Advertising

curious, has anyone ever gotten sued for referencing someone’s IP in a creative presentation? Like saying in a campaign that we’d do a parody of “xx” or this is inspired by “xx”. The suits keep telli… more

Quick WFH reminder: take an actual lunch break if you haven’t already

step away from your desk and eat a meal. not a snack. and maybe take a quick walk around the block. Anyone else struggle to do this… more

Is it true that the folks that act like they don’t need the job are the most sought after? I was told if the recruiter can smell an ounce of desperation; it’s over with.

What’s one YouTube video that has changed your life or made an impact on you? (All Funny and serious answers welcome)

Are ads for Semaglutides or GLP 1s the first example of consumers actually asking for a drug because they saw it on TV? I certainly can't think of any others.

Hi all — I’m an agencies reporter at ADWEEK working on a story about why advertising has largely not unionized, even as layoffs, consolidation, and AI-related job insecurity accelerate.

If you’ve ever been part of:

a union effort at an ag… more

Starting a new indie ad agency and looking for a potential CEO founding partner. Someone who really gets the business side of ad agencies, how to monetize and has a great rolodex of contacts and netwo… more

Was switched to a different team in the fall and new manager frequently micromanages time sheets saying to bill less so account doesn’t get upset despite me billing accurately. Never experienced this in the 5 yea… more

If you have limited PTO, is it ever possible to take extra unpaid days off? Or does that usually require additional layers of approval? Asking as a former IPG-er who’s gone from unlimited PTO to just … more

Is anyone looking for a remote Senior AD or ACD? Over 10 years experience working in B2B, Experiential, and Pharma.

What’s the going salary for VP, Group Account Supervisors or VP, Account Directors in NYC?

Do freelancers have to RTO?

What's a website you use to go through great portfolios for copy and design? There used to be this gem of a website that housed portfolios from over 500 creatives who graduated or were graduating … more

Anyone have examples of really nicely designed portfolios? Preferably ones made with squarespace.

Listing your airbnb on LinkedIn? 😂

“The agency is confident they can produce this internally” is code for “corners cut, quality underwhelming.”

I’m currently a copywriter with 4–5 years of experience, and I want to pivot into the fashion and beauty industry, but I haven’t worked in that space before. I’m passionate about the industry and very… more

👀What would make you quit your job in 2026?

What’s the going salary for an Account Director in NYC?

I’m leaving my agency soon, but I have a few projects in the works. I helped come up with the ideas, wrote the scripts, and will have gotten through pre-pro by the time I go. Okay to put in my book wh… more

Can we normalize only speaking up in meetings when you actually have something useful to add?

Quality over noise.

Is it normal that I get excluded from meetings about big campaigns? As a senior copywriter in the same agency, I could understand why I was expected to sit them out, but ever since being promoted, I w… more

How do you teach younger creatives to concept? Repetition is most important but are there any tips or exercises that have worked for you? Whether you’re on the teaching or receiving end? I’m realizing… more

How is RPA in LA doing these days? Financially alive and well or ?

Has anyone worked at a PST west coast company w/pst hours while living in the east coast? Is it doable or am I going to hate working nights?

Have you worked for more than one Omnicom agency? What really is the similarity between them, if you've noticed any? I have people in my team who tell me they wouldn't work for another agency … more

Will I get in trouble if I apply for a job with another Omnicom agency? It's kind of hard to tell what is and what isn't these days

When presenting, how do you handle silence/crickets from the client after showing work?

What’s the going salary for a mid level art director in nyc that heavily is client facing?

Thoughts on Leo Burnett?

Anyone else starting to lose it searching in vain for a new job after being laid off months ago as the world and civilization melts down all around?

How much do you contribute to team gifts for coworkers who get married or have a baby?

Where are the good places to work in Chicago? (Agencies, clients, tech, etc)

Can we normalize putting more junior and mid-level creatives on client calls?

It’s really hard to get all of your feedback from someone else’s notes without actually hearing the client talk or getting… more

Hearing from friends that Martin Agency is in trouble. Geico, Oreo, Ritz, Papa Johns all gone or gone soon. What are you hearing?

Just got rear ended on the way to work. By the ECD. Hopefully this is a good excuse for my CD as to why I'm late to my KO meeting on my first day.