Advertising

Experience is a dirty word.

I happen to love my acct people comrades, but if they’re asking me to create a bunch of ideas for tomorrow’s meeting tonite, when I send the deck at 10:45 pm they should also be awake and able to revi… more

Why do they ask for your address when applying for jobs? I live outside Miami. But I want to put Miami, vs the actual city I live in because I think the bigger city will be more appealing to remote … more

Typical salary increase going from ACD to CD?

Job app question for in-house/tech roles.

My entire career has been creative agency-side, where typical resumes don’t really matter, just your portfolio. I’ve always just listed the agencies and clients I’ve work… more

Does anyone know which agencies are working on the new anti-drug campaigns for the Trump administration?

RGA leaving the holding company model.
Thoughts?

Does anyone know how to submit ad creative to Condé Nast publications? Can’t figure out AdShuttle for the life of me 🤦‍♀️

How long did you freelance at a company before you got a full time offer?

Does anyone know the avg. Senior Copywriter salary in Kansas city? 🙏🙏

I know we're pretty good at pointing out the downsides on here, but honest question: any ad creatives out there currently enjoying their role AND having some semblance of work/life balance?

I'd love to he… more

Apparently the Oscars were last night. Are the holding companies running Hollywood too?

Thoughts on Heartbeat (part of Publicis Health)?? Culture/RTO/accounts/leadership?

Hi fishies! Has anyone pivoted from Paid Media (paid search, paid social) to Product Marketing Manager? I have been desperate to make this change (I'm a director in my current role but understand … more

Graphic designers:

What things (aside from travel) help you feel inspired?

I am struggling with the job market and trying to find a job as an in-house designer. I quit my first job at a wrap place bc I wasn’t even design… more

Writers, including CD and higher, what writing pursuits do you have outside of advertising? I feel like if I’m not constantly creating meaningful things to me then I’m dreadfully unfulfilled and don’t… more

I’m interviewing for a job I’m not too crazy about. The pay is $20K (20%) higher than my current salary. I am hoping to land a job with at least 30K raise. Would you advise me to turn this offer (if I… more

Anyone know who’s hiring for the social CD role at Grey? Or have any insight into the team? Much appreciated 🙏

Who designs and builds the decks at your organization? What app do they use?

I had an idea. We make an app that lets you alert other citizens whenever you see Boebert, MTG or Vance out in public, so they can’t go to a restaurant without getting swarmed by protesters. Screw ove… more

What’s the best way to get some work that challenges me at my agency? I feel like I trained for war to get this job and but this first year I’ve only been swinging at softly thrown wiffle balls. Shoul… more

How are your Zelensky/Trump relationship repair campaigns coming on?

Producer peeps - just saw a Capital 1 add with multiple celebrities. Jennifer Garner, Charles Barkley, Spike Lee, Samuel L Jackson, Willie Nelson and a white due I don’t recognize. How much does that … more

Lots of us are feeling helpless about the direction our country is moving in, and we’re not sure what to do. So I wrote a script to call your elected official and demand they do their job. Now there’s… more

So, was that a set up between trump and Vance, or did that evil a-hole Vance go rogue and his idiot boss fell for the bait? God help us all. And god bless Zelensky. Will be praying for him in church t… more

I’ve been asking myself lately, why keep loving an industry that doesn’t love me back?
I’ve wanted to be in Advertising since I was a child. The Great Recession of 2008 cut me off in my early years. I … more

Will Russia be able to enter the Lions this year?

Ben Affleck should not be allowed to make ads anymore after that Super Bowl disaster.

Late, I know. But it bothers me every day.

With all of the RTO and hybrid situations happening - can we talk about pied a tierre situation? Does anyone have one? Does anyone need a roommate? What happens when people leave the city but also … more

Any positive stories around job searching?

I have no idea what to do next or how to get my next role … I was an art director working in different agencies for three years right after graduating art school, i was pretty good at it, but never go… more

Each platform has a unique style and audience:

Instagram: Visual-focused, concise captions, use of emojis and hashtags.

Twitter (X): Short, snappy, and engaging with trending hashtags.

Facebook: Longer captions, com… more