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Recent Apple ads are getting from bad to worse. Clearly the entire creative department needs a new OS update. Is OS Tor overstaying its welcome?

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Ford really missed out on the Harrison opportunity

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Anyone here have any experience working at DraftKings? Interviewing for a mid-level position and would love to understand the company and culture compared to agency life!

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Has anyone worked at Working Assembly?

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Hi everyone, I’m looking for a referral to razorfish for their summer internship! Appreciate any guidance, DM me if you have any leads or related info. Thanks… more

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A busy NYC-based creative agency is seeking a talented JR GRAPHIC DESIGNER to join our team full-time. This designer will be working on a wide range of projects - from digital campaigns to print assets for … more

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I’m freelancing at a remote-first company and they have a chat channel where everyone on the team of 30+ people has to announce whenever they are stepping away from their computer, and as soon as they return. Doesn’t matter … more

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How to give a career coach who gives advice on social media an advice? Her acting on her videos is cringy and bad. It is such a turn off. I bet she get more client if she speaks naturally. I can’t lis… more

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Are there any in-house teams or agencies looking for a senior or ACD copywriter? I have general consumer agency and pharma/medtech experience and am looking for my next gig. If you have a pet account … more

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Has anyone ever requested a Letter of Intent for a permanent role? Here’s my sitch: currently freelance, we’re aligned to move forward on a perm offer but the start date has moved 3x now. 1st was 4/1… more

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Does anyone know of any agencies in Miami doing production / content, whether it's broadcast or social or digital etc? I'm exploring agencies for opportunities because there is so little phys… more

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Tips to keep in mind before starting a new agency gig? For personal context, starting a role at the Associate Director level

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Never freelanced before but looking to double dip. How exactly does one get started? Or is there a place I can learn?

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what is BBDO’s RTO policy?

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Has anyone relocated from the States to another country through their agency? If so, did they sponsor work visa for you to go? Seriously considering other options given what’s happening rn…

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Is it time companies start declaring that they use hiring systems such as ATS to filter candidates? They are missing out on so much potential talent.

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If a CCO/ECD reached out for a chat but I’m not really interested in leaving my current agency, would it be bad to still go? I don’t want to burn the bridge as it’s somewhere I’d consider in a year or… more

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Oof really? How did this get approved by Unilever?

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Nothing like getting continual praise by the full chain of leadership but getting overlooked for multiple rounds of promos. “What would we do without you!?” You’re about to find out.

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Saatchi & Saatchi Senior Project Managers at Saatchi & Saatchi NY. How do you like it over there? worth it?

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WPP folks in APAC markets, how’s the RTO mandate coming along? Definitely saw the chaos in the US but also hearing different accounts from different markets and agency brands in term of how strict the… more

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In a recent podcast Greg Hahn talks about the ways campaigns being more performance or brand. He argues that the ones that boost the brand are overall better. How do I translate that to my work?

What is everyone’s exit plan? I feel like you kinda have to have one knowing that most people either turn freelance or get canned once you hit (50?).

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I've been trying to find a pharma spot for a while and hoping the detective fishies can help

Only pieces that I remember are:

1) Health/pharma commercial
2) The woman was talking to a clone of herself in a colorful ro… more

Other than that brief period after COVID when they were handing out free money, when was the last time the job market was good?

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I live in South Florida. What should I charge as a freelance senior level graphic designer per hour, and day rate? I’ve always been full time, so I haven’t had the experience pricing myself out like… more

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Alright gang… how many of your ECDs are out here rewriting scripts the night before a meeting? Not just one or two, but every script from every team across every direction. How normal is this?

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Anyone on the uber account at PHD? Trying to get a sense of how well it’s going lol

Anyone familiar with businessfourzero and what it’s like working there?

For RTO folks, are you working nonstop 8 hours at your desk? Not including lunch and coffee breaks. I don't always have enough work to sit at my desk 9-6. Some weeks I'm super busy, but other … more

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Client just complimented me on my diligence, but I wanna respond that after 7 rounds it’s more like DILLIGAF. 🤷‍♂️

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I lost myself when I read “You’re the one reshaping the deck at midnight” 🫠

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I’m starting to get real annoyed with recruiters doing an open cattle call for an open role, and then editing the post with “RIP my inbox!!” Like you knew that was going to happen 💀

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Should I be hyping up my agency on linkedin? For context I’m an at indie where culture is kind of important, but not in a toxic way. I also think the bosses really favor those that are ‘company men’ (… more

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Has anyone heard of Bandits And Friends? What’s the scoop?

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I am a 38-year-old male who has been in the Advertising Industry for over 10 years. I have worked with many types of clients, such as Celcom, UMobile, and Abbot.

Kindly trying to find work where I can … more

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Have any Havas offices in the US received the 2025 holiday list?

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