Are there any rules or agency policies about taking a job client site, especially if the client is the one you previously worked on while at the agency?

There're lots of marketing and advertising "thought leaders" on LinkedIn. What people or accounts are actually worth following? TIA

Does anyone else on here remember Arthur Alien? 👽

Other things to negotiate when you’re offered a new role? Already covered compensation and PTO. Is anything else on the table? Are signing bonuses even a thing in this industry? Sr level creative for … more

anyone have thoughts/insights into Orchard and what it’s like working there?

When ad agencies black ball former employees — how do they do it? What happens when a hiring company manager calls to confirm employment dates? Is there a code word for do not hire that person? Think … more

What’s a toxic mindset you’ve experienced from people you work with? People are dropping like flies on my team, and the general response from leadership is “they’re just babies who can’t handle the wo… more

What's the cruelest thing at work someone ever said to you that you still remember word for word? I’ll go first - my former boss when I was struggling learning excel formulas said, “I don’t know w… more

How do people start their own agencies? Where are they getting their clients? Do they usually need an account person to help bring the first client in? Some of these agencies were started by people with 10 or few… more

Looking for a Sr. level copywriter local to NYC for a role. Agency position working on an athletic brand and a streaming service. Looking for some killer activation experience and someone with a sense… more

The American Eagle and Dunkin ads are just so bizarre to me. Everyone I know at work is shocked that either campaign was approved, but especially the AEO one with Sydney Sweeney. I’m trying to play de… more

I accepted and signed an offer for a respected agency, starting in a couple weeks. It’s a bump to mid level with a good salary. Although technically I’ve been freelancing at mid level for a little whi… more

Do any of you guys pursue improv or stand up comedy on the side? I’ve been getting more into both, but I don’t meet too many people in advertising. But would be nice to meet more people who have a sim… more

Is there anyway to gain your creative inspiration and motivation back? Tried exercise, tried lifestyle changes, tried podcasts… hard to tell if it’s me, my peers or need a change of scenery/client typ… more

The phrase “Clock it 🤏” has made it to client meetings 🫢🥹 I don't know how to feel right now.

Would you take a 6 month freelance design role, $45/hr, no benefits, no overtime pay, and mandatory commute to the office 5x a week in NYC? Asking for a friend

Anyone have any thoughts on Merkle within the dentsu network?

Have any of you heard of claiming unemployment benefits as a freelancer receiving both W-2 and 1099 income when there are no projects?

Has anyone done the ELVTR Creative Director courses or heard anything about them? Give me the good and the bad please.

I’m interviewing for a role at Razorfish what can you tell me about the company these days? How about Publicis Digital Experience?

When hirers post “We are looking for a MID-LEVEL team to…” and they put the level in all caps, it feels like they’re screaming “GO AWAY F’IN CREATIVES OVER 40!!!”

Bruh I was having a conversation with the president of the agency I’m working at, and he was wondering why we have a high turnover rate, homeboy looked really confused 😂 meanwhile the agency is a swe… more

When AI takes all our jobs, will they demand to be paid in crypto?

The “whopper by you” campaign is pretty smart. Good way for BK to assert themselves into the special meals game and a nice jab at McDonald’s. It probably won’t be as viral but it’s good nonetheless

What's the most important feature of a book that gets you the job? (More specific than "good work" please)

Can someone in a few words explain to me the running gag about getting an MBA in here?

Looking to hear how others have made an impact in temporary roles, especially when covering for someone out on leave in account-based or team-driven workplaces.

Not just looking for the basics like “ramp up quickl… more

I’ve applied to so many jobs, and I haven’t heard back from a single one. No updates, no responses, just silence. A few might get back to me months later, but by then it feels pointless. I know I have… more

If you leave an agency for a better opportunity before a project is finished/shot, but you had a lot to do with the concept/executions, do you put it in your book? Or at what stage in the process woul… more

Do some people really ONLY use their PTO/sick time?
I requested some days off and my manager reminded me, “You don’t have any paid time left.” I’m aware. But my life doesn’t revolve around my job.
They … more

You ever been presenting and realize everything sucks mid presentation?

If you work on a deck with your manager (playing a supporting role, not a 50/50 one) and they ask if you want to present your slides, is it acceptable to say no or is it expected that you should always say yes?

I … more