Advertising

Hello, I’m trying to write a 30 for the first time and I didn’t realise how difficult it is. Anyone got any good 30s to share. Been watching a bunch of stuff to try understand how to keep it super sim… more

A colleague asked me for my instagram and last evening I got like 20 notifications about them liking all my pictures. Is this weird or acceptable these days? And today, he wants to know if we can have… more

Do you think copywriters and designers should be paid roughly the same, or is a big gap normal? I just found out the copywriters on our team make more than the designers at their level do, and I’m not… more

I got moved to a final interview round that consists of a take home assignment and presentation to the client. This is a senior strategist role. What are agencies/clients typically looking for at this… more

What’s a normal thing people do at work that secretly gives you the ick?

I feel like everyone has at least one. I’ll start: walking into the elevator before letting everyone else out

are there any poc creatives who work at Arc Worldwide Chicago? Want to know what it’s like working there

So now we've got some folks working remotely and some back in the office. I am wondering, are the office folks going to get preferential treatment? Anyone choosing to go into the office now even i… more

Anyone else planning on retiring to a low cost of living country when this business spits you out?

Did Colle McVoy absorb Yamamoto? Lots of folks changing their company on LinkedIn. Any layoffs related to this? Also, why?

What’s the high end amount a good cd level creative can make in a year if they go freelance. Assume someone with awards a good network and is willing to hustle and take whatever. What’s a high end ran… more

Hiring is on pause and so are promotions. This is making me anxious and impatient. Is this the case everywhere??

I want to stay on top of good social / digital work. Any good newsletters or other sources

We have been absorbed by Snow as part of the Omnicom acquisition. Any insights on how it is working for them?

I usually follow a “+10%” rule in salary talks.

A friend went in with a reasonable number just to get through early rounds, then reassessed and asked for more once she understood the role — and she moved forward.<… more

If you were recently promoted, how much leverage do you have when interviewing to attain that new title?

Has anyone struggled with addiction while in this industry? Was your addiction ever noticeable? Did the company provide help or were you fired? Serious question.

The company I am working at right now is nice but they can’t afford to give out raises, and I am being severely underpaid. I need to find another job but I either get no response, get rejected, or onl… more

It's very depressing to work as an artist in the Philippines.

Has anyone or does anyone know anyone who hasn’t passed their probation due to under performance ? Feeling quite anxious that I am going to be let go cos I just don’t have the right level of skill req… more

Okay, I know some of you have spaced out during a meeting and missed something that was assigned to you. What's the best way to handle it?

Anyone work at the Oliver Agency? Interviewing for a contract role - seems like an interesting client but hesitating since it’s contract and fully at a client?

What is the traditional timeline to be internally promoted to a head of design or ACD Design? I've spent close to two years as a senior graphic designer, but I see no signs pointing towards a prom… more

Feels like this is the scariest industry to be in right now. I keep getting intrusive thoughts of how I’ll never work again, or how this will be my last job ever. If there are any calm minds out here,… more

Keep asking myself what Don Draper would do (WWDDD) given the current world/political climate…then I remember they didn’t have 24/7 news streams, social media influencers, and AI bots back then. Just … more

I have the opportunity to move into a more senior role at my agency but that client isn’t doing well financially. Is that something I should consider? My current client is doing well.

Is it just me or is it kinda freaking you out out there? Like, I don't know why anyone cares about any part of this job when it feels like the world is on the precipice of very literally exploding.

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👀How can you get a micromanager to give you some space?

Is it bad to reply to posts on LinkedIn mentioning yourself for jobs?

I don’t have premium so I can’t reach out to the person directly but also don’t want to be embarrassed by other people seeing me t… more

Can anyone comment on what the work life balance is like at Gale ?

I was in an interview recently, and I got asked to see the process of my design work. Are creative portfolios expected to show process (wireframes, iterations), or just polished final pieces? I though… more

Drop the longest agency names you've heard. I'll go first:

Messner Vetere Berger McNamee Schmetterer/Euro RSCG.

What are clients asking for these days? Ours are increasingly pushing for viral short-term campaigns, whereas we think we should stick to consistent brand storytelling, which is working steadily well.… more

Any recommendations for a great freelance social media strategist. It's a plus if they have experience working with financial companies. Thanks!

Ok, I'm struggling with this. How do the rest of you in-house creative folks keep your campaigns fresh when working with the same product line for years? I'm out of ideas, and no new briefs ar… more

Did the Publicis Groupe bowl go away?

I started my career in advertising as an Account Coordinator during the pandemic (fully remote onboarding). Looking back, I sometimes feel like I missed out on foundational training and mentorship that earlier cohorts may ha… more