I would have never thought we’d be talking about Duolingo from a marketing standpoint, but here we are. This is an interesting read but the company has been doing some funny and interesting stuff in marketing.

https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/duolingo-duo-owl-marketing-strategy/

Had an interview with Infosys. The complete interview was for 15 mins and out of that 5 mins were for documents check.

Did any one face any issue like that?

How do you spend your precious unwinding time after work? I love binge watching tv shows but realize it’s probably not the healthiest way to wind after a stressful day. Anything fun / low stress yall do?

Note; working out is not a relaxing activity for me so don’t even start with that. Also I am single and have no kids so ..

Just saw that DWT in LA has an opening for a junior commercial lit associate position. Anyone know salary for a 2nd year? I had a good call with them before they had any junior positions open. Following up now. Tips/recs/advice welcome. Big move coming from ID

Overhiring and project Hunting.

Are you doing same(project Hunting)? 😂

A producer that I know, from a multinational company in Dubai told me that they smoke inside the office, like in their tables, meeting rooms and everywhere surrounded by non-smokers. HR and management knows, and also it's against the law. He's struggling everyday and doesn't know what to do. Did you face something like that? What's the solution?

I am looking for a job change in forensics! Can someone refer?

Are psychics real? Was thinking about going to one.

Is there a thread of company discount codes? ISO Hilton code (do not judge me my BIL is getting married at a Hilton and his fiancé is going to go postal if we don’t reserve a room now)

I was giving my kid the advice that the path you sometimes believe you are on is not necessarily where you will land, in a good way, and to stay open to those paths.

Help me make my point.

What did you THINK you were going to do when you started college, and what do you do today?

TRX, HODL or SELL ? Should I buy more ?

Recently i was selected for a Talent acquisition role, i heard earlier that Publicis sapient is giving Wfh to all employees but for my case they are asking to be onsite.
Is it only for Talent acquisition team they are only asking to be onsite?
Because I heard for some of my friends who are working in developing side are asked to do Wfh.

Shall we start curating a list of comp/bonus?
Saw the main bowl which has this list but few data points for Europe & UK.
Would be good to know what the pay is currently due to the hot market & new joiners with great comp?

What is the average salary of a senior consultant with 5years of experience, (mba and engg) at PwC or any other big 4?

Occupational therapists/physical therapists/SLP, what is a good pay per billable hour/pay per unit? Transitioning from a mental health salary of 70k and looking to at least match that, preferably go higher but not sure how to calculate that.

How much job grade 105 is getting paid now? Started working at cvs as pharmacy Tech 2 years ago! I’m thinking of leaving because not much upgrade and No promotions!

How much does an operations specialist make for Kaiser Permanente?

Anyone works for Humana um administrative/support . Would like to know salary,day to day job duties. Any advancement opportunities?

Anyone else hearing from multiple WOC who had their Times Up RSVPs cancelled after the fact?

The “Pour one out for the L train” ads by Kombucha are part of the problem... cont

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?

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

Who is trying to get together for a meet up in NYC? Want to start bring minorities in our industry together.

First time working with a celebrity for one of our campaigns. Anyone have any tips or advice? A little nervous here 😅

The marketing for Black Adam is genius! I wish I was in entertainment. If you could choose one industry to do marketing for what would it be? For me it's easily film or games.

Is there any industry recognition for poc creatives the way adage and others recognize creatives?

jack'd or SoulSwipe?

What are some good resources you use to expand your skill sets and stay knowledgeable?

Context: I did a career switch from finance into marketing and am constantly looking for ways to improve and learn more

African American 🐟 - why do I feel so annoyed when I hear “black” ads on the radio? With the sassy female leads and the urban slang and such. Feels so forced and wack. Just me?

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!

My dad who lives in Asia just announced that he had a medical issue. I’m starting to enter the age where I’m going to take care of him financially. It’s a $2,000 hospital bill which in the US is nothing compared to what it represents there (which he can’t afford). He’s going to be fine! Just wanted to share with this group as many of you can understand what it feels like to support your parents when they’re old, not the other way around. I feel so blessed I can help him. 🙏🏽

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.

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

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.