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I feel like Omnicom has really ramped up their security concerns lately. Have they had a major data breach?

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Happy 4th of July to anyone celebrating the great nation of the United States of America!

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Domino's has jokes. Do you think this is effective or desperate/attention seeking?

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Who takes longer to get up to speed when they replace someone on a brand, an account person or a strat? I feel like it's account but I'm curious what people's experience is.

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Since it's our 250 year birthday, is anyone doing anything special to celebrate the 4th?

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Ok, who's job seems to be subtly transitioning into training AI? I'm not quite there yet but I feel like it's coming.

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To those working with OF agencies, how do you people find models, l have an agency but getting models to work with has been a problem, any advice

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That AI Jeep tire spot is a great proof of concept. Can’t wait to see the real thing!

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Anyone else getting contacted by firms like Third Bridge, AlphaSights, Guidepoint, Six Degrees, etc. for paid consulting?

I seem to get approached pretty regularly. Most are connecting “experts” to consulting firms to learn i… more

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Is there any actual point to awards? Does it have an impact on the longevity and earnings potential of a career? Or is it all just inside baseball ego stroking?

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Be Aware ⚠️
I was contacted by Uwezo HR Department after applying for a job. I was told the position had been filled and was offered an "alternative opportunity" with The 1% Club. After askin… more

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A junior who qualifies for OT because of their low salary was asked to work on something over the holiday weekend. OT was denied because we have off on Friday for the holiday. Some BS about how you on… more

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I was looking at some classic ads, and by today’s standard, they are godawful. I mean, we keep saying advertising is worse every year. Though, I’d argue craft is at a very high level today. Look back, and it’s wtf is this?more

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What's a minor workplace habit that instantly annoys you? For me, it’s the small talk and interruptions in office.

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David&Goliath Does anyone know of the vibes at other agencies in LA?
I used to work at Deutsch and that place was terrible since they overworked us to death.
I just heard from someone who said to avoid … more

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How sick do you have to be to call in sick to your advertising job if you work remotely? I feel like if all I have to do is sit in front of the computer camera off I should at least show up if I can g… more

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What is that one photographer/artist you dream of working with for your campaigns?

I'm fishing for refs because I've heard we've insane budget but I'm out of touch with what's cool … more

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Hey juniors!
Now that most post Cannes editorials are popping off (unsurprisingly) coating this -for many- the final year of knowledge/excess/boondoglry due to budget cuts and impossible ROI calcs… ho… more

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Starting to think I might not be built for this industry. Just logged my first 60 hour week, but 40+ has been the norm for months. Several years in, 2+ without a raise or a breakout book piece, and I … more

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Working in the advertising industry feels like a continuous hazing humiliation ritual

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Who else is loving these Cannes recap emails from agency ceos in their inboxes? Cant get enough. Please tell us the learnings from a week on a yacht sipping rose.

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How do you even start freelancing? I just moved to the US from EU and don't know where to start. I'm in NYC

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I feel like the answer is obvious but agency leadership, feel free to weigh in: got a reply from a job I applied for, they sent a 13-slide "interview prep" deck that states a 21-day, 4 part interv… more

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What happened to the quality of Spanish-language ads? I admittedly only tune in while with friends every 4 years for the World Cup, but I am shocked by the massive decline in quality since 2022. I kee… more

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50-something copywriter on track to make a half million this year. Ask me anything. Except that.

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is it possible to leave non-profits 😭

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How bad is it to give a one week notice?

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Well, the year is at its halfway mark. Freelancers, where we at 6 months in? I’ll go first. Been a bit feast or famine but happy to be at 162k today. Wouldn’t mind if the pace keeps up.

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At what point do you begin to think you're being ghosted following an interview? Trying to decide if it's time to move on, or if I'm just anxious

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I look forward to next years award show case study where 3 agencies take credit.

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I got invited to Cannes by a brand (as a content creator) and took off work to go…I didn’t hang out with anyone from work while I was there and they’re being weird about it.

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I've been noticing a sharp decline in interactions or ROI with content that uses urgency as the CTA. Is this a problem for anyone else? Have we overused urgency and now nothing seems urgent to aud… more

Have you ever cold quit and why? Currently at my wit’s end.

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What’s your take on QR codes in advertising campaigns? Do you still see them as an effective call to action, or have they become overused? If a campaign relies on a QR code, does that make it feel out… more

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Genuinely curious, why are there so many Brazilians in high ranking creative roles?

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Don't expect Chiat LA to give the layoffs the same 'Disruptive' LinkedIn treatment they gave their bronze lion wins. Leadership is always eager to humanize the agency when holding a trophy… more

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Why does it seem like some Advertising positions are open for months, but no one can get a job? Can agencies really afford to be this picky or am I missing something?

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