Advertising

I’ve heard a great account person or CD can push a client to take some creative risks. Which person has more influence? I’m assuming CDs but i’m sure if there a solid relationship maybe accounts. I’m … more

I’m an AD and getting tired of agency life. Looking to pivot into hopefully something fully remote (hoping to travel more and to spend more time in my home country).
Besides going client side, what ot… more

Thoughts on senior Acct people starting LLC and going freelance. Do the gigs come or is it super hard. Obviously this all depends on connections but is this impossible to sustain?!

If you could only pay for 1-2 subscriptions, what would it be?

Something goes viral..
CMOs on LinkedIn:
This is what something our brand will never approve thought us about the importance of taking risks and focusing on entertainment and pop culture instead of hitt… more

Does freelancing for your own clients count as brand side experience?

Important message for the managers out there, or anyone with a subordinate:
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You probably suck at managing, have done exactly nothing to develop your employees, are actively bottlenecking you… more

Suggestions for a AI headshot app with proven, decent output please. I need to use it for my LinkedIn profile pic.

Does anyone even read Ad Age/Adweek etc.? I just heard Ad Age had mass layoffs and I’m surprised they’re even still around given the current digital publishing landscape (don’t think they’ll be around… more

Wild how in this horrible economy (aka C Suite greed) if you’re an employed creative recruiter you hold more power than god. And if you’re an unemployed recruiter, you might never work again.

recruiter… more

Given my extensive producing and executive producing experience in the production, post production and agency worlds, my marketing friend said I’d be a good candidate for these marketing roles at corp… more

If I do the work no one else at the agency wants to do (leftover briefs), can I write that point in my review in favor of a raise? Or will I get penalized for not being ambitious enough?

I spent about 8-9 month's unemployed and underemployed. Last month I finally got a remote, part-time job in the field. Today I was finally offered a FT, hybrid job. My advice needed is:
1. The FT gig is … more

is it worth reapplying/reaching out again to the recruiters of agencies that did not hire you?

Pros and cons of transitioning from creative to creative operations?

At what point does Account Management start to be worth it?

I like being in Account, don’t get me wrong, but the pay does suck relative to other departments and other comparable roles outside of creati… more

You expect me to come into the office WELL RESTED after a long weekend? Bruh I’m a freelancer…. I don’t even get PTO. I’ll take the few days I am given to live life to the fullest 🤡

I am moving in Berlin in like a month. I am completely burnt out from advertising in Greece. Is there a good list of advertising agencies and design studios in Berlin that I can take a look at? Becaus… more

What are some of the biggest issues/pain points creative project directors/operation managers find they run into the most?

Google images finally got into a point that is useless. Not even google lens works to find image sources anymore? What is the alternative for when you need to a broad image research and want to avoid … more

Getting reflective this Labor Day and why it was created. If we had advertising industry union, what benefits would you like to see?

What is the typical salary for an Art Director in Canada?

so depressed about no more summer fridays

On this Labor Day, remember this industry hates labor. And they’ll sell you up the river to streamline their massive profit margins…advertising ain’t special, it’s an assembly line like any other. We … more

The global consolidation & commoditization of creative advertising has led to some of the most evil, craven behavior in recent business history. Agency leaders are instructed to fear, and their pr… more

Can salary transparency truly be a thing if people aren’t willing to consider the value they bring to a company?

I’ve seen people upset they don’t get paid the same as someone in the same role, but the… more

We need to go back to the AOR way.

How can you get to create consistent, strong messaging when you have four agencies and an in-house team pushing and pulling in all directions?

I’m genuinely surprised that Nike haven’t moved all their creative/marketing in-house. I’m not vouching for either, but it really does baffle me because surely they could do it by themselves at this p… more

I just got hired as a contract to potentially full time position.

They don’t provide benefits in the position. Am I better off just working for them as a contractor??

Thoughts on working at Highdive? I’ve heard things.

Are TikTok hashtag challenges still a thing?
(not being sarcastic/throwing shade. Serious question from someone that doesn’t live on TikTok).

From a poking around it SEEMS like they are from TikTok’s … more

What are the most toxic agencies and what are the best these days?

Im looking for freelance in London and having the HARDEST time getting recruiters to even respond. Any tips on getting on a freelance roster?