Advertising

Does anyone have an existential crisis while working in the corporate world? I get blamed for my team’s fuckups even after giving it my all (I’m not in leadership). I’m doing the job very well, but we… more

I am a senior graphic designer with 20+ years of experience in advertising, publishing, print production, and digital design. I have worked on campaigns, magazine layouts, children books, packaging, m… more

Is it unprofessional to wear your previous agencies merch on camera at your current job for internal meetings (not client)? It’s just a long sleeve with the logo on the shoulder. Do people care/notice… more

Earlier this year, I pushed for a promotion but was told to wait until the next cycle in June/July. While waiting, I started exploring opportunities elsewhere. No offers yet but I’ve been getting interviews.

My qu… more

I’d like to push for a promotion from mid to senior copywriter but I don’t often get the chance to present to clients. I’m pretty comfortable presenting, I’ve held a senior client facing role before, but the way … more

When did The Martin Agency rebrand as MARTIN*? 🫪

Anyone else get locked out the WPP bowl?

👀 Has the state of the job market changed how you feel about your current job?

Manager talks to me like a petulant child. How to stand my ground and correct them? Their whole new thing is to accuse then criticize when I respond as being defensive.

any decent advertising shops in nashville?

How accurate is the job listing salary range for omnicom? Because I just saw a 80-125k listing for a director in NYC, which feels very low even for an agency. I know we pay pennies but surely director… more

Any experience with discrimination towards a protected category you belong to? What did that look like and what did you do about it?

Landed an internship at an ad agency! I’m gonna hustle and hope that this turns into a job. I wanted to ask CDs on here for any advice, thoughts and tips when interning. They liked my book and my thin… more

Are there any agencies that aren’t outsourcing their creative to AI?

Are there any agencies that are not sweat shops? It’s depressing. Advertising seems lifeless. Grind aimlessly, no heart & soul, no fun…corporate blah.

Holding companies push their own AI software to employees so they can tell clients and new business that we have “unique AI tools” but nobody ever uses them and they are usually below industry standar… more

Is Greatness a solo pursuit?

Hoping to get some advice or POV from the parents in the group. I am a CD with a young child who I love dearly. I also am incredibly passionate about my career, it’s a huge part of my identity. more

Anyone heard any thing about a SA scandal at Joan Creative? Someone in an AD Age thread said something. And I haven’t heard anything about it. I don’t live in NYC.

You get briefed, have 3 days to write and present scripts. What’s your process? Currently I spend the majority of the time coming up with short 1-2 lines for a premise. Once I have a large quality, I … more

Got an offer at Monks. It’s a contract position, and they said they would think about extending it after I join. It’s good pay, but hearing about the layoffs, I’m worried. Should I still take up the o… more

See. The funny thing about awards is: no matter how many or how “important” they are. The truth is Ogilvy sucks.

Outside of like LinkedIn, do you connect and follow with your manager or employer on social media? My manager sent me a request on Instagram. I assume I have to accept?

Dear younger creatives: You don’t need to be funny or quirky on LinkedIn to get a job. I promise.

Award focused ideas are so fucking weird. Idk how it wins honestly. It is just stuff like:

We got a DNA from a mammoth fossil to make ONE mammoth wool sock that keep your feet hot just like the new KFC hot chicken… more

freelancers, how long does it take to get your first (W2) check at ipghealth? and at publicishealth? not that i need the money. (🫣)

From what I can see, copywriters are using AI to create visuals a lot more than art people are using it to create copy, amd yet it seems like CWs are more afraid for their jobs. Why is that?

Maybe I’m too high but I feel like ad agencies are like therapists to their clients. Yes sometimes you’ll see immediate results but actual success is in the long term relationship. And also most of us… more

Don't laugh, but does anyone work at a shop where you get an actual lunch break? Or is it "bill while you eat" everywhere?

Are there any brands that AREN'T punching their employees or customers in the face with AI? Please let me know, because I want to make sure I'm supporting those companies. TIA!