NYC Advertising

Does anyone have any great SAG-signatory talent agencies? My company is not set up as a signatory yet and would like to eventually get there but currently have some commercial work lined up that will … more

How is BBDO New York for Strategy?

Hi!! I need a new art director partner, anyone want to partner up? Needs to be in nyc, senior/acd.

Hey, (former?) MRM NY folks. Have you been told anything about our impending unification?

Would you recommend R/GA or Giant Spoon for a young copywriter who wants to make truly creative work?

Would love to meet people in the NYC ad world. I'm planning to visit New York in 2026 to network and find ways to collaborate in Animation/vfx. I know it isn't easy for someone from outside th… more

Anyone from MRM NY, I guess we’ll be roomies soon. Are we moving into your current space or are you moving to a different part of the building?

Freelance creatives who are working, did you get booked recently or have you been at the gig awhile? Trying to understand if others are getting booked now, or if that’s it for the year.

Anyone have any thoughts/insights on working as a creative for the city (ie DOT)? Any chance of doing real campaigns or anything interesting? Thanks!

Honest question: Most of my resume is now comprised of dead agencies (Grey, McCann, JWT, etc…) and I asume MANY people also join me. Should we all just change the names to what they are currently name… more

Any Gen Xers getting together to launch an indie agency? I’d love to partner up, and look for clients.

Freelance creatives, which agencies require on-site/hybrid attendance? I actually want to work on-site.

What ranges are strategy salaries these days, for Group Strategy Director or VP Strategy roles?

what are entry level creatives getting paid these days?

Salary check - Does $140k for a Senior Creative (been senior for about 1.5yrs) sound reasonable or low? Moving from overseas so could use local guidance.

In the hiring process there was back and forth… more

Has anyone ever lived in NYC but then super commute to a city like Boston, Minneapolis, Chicago, etc to work in-office 2-3 days a week? Tempted but also feel like I’ll get burnt out.

So uh are they really going to put all of Omnicom into the News Building? If so, how?!

Salary question: current rate for a group media director in NYC?

Hey friends, do you know what the current day rate (and hourly rate) for an award-winning GCD is in NYC?

And, it seems most agencies force you to work on a W2 when working freelance, is anyone still working on 10… more

Hey! Just got my EB1A "Extraordinary Ability" visa (basically a Green Card) approved. Took me two years. Did all by myself. Planning to move in Feb/March 2026. I know it's a tough job market. … more

best advice you got as a junior creative?

Hello Fishbowl community,
I was recently laid off due to a slowdown at the creative boutique agency I worked for. I’m looking to connect with CDs interested in teaming up on freelance or full-time projects, or just gra… more

Hey GCDs and ECDs,

I'm an ACD Art in New York. Most of my background is in general market, but l've been in healthcare for a bit and I'm ready to move back into consumer work. That's where I do my … more

Got laid ❌
Got off ❌
Got laid off ✅

I don’t know how the Upstate folks do the commute each week to NYC. Traveling from Beacon to make it by 9am and got up at the crack of dawn to race for the 7am express. 🥲😵‍💫

What’s the deal with TBWA NY? Just lost Wells Fargo.

Who are some reputable companies that can do live events in NYC from Times Square takeover to events, pop ups and activations? TIA.

What salary should you aim for when you first become a senior creative?

What a day…I feel really sad for all our military leaders that had to attend today’s meeting. They deserve so much more respect for their dedication to our country.

Does anyone know good recruiters to talk to that could help someone find junior strategy roles?

I’m a Senior Account Director with 14+ years of experience. I was laid off from Monks in October ‘24 and have not been able to land a new role since. I’m pretty good at my job but I after applying to … more

Agency/Studio/Brand recommendations for a copywriter between junior and mid-level?? Trying to find a place that puts out cool work with supportive leadership that helps you grow. Bonus if there's … more

Once you make ACD level, are you by default considered, trusted, and hired as an ACD elsewhere? How do you prove your value as an ACD rather than a regular creative when applying to new companies?