What is it like working in agencies in UAE? Any recommendations for digital/activation focused folks?

Has anyone been to the IFS “Leadership Milestone Experience”? How is it? Worth attending?

Help: good place to take a call in midtown near Bryant Park area? Left office keys at home, and am already on my way there 😰

When a recruiter asks you for salary expectations and you deflect by asking about the allotment range for the role.. they still give you a lowball answer - right?

Happened to me recently and I gave a higher number than they have budgeted, but I feel I’m worth that much.

Hello fishes, Will BNP Paribas delay onboarding to lateral hires?

To those who have delivered. Are they still doing photography at the hospital after you deliver?

Who are some good, small scrappy agencies in the digital space? Asking for an in-house friend

Offering advice to job seekers who go around recruiters and message hiring teams, execs, etc. You are putting the Recruiters job in danger. If a Recruiter declines you or doesn’t choose to reach out, it is because the hiring team declined you, or you don’t have the experience. You will most likely not be considered for future roles because of this. When I see people giving advice to reach outside the Recruiter, it’s bad advice. Very rare is this a good idea.

Partners,

My firm is immature in guiding development planning. I have energy to accelerate to the next level of responsibility.

What evidence distinguishes an analyst as ready for the next level?

How to avoid immediate staffing after completing the one project?
Somebody advice on this please.
I literally need 1-2 weeks bench/off time.

Partners - Do you ever take vacations?

I have been at my current firm for about 1.5 years, and in that entire time the partner in my group hasn't been out of the office a single time. Is that normal? I can't tell if it's standard for big law partners to not take time off, if the dynamics for my group may be different (only 1 partner in the entire group), or it the partner I work with is just a masochist.

Anyone doing RTI virtually?

Wedding cake maker recommendations?

(1/7 3am) we're 147 hours into the new year and I've billed about 60 hours (40%) already. 2022 off to a strong start, y'all.

How does one go about switching practice groups within the same firm? I was under the impression it’s better to lateral elsewhere but I do really like my firm, just not the work in this practice area. Want to switch from transactional to litigation.

How often does anyone feel burned out? At what point does anyone say enough of this shit after feeling ignored by your company? Keep in mind that this is work at home.

How do I find biotech companies list by amount of cash on hand?

Looking for referrals to major Life Sciences consulting positions for strategy/analytics in Toronto/ Canada.

Please and thank you!

Master’s in biotech from McGill. Tons of research experience, pretty solid resume, 3+ years of translational research, 1+ year of consulting experience. And rich profile.

Do you have any suggestions for interesting vendors you’ve worked with that focus on CPG? I’m thinking around the lines of an Ibotta or Scuti.

What’s the inside scoop on GALE agency NYC?

What's the shiny new toy you're impressing clients with this month?

Any thoughts on initiative agency in Los Angeles?

Are your clients still all excited about Snapchat even though the cost is quite high and the metrics are only marginally better than last year??

Experience with keeping the account once your client gets acquired? Does the account get moved to the bigger company’s agency?

Thoughts on Zuya, re: cookieless targeting/cookieless future?

Or just ... cookieless future in general?

Southeast Bowl AMDs: what salary range are you seeing for digital AMD roles on large clients?

Hey all, I have a brand who out of left field has expressed interest in using Instagram to target HCPs. Any examples or research to share that indicates Instagram makes sense strategically ?

What happened to iMedia Connection? Did they go out of business?

Looking to make a jump. SVP/EVP media agency/client side. 20+ years experience in planning, buying, partnerships, content. NYC or North Jersey
Know any client side recruiters or good agencies looking?

What would make webinars interesting and worthwhile to attend if you're already slammed in your day to day?

What’s so compelling about the sales side that makes agency people move?

Recently laid off and looking for recruiters that specialize in media/strategy/advertising (both agency and client side). Sure there are others looking as well - would greatly appreciate any info.

I’m curious to hear how agencies are structuring their media fees (10%? 15%? 20%!? of spend) Any performance bonus structures? Would love context too. Platforms you’re responsible for? (Fb only? Google & Fb? Emerging platforms?) KPIs? (Awareness/impressions vs. Full funnel d2c) Scope? (Buy and plan vs. Creative AND buying planning). Curious to learn how others’ have evolved their agreements. Thanks in advance for sharing!

Hows the work and work/life balance at full-service agencies vs a media agency. I'm a media planner coming from a full-service agency and I'm wondering if it will be a step backward going to a media focused agency.

Anyone have any luck going client side? What are your tips/successes when approaching the transition?

My 2023 media budget was just rejected and I was told I need to cut 20-30%...but our growth goals are 10-15% next year...not sure how upper management thinks we are going to do that without advertising...

Welcome media friends!

What’s the difference between being Google Ads Search certified and Google AdWords certified?