Advertising

What’s the going rate for freelance Associate Strategists or an entry level freelance position with no benefits?

I still don't get it. Why is RTO such a big deal to agencies? What is their gain really? It can't be for better collaboration or better work, especially because they are shrinking the number o… more

Omnicom buys IPG. Prada buys Versace. Just to name two. Is it just me or does it feel like a lot of acquisitions in the last 12 months?

This acquisition is feeling particularly Hunger Games-esque.

Nearly two full days in and MullenLowe people haven’t had a single piece of communication from TBWA. Well, aside from a “Town Hall” meeting last night that was abandoned 10 mins in because TBWA leader… more

Roll call for omnicom/ipg holiday party!

Ever since I left the agency I first worked for, it's been doing so well. I've battled the thought of applying to work there again, but I don't know how going back works on the recruting s… more

What are the online AI related courses / knowledge hubs you would recommend for senior marketing professionals?

My list so far:

OpenAI Academy
Anthropic Academy (both are solid basic options)
Google prompting guide as rock solid… more

Should we expect AI to be in everything moving forward, similar to the "Internet of Things" craze? AI powered vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, etc. How soon should we expect that and how will… more

They killed the oldest advertising agency in the world, it's like burning down the Library of Alexandria again, RIP FCB.

Who are the best recruiters for ECD/CCO level and the highest creative caliber?

I’m a junior account person at a network agency and constantly feel like a project manager plus therapist for both clients and creatives. How did you learn to push back on unreasonable timelines and l… more

A quick poll. What time is your agency’s official start of the workday? 9am is the most common in my experience but my current agency is 8am. Please include the city or broad location if you would.

Pretty good evidence meta and X are both using ads more to manipulate politics rather than sell anything anymore

Any insight from Omnicom/ IPG people — If your contract has that you’re a remote employee how does is that impacted by the RTO policy? I live nearly 200 miles from my office.

OMCM’s red wedding keeps confirming: creativity is being brushed off the tables where it once used to be the centerpiece. It’s less about the conceptual boldness behind a selling point and more about boring, yet reliant, dat… more

How many people at FCB NY were let go? Is it still happening or is it over?

Your LinkedIn post won’t help anyone during this time. Get your engagement somewhere else.

Just a reminder that John Wren made $22 million last year and will likely get a huge compensation after this acquisition

What type of severance packages are being offered to IPG employees and what was relayed

Can ANYONE explain to me like I'm five how mass- firing meetings of 100-200 people at a time and a bloodbath this large don't violate the WARN Act? How is this legal?

Based on all the policies I am seeing from Omnicom (RTO, Holidays, etc..), poor IPG.

Yeah I think I will stay at WPP (not looking that bad compared to Omni/IPG lol)

What if… hear me out… what if W+K buys Omnicom + Publicis + WPP?

You know what's ironic? Omnicom was created in the 80s because DDB was afraid that Saatchi&Saatchi would gobble them up like it was doing to other agencies. Fast forward today, Omnicom is what… more

So do people at FCB go to work at BBDO offices now? Do they keep the same expensive office space and or another outpost but a completely silo in different culture? How does leadership at BBDO really i… more

This industry is a disaster - a clown car skidding into a dumpster fire on bald tires. It's worse than the Trump administration, which I didn't think was possible. Agencies, clients, consult… more

Anyone know if TPN survived the merger today?

Are we in the Monopoly or Oligopoly phase of Advertising yet?

Just received an offer for Senior Creative @ $140k in NYC. I have 7 years of experience and have been a senior for about 1.5. This feels pretty correct to me but moving from overseas so would love som… more

Was it only IPG agencies that took a hit with this merger or did Omni friends get hit too?

Fellow IPG/Omnicom Health acquisition employees: when do you think the RTO will officially role out? Starting as soon as Jan 2026? Also, anyone holding on to any hope that remote work might still exis… more

Is the current state of the ad industry better or worse than it was in 2008?