Advertising

What do you call that feeling or moment when you’re so excited that you just reached out to someone about that new job you desperately want but only see your grammar and spelling mistakes after you’ve… more

I’m attempting to move out of healthcare sector.. SNF clinics are in a way… draining. I have my BA in Communication. Where to begin??

Ever worked at an agency during/leading up to its acquisition by a big holding company? I’ve been curious as to what the signs are that an agency is about to be bought, and what the first year afterwa… more

Anybody have a good experience with AI Executive Coach? I’d love to get a real coach but I just don’t have the money. I’m in a new job and with mentoring being basically non existent in this industry … more

Anyone listen to Madwell’s CEO on AdSpeak? 👀

Finally going to ask for a promotion to CD (that’s been promised to me for a couple years now yet hasn’t materialized) — what’s the current going salary band for a CD in NYC?

How do I get into healthcare advertising? I'm early career and have been working in education marketing

Why would Vince Vaughn do that? 💔

35 years in Account Management, with blue chip international clients.

First thing you learn in presentation skills training: YOU are the presentation!
The deck is only a prop to assist you.

If you are going to later present it, why bother? They hav… more

Hey recruiters, how in the world do you—in the worst “employer’s” market in over a decade—justify putting out feeding frenzy calls on LinkedIn? Isn’t it literally your job to have go-to talent?

Am I the only one that thinks “Wheatley so good I drink it neatly,” encourages alcoholism?

I have an interview coming up for a freelance gig. The requirement is proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. I don’t know Figma, Premier, or After Effects. Should I bring it up during the inte… more

What are some reasons an agency would withdraw from a pitch?

Do you see a timeline of tariffs affecting the ad industry? Budget cuts, layoffs? How soon are we waiting

I have experience in manufacturing sign and publicity material

Would you change jobs for hardly a pay raise to do more enjoyable work?

Help me with a dilemma! Semi-entry level person entering a final-round interview with a large in-house media company. Pays great, but is B2B and soulless corporate. I also really, really love agency l… more

Thinking of making my way across the pond from NYC to London creative agencies and wondering if anyone has made the same/similar move and has wisdom to share. Is the work better, is it more or less ba… more

Does anyone have experience interviewing with The Trade Desk as an account manager? I have some questions about the presentation round. Thanks!

Everyone’s fav name and shame time!

Interviewed with Matte Projects earlier this month and ended up getting ghosted. Not even one follow up. The interview itself was also weird. Saw their Glassdoor rat… more

Hello! I am interview for an advertising sales role at Netflix, senior level, to be POC for their partner media agencies. What questions can I expect from manager and how does the partner interview lo… more

Can anyone provide some insights on advertising on Reddit? I've never used Reddit's Ads before, and I'm not sure if I'm missing out. I have a client who has a resort and wants to adver… more

What are some interview questions you got when you got hired? To all my creatives out there.

Anyone have any thoughts or ideas on when it’s going to get better?

Anyone have a link to that 'how to build a pitch deck' presentation from W+K folk?

I’m genuinely excited and passionate about being a copywriter in advertising. I don’t want to harp on the gripes and it’s not so different from film and music these days. The push to safe is everywhere.
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Has anyone heard of or worked for QYOU Media?

These Cannes juries, eh? Never heard of 3/4s of the people. I won a Grand Prix and 9 other lions last year…no sign of a jury invite 🤣

I’m a mid-level brand/innovation strategist navigating the YOE wall — both mentally & in interviews. While some roles call for a certain # of YOE, I know I can do the role, I’ve delivered high-level strategic… more

Got to say, in a sea of bad recruiters/poor recruitment processes, Apple handles it quite well. I guess as expected? I didn’t get the gig, but knew where I stood the whole way, before/during/after an… more