Strategy & Planning

hey fishies. any tips on how to improve communication with managers that always seem impatient/stressed out? i find myself absorbing some of their stress and it makes it hard to absorb feedback (espec… more

ISO of any Strategy Director or Director or Recruiting contacts at VML. Looking for freelance strategy or FT gigs, just wrapped one up and will be available within the following week for Work.

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If you’re a senior strategist in NYC interested in leading creative strategies for luxury spirits brands…like, comment, subscribe, DM…I’m hiring! 🥂

I’m 30 and I’ve been a director for 2 years now, one of my teammates has called these my “grind years” - how can I make the most of this time? I have so much on my plate and my work is constantly poke… more

Hello, I’m looking for any leads for a Sr. Strategy role. I’m based in NYC and I’m happy to share work samples

Didn't get this filled end of last year, but still need it! Someone in the customer journey strategy space to evaluate my e-commerce client's upcoming rebrand, and make suggestions for how it … more

Going to be freelancing for the first time and was curious to hear “best practices” or preferred approaches to setting yourself up as a business. Open an LLC or nah? How do you invoice and manage your… more

Hello and Happy Holidays everyone! The New Year is days away and I’m looking to get my feet firmly planted in a new role. I’m interested in a product marketing role at Google. It’s entry level. I have some experience in stra… more

Any Midwest folks in here? I’m trying to determine a daily or hourly rate for freelance. 12 YOE.

Are there any courses or certifications that are useful for a brand strategist looking to expand into the business consulting side of things?

Hello,

I am putting together a course called "Mental fitness for creative problem solvers" for 2024.

As an ex-head of strategy turned therapist I have a good understanding of the kinds of challenges creative problem solvers encounter.
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Hello,

I am putting together a course called "Mental fitness for creative problem solvers" for 2024.

As an ex-head of strategy turned therapist I have a good understanding of the kinds of challenges creative problem solvers encounter.
more

Hi all, I just moved to the US from Europe and I'm trying to build my network over the Atlantic. Do you guys have any tips on how enter the US market as freelance or build connection for an agenc… more

Looking for a customer experience/ journey strategist for a quick engagement. I have a client in the military vets benefits space (subscription model) that is rebranding. I need someone to work with t… more

Hey everyone! I'm a senior strategist on the lookout for new opportunities. If any strategy directors are hiring or open to contract work, I'm your person. I'm open to remote gigs and even… more

What’s a good salary for a creative strategist with 3 years strategy experience but 8 years business development experience within a creative agency? I’m based in nyc.

I’ll sometimes present a strat or a brief to a client and they bless it on round 1. Other clients take me 3 rounds as they dissect every word. I’ll admit that it can impact my self esteem, especially … more

How much do you dumb yourself down to not upset leadership?

I’ve recently moved from a small independent where everyone was very smart, and being smart was encouraged. Now I’m at a big holding company shop a… more

Is verbal identity different than brand strategy?

Does anyone know of recruiters who partner with Fitzco in Atlanta?

I'm past my probationary period and I feel like this Agency isn't going to help me become the strategist I'm hoping to become. As a junior would it look bad to jump ship within the 3-6 mon… more

Looking for strategists for a non-profit creative effort focused on medical justice. Reach out if that sounds like you. Thanks

Resources and tips for a junior planner who struggles with wrapping everything up with a creative narrative… I can get to the conclusions and the central thought, but struggle so much with making it s… more

I am wanting to supplement my income with a side hustle or even a second job at this point. I would love to hear some ideas of what others do. And is anyone applying their strategy, skill set toward m… more

Hello! I’m a Business Development professional in the advertising industry. I’m looking to make a career move to become a Creative Director. What’s the best way to go about doing this? We’ve been read… more

Neurodivergent strategist here getting tons of feedback about my struggle to be vocal and directive in meetings. I really struggle with auditory processing and have been successful with thoughtful ema… more

Has anyone here used insight tools from Relative Insight? If so, how was your experience with them and in what ways were they helpful?

Seems like everyone is talking about humor these days. Which brands do you consider to be at the forefront of creating engaging and funny content on social media?

Real talk: I don’t know what our in-house SMs do. What do you all even do?

Anyone NYC shops looking for a junior strategist? Currently at an independent regional shop, 1 YOE in with lots of brand-level work and in-depth research w/ limited resources.

Fast, hungry, cheap, cult… more

What's the best way to find a mentor? I'm new to marketing and want to switch to strategy. How do you ask someone to be your mentor? Especially if they are not in the same city/country as you?

Hiring for a SENIOR STRATEGIST in LA. DM me if you’re looking or know anyone who is, thanks!

Organized people, any tips for taking notes on iPad?
Are you using transcripts? AI tools? Do you like the pencil?