Advertising

Tip: if you’re going to send a farewell email, don’t do the one where you try to name everyone with an individual thank you.

You’re bound to miss someone unless you name everyone, but then you have to be really c… more

Who has moved from agency to in‑house? It might be my next step, and I wanted to hear about how different the pace and politics feel. Is the tradeoff in creative freedom worth the better hours and sta… more

Do you think it’s weird when people with awards try to talk about making award winning work? I’m not sure how to make sense of it.

What's the vibe at Magnite like? Saw a recent job opening and wanted to know what the company culture is like

Is this just my life, or does every brief now come with “We need this to go viral on TikTok,” but zero budget for proper concepting or testing? I need to figure out how to push back on unrealistic soc… more

Is there anywhere I can find all the agencies that Publicis owns and what departments they are under?

Anyone else still have the “school night” mentality and rarely get out the house during the work week? I leave all my socializing for the weekend, but I think I should start maximizing my time after w… more

The Rick Astley Dr Pepper commercial needs to end. There is a reason people got sick of hearing his music over and over and over again.

Is the Publicis bowl still gone?

Too designer-y for an art director ad agency role and too art director-y for design studios. I like being both though. Is there a way to be both and keep going or should I pick one and double down? Tr… more

Is the rumor that Omnicom is sending fake employment opportunity emails to smoke out people looking to jump true? Does anyone have any proof of this?

I’m at a point where I can’t tell if it’s just me needing better boundaries or if this is just what advertising looks like now. The burnout from constant “always-on” campaign cycles and overlapping pr… more

When you look at a creative portfolio, what’s the line between “interesting personal projects” and “this person doesn’t have enough real client work”? I’m mid-career, and a lot of my favorite pieces a… more

condolences to the people who have been let go from horizon media (started yesterday)

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?