So, I recently took over the PR efforts at work. I got to plan out our first PR box, and this is my first crack at building a media list. As such, I would like to know any tips on pitching! I want to build a good connection without coming across as sales-y, but I understand there’s a need to be direct and concise in what I’m pitching. No one wants to sit through a long email after all lol.

Please let me know of any tips, tricks, and resources I should check out!

Current CTC 20 fixed. YoE 11.
An offer HSBC is in pipeline ( 28 fixed as per Recruitment consultant). Position offered is Senior consultant specialist.
However I know that there is scope of pushing the offer till 36. Any inputs on getting the offer to desired figure would be helpful.

How is DXC in terms of job security & onsite opportunity ?

I just came home sobbing because I got too drunk at my female best friends house and her husbands male friend tried to take advantage of me when we were left alone in a hot tub. My boyfriend didn’t ask if I was okay but instead screamed at me, threw things and left the house. Dumping him is the only logical answer?? Am I crazy?

Why do we do this to ourselves? I’ve been working 90+ hour weeks for the past 9 months, always under insane pressure, I’ve given up weekends, holidays, any possible time, and the firm still wants more

Has anyone taken  ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)? Any comments/ reviews? How has it enhanced your employability? Why did you take the CGSS?

What is the deal with people listening to videos and music on their phones, WITHOUT HEADPHONES, in public spaces?? I’ve seen a huge uptick in this on trains, the tube, in coffee shops, etc. Is this really how self-centered we’ve become? Did people forget that they need to behave differently when around others vs in lockdown at home? Wtf

I know every holding company has different titles but trying to understand SVP, EVP GAD or executive director of media (or equivalent ) salaries at an agency in Chicago.

Are the recent economic troubles translating to slower hiring or lower salaries in life sciences industry? I want to transition to industry this year but am worried it may not be the best time to.

Covid 19 survey …. Can the offer be rescinded if I attest that I am not vaccinated ? Pros vs cons of attending dlaunch in person vs virtual ?

Does anyone know if pwc employees still get a peloton discount?

How do you keep interview rejections from companies and roles you really want from not breaking your heart? 😭

Juniors... When will you figure out that some patience and team loyalty advances your career more quickly than chasing every shiny thing?

Does anyone know whether Deloitte would help to obtain LMIA when your work permit/visa is about to expire? I’m at the junior level and not eligible for any streams yet.

Does anyone know what time of day Sloan released decisions last year? And if it was by email/portal/phone call?

Amex gold or chase Sapphire preferred? I need a card for international travel to avoid foreign exchange fees. Please note, that I'll receive a $150 credit towards the Amex annual fee due to having a corp card. I'd you my capital one checking, but no rewards/benefits there.

The only decoration I have in my office is a bottle of hot sauce. Swag?

Anyone else on the Broomfield side of Westminster up to get drinks sometime?

Newly promoted M1. Transaction advisory services (FDD). Seattle.


Am I off base to expect $115-120k? Given how crazy M&A market is and demand for staff

Are your clients still all excited about Snapchat even though the cost is quite high and the metrics are only marginally better than last year??

Hey all, I have a brand who out of left field has expressed interest in using Instagram to target HCPs. Any examples or research to share that indicates Instagram makes sense strategically ?

Looking for training courses or similar on linear TV planning & buying. Any resources out there that go a little deeper than the basics?

What happened to iMedia Connection? Did they go out of business?

Best leadership books you’d recommend? promoted to manage a large team and looking for some books to get practical advices!

Is it possible to have video ads that drives clicks? Can you please share some links as well? Trying to figure out what videos are good for DR, thanks!

General thoughts on moving over to the vendor side? Specially for an account manager role. Advantages/disadvantages?

What’s the difference between being Google Ads Search certified and Google AdWords certified?

Hows the work and work/life balance at full-service agencies vs a media agency. I'm a media planner coming from a full-service agency and I'm wondering if it will be a step backward going to a media focused agency.

Hi everyone, I am getting ready for a job interview, and need to create a media plan. I was hoping someone can help me with the next task: basically, I need to create inventory recommendation based on past performance. What I am very confused about is that they gave me Booked Impressions (=4M), but in the task it says I should assume there is unlimited inventory. Am I supposed to use this 4M only to calculate spend, ROAS, etc., but can actually have unlimited allocated impressions? Thank you!

Does anyone have recommendations for free or free trial media planning resources that would be helpful to use/reference for a student project?

How did we ever allow Facebook and Google to grade their own homework? It’s super weird, right?

What’s so compelling about the sales side that makes agency people move?

Thoughts on Pathmatics?

Can it actually provide media spend? Are all brands in there or do you have to request to get brands in, etc?

Anyone have any direct mail vendors they can recommend? Looking to do a high end oversized mailer for a luxury real estate effort. TIA!

I took consumer behavior classes in school and I’ve seen bits and pieces of it in my job as a media planner, but I want to do it full time. What career opportunities exist for consumer behavior?

Thoughts on Zuya, re: cookieless targeting/cookieless future?

Or just ... cookieless future in general?

What's the shiny new toy you're impressing clients with this month?

Looking to make a jump. SVP/EVP media agency/client side. 20+ years experience in planning, buying, partnerships, content. NYC or North Jersey
Know any client side recruiters or good agencies looking?