What tools do folks use for competitive analysis? Looking for recos on everything from market share to keyword rankings. Thanks!

Saw a beautiful poster at work today saying Never save your password in keypasses 😂 Bring on the password123

Just relapsed after several months of sobriety in SA, I don’t feel so bad about it though…

Any tips on how to get motivated to restart working the steps without having to reach the bottom?

SO excited about the new iPhone 14! I currently own an 11 Pro Max and never really upgraded because this one was still fine, but I feel like I want something newer. Has anyone purchased the 14 yet?

How to say no to a recruiter after stalling him for almost 20 days just a day before joining??
Ps : I do feel bad for him but got a better offer

What are top Austin RE groups that would have a solid WLB?

Morning! Today 6pm onward, we'll aim to meet to the left of the inside bar at Mr. Purple (180 Orchard Street, Manhattan) on the 15th floor for the second bi-weekly Advertising Industry Happy Hour …

What accounts does Wunderman manage in Austin? Good place to work? I see they have some postings.

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I have just started my journey in Salesforce and I have started working on Salesforce Vlocity. Order management to be specific. I wanted to know what are the opportunities and what kind of job market is there in Salesforce/Vlocity.

Also is it good for learning to start off with Vlocity/Order Management right off cause it is a bit confusing for me.

Some guidance would be useful

If anyone is looking for a TAS senior or manager role in a middle market firm, please private message me for more details. Currently hiring in Dallas, New York, Charlotte, DC, Atlanta and Tampa!

Has anyone done an m&a tax case study for industry jobs? Heard most jobs have them as part of the interview process. Anyone have any insight they can share? Misty dd or structuring? Domestic or international? Thanks!

As temperatures go below 50, what's a good peacoat / dress coat / outerwear I could use with a suit? Working in NYC so snow is a possibility. Trying to stay under $500.

What is the perception out there for non B4 but top 10 firms? Tax specific. Best, worst, and why? Both market reputation and internal work groups / culture / career opportunities. Would love to hear all perspectives.

How much should I expect to get after 2 years in advisory in NYC? Recruiters keep asking me what salary range I’m looking for and I have no idea what’s reasonable to say

What are some of the growth hacks you have seen starts ups leverage?

I joined TCS last week as a lateral. Is there a way that we can check emails from our mobile? Anyway to configure outlook to check TCS email from mobile? Please let me know

Best fire resources for new families?

After 6 years of temporary contracts and unstable situations, I find my dream job in my dream company. All of a sudden the world goes upside down and I get laid off. I start sending hundreds of applications, with only 2 recruiters getting back to me to say I don’t have experience for the job (this is how it works in Italy). Add a terrible health situation in my family and it seems there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. Ugh. 😞

Thinking bout an MBA to get into client side (brand manager) role. Only 2 years of agency experience though. Thoughts?

Have 2 strategy internships under my belt +AAE at well-known agencies. Considering VCU for grad school to get the edge I need to break into strategy/refine my skill set. Would you advise against this?

Can you be a brand strategist and hate competitive reviews? Today’s philosophical pondering

Favorite podcasts/blogs/media to get you smart and help you think outside the box?

My agency just implemented ‘quick starts’ on campaigns, meaning we basically forgo strategy and briefs and go straight to brainstorming ideas. How redundant has our planning department just become?

Senior strategists, how much are you making? Or, other folks, what’s the salary band for senior strats at your agency?

I need a new job in LA someone help a fellow strategist out, I promise ill make you laugh

In a world of virtual pitching, what’s the best way you’ve seen/heard agencies stand out “in the room”?

What do you expect from a junior strategist versus a strategist? How long do you expect a college graduate to be a junior strategist?

Decade+ in and realizing I would rather be either in pure play brand consulting (like an Interbrand) or in consumer/culture advisory (deeper thought leadership, trends, consulting, like a Gartner or a WGSN ish) than stay in ad agencies working on campaign development. Has anyone made a pivot like this successfully? I feel like I am at a point where there are some skills or experiences those worlds require that I haven’t been able to “go deep” on, consistently in agency brand planning world.

Anybody know where I can find benchmarks for contest entry/redemption rates? Looking to establish KPIs for an on-pack retail promo.

Need a good vendor for testing design, specifically new logo and brand systems. Still iffy on if it’ll be qual or quant. Anyone you ❤️?

Anyone have a go to framework they use to write positioning “strategies?” Or just a typical strategy? Could use inspiration— I feel I always default to the same setup. It’s not broken, but I’m bored!

Would you move to an Account Director position? Why would you? Why not?
Currently being offered this position and really confused if I should take the plunge

Do most agencies have a competitive tracking tool to pull creative?

Average senior strat salad in NYC? Coming from a small city and want to make sure I know what's fair in NYC given the much higher cost of living.

does anyone know of the strategy pay bands per title in nyc?

What are some non-industry books that have made you a better strategist? Or even genres that you tend to favor to expand your thinking?

What tools are you using to get audience insights? I.e. the ask suzy, pollfish types. Any other ones?

What’s a recent ad that you would’ve done differently?