Advertising

Any freelance senior/ACD Art Directors looking to team up for future ops that require a team to apply? Preferably someone truly this level to match me! Dm me your book and let’s chat.

Is it possible to be the person who pushes back on clients' ideas and still keep the account? I've pretty much always let the client have their way, but at this point, I'm starting to real… more

Does anyone else feel like they’re doing 3 people’s jobs after a round of layoffs? I’m juggling client calls, creative feedback, and even basic project management because we’re so lean. And of course,… more

Do you have clients who want you to ‘prove ROI’ in a week on things that really need months? In your entire career in advertising, has there been a time you've been able to do that? I'd just l… more

I have a 2 weeks freelance gig at an agency and they want to convert me to full time, when I tell you 3 days in as a freelancer and I literally can’t wait to leave! 🤣

What is the highest amount of interviews you have had for one job? There should be a rule that after 3 rounds of interviews, the company needs to pay you to show up to any more interviews.or if they … more

Can we talk about how Wasserman's rebrand to THE - TEAM is the worst agency rebrand in years? obviously keeping the name Wasserman wouldn't work - but they picked the most boring name of all t… more

I’m at an Omnicom agency (one that did the absorbing vs getting absorbed)—my question is, can I leverage a job offer I just got to get a bump (even though I got promoted 8 months ago)? Ideally I’d lik… more

Do you have to prove a child was born to take paternity leave? Cuz 16 weeks off 🤤

My CD friend has been thinking up insanely hilarious concepts for years and is very against AI. I said once ppl like him (and you reading this 🎨) , change their minds— there is going to be a major sh… more

What's your opionon on working on tobacco marketing? Got presented a new opportunity.

Would it tarnish my ability to get future work? From a morale standpoint?

Thoughts?

Do you ever start out loving your concept, and after six rounds of internal and client feedback, barely recognize it? At what point do you speak up, and how do you do it without sounding precious?

I need a bounce-back ritual. I've been up late for the last few nights obsessing over a deck, imagining it'll change my whole career, and I presented it a few hours ago to get a two‑line email… more

Any insights into how VML in the US is right now? Saw that there were layoffs a couple months ago and rough spots because of the mergers. Has any dust settled?

What's a good website builder to use for a portfolio refresh? I have Wix now and hate it. Looking for something that is simple to use but is still professional and clean.

I’m constantly having to water down every concept just to get it approved. What is your way to handle it when a client keeps saying they want ‘disruptive’ work but rejects anything even slightly risky… more

Interviewing to become a creative director at a small agency. I’m used to working at the big holding companies. This small agency is newer and less people. Slightly worried about burnout based on the initial call… more

Currently looking to move jobs and see openings at Ominicom - what is it right now after the merger?

👀Is your compensation keeping up with the cost of living?

Is anyone using AI agents? I am being encouraged to, but I don't have a lot of experience with them.

Have you ever “boomeranged” back to your old agency. What was your experience?

My team and I increased sells at a local restaurant by creating a benefit for one our local non-profit organization, in this case we used the local fire department and made t-shirt to sell to raise mo… more

If you had a choice to go client side for slightly less pay ($10-$15k roughly) and a hybrid schedule but had a solid foundation for job security (as much as one can get these days) and doing something you enjoyed doing would… more

I’m talking salary numbers with a recruiter. Why does it seem like salaries are always round numbers? Let’s say I want 90k, they offer 85k. I’m tempted to say 87.5k because that’s right in the middle … more

I'm (for the first time!) working with a narcissist who seems to enjoy making people feel like shit and then love bombing them, it's been remarkable to see how successful it's been as a wa… more

Seriously, does anyone in this industry actually get 8 hours of sleep a night?

Is anyone coffee badging? especially at the 4 day RTO shops

You know you're exhausted when even vietnamese coffee doesn't help you stay awake.

has anyone interviewed for account management freelance work through toptal?

Anyone have any insights into Saatchi Wellness? What’s the state of the union there? How’s creative? How healthy are their accounts?

It’s officially become impossible for me to pretend to gaf at work. Like I care about none of this sh.. and just feel like I’m waiting to be laid off. I’m sure you can guess which agency I’m at 🙄

3 days before I'm supposed to have my final interview, I see the exact job I'm applying for being reposted. Does this mean I'm not being considered seriously? I reached out to the recruite… more