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I’m so tired of the grind. But I need to make $180+ in NY to afford my family’s life. Just venting. Not sure there’s any real solution for me lol.

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Need some help. I have a decent to good book. Worked at good agencies. But can't seem to land another job. Been through several interviews, just hasn't gone my way. Does any one have any ideas… more

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I just started doing freelance. Do agencies check references or employee history check for a freelance gig?

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Is it bad a move to message recruiters on Linkedin on a weekend?

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I’ve recently been contacted to teach an intro to advertising class to college students for the first time ever. Hope it’s alright to ask you fishies for some advice…

What are some things you wish you could’ve learned or done… more

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Let’s play F/M/K agency edition. Of these what are your three:
GUT
Mischief
Uncommon
BBDO
Rethink.
McCann

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Seeing lots of talk on here about advertising being “dead” but that’s obviously not true, I saw a commercial on TV today.

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Is there a creative partner dating site anywhere? Is this it? I’m looking for an ACD or CD, Art partner to apply to either FT or freelance gigs with me. DM me if you’re interested and wanna chat!

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Thoughts on Goodby’s newly promoted CSO?

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Is there anyone who get job from this site? I have applied many post . But didn't get any response.

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How can GPD’s go client side? Feels like client-side positions want MBAs or Creatives. What can strategist do to get in?

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AN OPEN LETTER FROM C SUITE TO THE EMPLOYEES OF THE MARTIN AGENCY.

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Ok I’m not actually from TMA but how fun would it be if now someone from the martin Agency C suite responded with an open letter calling out al… more

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I want to put some of the instagram posts I’ve done in my book but some of the captions after going through the client aren’t very great. Do I have to keep the mediocre writing or can I change it? I’m… more

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Saw the AdAge article, what happened at McCann today? How bad were the layoffs?

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Please name decent agencies that use Microsoft Suite. I’m not joking when I say the use of Teams/PPT has been the biggest 🚩 of my career!…. they are the most non-tapped-in organizations.

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I’m considering accepting a position at Omnicom Production. Does anyone have any insights on what it’s like over there (Work/life balance, holidays, PTO, flexibility, etc?)

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Does anyone know the email address ending for Publicis Groupe? I just received an email from a recruiter saying they have freelance opportunities at Publicis Groupe, but I don't believe I've ever appl… more

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How large (headcount) are 72andSunny?

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I was laid off last Sept & have been contracting since Jan. I spent 6 yrs at indie agencies & the last 3, client-side. In my experience the latter isn't super creative & I'd still … more

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Anyone with insight into the Coca-Cola relationship with WPP/OpenX? Looking for background on how the partnership is working, especially after Publicis won the U.S. media account. Would love to speak … more

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Is there a way to politely let a hiring manager know you are moving quickly through interviews at rival agencies as a heads up to expedite their process? Agency A is being very slow, but they’re my to… more

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The Martin Agency

An Open Letter to The Martin Agency Leadership

Over the last two and a half years, leadership at The Martin Agency has done something that seemed almost impossible: you ran the most admired agencies into the ground.more

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I got a freelance opportunity at a smaller agency to help with some pitch work. They asked to see my portfolio. I have a bunch of cool pitch concepts from a recent win at my current agency but the wor… more

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After presenting a round of banger ideas to my CD, this is the screen they will be presented with.

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Every time AI gets better, another part of the org chart starts looking optional. If we don’t ask what only we can bring to the table… we might not have a seat at it much longer.

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Any insight on vml chicago? Anyone work there? Any thoughts?

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Are there any Digital Marketing remote internships? I am studying a digital marketing course with the British Academy, and I am looking for some good practical internships to gain experience.

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Hello 👋 I’m a Real Estate and Property agent looking for a very intelligent personal assistant that can post Houses for rent on Facebook marketplace, Craigslist and other sites It’s a remote job, no experience needed.

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I shoulda kept this app deleted.

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How common is it to receive good feedback internally on work, but then much later down the road find out your higher ups are saying they aren’t happy with the work and actually place blame on you? How… more

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Maersk Clerk

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Can you quiet quit and not burn bridges in the process? I’m spent. The only reward I get for going above and beyond is more work, but I know drawing boundaries will ruffle feathers too.

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How do I get work as an artist? I have been looking for so long. It seems that you need proficiency in Photoshop and Digital Art which i would like to learn. I just like to paint really but I need t… more

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What is going on at WPP?!?!

Lost the Coca Cola NA media account to Publicis last Month

TJ Max & Mars media accounts under review.

WPP just “resigned” the PayPal account after only 18 months

I know r… more

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TFW your clients insist on consistently making themselves the talent in their social work. Kill me.

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What’s the best way to include work in your portfolio that didn’t end up being the final version? I worked on it all the way through, so even though it wasn’t my original concept, I still played a big… more

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Experienced Media, Communications & Operations professional with 15+ years in digital strategy, brand building, and high-level events. Led award-winning campaigns and teams across media and tech. … more

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