Advertising

At an agency, what’s a normal amount of time to go from midlevel to senior?

Hi All,

Looking for some career advice. I graduated in 2024 and started working at an agency shortly after. I’m currently on an investment team as an assistant.

Our team handles CTV and Linear budgets from our cli… more

How do people with toddlers manage full-time jobs in advertising? My kid’s in daycare 9–5, and that’s a really long day for them. By pickup, they’re melting down-- dinner, bedtime, then I’m back onlin… more

Stop calling it a “creative department” if you’re going to turn it into a content factory powered by AI and fear. We could build something better, but only if we start telling the truth about what thi… more

Should I just move to another state for a graphic design job??

I live in a small town—all we have here are small businesses and small shops. It’s SO HARD to find employers that are willing to pay good money for a … more

Would you take a job for a little less money but more job security or stay in a job for a little more money where you don’t know where you stand with the company exactly? I don’t NEED the extra money… more

Might get laid off — what should I say during the call? What should I try to ask for?

I'm a few years into my career at what's seen as a "top agency." I've made some good work, but for various reasons I'm starting to get the itch to move on. I've gotten a … more

i’ve had some amazing interview opportunities recently and rejected from them all. does anyone have tips on how to analyze if i’m doing my interviews wrong? i’m beginning to wonder….

I'm an Art Director who wants to make the jump to copywriting, but I don't have any writing samples.

How do I go about getting experience so I can get hired in? I don't have any writing sam… more

Anyone on the Open X Coca Cola account or on Publicis media business that transitioned over from WPP want to spill how thing are going post transition? Sounds like a mess from people I heard from but … more

How often do apps you click submit not process? Not on my high horse. Big corp and can’t find auto reply in my inbox.

Had a second round interview just before Easter weekend. Hiring manager responded to thank you note, and waiting to hear back is killing me lol this job market is wild

what do we think is an account manager salary at an indie like Mojo?

I've not always been agency-side of advertising. Most of my 15+ year career has been client-side. I've noticed now that I'm agency-side, people within agencies are a lot less likely to fol… more

After I was laid off, an account person from my former agency connected me with a friend who ended up offering me a job 🙌🏻
Would it be appropriate to send a thank you gift? And if so, what? In the p… more

If we want to bring up egos in advertising… what’s up with the influx of 2020 college grads working a few years at their first (remote) ad agency and then declaring they’re Senior or ACD-level while looking for t… more

How do you feel the industry is changing because of AI? I think my work-life balance is much better now. Why? I spend time on REAL issues, and all the small issues are already solved by AI/Agents.

What’s the salary range for a mid level creative in Dubai?

I’ve heard it’s not a terrible job market for junior creatives. Have you found this to be true? Compared to senior and CD levels.

anyone have any experience freelancing and exercising the freelance isn’t free act ? Client refuses to pay for services for a freelance and found out has never paid any other parties before me . What … more

How important is the cover letter, really? A company is requiring it and debating just how much energy to spend on it….

How do I navigate having a moral dilemma when working on a particular brand/project? I’m only a few years into my career and this is the first time I’ve felt seriously conflicted/icky about my involve… more

I had 2 interviews and i got ghosted. Both were with hiring managers so it’s not like they weren’t interested in me. I also followed up with them but no reply. Feels like dating all over again lol but… more

I've had a full creative career and done just about everything an Art Director, Sr. AD and ACD can do in an agency. Kept up with the latest technology, but that doesn't seem to matter with HR … more

As a graphic designer/art director I’m pretty sick of BS marketing for subpar products, services, and companies. I get so caught up in that, my heart’s just NOT in the marketing design anymore. I woul… more

Anybody have any insight on what it’s like to work for Chewy, Inc’s internal creative team in South Florida? Have heard mixed reviews. Glassdoor looks mostly positive though, or at least about as goo… more

What do you wear to a pitch competition/networking event in NY? Business casual?

How does Oliver operate? Would love to hear about the agency from someone who works there :)

Anyone currently at or recently worked at Saatchi & Saatchi? Would love to hear some honest feedback on the agency

Does Edelman really pay muchhh lower than average? Seeing ACD roles in NY that top at 130k lol

Has anyone heard of Omnicom Production as an agency? What are their accounts? And what type of work do they do?

Anyone have the inside scoop on American Express’s internal agency, OnBrand? I would love to connect and learn about the culture in ATL office