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Are you guys going to the gym? I’m debating.. is it safe??

Are any of you aware of good therapeutic schools for high school kids in the South Eastern US? Looking for a recommendation for a boy who has anxiety and ODD. Thank you.

My extension is up in December and I am thinking of switching right now to another comp. One of my friends said that the companies would not hire someone who has an extension coming up. Is that true?

For folks who recently got their EAD, how long from the time of filing your I-485 did you get it?

Anyone have connections to 360i?

Random question, but does anyone know why all closed captions say "captioning made possible by (some company or group)"? Now that I think about it - it feels like a weirdly phrased statement. Are captions provided by donation or something for broadcast television?

Any US firms in SG pay COLA?

Looking for a reasonably priced sound studio in Manhattan (record, mix, good facility with light sound design).Also - any local agents who rep good v/o talent (union and non)? Double thx. DM if pref.

For those who work in places that are starting to set back to work dates, has anyone tried to push to continue working from home? I’ve personally found I’ve been at my most productive and I’ve been able to strike a great work/life balance. Anyone been able to successfully make a case?

Agencies in Charlotte, NC?

What's a good place to start the research on bikes? Wife and I are not bikers but lately we have started renting bikes for weekend trips (trail/mountain bikes) Thinking of getting our own bikes but have no clue where to begin. Checked out a few youtube videos and most of them were sponsored. Looking for suggestions.

Would anyone be willing to provide the name of a good recruiter for tax/accounting in Los Angeles or should I go to Robert Half, etc.?

What spas do you all recommend in Houston? I normally go to Chinatown for a cheap massage but I want to try to treat myself to a proper spa experience.

Any recommendations on books/podcasts (and other sources) about CM? Not just to expand technical skills but also soft skills and external consulting?

I am a Product owner and certified SAFe Product manager. Current organisation doesn’t have PM opportunities. Can I get a break in Product Management while switching to another company? Oh yes, I’m also an Insurance ( P&C ) expert. 11 yoe

Do we get any diwali gift??

I think BCC is the next coin coming to Coinbase

Does anyone know where to source an updated list of search consultants. My 4A’s list is terribly outdated.

How do agencies prospect for leads? Is there a database that allows companies to submit an RFI/RFP and then agencies just submit to it? How do agencies know when a company wants to be pitched?

Anyone know of great junior talent looking to get into New Biz? We’re hiring

I've been starting to work more in new biz at my agency and the president said in a meeting this afternoon that he wants to increase our close rate to "at least 50%" once we're at the pitch stage.

Curious if anyone uses a new biz referral source / program and what you have found useful and beneficial?

Anyone know of or use a good pitch strategy guide/template that helps focus and structure the final deck? Any best practices you could share would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hello biz dev folks! How are pitches going? I know summer is upon us but curious if the threat of recession is affecting anyone. I had my first client say they were holding off on an initiative due to that. But it could just be a good excuse. 😂.

Thinking about trying to change into a career in new biz dev. What is the earnings potential of top new biz dev people in the US? For example “Head Of” or CMO level at well known agencies?

What are your favorite resources for getting smart real quick on a category?

Curious about the biz dev career track. Have you stayed in biz dev your whole career? Or did you start in biz dev and use it to move into another role? What did you move into and how?

What kind of digital (design, platform) RFPs are you seeing out there recently? Looking for some digital new biz trends. What keeping digital marketers up and where are they investing in 2021?

How can I develop new business as part of the analytics team?

Anyone going to Mirren next week?

New Biz friends! Is anyone hiring for AE level New Business roles in NYC? I’ve done some LinkedIn and company-specific searches but you never know what’s not published. Thanks in advance

Anybody care to share tactics for negotiating rates with procurement? Know they’re bluffing to drive all competing agencies down, but not sure what leverage we have to push back.

Is anyone landing new biz these days? If you’re landing new projects with existing clients, that’s interesting. But what about new logos?

Besides the infamous google sheet and Glassdoor, where are you all looking to make sure you’re been compensated appropriately? I feel like our little niche is tricky to do proper comp research on, but it’s possible I’m missing something…

Has anyone ever attended one of these events put on by companies like Richmond events? These are the events where they invite CMO types and agencies and other industry suppliers get one-on-ones.

Does anyone not show work in credentials meetings? My agency doesn't do it and I've never seen another agency do it that way.