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I joined today and the first thing I learned is about a scandalous affair between two of our former creative executives that everyone knows about (except me). It ended with a slap on the face that can… more

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How do you show more initiative at work ? My feedback was that I need to be more active in work streams

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Try trade show / convention companies. Always looking for designers. And a fun and rewarding industry (25 years ezperience)

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I’m a little baffled how Tombras got Adage agency of the year and BBH made top 10. I actually decided not to go to Tombras when I was being recruited based off some advice here. Wondering if I made a … more

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I got laid off from a network agency on good terms (agency had 3 rounds of mass layoffs). I offered up future freelance on my way out but wondering how likely is it to hear back? Is there some unwritten cod… more

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Damn you, anonymous giraffe, for skipping my favorite idea on the deck! Damn you!

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As an AD it’s so sad knowing so many art directors and copywriters who are never given the opportunity to present THEIR work to the client. I understand account is client facing but they don’t know th… more

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I hate everything about this industry. After 15+ years I hate it. How the hell do I get out when I need the $ to survive.

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The reason some people want RTO and a return to pre-covid culture is that they aren’t capable of being creative on their own. They need a physical space in which to hide (in plain sight) and actual creative peopl… more

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How are you bringing innovation in CRM copywriting? Emailers, in-app comms and other crm platforms

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Has anyone leveraged Ai platforms to create models that predict staffing needs, demand forecasting, employee skill matching, etc?

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Thoughts on going to McCann NY as an account person?

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Does anyone have experience with Innovid XP? I’m curious of the product’s shortcomings in particular.

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Any marketers here?

If I wanted to move from creative to more of a marketing manager role, what’s the best way to do that? Do I need to go back to school or get some kind of certification? Or is it jus… more

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Thoughts on the latest CPK campaign?

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Anyone willing to share their typical headroom for their creative department? Or best headroom ever, percentage-wise? Asking for a friend.

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I’m about halfway through my first internship and I’m having trouble landing another one. For reference, I graduated last June and I just got my first internship offer in January. Looking through postings online,… more

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I see socials of brands using AI left and right. My agency has an ethical stance on using AI. That puts a lot of work on my AD as they have to hand create a ton of stuff for the social accounts we run… more

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I need to take something out of my chest, I’ll keep it short. I used to be very critical of my agency role to the point that I went to work for big tech. Money is way better but boy agency life is rea… more

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Anyone else feel like this WPP townhall is an absolute disaster and completely tone deaf?

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So Brazil became the country of the year at Cannes when it is so obvious that their football team can longer win another World Cup 😂

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Seeing lots of positions open at Day One Agency and don’t know much about them. Thoughts from anyone who has worked there or is currently there? Thanks!

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God has turned away from us. In the cold shadow of what was once his warm embrace, one of you created this.

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Any advice for being put on a PIP?

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what’s accts does Leo NY have

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Hi all. Making some transitions with our business and have a question. Can someone explain difference in roles between a strategist and creative? I’m in production and when I spent a couple years at … more

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Thoughts on the Puma AI tvc?

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Our industry was already on a race to the bottom among agencies and Big-SaaS, but now we’re all on a spiraling AI-slide.
How do I get off this ride while maintaining a 100k+ salary somewhere in this economy?

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Anyone else optimistic that the job market will pick up in Q2?

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Any strategists here that used to be creatives? I’ve enjoyed the research aspect of being a cw and thinking about making the switch. Healthcare writing has felt rather limiting to me.

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Anyone ever been at a creative agency that only brings in strategists as freelance? Even at the CSO level? And anyone they put up for a strategy role in a pitch is a temp. Here’s my question… does thi… more

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Anyone have connections with Merck Animal Health? Working there is my absolute dream and would love to make connections. I work in creative as a copywriter/editor. Thank you all in advance.

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Does anyone know how much PTO Oliver Agency is offering? Is it Unlimited?

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Why is the client on the call younger than me, and how do I get their job? 🤨

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Rumor is Mars account might be leaving WPP for Publicis

This would be such a blow for WPP/Group M especially after losing TCCC

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Any feedback on Wavemaker NYC?

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