S9er of the Quarter is Slide Nine’s recognition program that honors exceptional work. Each quarter, the Slide Nine team nominates employees who have gone above and beyond and the chosen winner is rewarded with a bonus or extra PTO day and bragging rights. 

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Congratulations to Senior Account Executive Gillian Janicki for being awarded S9er of the Quarter for Q1 2026! Gillian has shown tremendous growth in her role at the agency, flexing into new skills and delivering results for clients across her accounts. Always willing to do what it takes, Gillian is the kind of teammate you want on your team. Her energy and personality are infectious!  

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Get to Know Gillian

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1. Describe yourself in nine words.

Grateful, passionate, empathetic, whimsical, chronically-online, kind, authentic, hopeful, curious.

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2. What are you proudest of accomplishing in the past quarter? 

I feel good about being someone who can connect the dots and keep things moving without losing the vibe or dulling the relationships. Getting big projects across the finish line while keeping collaboration strong feels like a win to me.

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3. What challenges at work inspire you the most?

I’m most inspired by challenges that are a little messy at first. If something feels unclear, complex or high-stakes, I’m in.

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4. What do you do to relax and recharge outside of work hours?

Try out new restaurants, test new recipes, visit cozy coffee shops, wander neighborhoods, go to concerts and record my podcast with my best friends who always make me laugh.

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5. What’s your go-to coffee order?

Does an espresso martini count? 😉

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6. What do you plan to do with your bonus or extra PTO day? 

Any extra day to explore New York City — the place I’m lucky to call home — I’ll gladly take!

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7. What’s your favorite Slide Nine memory?

Meeting the team for the first time. I remember thinking, “Wow, these people are so smart.” I knew right then I’d learn a lot, and I’m lucky to call them my coworkers and friends.

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8. If you could spend nine days anywhere in the world, where would you travel?

Greece, without a doubt!

9. Who is your favorite social media creator?

I’m a big fan of Allison Bickerstaff. She has such a comforting vibe and her YouTube channel is full of great content.

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