Well, we knew this might happen to Open X. It came down to cost. Publicis was willing to undercut WPP. As someone who works on the Open X team, all I can say is God's speed to Publicis. All that glitters isn't gold. And working with a direct competitor who is after the business will only create tension and mistrust.

Hey fishes, I am hearing Tiger Analytics is rescinding offer letters floated to candidates. One of my acquaintance was supposed to join as analytics consultant but they rescinded the offer 3 weeks before his DOJ. Does anyone have information regarding this?

Coming from Canada, any moving company recommendations?

Any recommendations for where to get Botox done in the bay/SF? Looking to get it in the frown are, maybe the forehead

Does EY supports higher education in any manner like loan,time-off without resigning..

Hi All! What was your Salary in 2018 & What's your Salary Now? Let’s lift each other up! I will go first- 2019 - 60K - 2022–165K Role-Senior Consultant

I’ve been using a word document to keep track of any major accomplishments so I can advocate for myself for year end. I’d love to hear the groups tactics on what everyone does to stay on top of your game.

What’s been the sentiment on MARA? Is the blip gone?

Anyone else following Rocket Lab’s debut today?

At my current agency 6 mos and realized I’m burnt out on ad. My coworker’s wife started at what sounds like my dream job a few months ago. Is it okay to ask for an informational interview through him?

Got a mail from RL to schedule a discussion for career outlook conversation next week, so most of us would get to know the numbers and impact tier by next week.

Is anyone else unable to change their title on comments? It switches to my company and won’t let me change it to anything else.

What are some of the best certifications to obtain besides CPA?

Dynamic strategy consulting background (6 YOE) looking to shift to sales/BD.

I know how to sell and build relationships/report.

Does that sound interesting to anyone? Hoping to get to work soon.

Thinking about jumping in with Berkeley's flex option for the evening / weekend MBA.

Thoughts?

Isn’t 100k base pay too little at a boutique asset mgmt firm? 4 yrs buy side experience, started at the same firm straight out of college.

I have to leave tomorrow morning for a biz trip and my 3 year old just asked, “Daddy can I go to San Francisco with you?” 💔 How do you work/life balance THAT?

The people behind Diet Madison Ave IG account are heroes

Has anyone received a job offer after being initially ghosted by recruiter? How long did you not hear from them? Feeling down after not hearing anything for 2 weeks after a round of seemingly promising interviews.

Hi, creative community! What do you do to keep yourself creative and inspired on the day-to-day? Do you have a morning routine? What habits do you have that you think make you more creative?

How did your agency handle layoffs? All-agency meeting before they started? After they ended? Both?

Kinda sorta trying to predict if I’m losing my job tomorrow.

Thoughts and best practices on sharing examples of strategy work to a hiring manager at an agency under the same holding company as my current agency? How much should I blind the work? What are some rules to remain legally compliant? Or should I avoid altogether?

CDs, do you applaud your Art Directors and Designers when they ideate campaign concepts on their own with your occasional input? Asking for a designer.

Which portable standing desk converters do people have and recommend. I live in a tiny NYC apartment so use my dining table as the office during the day but need to put it away at night.

I have been editing and doing other post work and am up for a promotion. My role will be evolving to include producing and editing officially. What kind of salary and title should i be asking for?

What small or mid sized NYC shops are doing good work right now?

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

Hiring managers and recruiters: a lot of well-respected schools (Harvard, BC, Cornell, Penn State, MIT) now have pretty robust online programs. Contd

Thoughts about Digitas Health?

I'm reading this book on boundaries. In the work section it says I should tell my boss that I can't work after 5 PM. Knowing that advertising work commonly goes past 5 PM...would my job be in danger if I said that?
There's not really a rule book that says I must work until the work is done even though it's an unsaid expectation. Thoughts?

Client removes all copy in ads re: product description or product benefits due to pending legal review. Removes visuals of product doing its job. Blames agency that ads aren’t driving traffic/sales

I've seen quite a few people make jokes about being "aged out" of advertising. Could someone please explain what that looks like and when that typically happens? Forgive the dumb question, I'm a newbie to the industry so I'm a bit confused. Wouldn't agencies want people with more experience?

Is it okay to call a sick day as freelancers?

Anyone participate in the 4A's Institute? Philly presentations are coming up this week! Any recommendations?

I hate that I feel sad I’ve never had my work enter for awards. My feed is flooded with everyone’s success. Should this define me? Why do I care so much when there are bigger problems in the world?