Not loving the company culture or experience throughout the years. At one of the top marketing agencies in America the structure seems misaligned. Commission was slashed, moral is very low. Layoffs occurred in 2025…. Over the course of 3-4 years the company has changed process And restructured 3-4 times. Each year the role and job responsibilities change and it’s nearly impossible to actually do good work for the clients we serve because of the frequent changes.

Will anyone be in Ghana this December participating in Ghana’s “Year of Return” initiative?

Are the tumi masks worth the extra cost? How's the elastic band feel around your ear? I have an off brand now and it sits weird on my jaw bone.

Any potential flags/benefits for dual agency? My agent and the seller's agent work for the same company.

Are you happy with the path you chose or would you choose differently?

Dear owners, naming your dog “dog” (or “cat”) is not near as original as you think it is.

Anybody have any dramatic resignation stories to share (you or somebody you know)? Am having one of the days where I am just sitting, fantasising about handing in my resignation letter.

What are the best product based companies in Hyderabad for testing roles?

4YOE

Hi fishes, Had discussion with TCS HR and he told he need to take approval for 21.5LPA as my current CTC is already on an higher level, My YOE is 7+ now , Will they offer me 21.5 lpa? Does the approval take place in TCS or just HR is ghosting me ?

Who here has successfully built a side hustle or startup? Who here is successfully creating additional income? Does anyone have resources [books, podcasts, anything] that have helped them?

Hello Sharks
Off topic: I am planning to buy or book a car by end of this quarter. I can spend upto 20 lacs max. So suggest me a good car.
Also, is it worth spending upto 20 lacs on a car? Why asking because constantly gets feedback from everyone includes friends, family and wife that live your life and don't think much if you can afford. I don't know if i can afford it not. But I am considering one time as well as running cost. My CTC is more than 35 LPA.

Has anyone used wordcraft in their classroom?

Does PWC give free Udemy access?

Convo about mentoring came up recently. I suggested on a whim to a SE to find a sales rep mentor to learn about the mind of a sales person. Never tried it and now I am. Has anyone tried this?

Hi y’all, wanted to ask for recommendations on really good workout leggings that aren’t $100 (Lululemon). I currently buy them from Amazon (Heathyoga) but the quality of the leggings I purchased recently wasn’t as good as the ones I got last year.

Grateful for any suggestions you’d like to share!

5th year in house associate looking to join a mid size law firm of roughly 150 attorneys in nyc doing corporate finance. Any insight on a reasonable starting base salary offer?

Hi Guys, Please list down some good companies in Technopark, Trivandrum.

Thoughts on Roland Berger’s Dubai office?

Can anyone tell me about EY India ( Not EY GDS) ? Pros and cons

What do CDs look for on a resume? What would you expect to see on an art directors resume? Do things change if applying to agencies versus in-house?

A truly great boss cares for her people so much she doesn’t strive to be the best but the worst, so everyone around her shines brighter by comparison.

Any good public strategy resources to learn about Gen-Z?

Hey. An observation. Every post and comment on here for the past month has been negative as fuck. Yes, life is rough right now. But advertising as a paying job is hilarious and we should all take a beat to remember that.

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

Are there any LA brands/agencies who would consider a candidate that’s not in LA... aka work from home (same time zone though)? 🤔

If you get an offer a few days before you have a final interview (or while you're waiting to hear back), is it okay to ask for some time? Or do they expect you to answer right there?

i'm in the final round for 2 different media positions in 2 completely different places (NYC and NC) and things are moving really quickly for both. the NYC job is my dream one but they're both offering $40k so i'm conflicted. any advice would be helpful lol

Is anyone building out a gaming and esports department at their agency or specialized roles in those fields?

What are the best brands with work life balance? Want to leave agency and work life balance is super important, thank u!!

Art director who comes up with LITERALLY no ideas talked the MOST during meeting. Lollll. Wow.

I really tried to like the nike spike lee spot but I failed.

A little over a year ago, I posted about my boss making constant comments about my salary. Most comments said I must not have been performing well. I want to update that he was fired, not me.

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.)

What’s better? (Both in NYC)
1. agency: variety of some big brands, ability to build portfolio, lower salary

2. in-house: nothing fancy to show for portfolio, creating the voice for the brand, higher salary (30-50k higher)

What do you guys think of JvM / Sports these days?

AKQA and Grey merger. What do we think?

How are things looking in LA? Any dates set to go back into the office? I’m currently in NYC and considering a job over there

Year in search was a little off the mark, no?