Ogilvy folks, is DO Brief mandatory in briefing the creatives?

Account managers..Do your TCV targets include everything sold at your named accounts by other sales people or only contracts sold directly by you

A producer that I know, from a multinational company in Dubai told me that they smoke inside the office, like in their tables, meeting rooms and everywhere surrounded by non-smokers. HR and management knows, and also it's against the law. He's struggling everyday and doesn't know what to do. Did you face something like that? What's the solution?

Any discounts for acquarium of the pacific that anybody knows of?

Hi All,

I joined PwC AC 4 months back and now I have recieved a job offer form the current client I am working in PwC.
Will there be a conflict of interest if I join the client company? If so after how many months of resigning from PwC can I work for the client company?
I checked my offer letter and no where they have mentioned about the conflict of interest policy.

TIA!

For those of you in tax, in what ways do you utilize Alteryx? I just completed a basic training and am looking for ways to integrate this into my engagements.

Does Bain and BCG have an implementation arm similar to McKinsey Implementation?

I am so beyond ready to leave my current job, but can’t yet, since bonuses are paid out in January. 😬

In the meantime, I’ve applied to a lot of similar roles (slightly higher) but have not heard - good or bad - from any. Is it common for companies to slow down hiring in December because of Q4 rush, people on holiday, etc.?

I have been assigned to HYD office, but post January can I work form the Kol office ? Till its hybrid D USI Tax

Anyone have insight into Quant Finance roles? Looking into Morgan Stanley’s Quantitative Finance Analyst position (interview process, desks, culture, exit ops, etc. ?) Greatly appreciate any insight provided! Thank you!

Hello, I've been working as an SEO Analyst for almost 2 years now. I have been handling and implementing content writing, content marketing, internal linking strategies, rich-result optimisations, keyword analysis. I'm located in Bangalore. I want to jump to other company for a hike in my salary, can anyone please provide me such information where I can contact and proceed with interview. I have an updated CV ready, ready to share if anybody interested.
Thank you,
Syed Furqan.

It seems like we’ve had many people join from firms today. In the in-house bowl we had a lot of people speaking about F50 who don’t actually work there and the info/advice was often not accurate. If you’re not at an F50 feel free to ask questions but please refrain from commenting on things you don’t have first hand knowledge of so we can avoid the misinformation issues and make this bowl helpful for all

How do you NewBiz pros say “no” to doing work for free as part of the pitch process? What’s your “script” for saying no (all my past efforts have only pissed prospects/procurement off)??

Future Thunderbird here interested in International Commerce. Are there any consultants who work in such an area?

How do editors out there feel about partnerships? Seems like a great goal if the house is a long term fit. Do the new responsibilities and ability to make a difference outweigh financial risk?

Anyone know fb iC leveling? I’m slotted for an ic5 offer and think I deserve an ic6 offer. Ic5 will likely be under current salary.

Hi all,
I graduated during Covid with a double major in business administration and business management with a minor in marketing and magically ended up in sales because I needed a job. I’m about to take a data analytics course to make an attempt to break into that field. I’m currently looking for a mentor to help guide me during this time. Also, if anyone is willing to look over my resume and give me tips on how to make it more presentable for recruiters in DA that would be very helpful. Thanks

Looking to transition into strategy consulting from a FADP role at a BB. Any tips?

If some of the key creative leaders in your agency are actively advocating against recommending our clients take action for George Floyd or Black Lives Matter, what would you recommend doing?

Need to do quick and dirty brand testing - awareness perception etc. any partners you can reco?

I'm thinking of moving strategy side, best bootcamps or programs to take? Assuming the company pays for it of course

What brands are you really into at the moment? Would be great to think about and be inspired by those doing a great job!

Anyone have a recommendation for a research firm that specializes in teen recruitment for focus groups? Don’t need full service offering, just the recruit. Appreciate any help.

Any tips/tricks for running a collaborative brand workshop with some people in-person and other people dialed-in remotely? Need a coronavirus backup plan if some clients can’t travel...

Can you be a brand strategist and hate competitive reviews? Today’s philosophical pondering

Looking for strategy roles in Michigan (or telecommute opportunities)

Hi All,

I’m looking for brands and interesting campaigns that communicate and showcase transparency, trust and openness.

Anyone know of anything interesting?

Thank you kindly.

How common is it for a strategist to have a website/portfolio?

Strategists, do you have a portfolio? What info do you include? Would campaign results and insights be off limits because it’s considered confidential info? 🤔

Honestly what's your thoughts on brand purpose? I have a concept that I'm presenting this week which is heavily based on a good cause but connected to the brand.

Starting to think about making the switch from agency to brand side. Any tips from strategists who have already made the jump? And is there a level at which it makes the most sense (i.e. should I wait until I make Director and then make the switch, or does it not really matter)?

Have you ever conducted focus groups in rural areas without focus group facilities? If so, what how did you approach them?

Amazon should act as Santa during the holidays and deliver one gift fully wrapped from your wish list for free every year to everyone with Prime just to say thank you for choosing us. Bad idea or good

Would anyone be willing to share their resume? I’d love to see how people with 10+ years experience are framing up what they do in strategy.

Any good books for someone trying to understand the business side of marketing? Just got my review an they're asking I bring more of that MBA mindset to projects I'm on.

Looking to hire a boutique social media agency who has expertise in helping launch a CPG home cleaning product. Would need support primarily on social platforms. Ideally, the firm would also be able to create content and help determine who the target market is through data tracking and analytics. Any ideas?

What blogs, podcasts, twitter accounts, newsletters etc. should ever planner follow?

Anyone work at Instrument’s PDX office? Just applied for the Senior Strategist position. Have both UX and Brand experience. What’s it like to work there? Looking to move back to the PNW!