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I got into the agency world on the Pharma, HCP side. It’s not where I wanted to be, but I could only take rejection/ghosting from the Consumer side for so long and so I jumped on the first “yes” I got.

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Typical years experience before being promoted to ACD?

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Do creatives ever really become chief executive officers? Or is that more of a business person thing? On average I just wonder how high most creatives really get

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Do job posts really work in this industry? I feel that all posts are garbage, and you just need connections. I am not saying that connections will get you hired while doing a bad job; my opinion is mo… more

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linkedin profile banners that promote a book or course look tacky and obnoxious

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Senior strategists - across your accounts, do you typically have an associate strategy director or director also scoped to your projects that can review your work? Or do you operate super independently?
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Shot in the dark. Any Connecticut-based writers, designers, or art directors out there? My agency is hiring. No remote positions unfortunately.

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Any Jr. Art Directors getting FT jobs out there? Feels like this position is just cursed in this market

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I feel like me and my partner keep getting told one thing from one CD, then their partner tells us to do something that goes against that. I’m not sure what to do and it’s making unnecessary amounts o… more

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I'm thinking about the way 'team mentality' works as a great tool for manipulation.

PTO? Think of your team.

Hard stop? Think of your team.

Don't answer emails on the weekend? Think of your team.

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1. Creative director job
2. 120k a year salary
3. Over 100 applicants

Jesus.

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Did AKQA just have layoffs?

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Unpopular opinion:people who "fake it til you make it" are why this biz is so frustrating.

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In 'consolidating the brand' what stops them from rearranging the work force as well? Sorry for the affected ones out there.

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What’s are best resources to learn about starting your own commercial production company .

Mostly looking at bidding the jobs and who my key hires would be.

Thanks

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those of you with jobs, are you holding on to what you have for dear life (even if it sucks) or are you still looking for better work?

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You know what’s funny? Cat videos! And if any marketer really wants to connect with a consumer, they’d be wise to include a few in their media plan! (From time to time I’ll be offering advice like thi… more

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I worked for years at a small agency that wasn’t very buttoned up in terms of “process”. I started at a new job in late December and I’ve started to have 1:1 meetings weekly with my manager, which hon… more

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Q: have been made redundant after 12 years in house team leading global creative creative, content and strategy. Worked agency 10 years prior to that. LinkedIn and job sites seem to have a number of p… more

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Anyone here work at Fallon NY? Would love to pick your brain.

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Will AI take people’s jobs? No.

People don’t own jobs. We solve problems. If those problems can be solved by machines, then it is no longer a job for a human.

So, will we see businesses start using AI to advertis… more

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I can feel it! THIS is the week where I find my new job after several months in layoff land. (Of course, I said this last week and the week before… but THIS is the week.) 😛

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I’m an ACD. My ECD does not relay information, rework or client feedback to my CCO. As a result, I am forced to do so. I have to basically organise the whole approval process by myself while he takes a back seat.… more

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Huge shout out to Kristen Cavallo for an amazing career & for having the gumption to pivot her skills to bring meaningful change to Virginia politics. From AdWeek:

Cavallo points out that the goal in every br… more

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And so it begins. Brands built entirely by AI 😬. I consider this an evolution of Squarespace or Wix and their logo generating capabilities. But what many failed startups tend to find out is that brand building is much more than a brand name, website, logo, and a damn Instagram.

There’s no shortcuts.

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Hey there! I’m an NYC Art Director looking for new job opportunities, both hybrid positions in NY and remote ones across the US. If you or someone you know might be interested, please let me know, and I’ll share my portfolio. I’ve attached my take on a funny meme to bring you joy. Thanks for your support!

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What’s your creative process?

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Looking for a CD/brand marketer!!

company is a trailblazer in the beauty industry; experience in the beauty/CPG industry is mandatory
leaner team with 20-30 people, looking for somebody very hands-on
possesses an understanding of high-perf… more

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Happy Monday all, I want to ask for some advice. I have been a line producer for quite a long time both in advertisement as well as film and tv. I want to work with an agency but haven't had much … more

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JOURNALSIM!

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I’ve got money left in my FSA (doesn’t look like i can do the investment thing I’ve seen on here before - maybe that is just HAS?).

Anyway. What’s the best way to use those remaining funds?? Can I jus… more

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Does anyone still love their job? If so, where do you work?

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If you’ve been at an indie when it got acquired by a holding co, what usually happens?

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I keep hearing it takes a lot for a junior to get fired in general, but what actually does it take for juniors to get let go, specifically as a creative? Of course, outside of the agency just not havi… more

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Is any agency leaning on Generative AI to a degree where it's actually replacing a FTE right now?

I know you can banter with ChatGPT and churn out replacement grade copy, and visual generative AI … more

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