I was just told to limit my time against pitching and planning a job to 3-hrs. Which is bonkers. They want timing, budgets and watch outs. Has anyone else experienced this and have advice on how to approach with the account lead?

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), China will dominate 95% of solar panel supply chain by 2025. I'm actually new in this field. How problematic is this?

On a gig with an end date but a hold for the following week. Got strong interest from a place that wants me to break the hold (not the booking) is a longer gig and is offering more $$. Advice?

Is there a list of agencies and clients that don’t pay on time or at all? If not, can we start one here?

Any freelance awards writers out there? We've got a Cannes submission for a big brand that we could use some help with. Any hand raises or recs for someone with experience in this area = much appreciated 👍

Wondering how much a Partner makes in Big 4 consulting? Is there really that big of a difference at the Partner level compared to MBB (starting 7 figure)?

Those who missed the TS&A FY21 session held today, Quinney told us there were only 12 promotes (2 of which are new MDs). TS&A has approx 200 people in it. Time to order a case of wine!

Do we expect AMC to surge again?

Anyone wanna refer me to KPMG or EY? Lol

If any brothers need a spot to stay in and are open to Burlingame (SF area) LMK iA!

Own room and bathroom with a parking spot for 1200.

Anyone have a good therapist in MA?

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

What’s your favorite truck on the market right now (full or mid)?
Finally decided to get a truck (for various reasons, I’ll spare you the details). I really like Tacomas, but I’m 6’3, 230lbs and it kind of feels too small/narrow when I’m sitting in it. Not sure I need a full size truck, although I would love one! TIA

What can be the expected salary range in general for 10YOE with frontend tech stack React JS in product based companies? CCTC 52LPA, (including 10% variable+stocks)

Thinking of going on a sabbatical and using the time to dust off resume, get certs and find a new position.Anyone else recommend this? Currently being distracted by billable work that adds 0 to resume

Help! I'm on an employer-sponsored visa, and want to start my job search. How should I manage my immigration status? When do you mention it?

Hi Fishies. Looking for a good real people/comedy directors who can work with lower budgets . Would love any recommendations. Thanks.

I have a really cool freelance gig @ hand but I don't want to disappoint my agency since I envision myself possibly working w them after my internship (Prior to this I requested some days off already)

Has anyone worked directly with an Instagram type Content Creator to shoot and edit OLVs? I have a job coming up where the target market is teens and they want to connect in an authentic way. Plus as always they are saying no $$$. A friend did this happily in Europe. Would love any tips or suggestions from this group. Thanks!

Who are your favorite non-Union VO talent agents that you reach out to for casting submissions?

What agency do you work at and how many productions do you go to in a 1 year period?

Does anyone know ACTRA contract well? Does ACTRA have the same thing as SAG where you can pay an integration fee to use a background performer across different spots without paying them a session...

Does anyone have any advise on how to become a staff video editor at a creative production company? They usually don't have any "job openings" listed on their site.

I have 5+ years of experience working at a creative ad agency, but much of the work was pitch/sizzle videos (yuck).

I'm freelancing now which has been a great step in the right direction but I'd eventually love to be on staff at a post house like The Den, Cut+Run, Company 3 etc. pumping out cool work. Just seems hard to break in.

Best shops for puppets state side? Loving blinkink

How’s the freelance producer market doing these days? Busy, slow?

Senior Digital Producers - what is your freelance day rate?
Edited to add: I’m in nyc

Looking for a production company in NY to shoot ongoing home improvement how-to & talent to camera tips for social. Budget is tight-ish. Client used the word “scrappy” but I won’t deliver crap work.TY

My agency is shifting to begin doing quick turn organic social production for a few brands and I’m trying to build a team that can support these asks. Ive honestly never worked at an agency that successfully handled this without it feeling chaotic- anyone ever have a successful team with this type of work? Any advice is appreciated!

Okay so, going to a shoot next week in LA and it’s my first one with no client attendees. Given the traditional account role will be null, wondering the best way to be useful?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Looking for a new opportunity in production but many of the jobs require shooting, editing and production. Does anyone have recommendations for shooting/editing classes? Not too expensive either!

To fellow Agency Producers. how often are you doing print producing, as well as video production? My agency doesn’t have a print producer in house, and I am finding myself doing that job + the normal video production of campaigns we continually do. I feel over worked and underpaid. Any advice or thoughts?

Do you know a reasonable non-union, production designer or props people in the NYC/BK/ LI area?

Do any agency creatives ever like anyone from the first round of casting?

How often do you conform in Flame? Hasn’t premier caught up at this point?

Hi! I'm technically an AD but have found myself working in so many production roles as my work and really digging it all. I would love to talk to someone about all this production. Anyone down to chat about the production life?