I recently joined a new firm and while everyone’s technically nice, there’s a clear “in group” on every project. Jokes I don’t get, Slack threads I’m not tagged in, impromptu coffee chats I only hear about after the fact. It’s not toxic, but it’s definitely isolating. I’m trying not to force connections or be that person who pushes too hard to fit in, but I also don’t want to stay on the outside. How do you actually build real relationships across teams like this?

I recently moved up to ACD from Group copy sup (title attached to my account is outdated) and I feel like it has been by far the biggest jump of my career. Is it normal to feel like you went from the best group copy sup to an ACD that is struggling to find their footing? Managing and delegating instead of being in on the day-to-day aspects of the brand has been a tough thing to get the hang of. Any advice for a brand new ACD?

Hi everyone! I’m currently not working and looking to join a Toastmasters club in Toronto to build confidence and public speaking skills. I visited a club before but it wasn’t the right fit, so I’d love recommendations for clubs that feel supportive, engaging, and fun — especially ones that are great for beginners and have a good mix of people. Any suggestions on clubs you’ve enjoyed and why? 🙌

Anyone here a follower of Cole Shafer? I've always loved his work and his passion for copy, but had no idea he had his own marketing agency, Honey. I'd love to work for his comoany but there's little info out there about culture and pay. Who's got intel?

Who's ready for a new, exciting collab? Baskin-Robbins has partnered with Sydney Sweeney on a new menu item. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/sydney-sweeney-baskin-robbins-ice-cream-collaboration-1236300838/

Does anyone have experience with the CAAS group at Carr, Riggs, & Ingram? Just curious to hear how their group is. Obviously it can vary by office which I’m aware of. Just curious to hear more about it Carr Riggs & Ingram

Anyone Alvarez & Marsal been able to successfully transfer groups? Want to work in PEPI but received an offer for another group so curious to see if it’s possible to make a transition

Any experience in this group about the portfolio group in Sterling group, PE shop based out of Houston? Any tips would be valuable? Culture, career progressions, dynamics with investment team?

How is Goodwin’s PE debt group? I heard the firings have stopped and it was mostly for tech related folks. Job security aside it seems like a nice group?

What's the deal with BRG in the UK? I've heard "challenger brand" thrown around, from them maybe, but a few people have moved there so I'm intrigued