Advertising

What is the responsibility of an ACD when steering junior’s work that will eventually go to the CDs. Just the best work possible in their eyes, or work guided to be something they know suits the taste… more

Apologies for the very stupid question. How can I tell if a junior art director is funny by their book? I know nothing about design and art direction visuals and I’m trying to find a partner.

Copywriters - I always see so many people post/speak about how many hours overtime they’re working and how burnt out they are but I can’t relate. I work at one of the largest advertising agencies in C… more

Curious how many levels of creative directors get involved in your work and to what extent. Is it typical for a GCD and multiple ECDs to be involved concept through production on integrated jobs (OLV,… more

When being interviewed, is there a good way to know if I’ll actually get opportunities? I feel like I was lied to at my current agency. But maybe I didn’t ask enough specific questions. I needed a job… more

Just remembering one time I was in the last stages of a job interview and had a call with a CD and for some reason an account manager was also on the call. The account manager took over the interview … more

Anyone else go places during the week, see a bunch of people and think - “what do these people do for a living and how are there so many of us at the grocery store at 11am on a Tuesday” and then you r… more

Anyone with first hand knowledge of someone leaving advertising for a trade? I know of one jr planner who grew tired of the diminishing returns and started his own home maintenance company. He’s much … more

What’s the “silent cost” no one warned you about in adulthood?

Hi I’m looking for a job in construction I have worked as a roofer helper and I’m great at it I also have experience at working in remodeling if anyone can hook me up with a job that would be great

Is it weird that I want to know what my employees make? Just started a new role this week and I have a few direct reports. I’d love to know their salaries and past performance ratings to get an idea o… more

How do you all start caring at work again after a burn out? I was a top performer, really cared, was willing to put my all into projects. I left the job I burned out from and joined an agency that I have … more

Anything you saw at the One Show / ADC / etc. this year that feel like actual good work?

What agencies are working in the Jaguar Land Rover RFP? Just curious.

I’ve applied to over 100 jobs and I’ve done all the things they tell you to: tailor your resume, network with people in the company, get referrals, etc. and still nothing. I’m getting more and more di… more

I’m so conflicted with all of the opinions on agencies. I want to go to a place that makes great work. But when asking about a shop, someone always mentions how awful they are. I don’t care if the peo… more

It has been about three years since I graduated from college, and I still have not found a job in my field. I was so worn out when I left school that I sort of went off the wagon, but I'm slowly g… more

Thoughts on the agency, CNC (fka Coffee n’ clothes)? Seems like they’re rapidly growing and just got featured on BOF. I’m considering a strategist role with them.

Is Matchnode a good company to work for?

If one of your projects is featured, and critical to the success of a wider award winning long-term campaign case study (think Heinz but not actually), do you take credit?

I’m getting interviews for great jobs (which I’m extremely grateful for) but i feel like the pay is always lower than what it should be and that they’re likely speaking to at least 4-5 other strong ca… more

Getting laid off is so embarrassing? All these ex-coworkers I've never interacted with are suddenly looking at my LinkedIn

Weighing a couple opportunities;

1. FT Position at a well known agency, good title, pay, and location for me but mixed feelings about the accounts I’d be working on.
2. Contract position at a brand I like. Lesser… more

Attn all Cannes ‘25 attendees: we will be shaking up the Croisette with something it’s never seen before: We were invited to hold 2 Digital Fight Clubs on Brand Innovators beach Jun 17,18 6-8pm. The w… more

There’s a New CD (Copy) to Talk to on Talk To A Creative Director: Hayden Scott

Over the course of 18+ years Hayden Scott has been a copywriter and creative head at some of the world's biggest (Ogilvy, DDB, Hakuhodo), s… more

Excluding the large network mergers, I’m curious if you’ve heard of or work at other medium to large shops that recently merged with another or have been acquired. Thanks!

Most people care more about winning awards than making work that actually works for the client.
Change my mind.

LA X NY: which one is the best place to work and live?

Employers need to adopt an “as long as the work gets done” policy and
stop treating employees like children. Do you agree?

Can we talk about how batshit CRAZY the Ad Age subscription fee is? That esoteric junk is $700/yr for a single subscription. That’s a jaw dropping $60/mo for an industry that pays notoriously poorly. … more

Looking for some great pitch decks for inspiration.. Sharing is caring !! I'm always looking for ways to get better and have been doing a ton of inter agency collabs recently and I get so fired up… more

Have you noticed in North America how many of this app games are hiring big celebrities for their dumb ads? Like Jennifer aniston, Courtney vox, jimmy fallon and modern family for an ad for a s hitty … more

hi! looking for junior AD to partner up with. ideally you have a sense of humor, singularly weird brain, and want to make funny, offbeat spec work. happy to share my book in a PM.

I’m struggling to find the right balance of team vs solo working with my partner. It seems like they want more solo time than I do but then our ideas only feel like they come from one of us or the oth… more