Advertising

What NYC ad agencies have strong media departments and positive work-life balance? Is the best option going in-house these days?

Anyone have some examples of brands that have interesting creative wrappers for their loyalty/rewards programs? Think the Liquid Death Country Club, or Vacation Sunscreen’s “The Company”.

How often are writers using AI??

If you had to assign a music genre to define our industry, what would it be?

how to handle people messaging about jobs at your current place when you don’t know them and don’t deal with or have any influence on hiring in any way? i know it’s tough out there but i have no idea … more

Hiring Managers for account roles: What are you looking for most when interviewing candidates?

Strategists. Account people. Project managers. Keep two, get rid of one.

So we all know it's economic chaos right now so be kind haha:

I have been working for a massive org for months now - they promised full time but started contract to "see if I liked it" and keep hanging that carrot even though it's … more

I noticed the tech industry always has cool networking events going on. They seem to always be inventing new way to meet each other. Whether it’s hackathons, startup founder runs, or AI talks. Does an… more

The new PWHL logos and team names are out. The media says there were a number of independent design and branding firms used - anyone know who they are? Repeated backslapping by the league to “take something… more

Let’s all just work for one mega agency instead of this crazy musical chairs where we all pass around the same clients and get laid off when they leave

My boss and pretty much the entire executive team are so toxic, inept, and incompetent. It’s truly a wonder. Every time I talk to them I feel my IQ go down. How do you all do it? Surely there has to b… more

Whoever did the new PayPal TV spot, well done! From the strategy all the way to the execution.

Anybody here work in house at target?

I know nothing about how this works so I apologize in advance, but If I take a continuing education writing class, would that be considered as eligible for a write off on my taxes? There's a secon… more

Which agency did the Google “Dear Sydney” ad that was pulled during the Olympics?

I can't wait to post one of those weird animations on LinkedIn, congratulating myself on my new role, and then ignoring all the DMs from people asking me to hire them. 🤴🏼

It's funny to me, as a millennial, to hear all the stereotypes once said about us to be now about Gen Z. I understand that these are part of the society initiation process, but way? I admit I'… more

How often do you get asked to provide professional references after you have finished the final round of interviews? This is my first time where I’ve been asked this.

How do you answer the question "Why do you want to work at [agency name]?" genuinely?

exit opportunities for Publicis?

Do people know how GUT NY is gonna hire? Will open positions publicly (LinkedIn, their website) or gonna need to know someone or cold email?

I'm unemployed in California. What health insurance can I buy here that doesn't cost an arm and leg?

ACD writer (English-speaking American with barely any German skills) here who wants to move to and work in Germany (open to different cities). Anyone that’s made that jump have any tips/advice? What c… more

With the midst of what's happening in Gaza, how do you manage to align your values with brands that do the opposite. McDonald's, Starbucks, apple etc that actively give billions to Israel. it … more

How long do y’all typically get to decide on an offer once it’s presented? Like a day or so, or is a week reasonable to request?

Nothing like the slew of promotions that come after being laid off

Creative freelancers: do you put early contract termination clauses into your contracts?

I freelanced for a well-known NYC agency a couple years ago and they ended the contract 2 weeks early due to th… more

What was the last piece of advertising someone outside the industry brought up to you? My brother-in-law told me about the Tubi spot saying teachers get it free (and so do their students who cut class… more

wanting to further some spec work in my book/potentially enter some works for awards! looking for copywriters to join forces with for this :)

i'm a junior/mid-level AD currently in NYC!

Tips on completing self reflection for my annual review? A lot of my projects are co-led with my manager because she micromanages

Should you answer client questions on a call when you're junior-mid, or let CDs handle them?

Interested in taking a look at making a switch. Pharma is notorious for having frivolous job titles.

What would non-pharma job titles be in the same realm of Senior Art Director? Art Supervisor? etc?

I moved client-side, and it’s not for me.

I can try finding an agency job, although it’s not a good look since I just joined the company. But honestly I dream of a sabbatical, as I was already burned out. If I do it, I will b… more

I may be taking on a Pharma role soon. Realistically how dead would my career be after I take it? Pays amazing compared to what I’ve seen in this questionable market (so i will be taking it) but is it… more