Advertising

Anyone who pinches me today for not wearing green today will be reported to HR.

Do you have people from the copy team offering unsolicited advice about design? I feel like everyone thinks they know a lot about design just because they have a taste for it. It's super annoying,… more

Why does Dawn still use those ducks? Does anyone even relate them to oil clean ups anymore?

Been telling my manager for months that the scope of my role was too large for one person to do. They said they I needed to work on my prioritization and time management. I quit and theyre replacing m… more

I got my first agency job in media planning a bit over a year ago and have been dying to move into creative strategy (likely community manager to start) but cannot land an interview for even an entry … more

We can't be the only ones with clients who want 'Super Bowl quality' on a local car dealership budget. Have you figured out the least damaging way to reset their expectations into more rea… more

I’m freelancing as a creator at an ad agency working on organic, should I charge a kit fee for projects if I use my own lighting kit? 👀 I’m new to the agency space

Just looking for a little advice - how do you keep your self-esteem up during the job hunt? Had a few swings and misses recently and it’s so easy to fall into this place of “I’m not good enough” - esp… more

Any advice or experience about Motive Agency? Been combing through their work and was curious if folks had a take on the agency life there

I'm a big supporter of pay transparency but finding out I am the highest paid on my team made me rethink that. I'm the youngest, newest, and least experienced on my team but I make about 5k mo… more

For those who are not GCD/ECD/CCO or equivalent level but want to start their own agencies, what’s the best way to get clients?

What are group strategy directors making these days?

I believe it's the constant changes to tracking and privacy, but are you guys seeing a massive shift back to traditional OOH or radio? It feels like we’re circling back to the basics lately, and I… more

Do you ever get into flow state at work? My creative time is being eaten alive by internal status meetings, and I’m finding it hard to actually get into flow when my calendar looks like a game of Tetr… more

I am a Canadian intermediate designer / art director with close to 5 years working at a large national advertising agency. My partner recently found a job in the US, and has decided to move for this n… more

I moved to a smaller market for a great agency. A couple years later I’m no longer at that shop and I’m realizing the several other agencies in town are either not making decent work or, the couple th… more

Accepted this job because it was a huge salary bump and it is a promotion but I’m not happy. Although the people I work with are good people, they have favorites and dont really appreciate me.
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Hi everyone! 👋

I work with Social Media and I’m based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and I’m looking to connect with people in the marketing, advertising, and creative industries. I’m always excited to learn from others in the fie… more

Does anybody have advice at how to navigate talking to your boss about leaving for another agency? I know it seems straightforward, but I feel like my boss has been extremely supportive of me in this … more

I've been a bit more hands-on in recruiting lately. No portal, straight to email. I'd say 20% don't add CV/portfolio, just a few lines and add they can send it if interested. Probably 2 o… more

so..how common is it to be recruited for a job, and then ghosted after the first call with the recruiter? 🫠

I've had plenty of assignments with drop dead, has to be submitted by this day, deadlines. What happens if you miss one?

I'm only getting interviews for jobs I'm overqualified for. For example, if a job requires 5 yoe and I have 7, instead of jobs asking for 7+. Does anyone else have this experience too? Are job… more

Is it normal now that some agencies are giving you copywriting tests (shouldn’t be giving unpaid ones in the first place) BEFORE your first round interview? Seems like a middle/final round thing.

Recently joined a smaller agency and have only been with them for a little over a month. I’m now on 7 different projects each with multiple work streams that I manage. I’m the sole project manager on 5 out of the… more

What's a "small" red flag at work that actually turned into a big one later?

I'll go first...the way they talked about the person who had my role before me.

I haven’t added anything to my portfolio in a year. However, I’m booked and making good money. Should I be grateful for that considering the economy/state of the ad industry?

Can someone provide the adage production company A list? It’s paywalled and I’m very curious who made the list this year.

I learned about engagement pods today and now I understand why the same marketers on LinkedIn constantly glaze each other’s posts and clog my goddamn feed.

I heard Publicis offices will be RTO 4 days a week in mid-April. Anyone here who works there who can confirm on this? I'd love more details on whether the 4 days are employee's choice or set i… more

Pharma folks: I'm expanding my repertoire to include a lot more HCP-facing stuff. Anyone have a preference vs. DTC?

What exactly do you do when you're looking for growth within your agency, but there are no senior roles open? I really love the team I work with, but I can't continue to be in this phase for a… more

The worst part of this field is making clients 2-3x their ROI while they treat you as completely disposable and have you training the AI that will replace you. Then they fight the recommendations ever… more

Looking for some Fishy insight. A friend just texted below, he teaches at a biz school:

“Hey, there are a bunch of ad vets on this chain so love to get your perspective. I have a student — leans more creative v. s… more

What did people think of that SNL Otesla ad? I thought it was pretty good. Echoes of "Happy Fun Ball."

I have effectively been made redundant from my position as a digital strategist and now less than a month later they are rehiring listing as a part time role not full time. Surely this is an issue? Th… more