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Where is Goodby SF moving to?! That office had so much history…

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How honest are you when it comes to client scorecards? Working on one now and was told to be harsh🤣

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How do you professionally say, "If you book me in meetings all day, when do you expect me to get this work done?" in corporate?

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How long would you wait after start date before posting new job update on LinkedIn?

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Anyone know what clients the LA office of VML works on?

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What’s happening to Adam&EveDDB US with them being folded into TBWA?

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Who is the worst holding co now? Omnicom? WPP? Publicis? Stagwell?

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Earlier in my career I had some really disgusting clients and co-workers who would harass, abuse and gaslight people all the time, now more than 10 years has passed and I’m still suffering from PTSD, … more

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In this turbulent market (especially being part of omnivom/ IPG acquisition) when is every “1:1” and “check in” put on my calendar going to stop feeling like an opportunity for a layoff?

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free your mind and your ass will follow

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Anybody know what the culture is like at Estée Lauder corporate in NYC?

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what are some of your favorite post production shops that can do realistic CGI? (like billboard CGI or hyper realistic CGI in real settings)

Domestic or offshore are fine!

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Are Australian agencies usually interested in European creatives? Are agencies currently hiring?

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What is the future forecast for the ad industry for hiring junior creatives and strategists?

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TFW the agency that let you go isn’t on any agency of the year lists

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Got rejected for Strategy Director role and was told , "the team had positive feedback, but due to some of the work coming in, they've been re-evaluating the scope of the role and are also exploring cand… more

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“Be a better presenter” Workshop?

Hey all. I’m looking for a recommendation on a strong presentation-skills or “own the room” type workshop. Remote is fine, but I am also open to in-person options in NYC / NJ.more

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Any advice for preparing for a 2nd round interview? Any questions you would expect?

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Hi – I’m flying in from New York and will be in China for the next month, mostly in Shenzhen and Shanghai. If you’re in the area, or know someone local, and cooking up anything interesting in marketin… more

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Any advice for preparing for a round 2 interview.? It’s within the creativ campaigns for a brand. To

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Vibes

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Is it too early to start complaining about Super Bowl ads? Asking for a friend.

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It feels like there is a lot of talk of unionizing on here but that it’ll never happen. Do you think if one agency or office unionized it would start a domino effect?

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Does anyone have a job board they prefer that’s not LinkedIn. There has to something else

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A recent article about the merger stated: "Offices were closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s, as well as during an August Appreciation Week. Staffers also got Election Day and Indigenous Peoples’… more

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how many projects on your portfolio?

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Does anyone know if all recruitment is on hold at omnicom media agencies? I was in the middle of an interview process and now I’m being ghosted…

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Noob question from an intern: why do some agencies hire CDs on freelance? Is it genuinely easier and cheaper to staff a dude for awhile –while risking chemistry with team, causing higher potential cos… more

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Are you guys putting your decks into ChatGPT? What are you learning

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I hated the Sunday Scaries as much as anyone, but after getting laid off last week, there’s a new sort of dread just having weeks of unscheduled time to fill with job applications, interview practice,… more

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Anyone here work for/worked for Syneos Health? Any insights or thoughts to share?

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What we need? We need a 4-day, 32-hour work week with livable wages.

There is no reason that people need to be working this much.

People need time off to rest and spend with family and friends.

What we… more

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If there were an Advertising Union, what would be the core interests you would want to see represented?

What would motivate you to join a union?

What would stop you from joining a union?

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I really feel for new grads and early career individuals. Not sure how you guys are making it through, but sending up some good vibes for the perfect gig to find you 🤞

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So I’m hooking up with a leadership level person who works at one of the surviving Omnicom agencies… and I just found out that my formerly-IPG position is being moved over to his/her agency.

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Shoddy year for many, but love joining the kids to enjoy Chrimbo and putting the industry back of mind. Go on, let’s see your tree 🎄

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Any news on what’s going to happen with Weber Shandwick due to the acquisition? Or are we all just holding on for dear life?

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So when are the new leaders at (now) Omnicom going to stand up and say these benefits aren’t enough? Particularly those who are parents? Real question- If enough leaders spoke up would anything change… more

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With all the layoffs, many of us are job searching and going through interviews etc. Are we asking recruiters/hiring managers for assurance on job security? I feel like it should definitely be asked g… more

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