Is there an unspoken expectation to regularly work over 40 hrs a week once you start making 6 figures?

Remember when LinkedIn was like … a respectable platform where you carefully considered who you’d connect with and PRAY that they accept your invite 🤣

Would you join an IPG agency right now if you were casually in market?

Mojo had major layoffs again and I want to help. If anyone’s looking to hire some of the best peeps in the industry let me know and I’ll happily share books and names over DM

Kind of a rant but how do we feel about people oversharing in their out of office calendar invites? I have coworkers putting detailed information as to why they are taking a day or sometimes an hour o… more

How does one tactfully tell a CCO/ECD that you don’t feel challenged by any the work you’ve been given and I end up sitting around doing nothing a lot of the time? I’m at a great agency and I want to … more

I'm trying to relocate to a new city and state where I don't know anybody. I've been trying to connect with people in these areas with little success. Does anyone have any advice on what I… more

How do you be the squeaky wheel without rocking the boat?

I want to learn how to advocate for myself and push for opportunities without coming off like I’m a problem, or like I’m ungrateful or challeng… more

Had anyone ever wondered if the Charmin Bears shave down there, like how does the ultra soft paper not get stuck in their hair …

Okay, so I know what brand and social copywriters do, but what is a retail copywriter? Seen a couple remote job postings for it.

Opened up LinkedIn for the first time in
awhile, saw a recommended connection that is a ‘Chief Purpose Officer’.

Carry on.

Back in October, TBWA LA had paused their creative residency program and mentioned it'd restart early this year, but I haven't heard anything about it. Anyone have any insight if they're going t… more

Anyone successfully swap from Media Planning to strategy? How did you position it?

I've worked at Leo Burnett Sri Lanka. Looking for work in Canada in advertising if possible. Any help would be appreciated. Tnx.
Salomie

Anyone know if Omnicom in UK has a policy allowing working from abroad?

What would you do if you found out the new-hire is making more than you? I’ve been at my company for 3 years and have received 1 raise since I’ve been there and they are still making more than me. I’v… more

Europe / London agencies that could be open to remote freelancers?

I have experience at two London hot shops.

Got an email at 11pm for a company asking me to come in tomorrow for an in-person interview. I did apply to the role, but the way the email is written/was sent seems off. Is this a scam?

What’s going on with the geico review? Is Martin gonna be ok?

Do you think I’ll enjoy media planning if I find (linear/ott/digital) investment boring?

Wow! 😮
“Following multiple reports and confirmation from agency leadership, Ad Age has learned that Madwell is facing significant financial issues, including delayed payments to employees, outstanding debts to v… more

Shower thought: Anyone else have the suspicion that holding cos/agencies requiring employees to exclusively use (and in effect train) their proprietary AI large language model will eventually sell that “creative”… more

Anyone working at Omnicom Production and want to share their experiences? Curious to know the vibe, workload, etc. is like since its inception.

What are your top 3 go to sites to scroll for job opportunities?

Coca Cola to Publicis for full AOR. CoLab 2.0?

i’m updating my book/portfolio and wanted to know if i can add in things that haven’t been produced by the client? i hear a lot of mixed opinions about this!

Regarding WPP losing Coke to Publicis:“Agency holding companies are not ‘meme stocks’ that turn on headlines and sentiment. They are sophisticated portfolios of software, services, currency exchange r… more

Has anyone recently gotten a verbal offer, but then been told there’s a relocation requirement, particularly away from a high COLA area? This didn’t come up at all in prior conversations and I’m worri… more

Best use of brand mascots on social? Would love any inspo as I’m working through a brief

How often do you do personal stuff (shopping, check finances, apartment/house hunting, scrolling social media) during work hours?

Hi everyone,
I’ve solid experience in advertising and brand management, my biggest strength being the area of consumer insight and account/strategic planning. I have also worked at high ends on client’… more

You and your partner get along well and make good work, and decided to stick together and get poached by another agency. You negotiate salary together. Year later, still great, you have a salary revie… more

Before being promoted to CD, did you feel ready? Or was it a leap of faith?

Can any creatives recommend a financial advisor who has experience working with people in creative industries?