Advertising

Anyone have experience working with a headhunter recently? Would love to hear if it was helpful or not. Thanks!

Dallas?

Hey y'all,
Looking for a reference that parodies those bad lawyer ads. Any ideas?

Anyone in Minneapolis hiring senior level strategy? Looking to make a move, but I have very few contacts in the area.

What’s with all the creatives leaving Martin?

Does anyone go to NYC adweek?

Account leaders: help. I was asked to scope a Program Director for 2025 and client side texting me asking what they even do. (AFAIK nothing). They don’t want to pay for it.

How have you handled interna… more

Experienced freelancers: how do you find a strong PPO plan on the marketplace that’s still affordable? I’ve only ever had employer sponsored healthcare and now I need to change to something cheaper th… more

What would your walkout song be

Can I put concepts that the client didn’t buy in my portfolio if it is password protected?

Is advertising week 2024 worth it?

Job markets are brutal these days, with companies constantly having layoffs and no leads on new jobs or projects. I just can’t sit and wait anymore. Should I go back to school and get a degree?

What’s the market value of a rising ACD into a CD role at a large Los Angeles agency? Trying to break the cycle of being an underpaid female creative.

I was surprised to find out that Glassdoor has a space for the community to interact like LinkedIn. Until now, I’ve been using Glassdoor on my phone and didn’t see any options to share information the… more

I was surprised to find out that Glassdoor has a space for the community to interact like LinkedIn. Until now, I’ve been using Glassdoor on my phone and didn’t see any options to share information the… more

What are your favorite campaigns or brands that use photography in interesting or unexpected ways? Could be a distinctive style, photography as a storytelling device, working with a notable photograph… more

Does anyone have a more recent agency salary spreadsheet? Can only find the one from a few years ago. Thanks

Any insight on how Havas (200 Hudson Street NYC office) is?

I'd like to start doing pro bono brand strategy/research for local companies. Are there any good guides or tips people have for how to approach small local businesses with such a proposition?

Do you think copywriting is dying? I keep seeing job posts seeking art directors and designers, but very few legitimate ads for copywriters. Just trying to decide if I need to find another industry … more

I really don't get on well with my new boss. They exhibit hallmark traits of bad leadership, and in the last 1-2 months the relationship has gotten so strained as a result of their actions that it's making me dread i… more

All I hear recently is “your freelance rate is too high”, what are people expecting then? 50 usd/hr for a sr designer with all sorts of experiences, awards and based in ny? 50 was what I charged 3-4 y… more

Why is it so hard for some CD’s to acknowledge/credit the creative(s) that came up with majority of the idea/concept during meetings and thereafter?

I’ve noticed a lot of CD’s and ACD’s who just take … more

Just had an interview at a large holding company with their internal recruiter. When did the interview process get so superficial and like talking to someone in HR? This recruiter lacked any personali… more

I find it so odd that advertising is the lowest stakes industry I’ve ever worked in but the one where people take themselves the most seriously. Do any agencies here actually have fun at work?

That Airheads Halloween smell my feet foot spray idea is literally a long walk.

that leviis ad remake with beyoncé has no soul

Has anyone ever made the jump from account management to project management? If so, what was your experience?

Tell me what’s going on at Jellyfish? Or Mediamonks

BUNDLÉ AND SAVÉ !

who’s the agency doing state farm?

love it