Advertising

Account services people: What do you tell yourself in order to stay motivated to work in this business? I’ve told myself so many lies over the years — that I’m excited being close to the creative proc… more

FML. I was the main designer at my shop, who have a couple of offices across the US. I had two designers who reported to me.

The agency decided to hire a head of design to oversee all the offices.

Now i… more

What do you guys think of Google Flow, their new AI tool “designed for creatives”?
Did anyone try it?

I just received a rejection letter for a job I applied for 8 MONTHS AGO. Luckily I landed something 4 months ago. But for those of you out there starting to lose hope, take that as a reminder that it… more

Would you take a pay cut to leave a toxic agency (that’s in negative growth anyway) for a vendor-side role?

I have a shoot coming up within the next two weeks. But I also just accepted a new job (with a semi flexible start). Do I tell my current job now, and just say screw it, I won’t go on the shoot. Or … more

If you're prospecting, what's more important, book or interview? Can a good talker talk over a thin portfolio? Can a bad one blow a really impressive body of work? What are people's thoug… more

If your agency offers flexible time off, how much time off is too much? How "flexible" do people think their agencies are?

Would you join VML or IPG in current climate?

Looking for someone that:
- works at Drogba
- does drugs
- handles post production for social first content

Looking for someone that:
- works at BBDO
- is a BBW
- handles post production for social first content

Dm me

Whats a good mid level salary in ny?

I just want to make a living, but apparently that’s too much to ask.

Has anyone here used a career coach? If so, would you recommend them?

The market has changed so much in the 3 months I've been unemployed. I was laid off this February and at the start of my unemployment I was reached out to by recruiters hiring for full-time roles… more

Help — what’s a group strategy director make in NYC?

What’s the craziest thing you’ve done to help with nerves before leading a call?

Why do people only tag and congratulate clients and agency leadership when they post the work?

Shouldn’t the creative team who came up with the work and executed it at least get a mention?

Freelancers - how you feeling out there? Anyone considering FT because of all the uncertainties? Anyone thriving? Need a vibe check

Thoughts on Cult Health? 👀

Mid level creatives, what’s your title at your agency? What do you put on your LinkedIn?

I just have it as “Creative” on LinkedIn but a lot of juniors do that too now.

Anybody else actively interviewing at the moment just feeling like its an absolute waste of time? Getting through multiple rounds just to get rejected or not hear back...

I almost am getting the feeli… more

Heard there’s layoffs going on at WPP today, does anyone have any deets? I’m not hearing anything on my team and none of my directors heard anything as well

Have to say I'm a little tired of working in a 'fast paced' environment aka everything happens/changes at the last minute despite ample planning time and is made to feel like a life or dea… more

Does anyone know if Highdive hires people remotely? I’m based in NYC for context

Creatives, what's your favorite notebook?

Thoughts on McCann NY? 👀

Why can’t AI-powered grammar checkers figure out where to put the apostrophe in a reference to a decade (such as the ’80s)?

I have yet to remember any piece of AI slop content. The second it’s over, it’s gone. Like it never existed. Nor have I ever longed to watch one twice. AI content is a fart in the wind.

I’m on an account and due to their ‘politics’, it’s taking a toll on me. I’m LGBTQ+ and the face of their brand and only partnership is with a maga guy that’s mission is to create a safe space for you… more

Does anyone know of companies offering fully remote ad sales roles? I like the idea of being in ad sales but want to avoid the constant dinners, lunch and learns, client outings, etc.

concept: an app where a bunch of overworked, underpaid people argue over which company is making the best advertising that no one that isn’t on the app actually cares about.

KPI: The people on the app … more

Senior Director… that’s a soft ceiling right? It’s giving “we want you to feel recognized.” Thoughts?