Super Bowl is coming tomorrow and a lot of people are more focused on the ads than the game. ADWEEK did an interesting look at ads that had an impact for the wrong reasons. Here’s the full list, but what are some ads that you think should have been included? Any ads that stood out as being flat out “bad?”

https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/9-of-the-biggest-super-bowl-ad-fumbles/

December is typically slow due to EOY/holidays. How to maintain momentum when losing motivation and don’t want to stall until Jan?

I know this is subjective but what are some of the easiest/toughest SF certifications to get?

Hi fishes, do qualifications like B.E, BCA or BSC decide the CTC?

I’m a PE ops VP at a larger fund. Currently making $350k cash comp with about $1M carry at work per fund. Realistically, what would I be looking at in terms of cash/carry comp increase if I were to be promoted up one level (one below partner).

Met a great woman this weekend. We are going on a date at the end of the month. Both have crazy schedules end of this month and next . I can’t stop thinking about her :) happy pride 🏳️‍🌈 ❤️

I got laid off but due to the WARN act, I am still on the payroll for a while. If a background check is done to look at employment history, do they see my official working end date, or the day I am off the payroll?

How do equity refreshers at Google work? Does it mean you’re always at “year 1” of your vesting period whenever it refreshes?

My boss refuses to take my advice and update our website, which is stuck in the 2010s. Why hire a marketer if you won't allow any changes to our marketing?

Some employees received a retention bonus/contract recently. Makes me feel they aren't going to do anything else to keep up with the market inflation, or attempt to retain the rest of the employees. Good time to exit or pray they do a market correction with the year end hikes?

Is verizon service based or product based company?

Does really Collaboration work or it's just a myth. Always hearing from Offshore manager is that take more ownership like from offshore we should be working 80% and only 20% will leave for onshore because of time difference..

Is it really a collaboration or simply a cold War between offshore and onshore ownership..

Hi Fishes,
What are your views on Verizon data services Bangalore. Is it good time to join as Engineer ll cslt.
What kind of work is given, any inputs are helpful.
Thanks.

Alix Partners 🐟 - I have a phone screen with a Director coming up. What kind of questions can I expect? Will it be a typical behavioral interview?

Doing a new business "take potential new clients out for drinks" thing. Any advice on keeping my sobriety on the DL?

What is the package for credit manager in ICICI bank having YOE 1.5 years

What the he🏒🏒 just happened? Everything is red!

I have a friend looking for a graphic designer that can build her a style guide. Anyone have any recommendations?

Please send websites as well.


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Looking for some inspiration for a project. Ads/brands from any era that have made an impact on you - whether that’s being inclusive and diverse, or making you think wtf. Could be from when you’re growing up or ones you’ve seen recently. Thoughts?

We might be receiving stipends for professional development, I would like to use it towards a conference, which are some good ones to consider?

First time working with a celebrity for one of our campaigns. Anyone have any tips or advice? A little nervous here 😅

If I got a raise for every micro aggression I’ve received while at my current agency, I’d be in a really high income bracket! Hah.

I’m working with a manager who likes to prioritize his ideas over strategic research, I want to be helpful because it’s very distressing to watch ideas being presented without the appropriate research, any advice?

The more I work in advertising, the more apparent that majority of companies (and my own colleagues) don’t know how to reach consumers like me. It’s absolutely tragic. (Cont’d)

After 15 years in the industry, I can really say that these last few years have been the most challenging in terms of navigating all the sensitivity and political correctness.

Anybody struggle with imposter syndrome as a minority? How and why? Need some coping strategies man.

Is everyone from a big city or do we have some south and midwest represented??

Advice on negotiating salary in LA? Brand side opp - senior level. COL calculators provide harsh revelation of how expensive it is to live there. Sheesh!

How painful was it to watch the situation in Charlottesville? I'm beginning to think that hatred is a unending part of American culture. No solution. No kumbaya. Just is what it is.

The “Pour one out for the L train” ads by Kombucha are part of the problem... cont

I’m still trying to process seeing an agency exec well known for dismissing and ignoring POC held up as an exemplary diversity champion for women at the 3% Conference.

I am a Sr. Designer in DC looking for a position as an Art Director with experience in brand strategy, alignment, print, motion & digital design. Interested in all openings. Thanks!