Laid Off and Looking in Marketing & Comms

Hey everyone, I never thought I'd say this, but I've been laid off for the first time. It's a wild ride in the marketing and comms world right now! Feeling a mix of emotions, but also hopeful for new opportunities. If you know of any roles or gigs, please send them my way. Let's stay connected and support each other through these tough times. Thanks a ton!

Banff or Barcelona for a five-day trip with family? Parents are in their mid-fifties and like scenery/history; sister and I are in our twenties and down for anything. Not traveling on points.

Hi! I'm technically an AD but have found myself working in so many production roles as my work and really digging it all. I would love to talk to someone about all this production. Anyone down to chat about the production life?

Hello,

I have cleared interview with Wipro a month ago and after 15 days I received a simple mail from HR saying you are selected.

Since that day, there is no communication from HR team of Wipro . I tired of sending multiple emails and when I tried to call he always declines my call.

Between director of respected technology is reaching me and he wants me to join ASAP and take over the project work.

What should I do now?

Thanks

I’m curious, for any e-commerce companies, are you gearing up for VC funding?

How are you doing your financial reporting?

I work for a startup that I know can help you do your reporting, book keeping, and account for a fraction of the cost of an accountant. Let me know if y’all are interested.

For getting promotion who take the main decision? Manager, Supervisor or HR?

Hi, will be staying in London next week. Does anyone have an Accenture rate code for the Marriot / Hilton in London?

What makes a good soldier in your opinion?

What’s the over/under that all the firms “strongly encouraging” their attorneys to return to the office after Labor Day will have to push that date back again?

Who is everyone voting for this coming city election? I don't want another four years of John Tory.

Need help settling a debate with my friend. She thinks I will have an easier time getting research grants because I'm male. I think it's the opposite because companies are trying to change the status quo and get more women involved (which I'm not complaining about... please don't attack me.) Which one of us is more right than the other? I'm interested in getting as many viewpoints as possible, whether or not they agree with me or with her. Thanks!!!

Plaintiff side question - comp is base plus % of fees. Firm has non equity split % with associate working on case. This normal for a non equity partner? Normal associate comp is full % when working with an equity partner.

Does anybody know what the tolerance + LGBTQ+ culture is like at Home Depot corporate in Atlanta?

Which one is better S&P global market intelligence or GlobalLogic or Quovantis?

YOE: 3 Years.
Profile: QA Engineer
Package: Same In All of them

*Please give ur suggestion that with help in my career.

What salary range should I give for Avascent analyst role?

Planning a move to Bellevue downtown. Does anyone have apartment recommendations for good managed properties ?

Do siemens blacklist if i quit within first week? What probable actions they can take

I have a really great production coordinator that’s working under me and because of money issues, he hasn’t been given a raise or promotion in nearly two years. He works his ass off and everyone loves working with him. Does any know of any junior producer roles at agencies? Would love to help him out.

Trying to explain to my non consulting friend that your salary can climb by 60k easily in 4 years. Please share your experiences of this guys (more examples the better)

Does anyone know about Bevel PR? What have you heard? I am interviewing with them. Thank you.

Getting ready to do an audit of the latest and greatest in end-to-end influencer platforms. We currently use IZEA. It’s OK and gets the job done, but like any platform has pros and cons. What platforms are you all using, or would you recommend checking out.

I made the switch to in house and omg it’s so slow. I knew it’d be a bit slower than agency but I accomplish less in a month than I used to in a day. Is this how all in house jobs are or has anyone found a faster pace in house gig?

Anyone hiring a an Account Coordinator in NYC for consumer/lifestyle?

What are some of your recos for the best comms/PR books and sites to learn more deeply and further your knowledge in your role?

What’s the word on the street about work life balance at Edelman? Are the hours insane?

What is a typical salary for an SVP, 15 years of experience, at a large PR agency in the LA or NYC market?

I’ve been at Golin for a while and interested in what the outside opinion is of our agency. What are people saying about us?

I'm looking to return to the U.S. after over a decade living and working in SSA (Marcom for ecommerce startups and tech enabled nonprofits). I've been job hunting as I plan my move in the fall but haven't gotten any serious bites. Does anyone have any pointers to ease the process of transcontinental job hunting?

what is working at a crisis management firm like? broad question, i know, but i don’t know much about the field! (i currently work at an ad agency, but i’m considering a career pivot.)

Best place to research salaries? I’m getting a wide range. Glassdoor is “highly confident.” Should I be highly confident in their range? I’m researching a Sr. Director Corporate Communications role in a major health care org. HELP!

Anyone have advice for advancing in your current role? My co-worker was hired in at manager level but somehow “proved” he was actually doing director level work and got a title promotion and salary increase in less than a year. I also went above and beyond my job as well (covering for him for a month while he was away on paternity leave) while taking on other projects outside of my job title and got zip—no raise or recognition. Any advice would be appreciated!

15 YOE, recently started my first tech PR job at a large, stable company & have been asked to get ~20 SMEs in front of media. Subject matter is not sexy. I lead PR for all of U.S. & have no other PR colleagues. My agency’s budget is 100k/year & they’re spread too thin to hit their KPIs. I feel set up to fail & feel we should be focusing on a handful of SMEs and only our sexiest topics. Any advice on mitigating unrealistic expectations for coverage? Anyone handled similar problems in the past?

Best agencies doing corp comms rn? Or should I say, people in corporate practices loving the work their doing? Cool clients you're working on that have healthy budgets?

Has anyone done a collab with influencer MIKIRAI? I know she’s a big deal but i’m trying to figure out if she’s worth the money, our agency just had a bad experience with an influencer and the client is not happy. We need to make a comeback! All insights are appreciated.

Poll: would you take a job for a lot less than you’re making now but you’d work half the hours and have a lot less stress, yet still be doing work that motivates and inspires you (and builds your portfolio)?

What are the best affordable social media management/analytics tools available that small agencies/freelancers use? The analytics/insights side is more important to me than posting/scheduling/etc. Thx

Started at my first agency 3 mo. ago. I’m doing great work on exciting clients, but I often feel uninspired and drained. Is it growing pains or is this the wrong industry for me? How will I know?

What agencies are hiring for junior consumer roles?