I suppose it was inevitable that Cannes now has a “Grand Prix Titanium.“ Gold was becoming somewhat déclassé — almost vulgar — as the top level for awards, credit cards, loyalty program tiers, etc. So, in the hive-mind way that these things happen, it was overtaken, first by platinum, then by titanium in the top spot. But, as precious-metal inflation marches on, even titanium is starting to seem pedestrian. What’s next? I have my eye on plutonium.

Booking flights for family on United and partner airline (Lufthansa). Should I put it on my chase sapphire preferred or United explorer card to maximize points? I’m not traveling with them if that matters..

Does sunlife provide Onsite oppurtunities..

Everyone on my team is leaving the firm. The PPMD who hired me left the firm before my start date, now two seniors have left in the last 2 months. My team will be down to <3 with no manager/SM/PPMD. A Manager/PPMD from a diff. City is going taking our “office” over, so I’ll be the random staff that lives out of state but reports to them. What would you do?

Obligatory Rosh Hashannah post:
Shannah Tovah to my fellow Jewish consultants!

Any recs for a comprehensive financial planner?

Not just someone who's like "check out this and that investing vehicle" but rather somebody willing to review cash flow, tax situation, get into the nitty gritty and meet regularly.

Which career is more rewarding forecasting/analytics or strategy?

I am a Fraud Investigator making $61,000 per year at Optum. I feel like I am very underpaid and that my counterparts are making more than I do. What is the normal pay for a Fraud Investigator?

Which companies are providing permanent wfh in india?I heard about these-
1. Nagarro
2. Publicis Sapient
3. Epam anywhere
4. Cimpres
5. VMware
6. Swiggy
7. Meesho
8. Browserstack
9. Disney+ hotstar

Is there any pharmacovigilance role open in KPMG ?

Anyone looking for jobs at Deloitte? Happy to make a referral for the right CV and vacancy

3 YOE in M&A consulting. Interested in education consulting for high school and higher ed. No idea if this is a feasible path.

Any firms I should look at? NYC based.

Also - is the salary for these types of jobs significantly less than management consulting?

Been at my company for a little over a year and I just got PIP’d. Feeling crap. Should I look for a new job?

I’ve been having a super hard time concepting lately, especially knowing that the “concept” will mostly serve as a sticker to slap on the cover of a CVA and the top of a website. I feel like every pharma concept I’ve ever seen or created becomes so cheesy once it appears in tactics. Does anyone have any examples of HCP creative (non-DSA) that is both impactful and translates well into pharma tactics?

Does anyone’s face freeze up when you start talking during a presentation? Idk if it’s my anxiety acting up physically or not. Mentally I dont feel that nervous, but my body tenses up physically.

Are bars now open later in the city? Saw people still hanging out at places after midnight, on my way back from a friend's. Curious what the deal is

Looking for a Desi inspired gown/dress to wear at my baby shower. What are your favorite south asian online brands to shop? must ship to US and nothing crazy expensive.

How long and how “much” can a stub year coast through Big Law? What billables are considered “coasting”? 1 year? 2 years? 3 years? For perspective - at Vault 10 firm in NYC with no billable abs unassigned system.

Any tips for free but good email marketing tools? Looking to create a budget friendly marketing strategy for a startup, I'm however only experienced with MailChimp

What’s the worst advice you’ve ever gotten in this business?

Mine, as an account person: “You should take more credit for the creative that’s presented.”

Which portable standing desk converters do people have and recommend. I live in a tiny NYC apartment so use my dining table as the office during the day but need to put it away at night.

Working with another agency on a project and think I'd rather work there. Protocol for reaching out to someone to pick their brain? Email? LinkedIn message?

What's the most elegant way to handle someone your level subtly insulting you in front of team?

Without asking or confirming, account lead booked an in-person client meeting that requires travel. Who books ~any~ major client meeting without first checking with the team ?

Anyone from MediaCom on here?

If you get an offer a few days before you have a final interview (or while you're waiting to hear back), is it okay to ask for some time? Or do they expect you to answer right there?

i'm in the final round for 2 different media positions in 2 completely different places (NYC and NC) and things are moving really quickly for both. the NYC job is my dream one but they're both offering $40k so i'm conflicted. any advice would be helpful lol

Don’t ask me why but would anyone know where I could download McDonald’s font? Preferably for free... I think it’s called Speedee? I can’t find it anywhere... help

Too late in life to start a cult? Getting kind of old for advertising.

If your agency would pay for any training, education, certification you wanted (no limits on time or money including PTO to complete) what would you do?

Thoughts on GALE? Just been offered a job there for paid social and wondering how their culture is? Thanks

What does your (romantic) partner do? Is there a big income disparity between the two of you?

What's the best website that lists out current agency client rosters? (I've seen this before on FB but can't find the thread. FB - please add search functionality!!)

Given the outbreak, are places actually going to be hiring right now? Recently laid off from 9-5 and my freelance is starting to fizzle.

If you got fired today would you have a Bach up plan? What would it be?

Having the clients love an idea you had to fight to present is a bittersweet win- you feel validated, but also wish your team backed you from the start...anyone else experience this?

Got laid off. Just started at the agency. Was so excited because it’s a great shop. Now what?

In your opinion, what advertising/branding/experiential agencies should someone targeting greater San Diego and Los Angeles go after? (Yes, it is very expensive to live in California)

Practical advice on how to deal with a mansplaining colleague?? 🙄

So Q1 has been abnormally weak for agencies across the board, right? Is it fair to say Trump is finally starting to effect the economy?