Is anyone landing new biz these days? If you’re landing new projects with existing clients, that’s interesting. But what about new logos?

What’s a good/comfortable monthly salary for a creative in Shanghai in rmb? Many thanks

Which meme coin are you all gambling on next? How many millions or billions are you buying? I used to fantasize about traveling somewhere for work and never getting back on the airplane but now that my daydreaming has had to stay in my 'home office' this is all I have...

Hello biz dev folks! How are pitches going? I know summer is upon us but curious if the threat of recession is affecting anyone. I had my first client say they were holding off on an initiative due to that. But it could just be a good excuse. 😂.

What were some challenges y’all faced this week?

I’ll start. Trying to get non local resources utilized. National Leadership thinks this is the answer to our problems but local leadership is hesitant.

What pays better? Software development vs IT consulting.

Do you just have adhd, or adhd + another diagnosis? Wondering if most of us are neurodivergent in more ways than one

I joined Vodafone on 20th sept . So can i get salary for 10 days and when is salary day here!?

Question might sound naive, but im not aware of the process thats why asking. Regarding joining bonus, do companies offer joining bonus for people who can join early only? Or if we have 90 days notice then also we can ask for joining bonus?

Any tips about companies that pay for MBAs in Italy or Spain?

Hi! I have a case interview for one of the big 4. I applied for supply chain implementation consultant. While I do have experience in supply chain, I do not have experience in consulting. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to prep?

how did you know you were ready to be a CD? over the last couple of years, i'm finding myself less and less passionate about my actual writing and more passionate about helping/encouraging my team. i know there's more to the job than that, but curious what others' experience was...

Dear Helpers/experts/Teachers & mentors:
I had joined as a fresher ..here for last 9 years
I worked on Field initially (2years)
then operation planning (4 years)
Operation HSE&F (1 year) Now in Pure Project as a project Control Engineer (2 years)
I have a good analytical skills in MS Excel,
Have worked on SAP MM
I have a good interest in Data science & Analytics. & project management as a skill.But I'm highly underpaid. & Feel unappreciated. Need guidance to overcome suicidal thoughts..!

Hello Machlis,

What the maximum CTC being offered currently for someone having 9years yoe with SAP BW/ HANA skill?

I am seeing people with other skills are earning more and quite more.

Is SAP BW/HANA dying slowly?

Anyone have experience waiting on an offer while having received another within 1 org? I have been interning for 5 months. My manager has been extending me as I expressed I didn’t want my current role but need the job.

She has been extremely open to assisting me in finding other roles internally. Recently, I expressed a desire to stay on the team as a “full time.” The day before I got the offer I was invited to interview for another role. I will take the other offer if extended. What now?

Trying to see if we need a photo booth at the event. Thoughts? Is it worth it or can it be skipped?

Hello all,
Hope everyone doing well. I have my resume, and I need check it with formatting and everything. Anyone willing to help? I will be appreciate it.
My job now Desktop Support Analyst/ IT Security Associate. Thank you all

Custody case last week.

On direct: Dad testifying about how his contact name in Mom's phone is baby daddy. (Pretending to cry): "it's derogatory, I know my child thinks I'm just a baby daddy."

During recess: Me to the GAL: will you dare me to sing the baby daddy song in court?
GAL: I'd pay to see that.

Me, on cross: Mr. L, isn't that an inside joke bt you and Ms. L. Doesn't it come from the song from the 90s, "who dat is, that's just my baby daddy, who dat is..." (singing the song in th

Any McCann NY new business fish in here? I see you have an opening and would love to get the inside scoop.

Hello biz dev folks! How are pitches going? I know summer is upon us but curious if the threat of recession is affecting anyone. I had my first client say they were holding off on an initiative due to that. But it could just be a good excuse. 😂.

How do agencies prospect for leads? Is there a database that allows companies to submit an RFI/RFP and then agencies just submit to it? How do agencies know when a company wants to be pitched?

What’s your policy for uploading creative work from pitches to your portfolio? Of course it has to be password protected, but do you only upload work from pitches that you win?

Has anyone ever attended one of these events put on by companies like Richmond events? These are the events where they invite CMO types and agencies and other industry suppliers get one-on-ones.

I find myself looking for a new role in agency / production company biz dev. I co-founded a creative production agency back in 2010. Grew it to a staff of 80 FTE, creating strategic content-driven campaigns for brands, tv networks, streamers, platforms, publishers etc. We developed and produced original TV as well. Around 2016 we positioned the company for sale and then sold in Jan 2019. After going over to the acquirer in 2020, I’m now free for the first time in a long time. What to do?

How much is an ANA membership (small firm)?

Anyone know of or use a good pitch strategy guide/template that helps focus and structure the final deck? Any best practices you could share would be appreciated. Thanks!

Curious about the biz dev career track. Have you stayed in biz dev your whole career? Or did you start in biz dev and use it to move into another role? What did you move into and how?

Hello! Wanted to reach out and say hello to all the bowl members. Is there anything you would like to see as far as discussion? Our bowl tends to not have a lot of activity but I know when I first started doing agency biz dev it was super helpful when I had questions. Let me know if anything is on your mind!

Do you have a philosophy of approach to the initial q&a call for the RFP?

Fishies, I am hiring a partner in crime to help me introduce PETERMAYER to the national stage. This isn't your typical biz dev role - it's designed to be a hybrid/cross-discipline role for someone who wants to use their full creative, strategic brain and most definitely NOT stay in their lane. Know anyone that sounds like that, send them my way! (Agency is full-time flex/hybrid, but a desire to be NOLA-based is strongly preferred; however remote may be negotiable.)

Most agency sales info centers on value discussions and pitch. Suggestions on lead gen and finding opportunities? I’m new to agency biz dev. Sold production before We are regional. Thanks!

What is working for people to drive intro meeting opportunity. ? How are you breaking thru and getting someone to agree to an exploratory meeting?

$100K for high preforming business development manager in NY reasonable ask?

Hi everyone, I'm so glad I found this bowl! Feels a little quiet lately, anyone have any wins or insights they're dying to share with like-minded folks?

I'll start: I want my agency to speak to...

Happy new year! Just a discussion starter: were you able to take some down time over the holidays or were you pitching right up to the end of the year?

Hi all! First : shout out to the folks who sold the super bowl clients! Question for all. What tools are you using for biz dev? For finding clients specifically. We are a video production house so our needs may be different but we want to grow direct to client work as well. I know of winmo, agency access and agency source. Any other online tools you are using? Thanks!

Thinking about biz dev on the media agency side: How do you find newness in strategy to get clients excited? Isn’t it 100% data now? As if media wasn’t unsexy enough.
How do media agencies do it?

Welcome to new bowl members!