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How long after giving a referral is typical for someone to reach out to that person? I recently put a candidate forward for a role after someone on the talent team asked if I had any suggestions. They… more

Genuine question. How do you distinguish between normal work challenges and the deeper realization that your job may not actually be for you?

Is it easier to climb the corporate ladder in Account or in Creative? I see so many people younger than me at my agency as Senior Account Executives, but all the creatives my age are still mid-level. … more

How has Jack Morton agency been doing considering they are now part of omnicom?

What harmless work from home habits do you have that would NOT fly in an office? I can start… the amount I use my phone during breaks

so an agency recruiter reached out to me about a ft sr. writer role on a specific client — I’m actively looking for a steady part-time/freelance role, is this something you think they might entertain … more

Salary transparency post

Content creators working at agencies, how much are we making for salary or freelance?

2 questions: 1. How would one be able to interview for an Omnicom agency if they work an other omnicom agency?
Would all agencies know my salary so it’s harder to negotiate within network?

Honest question — when you scroll through LinkedIn, what’s the first thought or feeling that comes to mind?

I know these layoffs have a lot to do with the economy and such but who here can also agree that this is also the result of terrible leadership within the industry for yeeeeeeaaaaaaars?

In my 10 years… more

It’s a beautiful day, the windows are open, sun is shining through, the fan gives a nice breeze. I am super productive at work, I have my music on and am sitting on my bed with my laptop. I am flying … more

Do people still use business cards?

👀What is your strategy to ensure your employer doesn’t replace you with AI?

Anyone else having issues with the VML or WPP bowls? One has completely disappeared for me, and the other is now saying I don't have access (and won't let me rejoin).

Anyone here from WPP / GroupM who left after getting an approved I-140? (Or know someone)

Trying to understand how it’s handled if someone moves companies within ~6 months of approval. Did WPP typically withdraw t… more

New business managers (or equivalent): how do you find new clients for the agency? Do you use tools, news, etc. to look for opportunities or what’s the secret?

Have you ever accidentally sent a teams message in the wrong thread? Or been sent the wrong message/email? If so… what did it say? I’m curious. Spill the tea. 😂

Unemployment is rising. Are more layoffs coming? Should I even bother to look for something if they do come?

Without naming what you do for work, what is something that you say at least multiple times a day (or week) ?I’ll start. “Attached you will find our recommendation for the upcoming campaign…”

Layoffs at Chiat, was there an Omnicom wide layoff?

There's a big conference coming up and I have to present in person after years of virtual presenting. Any tips out there?

If you had a 4 day work week would
you want your extra day off to be on Friday or Monday? I am definitely choosing Monday. Avoid as many meetings as possible lol.

What happened to the WPP bowl? I suddenly can’t see it anymore

Which AI platform is everyone using to design slides?

Did the Publicis and associated sub-company bowls get nuked? Not showing up in my feed or the search anymore...

Did any agencies help w DHS/Noem’s $220M ad campaign? 👀

Hello, I’m trying to write a 30 for the first time and I didn’t realise how difficult it is. Anyone got any good 30s to share. Been watching a bunch of stuff to try understand how to keep it super sim… more

A colleague asked me for my instagram and last evening I got like 20 notifications about them liking all my pictures. Is this weird or acceptable these days? And today, he wants to know if we can have… more

Do you think copywriters and designers should be paid roughly the same, or is a big gap normal? I just found out the copywriters on our team make more than the designers at their level do, and I’m not… more

I got moved to a final interview round that consists of a take home assignment and presentation to the client. This is a senior strategist role. What are agencies/clients typically looking for at this… more

What’s a normal thing people do at work that secretly gives you the ick?

I feel like everyone has at least one. I’ll start: walking into the elevator before letting everyone else out

are there any poc creatives who work at Arc Worldwide Chicago? Want to know what it’s like working there

So now we've got some folks working remotely and some back in the office. I am wondering, are the office folks going to get preferential treatment? Anyone choosing to go into the office now even i… more

Anyone else planning on retiring to a low cost of living country when this business spits you out?

Did Colle McVoy absorb Yamamoto? Lots of folks changing their company on LinkedIn. Any layoffs related to this? Also, why?

What’s the high end amount a good cd level creative can make in a year if they go freelance. Assume someone with awards a good network and is willing to hustle and take whatever. What’s a high end ran… more