When do you plan on starting to prepare your 2026 marketing strategies? I can't believe 2025 is almost over, I'm not ready for a new year yet.

I am planning to relocate Hyderabad for job purpose, can someone suggest the best area for rental accommodation 1BHK or 2BHK ? my budget is < 20K. Also anyone has any idea of Hyderabad cost of living compared to Pune?

I renegotiated my start date and it’s different from the date I signed on the offer letter. Do I need to request a revised offer letter or is the email thread with the recruiter sufficient. By the way, my background check is already in progress.

I recently had a student who complained that his professor did not use enough citations in his academic papers. I was wondering, are we still allowed to cite our own writings in our papers these days? Or is it just a thing of the past?

Didn’t invest in LTC early on, it went down to 260 today - worth pulling the plug on it?

ARK blasting off. Where’s our buddy Lane for a quick analysis?

Just uncovered my Binance account from 2018 with shitcoins (doge, trx, bnb) now worth $3k. What would you do? Can I transfer them for free to a platform that is easier to navigate than Binance?

Who is getting into NFT? Friends recently just printing money like the fed on this. Willing to risk a few thousand. You all ?

Hey! What kind of certificate did you do to go into Scrum Master role?

How much can Lowe's India offer for Senior Software Engineer role:
YOE : 5.7
Tech Stack: Java backend

My problem with this bowl is it makes me want one of each kind of cat I see here and I have neither the space nor the budget!

Anyone have any good contacts at ARC? I’ve been trying to get in with no response ( account management)

Anyone work or has worked at MGO?

Hi All,

Is $75kpa enough for two in USA, Georgia, Duluth?

I think post tax deductions I should get around 4.5k per month.

Please advice.

Current CTC is 14.2lpa.
However I have a 9 yoe and current stack is GCP, Python,Airflow etc for data engineer.
If i switch chances are I can get a 20lpa+.

My wife is not working and we plan to have a baby next year.

Please advice.

How do you deal with a management that doesn't seem to have a concrete process in doing campaigns? (Continued)

Is it hard to find job with 1.5yoe ?
Or it is only me.

I don’t understand how people keep posting about the bench and being unassigned. I’m in advisory(not audit) and my entire LoS is trending 90%+ utilization

Hi, this is mostly a question for account management and strategists. I’ve been in advertising for a while, and am back in this market after working in others. The main thing I’m noticing that is driving me bonkers is the lack of client talent here. Across the portfolio I oversee it is very rare to get a client that understands how to brief an agency partner (creative or media or pr); there is limited capacity to really focus on objectives other than tactical KPIs.
Is this common/any advice?

I’m job searching right now and applied for a job I was a little overqualified for just to shoot my shot and get my foot in the door with a great brand. The hiring mgr took the time to email me to tell me I was overqualified and offered to help me get connected to his network. He’s been so kind and helpful and I’m kind of in shock at his generosity. Even if an offer doesn’t come from it, is it weird if I send him a Starbucks gift card or something as a thank you? What’s appropriate?

Is my manager forcing me out?

In our 121 last we had a good discussion on creating a personal development plan, with the idea being I’d write down clear goals & action points to get from my current level to the next, and I’d provide weekly evidence of it. I prepped the doc accordingly, but instead of wanting to discuss it, he said I have 4 weeks to “turn things around” - without giving any new info on what I’ve done wrong - esp given I wrote my goals based on this same feedback from last week??

Any media buyers out there seeking order confirmation inventory at retail? I have a few new opportunities coming available in May/June.

Hi all, looking for a referral for product marketing or social media at Microsoft, can anyone help me out?

Facebook Ads after iOS 14 changes.

I'll share my experience and urge you to share yours:

Since iOS 14 changes, Facebook ads isn't the same anymore. Why?

A. >75% iOS users denied tracking. They are no longer tracked across websites/apps. Facebook lost its edge.
B. Targeting and conversion tracking aren't as effective anymore.
C. Many advertisers have been migrating their budgets from Facebook to Apple and Amazon ads.

What's your experience? Let's all learn.

#FacebookAds

Hi All!

I’m looking for a digital marketing / growth marketing role around Toronto area. I have an overall experience in marketing for over 8 years and did various things like PR, Corp Comm, Digital Marketing strategy and growth marketing. Any one have any leads or roles you think I might be a fit for?

Happy to share my resume in DM’s if you’d like.

I work as a marketing consultant and I love my job. It’s the career for me and I want to advance my career and climb the ladder. What are some of the typical positions that are pursued after a marketing consultant role? What are some pointers that you can give to someone who wants to advance their career? What are some things that I can do now to prepare me for that next role?

What tools do you use for quarterly brand trackers? I’d like to do a survey for my customers to measure brand sentiment. Are there better tools than Google Form?

What makes a great agency environment (aka, culture)? Having worked in several, it almost sounds like an oxymoron. But if YOU were in charge, what would you do to provide a great employee environment?

I've applied to work at Facebook three times but I can't make it past the initial interview with HR each time. What am I doing wrong?

Hey everyone! Could you recommend any good materials/books/courses on IT services, B2B marketing?
Thanks! 🙌

I’m still in the entry levels of digital marketing and I’m looking to expand my skills. What would you suggest to get certified in or skills / programs to learn.

CTR, contracts and department overhaul

our marketing dept is undergoing a complete overhaul. under old leadership, a $75k 12-mo contract was signed to a marketing group that handles our SEO, blog and everything Google Ads. All things I can and am in training to do. Current CTRs on G ads seem pitiful at no more than 0.75%. My meta ads coast around 4-6%. During this overhaul, would it be wise to not renew our contract, and negotiate for me to take over these roles and leverage a raise?

Hi! I have been working in marketing and advertising for ~5 years and recently started exploring the freelance side of things. I started conversations with a small boutique studio about doing Facebook ads for them and they asked what my retainer fee would be to manage them. Since I’ve always worked for a company that was hired to do it I am not entirely sure what a freelance rate for that should be? I would love any insight. I’m certified through meta’s platform too if that matters.

Is automated bidding the only way to go about? I know manual bidding may not be efficient but is there a middle path where you can get good efficiencies but also have control over your bidding?

Any recommendations for a strong performance media agency?

I’m planning to spend about $300-400K / month.

I’ve engaged a couple independent agencies already but got turned down because we’re “too small”

How much have you heard of Paid Social Planners/Markets making at companies in the tech space? I'm thinking about leaving my media agency company.

Hi so I need help. I currently work to bring clients into the company i work at for web design, social media management, and brand strategy. I also do this as feeelance on the side, so where do I draw the line between who I refer to the company I work for or who I personally do freelance for? I don’t want to short out the company I work for but also love freelance and am more than capable of the work.