TLDR: Google was grossly negligent with its spending due to its position as monopoly. It continued to look for its next “search” cash cow, instead of nurturing its core revenue driver, and ignoring key threats that it assumed it would not need to address given they found their next cash cow first. T...Read more
Looks like YouTube is following the Instagram and tiktok model where users can’t see the number of dislikes on a video anymore. Imo this is trash because unlike Instagram and TikTok, I use it to watch a ton of tutorial videos and a large part in determining the quality of them is the like to dislik...Read more
There are people who have agencies in other domains. There's also people who work on youtube as a side gig. Why don't more people in tech follow this? Create a freelancing gig, or a small business or maybe trying youtube? Why are most of us hardcore to corporates lives and TC and LC and don't purs...Read more
I’ve been working agency-side for a while now, and I want to switch back to in-house. Severely underpaid for a management role, but was running on “passion” for a long time. I’ve worked on projects with YouTube, The Solana Foundation, Niantic, etc. YoE: 7+ Current TC: $86,000 #referrals #google #m...Read more
Here’s my take on digital advertising after 10+ years in the industry and having worked at Google, Snap, and in the agency world. I’ve personally spent hundreds of millions of dollars throughout my career. ———————————————————— -Attribution is still absolute dog crap. No one knows how to properly ...Read more
What‘s the biggest difference in applying for a job at Google as Industry Manager vs Account Manager? Asking since I was looking for a job entry for account managers but instead saw one for Industry Manager, where the job description also seems to be a match - digital marketing experience, focus on...Read more
#Top 5 Updates of the Week: * Tiktok’s new program in UK “Fulfilled by Tiktok” takes a stab at Amazon & highly differentiates it from other apps. * Youtube launches “new & returning users” metric for Creators. * Twitter (X) CEO says the platform is close to breaking even. * Facebook Groups will ...Read more
I find it fishy, but why are my YouTube and Instagram ads filled with “How to start a marketing agency? Make millions of dollars sitting from home” etc. I don’t remember searching anything about how to make money or side hustles. Anyone’s experiencing the same? LinkedIn also seems to recommend a lot...Read more
#Top 5 Updates of last Week: * Meta’s Targeted Advertising is dead in EU now, the platform requires direct consent from EU users to use their data. * TikTok announces new Privacy-focused Ad Targeting option. * Instagram launches new DM Control features to protect users from unwanted messages. * ...Read more
Current Role: Sr Analyst III Current Location: San Francisco, CA Looking for referral to the tech or Healthcare tech sector. Preferably remote or hybrid Data/ DS Analytics roles. I have been an analyst in Healthcare for 3.5 years, which has been interesting, but I am eager to learn new things and ...Read more
Hi everyone! Long time lurker, first time poster here. I wasn’t impacted during the initial large layoff in November but now due to budgets and restructuring, my contract won’t be eligible for an extension. That said, I'm looking for referrals - preferably remote though l'm open to hybrid in-perso...Read more
*At least* $45 billion in unemployment aid was distributed to fraudsters and potentially tens of billions more was given to people who falsely claimed to have small businesses harmed by the pandemic. Government agencies have millions of cases of potential fraud that they openly say they'll never be ...Read more
I stumbled upon a YouTube video where a very creative guy shared several unconventional money-making ideas. Here are a couple that blew my mind: 1. "Rent" out your credit to those who want to improve their credit score. If you have a decent credit (700+) and low utilized credit cards, you may add ...Read more
Looking for work and I have been targeting FT roles at FAANG company (non-tech) for a while. I’ve been referred by friends/colleagues and specifically for a role at one of the 5 and also decided to contract with a related company (e.g., WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube etc.) to have an in. It is potent...Read more
Finally finished my job hunt after 4 months, and wanted to share my thoughts on the state of the job market. For some background I had quit my last job without a new role lined up and went traveling for several weeks. I mainly focused my search on early stage (seed to series C) startups as they are ...Read more
I write/direct and produce short films while holding a full time software engineering position. Even though I like software engineering, my "true love" is making films and I've been doing that for the last 5 years on the side (nights and weekends and early mornings). When I see successful artists, ...Read more
Deloitte already has one of the WORST 401K plan matches of any big employer that I know of. They seem to suggest that this is made up by the pension plan "benefit" that employees receive. However, everyone who is working or has worked at Deloitte is losing money each day by their RIDICULOUSLY low in...Read more
Basically I see hundreds of these agencies / firms that all promise financial gain but obviously are all lying. If you go their websites they always have disclaimers that say that there are no guaranteed results, if you go to trustpilot and other sites you can see they are posting fake reviews of th...Read more
Dear Investors/Fund Organisations/Startup Founders, I come with a work experience of 30+ years as an employee of Startups to Multinational company. Worked in Domains such as IT, Media, Learning & Development and Hospitality. I am one among the first few Certified Startups Business Mentors in India ...Read more
This is what growth at all costs looks like. Deel is a sh1tsh0w for accepting these clients when their whole value prop is compliance. As a former employee, I witnessed growth being prioritized over every rational and legal reason. Leadership are aggresive bullies and sooner than later it will implo...Read more