What are some good brand strategy & design agencies (preferably NY). Not interested in Interbrand… I’ve been meaning to do more brand identity/nomenclature work.

Spent the weekend in the hamptons and have to go back to the city tomorrow for work in office Tuesday. Not ready to return #firstworldproblems

Hello All!
I have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and have a 1 yr experience in tech industry. Earlier I have worked as a software associate for 6 months and currently working as a support engineer. Both positions I have been were on contract. I am eagerly looking for full-time job roles. I have OPT work authorisation, so I’m not eligible to apply for many entry level roles. I would appreciate it if you could refer me for entry level tech roles in your company.
Email: saee.a.gore@gmail.com

Where do people exit to after corp dev when they are still on the junior side? Thinking what good roles to accelerate progression

I feel like depression has been swallowing me up these past few months... I don’t know what to do, I have no will left. The world does not interest me anymore. I am angry, upset, disappointed in myself and everyone/everything around me. What do I do?

Hey can anyone give me good recommendations for NATO strap in Blue/red combo? Never bought nato strap before so no clue what I should be looking for. Currently looking for 22mm size. Thanks!

Any ever go grocery shopping on Monday nights and buy salads? The food at the client site is all burgers and friends things

Anyone have a manager that has a grudge against you? My manager missed something a few months ago which led to him explaining something wrong in a meeting with our other boss. I corrected him/gave him the answer (unthinkingly I'll admit) after our boss left, and since then he's had the worst attitude with me and only me. It's making work so awkward. What's the best way to solve this?

Fellow fish, I finally made a move from the US to Toronto. My employer was kind enough to approve my transfer. Any recommendations on buying a house in the city? I’ve currently shortlisted North York close to TTC transit. I have up to 750k budgeted, don’t have kids yet, so I’m ok with a condo in the city for now

Did anyone here apply for Canadian citizenship last year? Curious to hear how the progress on your application has been, specifically the time duration, i.e., when did you receive the AOR letter and how long after that did you receive the invite for the test and then oath ceremony? Any applicants still waiting? I understand that processing times are longer than usual due to Covid and might vary on a case to case basis, but just want to get a sense of the average processing time.

Where do buy side folks look for smaller acquisitions, say $150mm or lower? Any streamlined solutions to help with identifying targets?

Hi all! I was wondering if anyone has any doctor/clinic recommendations for egg freezing in nyc? Been looking at extend, nyu, Cornell, Columbia, kofinas, etc.

Does a great doctor and lots of physician interaction matter that much for egg freezing? I know it matters for IVF but curious if that weighs as heavily for the egg freezing process as well. The larger clinics I’ve talked to (nyu, CCRM, etc) seems to have less interaction with the doctor and are costlier while smaller places cont…

Is it ever actually a problem for engineers in other parts of the world that US measurements are done in the imperial system?

If you guys add someone on LinkedIn with an attached message, and they accept your request but don’t respond to your message.. Is it appropriate to message them again? If so, after how long?

Hi! Happy Sunday !! A telegram group is created. And because I ( MEEE) would like to make some friends and some support , and I realized there are more people like me here, I figured we could be on a chat together that would allow us to plan things and hang out, either as a group or a selected few. your choice. So if you have an account . Leave your handle and I’ll add you !

With love & hugs ( because I need hugs ) 🥲

Out of curiosity, what newsletters / industry news sources do you all follow? I’m subscribed to all the major ones but wondering if there are any hidden gems In missing. Any recs? Need a refresh.

Hello Everyone,

Looking for a job in supply chain management having 4+ years of experience, knowledge in SAP MM, SAP ZE1, End user in MDG.

Thoughts on building a strategy portfolio? Looking to land my first full-time this fall and need some advice!!

Looking for help with some fresh/interesting insights around trust and the notion of trust? How has it changed over the last few years? Any brands that have played well in this territory?

Thinking to move from ad world to research / innovation world - but looking at a 25% pay cut with less long term growth potential. But that’s the work I love most out of all the strat work. Thoughts?

When looking to hire a senior strategist, what exercises have you done to ‘test’ strategic approach and lateral thinking?

Any advice about how to handle a co-worker who will not stop checking me out? I'm dressed like a professional and I'm not going to HR for being "looked at." It's making me very uncomfortable

I started a new role and inherited a lazy/misinformed strategy. Does anyone have recommendations on a process to change the minds of account and client to direct them toward better work?

First year planning director that was promoted recently but underpaid, took a small pay cut like every other employee due to COVID so now I’m even more underpaid (under 120k). Very political/tense/toxic environment, culture of cutting corners vs doing what’s right, and I’m still putting 12/15hr days despite the pay cut. Feeling very stuck, underpaid, and burnt out. What should I do?

Any brands/campaigns/products who are nailing "Personal"? I have a starter list:
Nike iD
Postmates "We Get It" campaign
Spotify "Only You" Hub
Beats by Dre "Straight Outta Somewhere"
Skittles Super Bowl Ad made for only one person

Any and all examples are much appreciated!

Anddd for a change of topic... any recos on design classes to improve my deck skills?

About to start a new strat gig at a new agency that will be totally different from my last (category/management/role). Anyone have any first day advice or tidbits to ease the nerves?

Anybody have a method or guidance for “guerilla” interviewing for research?

Our agency doesn’t do interviews as part of the planning process, maybe fairly common given timeframes for projects. Trying to figure out my personal planning process though and I get a lot out of talking to people who fit the target — however, I have no clue how to find the right people outside of people I already know. If you have experience finding interviewees on your own would love to hear how you go about it.

anyone made the move to pharma? pros/cons? i have no prior pharma experience nor a science degree, but am intrigued by the sector’s stability/pay

I’ve had a few strat directors, all but one parcel out speaking time for me both w clients and first thoughts in internals for growth’s sake. My current not so much. Directors: what’s your approach?

Anyone have a good free source for accessing radio creative?

Strategist vs strategic planner vs strategy planner? Discuss

Has anyone in the US relocated to London through their agency? Any advice for how to make that happen? What was the salary adjustment?

How’s strategy department at BBH?

Leaving advertising for Brand side or other – how did you actually do it? I’m a strategy director, experienced and awarded but resumé keeps getting rejected from every brand job I go for.