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I moved to Canada two years ago and have trouble trying to expand my network and have connections. I feel like I've tried everything, applied to all AD openings, I feel like, so I'm taking my… more

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Hello guys I have a new CPG client on board and they want to create some motion graphic videos. Where can I find inspiration for some good motion graphics?

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Anyone got an inside scoop on VML \ TAXI ??

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Ron Tite says a lot of smart things on LinkedIn. He promotes new books, he talks about the best 50 ads of all time etc etc. none that are his. he’s posting daily.

‘My question is, is he any good? I googled and ca… more

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What’s the word on GUT these days ??? I know they’re big outside of Canada but any insight in the Canadian market?

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What’s the tea on Giants and Gentlemen? I’m hearing they pulled a Doug…

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Is Grey Toronto still open?

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Senior Copywriter based in Vancouver. Been out of work for 6+ months. Market is so small here that I'm tired of knocking on the same 3 or 4 agency doors looking for work.

Thinking about making a move ba… more

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I love it when a client asks an agency for a cost proposal without providing any sense of their budget. And when did this become such a normal behaviour?

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Ranked top 50 in the creative report card (not that it really matters), won a lion and other awards this past year, pretty good book. STILL can’t seem to land an interview at a reputable agency where … more

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Let’s do legacy/network agencies in the city next! What are your perceptions, how would you rank, where would you consider working…
Leo Burnett, juniper park/tbwa, BBDO, FCB, DDB, VML, Dentsu, Anomaly,… more

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Has anyone worked at DEPT Agency in Toronto? Can you provide some insight into work balance, culture, process, etc. TYSM!

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Is there a thread for the average salary range for Account Directors (on the senior end) in Toronto? And if not, what's the average salary range? Thanks!

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Can someone post the results of the Campaign Cup from Campaign Canada? Their website’s glitchy and I can’t access the article even with a login.

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Jumping on the Ogilvy post. What’s up at Publicis? Considering a gig there.

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So, we’ve been witnessing the erosion of big agency networks named after old wrinkly white dudes. Is it just me, or is this the most exciting time to be in advertising?

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What’s up at Ogilvy. Spill the tea. For ft or freelance.

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Account folks: Do you care about awards, and why?

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Has anyone moved from Canada to work in the US? What was your experience? How did you do it?

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Any news on W+K in Canada? How big are they? Do the only have McDonald’s still?

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Of the indie agencies in Toronto, how would you rank them in terms of desirability to work at, industry reputation, work/life balance, etc? Say, BHLA, Lifelong Crush, Courage, NFA, Bensimon Byrne, ble… more

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Nobody should work in this industry. There, I said it

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Freelancers who went back to full-time, what were your reasons? Assuming the market is healthy.

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Ageist, sexist, disablist, and racist people should not work in any industry. There, I said it.

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People over 45 should not work on digital media. There, I said it.

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Anyone work at citizen relations? What’s it like? Especially for a creative.

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I've heard and read very mixed reviews about Rethink and in the process of interviewing - is it a good spot right now or are they going through their own internal struggles? Creatively it's a … more

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What’s it like at Lifelong Crush, Anomaly, or A+D these days?

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I've been laid off and I'm struggling to find a new job. Currently, I'm freelancing, but I would greatly appreciate it if anyone could pass my book along to someone who's hiring. I'… more

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HIRING:

My team is looking for an experienced web analyst specializing in Adobe Analytics for a 1-year contract position in a large Canadian corporation.

Please DM if interested; applicants in Canada o… more

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Trying to better understand the culture and dynamics of the Toronto Ad scene.

Might the reason and choices of McCann and lg2 on their now creative heads be a lateral moves?

It seems to me that the new CCO's of… more

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Who are the best recruiters in the city?

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Which is more important on resume? Winning a pitch to a really high end brand? Or winning an international Advertising award?

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Anybody else working on a pitch over the weekend?

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Does anyone know of any agencies with real retirement benefits? Looking at the numbers and I'm starting to get scared...

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Does strategy actually care about getting the report card rankings correct?
Or am I the only one who they neglected to count nearly ALL of my awards for?

I'm about 200 places lower than I should be… more

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Dragon Ball manga’s author died…

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Where is the creative report card

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