NYC Advertising

To healthcare or not. Never done it. $$$$ is tempting.

What’s a standard severance package for a senior producer/EP? I’ve been told that if I’m close to getting an offer I should inquire what severance would look like, (if that situation would ever arise)… more

For those who have returned to office, is everybody weird now that they have been WFH for years? Noticed any post-pandemic behaviors specifically?

Can someone at McCann NY spill the tea?

Things outside of salary that’re reasonable to negotiate for a newly minted GCD? How much severance, for example?

Small indie shop, role would work into the CCO.

Any advice for an Art director looking to move out of Pharma advertising? Is it possible? Any roles open in the NYC?

Any creatives at Edelman NY? Curious what the vibe is. Work hours, opportunities, balance, etc

New York-based ACD (Art) here, actively exploring what’s next. My role was eliminated in January, and the job search journey has been tougher than expected. If any GCDs or ECDs are open to a quick cha… more

What’s a good salary for a Senior CW in NYC??? Think I’m being lowballed.

3 months unemployed. 5 screening calls. 3 interviews. 0 offers. I can’t take it anymore.

Ugh just got laid off. For those who have experienced layoffs before - How many years have you been in your career and how many times have you gotten laid off? I can't be the only with more than o… more

First time being laid off in my 5 year career. I’m honestly not as stressed as I thought I would be but it does seem like this market is not very good right now. Any advice for those that have been la… more

Career suicide or collect paychecks and chill?

I, a non pharma writer, joined a pharma agency a few months ago as an ACD writer and finding it’s 99% reviewing project changes, 17 rounds of tweaks etc. Almost zero concepting o… more

Anyone at TBWA WorldHealth willing to chat? I would love to connect and see if there is an opportunity for a referral. Appreciate any leads!

Has anyone done a London to NY office transfer and work for group M? I meet the criteria for an L1A visa but can’t seem to land a role. Any advice would be appreciated!

Anyone at TBWA|WorldHealth willing to chat? I would love to connect and see if there is an opportunity for a referral. Appreciate any leads!

Heading into my third month on the job hunt. After weeks of applying, I’m finally gaining some momentum with screening calls and initial interviews. The process has been slower than expected, but I’m … more

i’m updating my book/portfolio and wanted to know if i can add in things that haven’t been produced by the client? i hear a lot of mixed opinions about this!

putting together a list of the best places for interns to jump into advertising. what agencies would you guys say have the best programs for students, grads, etc. with little to no experience?

so after a little over a year of side gigs, finance pulling funding for roles I landed, etc., it looks like I'm finally landing somewhere permanently 🎉🥳🎊 however, it's on the publisher side… more

After a final interview how long did it typically take to get an offer?

Anyone here a seasoned Cannes vet? I'm prepping myself and my SLT to go for the first time + submit our work. Would love to hear how to best make use of the time to meet with clients and get invol… more

Who’s head of BA at Ogilvy NY? And who’s head of Production there? The former HOP was just elevated to a higher role so it’s not him anymore. Would like to at least follow both on LinkedIn, thx!

Feel this impossible pressure to do something good and famous, but despite my best efforts I can only do subpar daily work. What to do?

Has anyone heard of Shadow marketing? They did the ELF Judge Judy Super Bowl Ad last year. Got a friend who is in talks with them and can't find anything on here about them.

Is anyone connected to content/video leads in finance/banking that might please help me? I know that some places now have a small in-house but they seem impossible to find! I’m looking for FT or freel… more

Anyone in the senior copy/art-supervisor level with pharma experience looking for a role? My agency just landed a new business and looking to staff up. DM me your info!

Anyone know of open senior level roles, (or mid). To produce or post-produce. Or even BA. Hybrid, remote, whatever. My role is being dissolved & I’d appreciate any leads. 10 yrs + experience. Thx!

Does anyone know of any independent ad agencies in the city? I just want to compile a list of them to search for more media planning roles due to the limited availability of them in most of the holdin… more

Has anyone used (and can recommend) a health insurance broker in NYC? I keep getting results from people to help with Medicare plans and I'm not THAT old.

Any advice if you are new to an agency and can’t stand the creative partner you’ve been paired up with?

Freelancing for an agency while full time at another… how bad would it be?
No client crossover / competition.

For those who've integrated AI tools into their creative process - what tasks do you still prefer to outsource to specialized studios and why? Trying to understand where human expertise remains cr… more

Best independent agencies in town? Doing fun work, pay well and have a little WLB?

What are a few example of types of creative projects at VML? Is it all emails, banners, site copy and white papers?

Top digital pharma agencies?