Advertising

Am I allowed to scream in the bathroom?

Healing is having Teams notifications on ‘do not disturb’ and only checking it when you feel like it’s been awhile

I've been in advertising for about a decade now, but I'm simply not, and don't think I will ever be, the person who cares to stay up to date with which big agency has merged with which oth… more

How much time should I spend on an awards submission? What's a good amount of time vs ROI considering likelihood of winning and benefits of winning?

Do other designers on the bowl feel like you're doing a job that makes no sense or holds no value for the future, considering the brilliant stuff AI can generate? I've been feeling a little us… more

Is it this hard to find good mentorship, or am I just in the wrong agency? The copy head is somehow from an economics background, and the way he approaches things is always more practical and not with… more

I still think it’s bad VML had layoffs and didn’t announce it internally. Is it business? Maybe. But there’s also a thing called bad business. Stay away from that.

Is there a “next great market/city” for ad creatives? I can’t afford NY or LA but I want that kind of career.

I’m building a social content strategy deck for a retail price program and would need resources. Does anyone here have any good research links I can reference? Appreciate it 🙏

who in the agency is typically responsible for publishing work onto sites like lbb?

Ogilvy layoffs today. Anyone know how many?

Is there any possibility of Omnicom jilting IPG at the altar at such a late stage?

If so, what happens next (besides the massive financial penalty they'd have to pay), as we've been (IPG) clea… more

Is there a reason they hire non-actors (or the worst possible actors) to do life insurance commercials? Do they think it's more relatable or are they just cheap?

Anyone know who won the Porsche creative account?

Is anyone doing a deep dive into their LinkedIn connections, reaching out to a dozen or more peeps regarding a posted role, freelance opps, etc and getting zero response?

Ok, fun game. What percentage of the Advertising workforce has been replaced by AI by December 2026? I'm hoping it's only 25%.

This new WK work for Hennessy using LeBron is so corny.

Honestly at this point I'm tired of this we want you on our team interview the never hear anything again this is annoying and unprofessional what happened to when job would call u and say we apolo… more

Anyone else sick of the clearly false sincerity of agency management relationships? I feel like there's always this mask on everyone and when they're being extra nice, I can never see it in a … more

Which creative agencies are still remote-friendly? Right now, Quality Meats and Arts & Letters come to mind. Anyone else?

What ever happened to Roberts & Langer at DDB? (Formerly Roberts & Tarlow)

Who’s getting today off?

Is it normal for your CDs/ direct managers to not say bye or acknowledge that you’re being/been laid off?

How are things at BBDO NY these day? Any good work happening?

Have you ever seen your exact job posted on Linkedin/Indeed while you're still in the position??

I've worked at an agency for about 4 years. Things have been good, got promoted awhile back, big raise, no issues. A cou… more

Art Directors - need your help as a writer please!

I've just set out FL, and sometimes I am needed solo, I don't want my decks to look absolutely terrible. I know the basic AI platforms and things like shotdeck. But I'd super appreciate your experti… more

I’ve been looking for job for a year and a half. Most recently I reached out to a former collegue on LinkedIn for help regarding a job at the company she works at. This person was excited to hear from… more

Just got hit with Vimeo’s $300 annual fee (up $100 from last year). What platforms are you hosting your video content on?

I’ve been laid off for the 1st time in my 10+ year career. I decided to go in-house at a tech place & my contract wasn’t renewed, so no unemployment. I have about 60K in an emergency fund (I’m a f… more

What’s the deal with brands insisting everything in their commercials be “brand colored”? Plates. Shirts. Couch pillows. It’s like they think people will see a shade of cerulean and go, “Oh my god, th… more

I have 5 yrs of experience in mktg and got laid off for a second time at the end of June. I’ve been applying to 100+ jobs, have had 25 interviews.

-I utilize LinkedIn & indeed and a few local job listings. Any else you recommend? more

What do you do with a coworker who can't take criticism? Every time I challenge one of her ideas she acts like it's personal.

Anyone catch Jimmy Fallons new show, On Brand? I think the real creative brains on this show are the CMOs who have gotten their brands a full hour of advertising by being on it. The ideas that come up… more