You're briefed on a new project (let's say a new-ish brand/client) and you're asked to come up with ideas to solve a problem. The type of execution aside, what are your research techniques to find interesting insights? Curious how other creatives' minds churn out their thinking.

Thinking about starting my own plaintiff shop. What’s the best way to generate clients with a low marketing budget?

Currently I work for a small company that does the construction of small cell utility poles and roof top sites for the major cell carriers like VZW, T-mobile, AT&T and so on. I am a project coordinator but I do everything under the sun. Created project tracker. Submitti bids, sourcing material, negotiating price on materials, handling post construction inspections, scheduling sub contractors, notifying stakeholders, coordinating with construction managers - property owners - building management.

How much hike and bonus did everyone get at PWC India??? Seeing mad gratitude posts on LinkedIn

I have been in Recruiting and HR for 11 years and thinking about making a career move. Ild love to hear from anyone that’s made a career move from HR to a different role.

which is the best data science course?
Edx / Coursera / datacamp OR do training from local institutes.
Any experienced person can share Roadmap , it will help me/others

How was everyone’s weekend 🤨

Any tips on meeting new clients? Any events that possibly work or strategies?

I got offer for NielsenIQ for Pune location. Want to know about WLB and how the variable salary is getting paid .

Have people been getting bonuses or mid year raises now? Saw something on a Deloitte bowl I thought.

Immigration lawyers had sent me a questionnaire to fill out for Manager PERM. They now just came back saying that they need to assess me for a different position. Anyone else experience this? I wonder if this means they’ll now just file a Senior Perm instead? Asked them but they’re not very responsive.

I recently had an initial interview for a technical recruiter position. The guy on the phone stated that this is not a 9-5 job and long hours are expected. I proceed to ask how much PTO is offered and he said that is not recommend within the first 6 months of working and the harder you work the more PTO you receive. From that conversation, I saw instant red flags. Any thoughts?

What’s the current timing of biometrics appointment after AOS filing?

How’s McCann Health doing these days? Culture/businesses/client?

Anyone at EY know about VBM practice and SM comp?

Do pharma producers make significantly more than they would at a traditional agency? If so, how much more (ex. Sr. Producer)?

Hi guys
Got an offer breakup from HSBC
They are asking an acceptance and date of joining .
How many days they will take with the formal appointment letter to come.. basis that will give date of joining..

I am done with my HR round. And said I am selected in Siemens, balewadi, but not yet received the offer letter. Its been a month now They are waiting for approvals. Any idea when will I get the offer letter.

Where in Dubai do you live? Which areas would you suggest for MBB consultant? Thank you

I know agencies across the board did some layoffs right before the holidays, but when do we think hiring will pick up again? Getting to a point where I feel like I need to start thinking about a change.

I totally understand the hustle of emailing people you don’t know to create opportunities. I just don’t understand why obscure vendors email creatives rather than production 🤦🏻‍♂️

You’re starting an agency and everyone wants you. Which brand do you reject first?

How many agencies give cost of living/yearly raises vs just a “yearly bonus” ?

Can ya guess which one Barkley is?

Is there an online marketplace for SquareSpace portfolio templates, i.e., a place where you can buy a template, download it, then build it yourself? Alternatively, is there a place where I can hire someone to recommend a SquareSpace template, gussy up said template with type and/or color tweaks to make it less template-y (no functionality changes needed), and then design a simple logo? Looked at Squarespace Experts but seems a bit intense for what I need. Google isn't giving me much.

Is there anyone who would like to take a look at my portfolio and give honest feedback?
I’m a mid-level art director so someone in cd level or beyond! I would love to grab 3rd party’s opinion:)

which agencies in the city are creative driven rather than account driven

How do you create the visual direction of a print campaign for example? Is it generally just about creating a mood board that sets the look and feel? Should it be specific (as in drawing or illustrating) with the pose and the framing?

Cause my thinking is more of the former where you give the photographer their own take of the idea. Curious to know how you do it.

I have never done freelance work and was given the opportunity to take part in a cool project. My problem is it’s a proactive case by a brand new agency and it’s their own project, meaning there’s no client who pays for the work. For them it’s PR for their new business, but I think they’re expecting me to work completely pro bono. It does have potential for a great case and I’d love to have it in my portfolio, but is it reasonable for them not to compensate me? Any tips on how to approach this?

Who has more earning potential: Creatives or Producers? Talking about two aspects: mid-career salary and lifetime earning potential? I feel like producers peak earlier but creatives have higher max?

@Long-time creative freelancers, please enlighten the masses about why you might make a better staff hire than say, someone with nearly all staff role experience. Help clear up this weird prejudice.

Burnetters, what’s the story behind Britt Nolan leaving?

My controversial opinion of the day is that organic social is worth fuckall for the majority of brands (including the trendy lifestyle ones) and that influencers are just propping up vanity metrics.

Can anyone from PMG let me know what the culture is like at that agency and if they recommend someone going there as a manager (Analytics)? Have an offer but as usual the internet reviews are stuff of nightmares but that’s typical of agencies

Favorite spots in the past 5 years?

Curious how other people’s brains work.
When you get an activation brief, what’s your process for coming up with a solid idea?

Look for cultural moments that you can adapt? Look through award show books? Scroll YouTube videos until 3am?

I know that every brief and every idea is different, but I’m more interested in the process and what you’re creative routine is to get the wheels turning.

Thanks.

Just got laid off do I need cobra? I plan to hopefully have a job soon

Advice/suggestions please:
Let’s say you were interviewing for a global client lead role - at the holding co level - for one of WPP, Omnicom or IPG.

What questions would you ask in the interview phase?
What concerns would you have?
If you had your pick of essentially the same role at all three of those holding companies which would you pick? Or not pick?

If you have any insight/two cents you up for sharing to help me out, thank you!