Advertising

Getting let go once feels awful. Getting let go twice in under a year- there are no words for that feeling. At what point do we give up on a long term career in advertising and try to find something e… more

Don't really understand what's going on in these Haagen Dazs commercials. Are they supposed to be vaguely sexual?

How are things at BBDO NY these days? Would you recommend?

Celebrity endorsements are great and all, but do you ever wonder how long certain celebrities can keep showing up in every other ad? Why do so many brands still use Shaq and David Beckham, for example… more

What are the average 'ceilings' for caliber of work or the kind of work in NYC, LA, and Chicago?

To what degree am I limiting my career growth in the short and long-term by staying in a smaller market? or … more

Hired someone overqualified.

We hired someone overqualified on paper for a supervisor role. Everyone thought it would be a breeze for them, but they are constantly complaining about more junior staff m… more

Thoughts on social media influencers? I've noticed more brands turning to hiring these influencers and spending less and less on traditional or social media ads. Has anyone else noticed this?

Had a check-in with a recruiter at agency A a few weeks ago about some open roles.

Just had an initial interview with a CD at Agency B. have a round two chat next week.

Do I gain or lose anything by me… more

How’s McCann NY these days? Is Mastercard or Microsoft a good account

What’s the least expensive website hosting platform? For a portfolio. Not getting much use out of the $228/yr of squarespace. Is there a way to switch everything over, or would I have to start from sc… more

Anyone have stories of a time when you thought you fumbled an interview, but still ended up getting the job?🥲

Publicis SVPs - when you did eventually get a 24+ month merit increase, what % was it?

What is a micro-habit that requires actual zero energy but makes you feel like you have your life 100% together? Looking for tips 👀

Any tips for interviewing with very senior staff at a potential employer — C-Suite, President, etc.?

Ad schools in 2026. Why?

Any creatives from Nike (PDX) willing to chat? 🤞

Snog, Marry, Avoid (London edition)
Droga 5, BBH, Iris

Does anyone here work at Vans?

You guys have AI interns at your shops yet? 😂

Is it fine or even smart/beneficial to share and talk to your partner/coworkers about your salaries? People could approach salary reviews with the data and state a case for more. I’m not telling people to say ‘X … more

Told my director I’m moving to a location with 7 hour time difference, here’s hoping they let me keep my job….

Has anyone worked with that UK-based recruiting agency called CRAFT? Has anyone got any jobs (FT or freelance) booked through them??

Looks like they work with plenty of well-respected agencies (both Uk… more

CD’s, where do you stand on script quantity? I never know if I have enough but sometimes feel self conscious presenting too many. But I also don’t want to share ideas I know won’t make the cut because… more

It seems that agencies have silently moved on from the Bernbach-style copywriter/art director team. And in its place, they now partner one copywriter with multiple art directors and designers. Or in o… more

Freelance producer and a solo mom here. I gave my boss a notice that I needed to be remote for 2 days and be completely offline for 3 hours each of those days for family matters. This was acknowledged… more

Anyone here has gone through the O1 visa recently or currently on one? Would love to hear how it went.

Been chatting with some folk at Publicis about their Creator Studio and a CD role. I’ve had a couple of interviews and I’m finding it a bit mind boggling.

Does anyone have experience with this department? It’s re… more

Im really struggling getting a job

Im getting desperate i graduated a year ago now and I still havent landed a job

Universial credit is bearly helping

I was moved onto restart referral I've been on it 2 months and I still havent found any… more

I am currently in a heavy brand planning phase. Anybody got any tips or tricks they use to help the process run more smoothly?

Every time I get discouraged while launching my own agency and consider quitting to take another full-time job, I come on here and unlock two or three new, hellish reasons not to return to big agency life.
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Does anyone here work at Nike? I have some questions. 🙏🏻

How are we all dealing with clients having access to CoPilot and suddenly re-designing/re-writing our work. Instead of feedback I’m getting re-worked materials. Anyone else?