NYC Advertising

Maybe this a long shot, but I am looking for an ACD art partner to (potentially) join a great agency in NYC. Portfolios with famous (or awarded) work would help a ton. Also Sr AD ready to step into ACD role are well accepted… more

Is anyone going to Ad Drinks downtown tomorrow?

Any insights into working at Merkley and partners? Upside or downside of the hierarchy being relatively flat and small?

Remember that dude who saged the 72AndSunny BK office after a mass layoff? Is he still there?

Are most agencies closed tomorrow?

Creatives from most countries won’t be able to survive here, the standards elsewhere are a joke.

Any CD’s (copy) interested in partnering up? Looking to connect with more people for gigs that need pairs.

Anybody here commute from Woodstock to Flatiron T - TH? If my work hours are 9:30-6:30, how does that line up w train schedules realistically? Are they trains mostly on time? Can you work on the train… more

I’ve realized healthcare work just isn’t where my heart is. It’s been a good experience in terms of leadership and problem-solving, but the regulations make it hard to create the kind of bold, distinc… more

Anyone notice subway car ads haven’t been as engaging as years past (seamless, casper, etc)

Ai is getting so good, it’s very exciting. Jump on in the prompts are fine.

Q for producers. Re: freelance rates.

What should a senior producer’s day rate be?

To work on big brand animation projects + some live integration kinda thing.

Asking for a friend. Appreciate the insigh… more

How much is mid level creative salary in nyc?

How do recruiters/HR peeps fact check your resume? Do they call the agencies to confirm dates you worked there? Or does a bot? I tried calling 2 big agencies that I worked for to see how it works and … more

Any agencies in NYC offering fall internships for creatives?

Any agencies near where the shooting happened tonight? (Park at 52nd St) Stay safe out there fishies.

Ai advertising is so good now that you are the tired old man if you continue to ignore it. “ that not the way we do it here!!” Ha, see you later grandpa.

Are there any shops in NY that still do a lot of print and DM?

Testing a theory…if you were invited to a party with the theme “favorite villain” what would you go as?

What to expect at InMarket’s 2025 Holidays in July party? This is my first time and first industry event.

okay so idk if this will be helpful but i have 2 potential offers 72NY and JLNY. thoughts? i’m leaning towards one already but curious if others lean the same way

Is WPP letting freelancers work off-site?

At a certain levels is it stupid to propose initiatives? It’s just more work. What’s the benefit?

Hi all,
I’m a recent grad with a BFA in Visual Communications and I’m looking to get into an ad agency in NYC. I’m looking for entry level art direction or graphic design positions and I’m struggling t… more

Looking for NYC-based edit shops for a client’s upcoming campaign, hoping to push it to a non-in-house-option. Drop some faves? And any you would avoid?

What’s it like at Terri & sandy?

My AD intern partner & I are midway through an internship and looking to connect with other ad creatives in NYC. If you're down, please comment below!

is now a good time to join mccann?? didn't they do layoffs recently?

Hey WPP!
Please stop the layoffs.
Thanks

Any ad agencies in New York that focus on travel advertising??? Would love to find a role in that niche

How toxic is OMD? I've heard mixed reviews, with some saying it's comparable to other agencies, while others describe a terrible culture, particularly concerning the company's senior execu… more

Did your hybrid ad agency require you to go into the office this week during 100 degree weather?

Does anyone know the email structure for Uncommon NY? Thank you!

Anyone worried about potential attacks in NYC in the Iran aftermath? Or am I just being paranoid to go into the office this week?

Are there more junior-level opportunities/better prospects in pharma creative (copy) than consumer rn?