I’ve seen a lot of agencies bring in freelancers for new business work (either production or concept creating). Would you ever consider bringing in a new business consultant or pitch expert?

Don’t manage their behavior. Manage your expectations.

Any recommended restaurants with a live band/entertainment? Please indicate how much, if music is ticketed.

Kellogg results thread here!

Lately, I've been hearing a lot from my peers about how sales isn't a real profession.
I work at a tech startup and it mostly comprises developers. They can't stop emphasizing their importance in the food chain and I can't figure if I'm too humble or they're too arrogant.
This yapping comes from people I've known since college. I have successfully blocked all such negativity but wanted to know if anyone here has faced such scenarios.
P.S: I've already accepted an offer above my expectations

I’m looking for Software engineers with 2-4 years of experience for an SDE II role at Qualtrics in the DC area! If you’re interested or know anyone let me know!

Does Deloitte India give goodies and joining kit ? Though people are posting with pics in linkedin. I have joined Deloitte. But I got only laptop and bag. 🥱🥱

Big 4 SM exiting to a Director position at a small consulting company. For those who have done similar, what are some tips you can share that attributed to your success in your new role?

Anything from books that helped to executive coaching services if you used one

Which firm has the best reputation in DC?

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served, to all who are serving and their families. There is no greater sacrifice in that of serving your country. God bless the men and women of the United States military #GodAndCountry.

How do you record media spend? COGS or balance sheet ?

Hi Folks, how much max amount we can retain back after 80c tax claims on income taxable amount. Any idea? Is it varies based on package? What is the percentage ?

New to IT B2B marketing. Any advice on how to educate myself with IT? Any classes, books, etc. that you recommend?

While many people are doing well from Bitcoin, this is also going to end badly for many more people who are rushing into this with out full understanding.

Hi everyone. I am a graduating senior at Penn State looking to get a job in tech consulting or cybersecurity. I have been searching for the past month and a half. I currently have 1.5 years of experience as an IT Level I Technician. Any advice for me? As a woman in tech, I have been struggling to find my confidence lately.

2021 Recruitment: What are the recruitment expectations for your firms this year? Is it going to be similar to last year with little to no recruiting in the UAE and some in KSA, or you reckon will be generally better?
My firm, a small boutique in the region, is only recruiting on a case-by-case basis this year.

Needed a referral for LinkedIn and google.
Any sort of leads or help is appreciated

Thank you

Do you use TikTok on your personal device? I want to gauge the community if the potential risks are worth using the app. I am a federal contractor but have a clearance. I am on the younger side so TikTok is very relevant to my peers, please don't shame me haha

Hi! Has anyone gone to one of the GDS group CMO Insight Summits? Is it worth the large price tag?

Anyone have any experience landing a porn account?

I've been starting to work more in new biz at my agency and the president said in a meeting this afternoon that he wants to increase our close rate to "at least 50%" once we're at the pitch stage.

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

Anyone have any intel on who led the last review for Wolf/ sub zero? Shot in the dark here for some intel.

Besides the infamous google sheet and Glassdoor, where are you all looking to make sure you’re been compensated appropriately? I feel like our little niche is tricky to do proper comp research on, but it’s possible I’m missing something…

What do you guys think about consultants that charge agencies for their services? I’m new to the model and curious if it ends up being worthwhile?

Anybody care to share tactics for negotiating rates with procurement? Know they’re bluffing to drive all competing agencies down, but not sure what leverage we have to push back.

What kind of digital (design, platform) RFPs are you seeing out there recently? Looking for some digital new biz trends. What keeping digital marketers up and where are they investing in 2021?

Anyone going to Mirren next week?

Hello! Anyone using Covideo or BombBomb to do video email? Or is this too lowbrow for our business?

Does anyone know where to source an updated list of search consultants. My 4A’s list is terribly outdated.

I’m about to graduate in May, looking to start out a big agency (Ogilvy, Starcom, Edelman etc.) and I have my sights set later in my career to work in new business. What stepping stones can I take?

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?

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.

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?

Anyone know of great junior talent looking to get into New Biz? We’re hiring

Thinking about trying to change into a career in new biz dev. What is the earnings potential of top new biz dev people in the US? For example “Head Of” or CMO level at well known agencies?