is there an agency other than mischief that’s doing fun stuff on fun brands?

Honest confession: my life pre and post-covid was pretty much the same. What can I say? I'm a homebody!

Hi all, I have been practicing for 5 years (admitted in NY & NJ) and recently went in house. I just started a side business of writing blog posts for firms or solo practitioners. DM for more info!

What is the best way to get SHRM certified. I have my associates in business administration.

I am a career changer on mo 4 of a 6 mo sourcer/researcher contract that I’m not sure will be renewed due to team re-organizing. I have 5 YOE basically in an HR generalist role at a company that didn’t have an official HR function, building systems from the ground up. I also have my SHRM-CP. I am looking for a perm, remote HR generalist or program manager position and getting no traction despite a well-reviewed resume. What do I do? Should I go to grad school?

Any fishes here gone back to school after 40? What was your experience like?

I have 200k in HYS. Currently have 1k in BTC. Id like to start DCA to diversify my investments. How do you recommend this? Should I buy a bunch outright and then start investing 5-10% of each paycheck?

Has anyone went for offer letter revision in mindtree recently? I have offer of 12 lpa. Got the offer of 15 lpa from another company. How much I ask from them? What are the chances of getting it revised

I’m finding it surprisingly emotionally taxing to be constantly fighting for ways we can benefit the community when the rest of the team focuses on ways the community benefits the company.

Hi All! Has anyone heard of a company called Stash? They are a series G funded Startup with $425 million totally funding. The role is for product management and base is 140k with a 5% EOY bonus. I really am not sure how i feel about it and was wondering if anyone had heard of it / knows about it and can give me their opinion? I have 3 YOE as a Product Manager

Anyone working in spain??

How is Norway in terms of settling with spouse. I earn 30 , my wife earns 25. I am being interviewed for a Java developer role in Trondheim, Norway. Is it worth to leave 55 lpa cumulative in India and settle in Norway?

Anyone in Boulder up to get drinks / food tonight?

Anyone working/has worked remotely outside the US during covid? What are the legal/tax/IT implications to be aware of? I’ve been in India for a few weeks and wondering how long I can continue working from here.

Do you present a creative treatment when you pitch a brand campaign idea?

Has anyone ever worked at an agency in which the project management department was properly utilized? I traditionally was brought up in my career where PM type tasks were handled by lower level AMs. I have observed separating AM and PM tasks into two separate departments just causes communication issues and lazy account people. Account people should have a good understanding of how much effort and time goes into a project. Project Managers are missing a lot of context so blind leading blind.

TFW 6 billion people are grabbed by the pussy.

Thoughts on GALE? Just been offered a job there for paid social and wondering how their culture is? Thanks

Thoughts on companies pulling media dollars from NFL?

AKQA and Grey merger. What do we think?

Best (non-agency) company to work at in Boston??

Hey strategists, what’s something you would love an intern to provide you with or something they have done that made your life a little easier? (Cont.)

Whomever is doing the tv placement for Advocate Healthcare in Chicago: do you have to have the ad going every other commercial? If I hear “come on get healthy” one more time, I’m leaving the state.

It took the horrific and completely inexcusable death of George Floyd to move the racism issue to the forefront. And while it’s a crime of a much lesser degree, with different circumstances, what’s it going to take to get ageism properly addressed? Intelligent thoughts/debate requested only please.

Which agencies in NY do great strategy work and are actually valued? It feels like strategy is lacking at most agencies...

So I was laid off. Is it okay to talk about it at my next job interview? Feels like everyone knows anyway.

It’s hard to be motivated when rounds of layoffs happen and you see all your friends leave. But one thing that’s gotten me through all of this is working out. And when I say workout I mean the most pathetic, sad, barely completed beginner-level cardio dance routines. I’ve somehow forced myself to move while on lockdown and it’s somehow forced me to feel better. Whatever you’re doing, wherever you are: get up and move even if you don’t finish or end up going on a walk. Pls take care of yourself❤️

In NYC going from Junior CW to Mid at same agency. Currently making 72k. How much to shoot for?

Too late in life to start a cult? Getting kind of old for advertising.

Does anyone else feel like people who are generally nice in person and on calls sound mean or stand-offish in emails and text/chat? I get that over-use of friendliness in text can come off as green/immature, but I tend to try and cushion my words with positivity or even exclamation marks/the occasional emoji to show that I don't sound completely unemotional.

Or maybe i'm just an overthinking copywriter who's reading into it too much.

A peek of chest hair in the office or no?

Trigger Warning ⚠️

We are hiring for several marketing roles in NY and Cambridge. Want to work for a good company with even better hours and pay? DM me. Sample roles open (below)

In your opinion, what advertising/branding/experiential agencies should someone targeting greater San Diego and Los Angeles go after? (Yes, it is very expensive to live in California)

Does anyone believe in this Snapchat IPO, do you feel it will be worth the investment?