Kinda curious - have you seen NB folks transition out of advertising? Where did they go?

What’s the word on SSCG and FCB Health ?

Trying not to be reactive here until my doctor calls, but… obviously can’t help it. My blood test today (28w) came back with results that are worrying me. My RBC and HCT are low (below the standard range) which would indicate slight anemia, but ferritin came back totally normal. This alone wouldn’t cause me too much concern, except that I have counts for NRBC, which seems like a bigger problem. Has anyone else gone through this?

As someone else posted why is it so hard to find Iberia reward business class flights NYC to MAD ?? It never used to be - I'm looking similar timeframe to the last poster mid March to mid April and find almost nothing - pretty frustrating when your only option for using avios to get to Europe is BA and their insane fees- any tips?

I’m tired of having to report to someone and let people tell me when I have to wake up and when I can sign off at night. Has anyone started their own business?

What's the best investment advice you've been given or would give?

I’m based in the UK and a lot of the posts on here are from the US.
I’m a SaaS AE and make £45k + £20k bonus based on hitting annual target of £550k per year. How does that compare?

What are some good publications people are reading these days on Fintech topics?

Hi Fishes

Anyone got promotion letter for C3A grade?

Starting a new job today (not at Publicis). Just a tad bit stressful.

Really worrying Job security in Cognizant after hearing 36% attrition rate ( volunteer resignation or forced)

Is it good decision to join in Cognizant as a Sr associate project role without having prior lead experience

My last working day is on this Friday

Have offers in hand from Coforge ltd ( Technical analyst role) and Attra infotech (Similar as Technical analyst role) other than Cognizant

Tech stack : 6.5 Yoe in Mainframe Developer

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Hello Everyone,
I am need of teacher and classroom supplies. How can I get them for free? I am in DC.

Hi Guys,

I have a salary negotiation round with Capgemini for the profile of ABM (Account Based Marketing) - Team Manager Role at C1 level

My Current CTC is 13.15 LPA, what is the range that i can look to negotiate between, also want to know if it is possible to ask for joining and retention bonus

Wanted to post to get this group moving 😊. Currently a little over a year sober/ alcohol free. Welcome to all of my fellow folks in any type of recovery!

Curious how much tax partners earn in small outfits. Understand it varies but let’s pick a company like Anderson vs big 4 vs mom & pop.

Other than having second language speakers on staff, what translation services does your agency use? We’re a small agency w/ a client who often needs creative translated for Spanish & Portuguese.

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I'm Internal Auditor here in Philippines and I wanted to try working in the US. How can I possibly land a job there?

What is the pandemic version of "let's grab coffee". as a biz dev person I am struggling with how to make that initial connection. I offer up calls and/or zooms. Let us know if you have a good tip on how to break the ice with new biz/ get new potential clients interested.

Anyone here have any advice for outsourcing new business? We’re an 18month old, busy design consultancy. I’m getting tied up in delivering the work and the pipeline suffers.

Hey! First timer. I’m moving over into biz dev and am trying to get a better handle on how you all do this thing!
Is there anything you wish you knew earlier on? Any tips for this new comer is very appreciated

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

I’ve been working on a pitch that continues to get delayed and it’s poorly managed. The RFI was due in July. Then days AFTER submission I received an email from the consultant saying we now had until August. End of September rolls around and frankly I had forgotten about this 100-page beast. They want a meet and greet….the following week. The day before the meet and greet we get a list of questions (that aren’t easy softballs). Now 2 weeks later and nothing. What a gross feeling this process is

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

Any new biz roles open in NY? I’m looking for Account Supervisor level! I’m struggling to find New Business roles in general, I feel sometimes it can be such a niche search. Any tips / words of wisdom?

How do other agencies structure salaries and commissions for new business directors? What commission rate?

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

What are you doing to drive inbound? How are you marketing your agency? Or do you?

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.)

Thoughts on winmo? Useful or crap?

Hi all! Just introducing myself. I’ve become a Bowl Leader here in the new biz bowl. Looking forward to it! This bowl helped me tremendously when I switched from prod co sales to full service agency biz dev. Great group! I’m now biz dev director for a production/post/animation facility. Please comment with a bit about you and your role. Thanks!

Quick Q - how are your comp plans structured ? Not the amounts but more how do you handle recognizing revenue of multi year deals?

10 days to turn around a RFP.
Agency: request schedule Q&A session
Client: Let me check schedules. Wednesday next week works for our team... (day 6 of RFP) 🤦‍♂️

We've focused on networking and self promotion through a monthly newsletter for our new business process; sprinkled in with a tiny bit of RFPs. We're considering doing a mailing to targets. Thoughts?

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!

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

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?

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.