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Omnicom’s John Wren on RTO for the Omnicom-IPG merger:

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Just saw a post: Level Studios is looking for an ACD in the Bay Area. $140k-160k. That's gotta be low, right?

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Just remember, everyone: times are tough, and it’s entirely normal to be out of a job for months, not see any openings, or get no response from the hundreds of emails and outreach… unless you’re from … more

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Anyone using AI to measure social engagement and to guide future media placements? If so, what platforms perform best? 🙏🏼

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Hi there!
Can someone tell how to format a TVC / radio / social script?
Is the VO / spoken words / dialogues in bold?
Vfx and sfx italics, rest is regular or am I wrong?
Just checking as sometimes I see t… more

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Been living off my 401k since it’s been impossible to find work in this industry anymore. Each time I take money out is a painful reminder that this is not going to get better.

I wish I emptied it out… more

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Has anyone ever interviewed for a job that you don’t really want?

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Thoughts on Yard Nyc?

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Is McCann being merged with another agency too?

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The Mill closed down. Possible any of those motion designers are looking for freelance work right now? Have a client project that could use an elevated touch.

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I got fired last year and still haven't found a job and I need money for rent and bills.

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Experience is a dirty word.

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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

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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

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Typical salary increase going from ACD to CD?

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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

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

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In the wake of the DEI pivoting, are any agencies notably doubling-down on their DEI efforts? Any agencies being vocal about hiring and promoting trans employees?

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RGA leaving the holding company model.
Thoughts?

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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Omnicom will start mass laying people off the moment they merge with IPG. While people can be let go on a whim in the US, how will they lead with markets like Europe where you can’t just let go of peo… more

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After so much talk about selling out, it's really good to see r/ga trying to go back in finding its soul. It's one of few agencies that I always hoped they could get back in being innovative as they were in nike fuel days. Really hope this goes well to all the great people there.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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And then they came for Fearless Girl, and I did not speak up, as I was not fearless.

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Anyone at Accenture able to explain what y'all were going for with that jaguar rebrand?
No shade, just want to understand.

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Reading between the lines, is this something what the creative industry is proud of and celebrates? Also, the grass is not always greener in-house?

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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

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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

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