Advertising

What are some things to consider before working at a startup as a creative?

Which agency networks will continue to exist after the Omnicom IPG merger? What will happen to FCB? And TBWA, BBDO and McCann?

Does WPP group offers any alternative to meltwater?

Company is giving us Thanksgiving off.

Then got an email (9pm PST) about a briefing on Wednesday afternoon with first round check-in on Friday.

What. the. hell?!

The big shift is happening … machines are taking over, jobs are scarce, and companies are cutting back. America isn’t the superpower it used to be and we’re all considering changing industries to surv… more

Want to share something positive for holiday week:

I’ve been trying to figure out an exit plan for years, and started off by going freelance + exposing myself to a wider range of projects, now I’ve bui… more

So little work gets accomplished during Thanksgiving week that we may as well make the whole week a holiday. Do you agree?

Senior accounts people who have left the industry, what are you doing now? Was it easy or hard to get into what you’re doing? I’m looking at options now. The reason? My own workplace, it’s ok when you… more

I am freelance and it's pretty shocking how often agencies put freelancers as client facing and sell them off as their own people. Wouldn't this end up biting them in the ass?

Creative or account leaders, in your experience when the vibes are off with clients and they’re being kinda shady how often does that translate to a loss in business? Even if they’re indicating verbal… more

How’s the work/life balance and overall toxicity in creative agencies in Australia ?

Everyone at IPG ready for the absolute shit storm that is going to wreck our entire lives in these next couple weeks? We all have our therapists on speed dial right.

Anyone worked with Kamp Grizzly? Wondering what the culture is like.

Account people leading the creative direction/giving feedback on creative – is this a common occurrence or new trend?

Does everyone who goes on Austedo get that big yellow tumbler? Do you have to carry it with you all the time? Is that part of the treatment?

Talk to me about burnout. What do you do to cope? Does it go away or is the only solution to leave where you’re at?

Which industries are better to transition to from advertising? I believe it’s time for me to move on from the industry.

Laid off. What is a shopping list of things I need for freelance? Just got a new laptop and photoshop / ChatGPT subscription. What else am I missing? Do I need an LLC or is that unnecessary these days… more

Would I be wrong to call them out on ghosting me? Professionally of course.

I interviewed a few rounds. 1st was the recruiter, 2nd was my would-have-been manager, and the 3rd was their manager (who I wouldn’t have… more

Kind of ironic that the new campaign for D&AD is a thought piece telling people that what killed creativity are... creatives writing thought pieces

We all have accounts we keep because they're money makers, but don't really like, right? I feel like 3 out of 6 clients I work for on a daily basis, I'd be happy not to work for lol. Is th… more

When you think about leadership…what is the one thing you desire MOST from the people you report to?

Let’s make this a positive thread.

What sport is the best backdrop for an ad in the United States? Does it matter the season or the product? I'm thinking maybe baseball or basketball since you can see the players' faces.

Eli Lily joins the 1T club! I want to know: who's their AOR and what's their secret?

Going from working my butt off knowing I was underpaid but had no leverage to negotiate at Omnicom, to laid off and applying for UI, medicaid and snap benefits to get through the holidays in the blink… more

Least friendly software you’re forced to use for your job?

I’ll go first - Walmart DSS & TTD.

I'm considering leaving all of this behind. I always wanted to be a filmmaker, but I’ve ended up working on corporate advertisements, and now I can’t even find a job. I feel lost and unsure of how… more

If you’re conducting an interview - please give the interviewee your full attention. Wondering eyes on a call is really rude and disheartening. It doesn’t matter how “busy” you are.

Zepbound is launching a new campaign to take the stigma off of obesity. But I'm thinking, shouldn't they be trying to take the stigma off of getting TREATMENT for obesity?

Anyone ever let go twice?

Every time a creative team says we need to help create a “design system” ends up being, we need someone to make ad lobs.

For those who got promoted this year - what was your % increase? Lower than expected and trying to understand if it’s industry wide.

I’ve worked two years as a junior copywriter and recently became the sole income earner in my household. How do you position yourself for rapid progression to a senior creative role when your financia… more

How many shoots are you going on these days? I feel like I used to go on so many more earlier in my career but can’t tell if I was just lucky. I’m averaging maybe once a year now. Assuming though that… more