferably free) that lets tracking formula in a cell?

Advice for new strategists on things to do in your free time that will make you smarter/better/more valuable/ etc. ??

What tools are you using to get audience insights? I.e. the ask suzy, pollfish types. Any other ones?

Most brutal positioning stories?

Nearing the finish line for one of the larger accounts at our agency and am beyond emotionally exhausted.

In your current agency, who owns brand strategy implementation and brand experience across channels (storytelling [communication goals & brand narrative], brand content recommendations, tactic ideation and approach, user experience, etc.)?

Senior strategists, how much are you making? Or, other folks, what’s the salary band for senior strats at your agency?

Do most agencies have a competitive tracking tool to pull creative?

Serious question, please answer objectively. Are your sales teams all a nightmare to work with? I think we all understand that sales teams can be pushy (it’s their job to be that way with clients), but I get consistent feedback from my operations teams that sales is aggressive and disrespectful.

Is it just my company or is it like this everywhere?

London - what planning heads or shops are you interested in in 2020? Who’s the place to watch? Don’t care what Campaign says.

Anybody know where I can find benchmarks for contest entry/redemption rates? Looking to establish KPIs for an on-pack retail promo.

Would you move to an Account Director position? Why would you? Why not?
Currently being offered this position and really confused if I should take the plunge

Need a good vendor for testing design, specifically new logo and brand systems. Still iffy on if it’ll be qual or quant. Anyone you ❤️?

Favorite podcasts/blogs/media to get you smart and help you think outside the box?

After 12+ years in FTE roles both agency and brand side in strategy/brand marketing/social strat roles. Thinking about taking it freelance. But I’ve never done freelance or consulting before - ever. Would love to connect with someone who’s done this (or does it on the side) - would anyone be open to do a Zoom call with me to answer questions/give me advice? As a token of my appreciation, I’d send you a Drizly (or Seamless, DoorDash, or UberEats) gift card so we could make it a happy hour!

What are you guys seeing as great, innovative work in the beer category? Any recent campaigns stood out as being effective, cultural relevant, punch above its weight or strong on consumer insights?

My current role is about a 80/20 split between strategy and planning vs traditional account management. I’m looking to make a move brand side. What sorts of roles would be a natural fit in your opinions, and why?

I’d like to transition out of the agency world, and am looking for inspiration. Any former ad strategists that found applicable use of their skills in other industries?

I need a new job in LA someone help a fellow strategist out, I promise ill make you laugh

What’s a recent ad that you would’ve done differently?

How often do you have downtime at work? My projects come in hot and then quiet, sometimes for weeks. I keep myself occupied but was wondering if that’s standard for this industry.