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Anyone need a freelance mid-level copywriter? I’m award-winning, available, have plenty of references, and will work very hard :)

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I’ve been out-of-work and out-of-the-loop for a bit, what’s a good (free) source to catch up on industry trends/best in class work these days?

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It’s Friday. And you just completed another week of helping somebody else chase their dream.

How’s that feel?

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Why do companies repost job listings amd have them up for months?

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At this rate, we could buy back our independence from AKQA 😂

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Ah the Geico-ification of State Farm

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Long shot, but does anybody have success finding a lit manager or agent for screenplays? Would love to know how to reach out!

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I miss dong Draper. We need you more than ever king. 👑

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Well, we knew this might happen to Open X. It came down to cost. Publicis was willing to undercut WPP. As someone who works on the Open X team, all I can say is God's speed to Publicis. All that g… more

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Any word on the street on BGB Group winning the BMS biz?

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How do people find mentors / career coaches? I’m looking to grow specific skills like dealing with hard clients, being able to sell them extra work etc without being pushy, dealing w internal politics… more

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Mark Read has got to be on his way out?

I mean at this point Group M has lost so much like how can he realistically stay on

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WPP loses Coca Cola Media Account

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How do you approach working on side projects? As long as there are no direct client conflicts, controversial topics, or they don’t interfere with your work, is it generally okay?

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Curious, how much do network agencies VP/SVP/EVP make?

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Which agencies have had layoffs in the last month?

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How do ppl find time to make work and do the old gloat ‘n stunt act on linkedin? How do they find time in the day to performatively post, like, and comment on every meaningless beat of the chest? Is t… more

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How’s working on Coca-Cola? There’s a lot of money there. Not just broadcast, but activations, social, etc.

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Are there some clients out there that think if they make a joke with their ads, that people will think their brand is a joke? With Lady Gaga’s newest album, she’s in a much safer and mainstream territ… more

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I'm trying to get a job in a new city I don't know anyone in. I've been connecting and messaging people in the area at companies I'm interested in, but the response has been low. My re… more

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Been unemployed 2+ years as copywriter. Should I give up?

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If u wonder why advertising is in a downturn,
I present exhibit A:

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Is it smart to have a designed resume as a creative? I worry that I'm not making it past CV-parsing software because my resume is too designed even though as an AD ACD, I've always heard that … more

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Have you ever left a job because of an ineffective coworker that you just couldn't stand working with? What was the final straw?

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Assistant Strategist job posting at PHD, based in NYC and paying $34-45K. This industry can really be disgusting.

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Is it really ok to receive a declining job application response for a creative position — a role that relies on day-to-day visual expressions of concepts — without anyone from the job posting company … more

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Has anyone successfully transition from being a copy writer to a UX writer? If so, how'd you do it, and do you like it?

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Who is behind the stunt with Jack Quaid?

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How do you respond to a salary expectation question when there is no range listed on the job posting? Is it acceptable to ask the recruiter you’re interviewing with to provide a range?

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So, is this how things are going to be every day for the next four years?

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Does anyone here have any inside scoop on if WPP lost Coke to Publicis? An article on digiday had wording that sounded like it’s lost but WPP has yet to tell anyone…

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Would you take a job you’re not qualified for?

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Brands that use big songs / sounds on organic tiktok and IG without licensing them. How???

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I’m applying to a job that I know I’m qualified for. They send me an assignment. I do the assignment and write back saying I need one more day to edit, no response. I write back with several documents showing ext… more

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Does anyone know the annual growth salary of a Head of Account in UK?

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I hehe only gotten an inflation raise one time, many years in the industry. Is this just our industry or just me?

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Are we accepting LinkedIn requests from people we’ve never spoken to? Or deleting?

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