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What mascots have been actively part of a campaign the longest? I feel like the Geiko Gecko has been around a long time. Cereal doesn't count.

Elite Media — anyone have the scoop on them?

I received a job offer but read more reviews that mentioned sweatshop culture, excessive praise for the founder and CEO and the pressure to “be part of the cool groups.” I’m likely to decline the offe… more

Anyone have intel on what it’s like working at High Dive’s NYC office?

Yay you were PROMOTED! Did you get a raise or just doubled your work to cover for someone was laid off or left?

Ciclope 2025. Easily the best awards show in years. To the victors, genuinely, thank you for giving us all something to aspire to.

Who's using AR? We're talking about implementing it in our next project. Any positive experiences or horror stories to report?

Advice for selling in TV ideas?

I’m a mid level writer whos never produced my own TV spot. I believe im a solid writer, and bring great concepts. And Ive been as close as getting one idea into testing… more

Looking for newsletters that push out the latest and greatest ads to your inbox. Any good ones you’re following? I’m subscribed to “This Weeks Saves” by Aisha Hakim and I used to follow “Ad of the Wee… more

Who has the tea on Ian Pons Jewel ragging on Apple + Netflix at Ciclope?!

I have been looking for a job for almost a year now. It is a difficult market, and I kept questioning every step and word I said in the interview. I finally got a job offer last week. It was the worst… more

VML layoffs — how many people and where

Agency producers, what’s the going all-in rate for a national integrated campaign? Assuming film, social, OOH, and display.

How is Digitas these days? Been seeing many postings.

After winning a big pitch and great work it’d be nice to get a raise without having to ask for once. Just once!

Finally the truth is out on age discrimination on the workday job application platform. Do yourself a favor and do a “workday” search in your email account. I did, and suddenly dozens of generic rejection email… more

I feel like there is such a stigma with my associates taking time off for work. One of my colleagues who has rarely taken any time off this year, let alone sick time, has been horribly sick this week and I kept t… more

Who got let go at VML? :(

I want to quit my job but it would blow up my life. How do I cope until I find another opportunity? I’m only 24 and Ive been at this agency for a little over a year and a half. Thought it was a great … more

Saw the acquisition between IPG and Omni is dependent on the EU and Canada. What if they said no? What happens then?

Im at a Omnicom agency, my director and skip manager submitted my promotion to AD months ago . Cleared Hr and it’s just been sitting with finance for 2 months. There were multiple AD roles open they p… more

Why does VaynerMedia get so much hate? I can never get a clear answer on that.

What are some notable experiential agencies in the US?

I had an interview with an agency for a freelance gig. They told me it would not be a 40-hour-a-week deal. How is that going to work? How can I set a clear expectation? Who determines how much time I … more

To me it personally annoying when companies hit you up asking can you apply for them bcoz they really would like for you to be part of the team then have you go through the whole process just to not s… more

Any agencies still down hiring remote workers?

Would you rather get a 10% bonus or a 10% raise?

I was just contacted about a production role at an agency called Farrynheight. Can anyone share some insight on this agency?

Do people at other agencies get Indigenous People's Day off? We do not.

Getting promoted from ACD to CD within Publicis Group in NYC. What salary can I negotiate?

Does anyone ever get this extreme sense of hope and yet dread after attending conferences? I feel so motivated and yet depressed all at once

So there’s one large network agency where the CSO refuses to interview me despite hr and other internal recommendations. Lost cause? Any professional way round this issue?

Who is Domino’s current agency of record?

Every time I look at job postings or speak to a brand about a role, it’s a significant pay cut from agency world even with benefits. Is it just a lie that brand side pays more?

Did VML have layoffs?