Advertising

The global consolidation & commoditization of creative advertising has led to some of the most evil, craven behavior in recent business history. Agency leaders are instructed to fear, and their pr… more

Can salary transparency truly be a thing if people aren’t willing to consider the value they bring to a company?

I’ve seen people upset they don’t get paid the same as someone in the same role, but the… more

We need to go back to the AOR way.

How can you get to create consistent, strong messaging when you have four agencies and an in-house team pushing and pulling in all directions?

I’m genuinely surprised that Nike haven’t moved all their creative/marketing in-house. I’m not vouching for either, but it really does baffle me because surely they could do it by themselves at this p… more

I just got hired as a contract to potentially full time position.

They don’t provide benefits in the position. Am I better off just working for them as a contractor??

Thoughts on working at Highdive? I’ve heard things.

Are TikTok hashtag challenges still a thing?
(not being sarcastic/throwing shade. Serious question from someone that doesn’t live on TikTok).

From a poking around it SEEMS like they are from TikTok’s … more

What are the most toxic agencies and what are the best these days?

Im looking for freelance in London and having the HARDEST time getting recruiters to even respond. Any tips on getting on a freelance roster?

Anybody here connected to those higher-ups who approve budgets to hire creatives? If so, know if there is a good chance more budgets will be approved/creatives will be hired now that summer is over?

Why invest in your 401K when you can invest in an Index Universal Life Insurance Policy?

Wtf is this Angel Reese x Wicked spot?

Who is working on Boost mobile right now?

I work great with my art director. We’ve created top tier work, have won awards, and have gone to Super Bowl.

Is there anyway to go in house with him? Or are creative teams in house an unrealistic con… more

The idea of video resumes makes me wanna throw myself into the ocean.

Seriously what happened to the CCO at Wieden Kennedy NY that lasted just a few weeks? Someone spill some tea.

Is AKQA SF closed today?

To recruiters:

If you tell candidates you’re going to get them a response by a certain timeframe, follow through. Even if it’s to let them know that you still don’t have a decision for them.

There’s nothing more unprofessiona… more

I can’t believe we’re entering year 3 of BK jingle Hell.

Hey fishbowl, thanks for making it to this EOD friday meeting. Great work on the submissions this week. No notes. Hope everyone has a great weekend. Oh.. and don’t forget to do your timesheets 🤗

Would love some insight on how some of you are dealing with this crazy job market and unemployment. Im barely 6 weeks in, and im breaking down constantly. I can't afford normal life much longer. I… more

A company just told me they’d give me a $100 gift card if I complete a sample project. We really are in the end times 😆

What’s your go to ‘treat’ to yourself when traveling for work (that isn’t breaking any rules)?

Is it bad to ask what agencies would you compare yourselves to in an interview? Is there a better way to rephrase this question?

Back in the early days of digital advertising, we would sneak in some Easter eggs into the code. Nothing terrible. Just silly and fun things.

Really the only issue we ever had was a developer who would use swear … more

Anyone know Publicis’ policy on freelance and if you can get in legal trouble for doing it? Non compete clients

Besides creative, what are the highest paying roles in advertising? Account/strategy/producer/PM..

Feeling extremely unenthusiastic and burnt out from my role and being a creative in general. 7 years in and my mental health is struggling to keep up. It's upsetting because I've wanted to be in Advertisi… more

Help me fill out my "things agency leadership says during happy hours" bingo board. So far I've got "let's be part of culture", "we need to be unexpected" and &qu… more

Anybody know if Mischief is hiring? Any tips for getting in? (JNR-mid here.)

Moving from Brand/Comms Strategy Director on the ad agency to Strategy Director on the media agency. Have any of you made the transition? How was it? Is it really challenging?

Omnicom wants to chat with me about a martech role on their Annalect team. I’ve heard not great things about that org though. I’m also not pressed about finding a new role so not really sure if this i… more