So my old agency has once again produced a campaign idea of mine that the CD rejected while I was there, leaving me off the credits ofcourse.

What do you even do in a situation like this?

What happened to the IPG Bowl?

Senior account folks - how did you break through to AD?

I’ve been stuck at AS for what feels like forever. Excelling at my job, stretching into LOTS of director duties, and getting excellent reviews (peer and man… more

What do EVPs make at Publicis / Leo / McCann these days???

People who work from home… be honest - are you moving your body or is your laptop basically an extra limb at this point? 👀

Friendly reminder: close the laptop, stand up, and go for a quick walk. Your … more

Art folks, have you ever been paired with a copy partner who didn’t pull their weight or you generally don’t jive with creatively? I don’t mind mine as a person but as a partner… How do I let my manag… more

There are very few things in the world more annoying than the LinkedIn “AI thought leader”.

OK, what's going on with hiring/HR? How come even people who I recommend for open jobs can't get a screening interview, and the people whose resumes we do get aren't good fits? Are ATS systems j… more

When unemployed and looking for work, what does a productive day look like? Especially if you don’t have a network. How much do I work on new spec? How many agency creative leads/recruiters should I c… more

I recently applied for a role on LinkedIn. They downloaded my resume and sent me a message saying they were impressed by my resume, and mentioned they would “send my resume to the person in charge and… more

Anyone else find the “Name’s Fuut” line in the Progressive biker ad really funny?

CV or Resume? Which are we using these days?

Hey guys I have two offers I’m conflicted about
1. IPG MB Agency - Senior Associate, Commerce - CPG client
2. Publicis Media Agency - Senior Associate, Media Planning - Sports Retailer client

Same pay.… more

Does anyone know of any Account Director openings in LA? I have about ten years of 360 experience across a wide range of clients/industries, and am looking for my next move.

I’m connecting with recrui… more

It’s interesting that a press release in the ad trades a few days ago about the successful use of Artificial Intelligence in a global Coca-Cola campaign (“Coca-Cola and WPP hit AI gold with new ‘classic’ campaign”) i… more

I charge only 5$ per hour for digital marketing services 99% off

The average service charges for a Digital Marketing Specialist in the United States can vary widely depending on the scope of work, experience level, and whether it's freelance or agency-based. Here’s a general… more

Why do write so much more poetically when I drink? I hate to say it- but it opens up the floodgates of my mind.

Say there’s a job opening that’s not made public, and the ECD/CCO already knows you and wants to bring you in, do you skip the interview process? Like just talk to the ECD/CCO and get the job?

Any thoughts on burson? Especially creative?

my agency had some client shakeups and I got put on a different (now main) account. I FUCKING LOATHE THE WORK. is there anything I can do or anyone I can talk to to try and improve my situation or is … more

Has anyone worked at monks before? What was your experience? Currently interviewing for the Estée Lauder account

WPP / Group M folks - what is the severance package they are giving during these layoffs? (If any lol)

New idea: would you pay for this/use it? A place where creatives can pay to consult with other creatives (likely unemployed freelancers) when they’re stuck on a project and need help and want to come … more

is droga5 just kept posting ghost jobs or are they actually hiring??

Curious what the vibes are like at Ogilvy rn (specifically within production). What’s the typical workload like? Are the clients/projects enjoyable to work on? Etc.

Does anyone know anything about Movable Ink? What is the culture like?

Looking for ad agency internships that explicitly welcome/accept career changers (not just college students). Dentsu is one of them. If you're aware of more, please let me know!

Anyone else here neurodivergent with a beta blocker prescription? I was just diagnosed with a heart condition that causes my heart to race when standing, and my PCP brought them up—partly because I’m autist… more

I won in the student category at the Clio Awards, but the ticket costs $800. I'm based in NY and currently job hunting here. Do you think it's worth it? I think buying a dress might be okay si… more

I support a small creative LLC with design deliverables as a freelancer. They provide SMBs and content creators with branding and marketing materials; the LLC is my client. I was just told they will n… more