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With the current political climate, I’ve noticed a few big brands (like Southwest and Walmart) recently scrapping their DEI programs. I’m curious, is this a return to the old days when diverse directo… more

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VP ACD copy salary in the healthcare space?

I’ve been an ACD for like 4 years now, for reference.

Whats ideal and what’s realistic?

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I’ve applied to over 30 Creative Director roles in New York this past month. I’ve gotten rejection emails from about five, and the rest haven’t responded at all. It’s starting to feel like I’ve lost m… more

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Anyone have knowledge of Dentsu, there’s a Creative Director (Art), Digital Performance Creative position open? Account? Any intel?

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Anyone work for or with Fwd People? They do non-profit and healthcare.

Thanks!

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Hi, after being fulltime for a while I am working freelance again. Do you guys know what the current day rates are for a really experienced, award winning CD in NYC who worked on national campaigns?

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I need to vent, but I wish I were CD level so I could apply to that role at Pinterest. I remember when I was a junior art director, seeing mid-level Art Director roles I would love but didn’t have the exper… more

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I have been freelance as a Senior AD for five years. Last October I took a job for some stability and within a few months the company sold and liquidated. It’s been 9 months since then, over 500 applications and … more

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Creatives: Do you live fairly close (15 min drive) to the Poughkeepsie train station and take the train to Grand Central three days a week? How is that lifestyle? Let's say you have to be on-site … more

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I’ve recently become a Creative Director and thought that stepping up would open more doors, but I’ve been struggling to land the kind of job opportunities I used to. With each rejection, I’m starting… more

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How's the market for creative directors in NYC at the moment?

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ECDs and GCDs in pharma, what was your salary in your first year as an ECD/GCD?

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Need to vent… I’m so over Pharma! Feels like it’s the only option for jobs in NYC 😪 Where are all the normal creative roles with more freedom and big-name brands?

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My Strategy friend just got laid off. I hear a lot of that work is getting pushed overseas. Anyone in NYC still hiring for strategy? Appreciate any leads I can send her way.

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Any great ideas for client holiday gifts in the $100 - 200 range? Do you typically do a group gift or individual?

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Creatives at Publicis, are you guys enjoying working on Pfizer?

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Are you happy at your current agency? Why or why not?

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Good Morning, are any agencies or orgs hiring for Animal Health? I’m a senior writer in the Animal Health and Human Pharma industries with 12+ years of experience. I love the science side/HCP as well … more

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New York has become so healthcare centric that I leave NY time to time to chase the work and awards. But damn I miss NY every time. I’ve never been in health. Can’t stop to think, should I cave in and… more

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Any social first CD/AD want to go for a gig with me (CD/CW 👋)? DM me.

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what would you do if you just accepted a job offer (meh role) a few weeks ago but just got another offer for a much more fun role? would it be terrible to accept? i know the ad world's small, and … more

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Have a friend who recently quit their job in another field to go back to school, start over pursue design - @designers/art directors, are there any books you would recommend as a nice gift?

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Does anyone outside of advertising even care about ad quality? Sometimes I think we just put in the effort to impress one another

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Creative directors, could you walk me through a typical day in your life? How much of your job involves creative work vs. dealing with corporate BS? Is the reality of the job what you expected?

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Any Snr/CD Art Directors looking to team up? New to city and looking for my Creative lobster, especially as agency recruiters keep asking if I have a partner.

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A little under a year ago, I joined an advertising agency as a Creative Director—at least that’s what my title and salary say. It was my first CD role after years of climbing the corporate ladder, and… more

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Salary negotiation question- if you start interviewing and they ask you if you’re okay around a certain base and you affirm yes “around there is fine,” is there still wiggle room to negotiate upward a… more

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Do agencies typically see freelance experience as a positive or negative? I graduated during the pandemic and I've been self-employed since then, but I'm now interested in full-time roles so I can maybe move out of my mom's place. Am I better off staying on the path?

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Hey Everyone, not sure exactly how to go about this but I’m looking for a strategy sponsor or advertising advocate, if you will. I’ve done my fair share of reach outs even had a few mentors but at this point I desire results… more

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The New York creative market is brutal right now. Almost every job on LinkedIn is in Pharma, and the few cool ones seem to be at agencies that are either too full of themselves or require you to know … more

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What are your top three favorite places to eat lunch or dinner in Manhattan? (not fancy)

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Anyone have any insight on the T-Mobile account at Dentsu - good place for creatives?

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Any mid-level copywriters want to team up to create some work/apply together?? Seen lots of posting recently who are prioritizing teams!

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