Ad fish in Toronto 🐠

I’m just getting back from mat leave. Trying to catch up on a million things. I heard that there are a bunch of new prod cos and post houses open/opening, and editors moving around. What did I miss?

In your agency, how are AI accounts managed? Does each employee have a login? Are you sharing one login? I lead a small independent with 20 employees and we’re struggling to figure out how best to use… more

What’s the salary range for Account Directors these days?

P.S. I looked for prior threads, but didn’t find anything. If there already is one, I’d appreciate it if you can link me to it.

More specifically: Tell me your craziest crash out stories from working in advertising please :)

what’s it like working for McCann Toronto? looking to possibly hop from dentsu.

Anyone else noticing more Strat Director jobs opening up again and people moving lately?

Have you ever crashed out at work? 😅

Is Ogilvy still doing the Love, Scarborough campaign?
The new spot with all the patients and The Scarborough Bluffs is f*cking awesome. Cheers to the direction, cinematography and prod teams. Exceptional wor… more

What does a Toronto based CCO even make anymore? I think there probably was at time there were people in the 400s but is that still the case?

Are there any creatively interesting or award-winning email campaigns? Looking for good references that break through the medium.

Congrats to Frank Palmer on packing it in.
Last of the good guys when advertising was still fun.

What’s the Creative Director salary in Vancouver with 10yrs exp? First time being a CD.
The agency I was talking to said not more than $140-145k. That feels low for CD.

Looking for local directors who are good with table top & lifestyle. Anyone come to mind?

Small in house budget …. Need to feed 25 people … any good recos in the GTA ??!!

What are experienced GADs (2-4yrs) making these days?

Advertising Confessions - Toronto Edition:

Craziest thing you’ve ever done (not seen done, but DONE) in a pitch or pitch process?

should i move back to toronto from the us?? what’s work like? where should i try to work? about 5 years of work experience at this point

Any good career coaches in Toronto for helping strategists get out of agency life?

What’s the vibe at nfa right now? How’s the creative dept?

Should media agencies spend more with Canadian media companies at a time like this?
We see so many colleagues and friends getting fired from these tech giants like Google and Meta even though our indus… more

Hows it like working at rethink as a creative? Good and bad.

Do you care what production company you work with in the ACCP or is it director driven?

Is there anything that Will Arnett won't do for money?

Or is he just playing brand bingo at this point?

On the topic of salaries, what are strat directors making?

What are CDs making in Toronto these days?

Couldn't sleep last night, mix of hungry and crippling anxiety, everyday I see more linkedin posts of people looking for work. Not just Ad peeps, but also IT/Tech, people that have lost their homes and … more

I don't get the Kit Kat TSAs. Why do I have to smell it? And what does that have to do with 'being made down the road' ?

Haven’t had an interview in a while and the recruiter mentioned working on a campaign as part of the recruitment process. Is this the standard now?

My daughter just asked me if only boys were allowed to be bosses because all of my CDs have been men.

Applied for an AS role at VML. Can anyone share their experience from working there? I’m not in a huge rush to leave my current account/agency, but I want more money. Thanks in advance!

TIL there were two separate agencies both named Wasserman. Like the rebrand to 9Letters, now ranks for me above the Sid Lee rebrand to avoid explaining they don’t make jeans and wallets.

Anyone hiring producers? Come onnnn you know you want to!! Hell I'll even do social 🥹 🌹

How many/what days are you going back to the office?

Planning an informal coffee chat, any advice on a coffee shop for 10-15 people? Bonus points for DT/affordable. TIA