There’s a new CD to talk to on Talk to a Creative Director: Mike Cacciabondo

Over the past 25 years, Mike has had stints at agencies big and small, he's played a role in shaping remarkable brands, crafting memorable ads, and fostering cherished friendships. Whether it's nurturing the growth of boutique agencies or elevating the work of major accounts, Mike finds joy in spotting emerging talent and exploring new media frontiers.

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Anyone in SF here??

Suggestions for good coffee in midtown? I don't care for the ambience, don't care if there's a little wait time. Just looking for good coffee. My current favorites are Cafe Grumpy and Blue Bottle.

Anyone know of people who switched to the Strategy side of their bank? Obviously there will be a pay cut, but looking to move towards that direction in my career due to interests

I’ve noticed the pandemic caused a lot of hobby and entertainment communities to grow faster. People seemed to be looking for connections that they weren’t able to get in the real world. With pandemic restrictions lifted, have you noticed a decrease?

Hi fishes,

Does the January promotions happen for some levels (eg. below consultant will receive it) or it depends on the partner to choose who will get promotions??

Hi everyone,
I got an offer from a company which is in Yerwada Commerce Zone and i am from Ravet ( Pimpri Chinchwad). And there is only one way cab provided from the company.

Please help how to reach here without any hussle. If there any shuttle services which is trusted. Please please help me very much in stress.

Hi friends I am shifting to Bangalore next week, Currently I am in Gujarat so my bike is having Gujarat passing number plate, So now I want to know that is it mandatory to get BLR passing number plate for my bike or I can use it with Gujarat passing.. pls suggest...

Thanks in advance!!

Hi Fishes,
Looking for openings and referrals in Pega Administration, Cloud and Devops. Currently serving notice period. LWD in a month.
YOE : 8.8 years
If anyone has a lead or can refer kindly let me know.

T-minus two weeks. #fileordie #whatissleep #idontevenknowwhatdayitis

What is the salary range for a practice management consultant?

London comp: I’m looking to move from one of the few fund of funds outside of London and looking at associate roles in VC fund of funds + co-investment or PE secondaries/buyout. Recruiter has told me salaries are £100k/£130k respectively. What are peoples salaries + bonus for these or similar roles in London? Would also be interesting to know analysts comp.

Do you think Post-Covid when offices reopen will you able to adjust back to work?

I recently relocated to Ireland with M level. I got to know that compensation is less and it's about 65k Euros for the manager band.
Can someone please let me know how to raise this? How much can we expect an increase in the pay ? rent is about 1700 euros for 2 beds.
Skillet Oracle, Power BI.
14+ experience

Razorfish. Although every once in a while they’ll reach out to me for irrelevant positions.

Hi I had an offer from CGE for Associate Consultant B1, I negotiated the CTC with the HR on it and the new offer is for Associate II/A5 can anyone explain the meaning of these positions?

Anyone have good running routes for long distance? 10+ miles (marathon training) looking for Scottsdale and north Phoenix areas. Thanks!

Any of you 3-6 PQE associates have your own clients? I would really love to do some business development with tangible results. I want to have my own clients or atleast bring some to the firm. What has worked for you? Also looking for advice from partners who may have started BD efforts early in their career.

Starting at a new firm, What can I do to leave a good first impression?

What in the world is this old spice YouTube thing ?

If you got fired tomorrow, how long can you go without a paycheck? Assume you get 1 week of pay for every 6 months worked, and then can do unemployment after that ($425 a week)

VMLers, how's the all agency meeting?

At what age did you buy your first house?

I know, I know I shouldn’t complain but it HATE my job. My mental health has never been worse. And I’m so so beyond unhappy. Any advice to get through this seeing as the job market might be difficult to navigate at this time?

Junior designer here looking to connect with some Philly-area shops— I’m from the area and have recently been trying to learn more about the local agency scene. Would love it if people could drop some names or even some recruiter info. Thanks!!

Believe it or not, for all the talk of digital... online video subscriptions and downloads JUST overtook DVD sales. People still exist that rent dvds from netflix?

Facebook shutting down Oculus Story Studio... VR dead?

Has anyone been able to negotiate anything extra or terms when being laid off?

I’m starting a new job tomorrow and really doubting myself right now... Help for overcoming first day jitters?

I’m going to lose my marriage if I stay in my current job.

I can’t quit because I’m the only income on the house.

I don’t have a new job yet.

Hard times.

Anybody have success requesting to go from 100% on one account to 50/50 or at least floating around a bit more? Any tips welcome 🙏

Moms ❤ : anyone with super supportive mothers who've helped pave the way for you? Please share with other 🐠s your most inspired stories.

Branding people - how do ya'll feel about the new startup "Bodega" and its name? It's been all over the internet today.

In NYC going from Junior CW to Mid at same agency. Currently making 72k. How much to shoot for?

Anyone else have AE’s that are fucking amazing creative directors, genius copy writers, excellent producers, diligent pm’s, even finance wizards but for some odd reason can’t manage the client?

I’m considering making a jump from planner to analyst. Thoughts? Anything I should know?

What y'all know about Space150?

It took the horrific and completely inexcusable death of George Floyd to move the racism issue to the forefront. And while it’s a crime of a much lesser degree, with different circumstances, what’s it going to take to get ageism properly addressed? Intelligent thoughts/debate requested only please.