Advertising

Paid surveys/interviews of advertising professionals by research firms: are they legit or a scam? I’ve received LinkedIn inmail lately from research companies offering compensation for my involvement.

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I own a transportation company operating across the USA, with hands-on experience in coordinating shipments, working directly with shippers, negotiating with carriers, and managing logistics from end … more

Anyone here have any experience working with 21 Grams or Real Chemistry? Thoughts to share?

Do any of you working on cancer drugs get depressed by it or can you be totally clinical? I'm usually pretty cool, but then I'll see something like "with only 3 IV treatments a week, pat… more

I got an offer from Omnicom and it has been 8 weeks since I got the verbal offer and I am still waiting for the written offer. I was informed by the recruiter there’s some budget alignment issue and t… more

Does anyone know how it is working at SPECIAL US? Or even how big the US branches are! The uber eats and Indycar racing work is really fun

Any insights on what it's like at BBDO LA?

If anyone reading this is on a Cannes panel or is in any position to influence industry leaders, please be a champion for creativity.

The devaluation of the product we put out is the greatest threat the advertisin… more

Thoughts or insights on RGA NY right now?

Any insider info on Superside? Curious about what is like to work there and what the work output is like for creatives.

Has anyone successfully shifted their work responsibilities given personal life/family challenges and commitments? I’d love any thoughts/experience you can share. Would love to think that I could make… more

What the hell happened to sick days? PLEASE stop working from home when you’re sick! We need to normalize just taking the day and resting when we’re sick. I don’t know why we’re doing this to ourselve… more

What does life look like for those who don't want to climb the corporate ladder? I don't want the responsibilities of a CD and especially not an ECD. It looks like a shit show. Anyone else fee… more

I am applying for jobs right now. My degree is in Advertising with a minor in Business. What roles should I apply for? I am a Marketing Analyst now and had internships in Digital Marketing and Social … more

Thoughts on Calcium+Co?

What’s a good insurance plan for freelancers?

Creatives: how are you feeling about Ai now with veo 3? I’m seeing a lot of content and am shocked by how much Ai has advanced in the last few months. With veo 3 being available to the public, they m… more

I’m seeing a lot of very talented people at BBDO now. Do you think a non senior level creative would get opportunities to make some good work there? Or at least receive solid mentorship?

looking for cool, fun ACD writer ready to step up into a CD role with a killer art director partner at an independent agency in NY, remote is ok but being in NY is best. if you have any experience wit… more

I am so weary of everyone excitedly sending AI-generated slop my way. Headshots, “content,” writing. I’m seeing it in such great volume that it’s all mushing together into one big bowl of generic slur… more

Where are the best places to work in-house? What are the hidden gems? What are the ones that are so obvious it would be concerning if I didn’t already know about them? Who is hiring? Who isn’t? Which … more

When people say award winners are “rigged” or “pay for play” is this credibly accurate? Of course agencies have to pay to submit but is the actual winner paid for?

If you’re a mid level AD in nyc (or open to relo to nyc) looking for a new fulltime gig and want to make killer work, DM me!

I know I’m late to the game posting this, but why is everyone seemingly so into Nike’s “Am I a bad person” spot? The overall concept works for me, and you can’t not love Willem Dafoe, but the script s… more

If Cannes Lions needs “safe zones” for women, it’s not just a festival problem it’s an industry one.

Creating safety bubbles isn’t the same as creating change. We shouldn’t be designing spaces to hide … more

Does Publicis give bonuses?

Thoughts on Horizon media right now?

A lot of childhood trauma (45 yo now) is playing into my career and making it hard for me to not burn bridges and make progress. Aside from therapy, have any of you found things that have helped you? … more

First-time going to Cannes - any advice/necessities I should bring?

When you cold DM to network on LinkedIn with someone in your city, do you usually ask for a Zoom call or a coffee?

Account services people: What do you tell yourself in order to stay motivated to work in this business? I’ve told myself so many lies over the years — that I’m excited being close to the creative proc… more

FML. I was the main designer at my shop, who have a couple of offices across the US. I had two designers who reported to me.

The agency decided to hire a head of design to oversee all the offices.

Now i… more