Is 'Connections Planning' still a thing?
What distinguishes it from 'Communications Planning?'
Can they be the same thing going by different names?

Hi all. I’m a ux designer at a small company and need to recruit a few people for usability testing. Our target demographic is people over the age of 35 who’ve been in leaderships positions. If you’re interested I’ll send the link- the test will take about 15-30 minutes and pays 20$. No human interaction required.

Anyone have success using JobScan or ResumeWorded to pass ATS scanners and land more interviews? Looking to refresh my resume after 10 years.

What’s the scoop on DDB Chicago??!

Hi all, I have recently received an entry level offer from BCG Dubai.
I have 3+ years of experience out which half in consulting and half in managerial role in corporate.

Would you take such an offer or would you look for better seniority at another consulting ? Is it a fair treatment?

I will be starting an FDD position in August right out of college. Do you think 3 years in this industry will provide enough relevant experience to make the switch to CD. I am also planning to get my CFA if that is at all relevant.

When traveling for business how do you find while eating out alone enjoyable or the food doesn't taste as good as being surrounded by friends and family?

Received a verbal offer on Friday for new company. I have yet to receive the official offer. Wondering if they have changed their minds.

I need everyone’s help😭 Money aside, how did you finalize which idea to pursue? I’m struggling to narrow it down from 4. Focusing is not an issue for me once I’m locked in, but I’m struggling to get there because I haven’t finalized which idea to focus on. Open to any recommendations please (books, personal stories, etc).

I recently moved from litigation to transactional and am struggling to reach billable targets. In litigation it was no problem hitting 1800+ hours but don’t see how I’m going to come anywhere close to that in a transactional role.

I’m mostly sitting around all day waiting for work that doesn’t take long to complete (though at my desk for 10-12 hours/day). Is this normal? Suggestions on how to keep busy other than asking for work and having good work product?

How do we get them to shorten the consumer ISI? It serves no ethical purpose and physicians hate it. Here’s my version:

I swear the summer better last until November given how long winter has endured. This is just insane.

Anyone know what a good hourly rate for a lead content strategist in Austin would be?

Plan is to purchase some time after 2 years or so. Primarily to save up for a larger down payment.

Here’s my plan of attack:
- $30K saved right now ($20K in IBonds and $10K cash)
- $90K saved by July 2023
-$130K saved by 2023 and target a $800K home

Location: Suburbs of Boston, MA

I love my job, idk what you guys are complaining about...

Any significant differences in comp between the Big 4 FDD groups (specifically at senior level)? I’m hearing PWC pays the highest bonuses but not sure if there is any truth to that.

I am having 2.2 years of experience in Bigdata Testing. Please let me know any vacancies

What’s your worst proposal writing experience?

Best agency for comms/connection strategy?

I'm looking for a scenario planning framework or template. Something that essentially says if this happens then do that. Any help much appreciated.

Do you think your counterparts in brand strat, creative and account truly understand and appreciate what you do?

Looking for account managers and digital strategists! Small and innovative fast-growing full service creative agency working with big global brands in NY. DM if you are interspersed or know someone!

Hi All,

I’m looking for brands and interesting campaigns that communicate and showcase transparency, trust and openness.

Ideally any interesting integrated comms that came out of it?

Thank you!

What is comms planning

Media folks with families who moved to Chicago/burbs or to any other city from NYC/Burbs, how is the living,job market,growth,overall difference vs. NY? I’m planning to relocate. Appreciate responses🙏

Does anyone have a list of KPIs for Comms Planning roles within an agency setting? Trying to establish how I’m measured / being reviewed because it’s very hazy at the moment.

Really appreciate it!!

How can I improve at developing activation maps/architecture. I’m so slow and I struggle to get it right and to make intuitive sense.

Anyone else have to deal with your head of Brand Planning constantly trying to tear down the value of Comms Planning? Is it fear that we will replace them? Or perhaps he's just fundamentally insecure.

Hey friends, I’m hiring a mid-level Comms Planner for my team in Charlotte. You’ll get to work on a billion dollar financial services client and Vudu, Walmart’s streaming service. More in comments.

How do you explain to your mom/ other non industry person what you do?

How much $$ should I ask for a senior manager (planner) role?

I absolutely hate creating tactical maps/ecosystems/plumbing charts etc. I love actually working on developing brand plans and tactics- and even the understanding of channels. Should I change fields? What else is there?

What’s the biggest difference between a Brand Director and a Director of Marketing & Communications?

What tools do you all swear by for insights and usage and behaviours?

Hi friends. Does anyone by chance have demographic info for Animal Crossing? Or a contact at Nintendo?

Thank you!!

Trying to pull together a list of thought leadership themes/ questions and hypotheses for my clients. What have been some hot topics that have come up for you?