Networks
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LinkedIn groups are underrated. Join Brand Strategists - Open to Work for daily gigalerts for jobs in Strategy and Planning (mainly US based).
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If you are a brand strategist or planner, i.e., someone who specializes in brand positioning, advertising strategy, messaging, voice, architecture, naming, campaign strategy, etc. please fill out this form if you want to be included in a master list of colleagues to share / contact / be tapped for project or full-time work opportunities or networking. This will not be used for marketing / spam but if you want to see the final list please include your email (which will not be visible on the shared table).
A Facebook group dedicated to fostering community among female brand strategists across strategy, digital, social, verbal and visual specialties. Request to join here.
If you're not on one of the many Slack groups that exist within the industry, you're missing out. A few of my favorites are specific to: strategy, women, women in strategy, immersive experiences in NYC and one for a co-working space to connect with entrepreneurs.
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Events
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A great way to get a finger on the pulse of what strategists care about and to have face-to-face interactions with thought leaders is to get out to events in your area.
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A strategy focused organization for all (not just the SF Bay Area) for weekly virtual events.
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A terrific organization for women involved in innovation (mostly on the agency / consulting side). Monthly virtual events with locations in NYC, London and San Francisco.
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NYC Spaces
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A creative space for startups — Betaworks is a home base that also holds events, provides resources, and support, located in Manhattan.
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LOWER MANHATTAN HQ is a collaboration space for Lower Manhattan's creatives and creators. They also host events that draw people worth getting to know.
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Podcasts
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You have time to listen to music, so put on some headphones and learn something useful. This one is a gem and you'll laugh your way through all aspects of branding.
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With thousands of participants in strategy and planning from across the globe, this thoughtful podcast and facebook group is worth its weight in gold.
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While this is more well known, it's worth learning how hustlers started their hustle by listening to this informative and fun podcast. Spoiler alert: it's not all luck.
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Become a better person and open your mind to fascinating brain food with this informative podcast. You'll enjoy it if you are curious and into personal development.
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Productivity Tools
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