In U.K. news: 4 brands make the shortlist for Channel 4’s Disability in Advertising award. The winner earns £1 million-worth of airtime. What could an equivalent U.S. contest look like, and who would sponsor?

https://www.marketing-beat.co.uk/2024/10/16/channel-4-disability-award/

When looking at offices to work in, what do you value the most? As a realtor, to me what matters the most is flexibility in my hours.

I hate due diligence requests. Every time my email notification pings I want to cry. I’m already going as fast as I can.

Hi All, glad to be part in this wonderful community. Im looking into tech sales roles like sdr, bdr for entry level. Anyone can share guidance or referrals here? Thanks

I'm tired of working and listening to people's four job fiesta. I want to do my own four job fiesta.

What’s the best sign off party/event for a big-ish team with a large budget (about $150-$200 per person limit)?

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Hi everyone! The bowl name has changed to reflect the fact that it is no longer restricted to just Consulting professionals on Fishbowl. Feel free to invite others from different industries!

Can anyone share microservices questions

Clopening is sooo draining, I can’t believe it’s legal to make people do that. Seriously, can we not make laws about this stuff?

"Cagency" folk, how are you finding it?

Remeber the time when "Things To Do in Chicago This Weekend" included something other than a bunch of links to remote this and online that, and were actually REAL things that people did IRL?

Do you guys give your boss's New Years' gifts? I'm thinking of doing one since I didn't give a holiday gift but thought it maybe weird

How confident were you that you landed a job after the second interview? My friends tell me the fact that I had a second interview is pretty much a guarantee that I will be selected. I am not so sure. So I thought I would check with the fish bowl.

VP Sr Business Analyst role in Citi with 10 years of experience. I am Asking for $180k base for NYC location. Is this above the prevalent range?

Soft layoffs at ProServe today ?

Let’s talk... Coronavirus. Who’s got a mask? 😷

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!

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.

Counterpoint: I’m one of the few POC at a large agency and it’s really dope to be seen as an example of why agency diversity makes the work better. Any struggle outside of that is minor.

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.

Looking for some inspiration for a project. Ads/brands from any era that have made an impact on you - whether that’s being inclusive and diverse, or making you think wtf. Could be from when you’re growing up or ones you’ve seen recently. Thoughts?

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?

We might be receiving stipends for professional development, I would like to use it towards a conference, which are some good ones to consider?

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

What’s the point of having multiple awards for “craft writing” if your agency only sees you as the translator?  🙄

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.

Does anyone know of a place that gives the current or most recent numbers/percentages for the amount of POC in the industry now?

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.

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

Anyone good marketing books recommendations or online certifications?

How painful was it to watch the situation in Charlottesville? I'm beginning to think that hatred is a unending part of American culture. No solution. No kumbaya. Just is what it is.