Advertising

Average salaries netto in central Europe?

You know how to get a job in-house and you’re just not telling me.

Any one have insight/hot takes on Shadow Agency? Weighing up a job offer and still on the fence.

If you get fired from your ad agency, can you still file for unemployment and get accepted for it even though (on paper) it’s not the employer’s fault you’re unemployed, like layoffs?

What is the better offer: Contract job (1 year) with higher pay, or full time role with benefits for lower pay?

Currently a planner buyer at a mid level agency. Tired of the agency scene - would love to do media buying in house, particularly in publishing (love to read, so trying to align my interests). Any rec… more

I’ve been at groupm for 6 months from another large agency, this company really sucks. anyone?

I work for an agency that’s pretty well-known for being avant garde. One of the ADs on an opposing team posted that she was going to be out today, because she was still dealing with a plumbing issue from over the weekend.

I p… more

Anyone have any intel on what working at Pereira O'Dell is like?

Anyone else find that when the C-suite gets more involved on a client, they solve zero issues, add a lot of complexity and you eventually lose that client?

What title/level were you at when you attended your first Cannes? Did you self fund it?

Do you respond to late night email request sent from clients on a Sunday? Is that madness or is it the norm?

With 17 years of experience in the advertising industry, I bring a proven track record of creativity and design expertise. Skilled in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, I craft compelling visuals t… more

It’s horrible out there. How to stay sane?

I’m employed. But I wish I could move. I’ve been applying and getting rejection emails for months now. I’m too senior or won’t tick all the boxes. Despite all the awards,… more

BBDO folks - how’s CBH working out?

Hi! I am a professional videographer, editor, motion graphics artist, and photographer with 10 years of experience in video production, advertising, and documentary filmmaking. I have recently moved t… more

Hi! I am a professional videographer, editor, motion graphics artist, and photographer with 10 years of experience in video production, advertising, and documentary filmmaking. I have recently moved t… more

I currently have a job as a marketing analyst at a small but well-known CPG company. I feel like the growth opportunities are limited and feel like I could be learning much more at a bigger company in Chicago. My… more

Where do I find a job other than LinkedIn? 🆘

Q for Producer fish: last year many of the agencies I worked at were shooting in Canada because it was more economical than the U.S. is that still the case with the trade war? Any additional costs im… more

What's the deal with VCCP outside of New York/London?
They have offices all over, Singapore, Prague, Spain.

What's the word?

Questions to ask after receiving an offer but before accepting for a seniority/leadership position at an agency?

My agency does not have a PR division. Any advice on actually getting my work out there in the press?

Any guidance on where to find freelance account roles? Besides LinkedIn. Thanks

Freelancers: do you ever get to be on client calls?

Looking for smart podcasts about advertising, branding, and what’s trending. I want to get better at this and be more informed as I grow into senior leadership responsibilities. All advice welcome

When you hear your account person say on status for a conversation around the job that “the client has become money conscious” - is that your clue to leave?

What are we feeling about the rapid progress of AI image gen tools? ChatGPT’s 4o model makes graphic design almost a commodity now… I’m lowket getting scared of losing my job

I’m new to Dubai, working at a top agency, often 12–16 hours a day, including weekends. I have a family, and it’s wearing me down as I barely see them.

I’m not sure HR knows how extreme the hours are, and I’m afra… more

I’ve been getting more interested in programmatic lately and considering shifting more toward that side of marketing. Does anyone have any insight on how the industry is doing and where it’s heading? … more

I have a designer/illustrator background, over 15 years, but I’m done fretting the design details. I want more involvement with the Big Idea. Leading the research, guiding the client in the right dire… more