Advertising

Got a freelance gig for a new business pitch a week before the big presentation. This is not just a campaign, but it is about how we treat their entire social media. On Monday, I found out I am the on… more

So Jimmy Fallon is doing a Super Bowl ad for Novartis. How's that going to work out? Ans what condition is going to be addressed?

What would you go back and tell yourself during the dark days of being laid off? After getting yet another rejection email or never getting that text back from your old coworker who told you not to he… more

Trying to decide between Wrike and Scoro-
Which is better? Any pros or cons to either system for advertising agencies? Key goals are easy time entry for users, strong resourcing and PM tools, and mea… more

I know there are other benefit related questions (401K matching, vacation time, etc) but inquiring minds in the IPG company bowl are asking - what insurance providers/options does Omnicom offer?

What’s the story with System1? They literally came out with a huge study on the effectiveness of the Coke AI ad the day it launched. Is their methodology legit?

I recently switched (not by choice) from strategy to programmatic and I had NO idea how much goes on behind the scenes. I worked in investment for a bit prior to switching to strategy, but this is a whole new lev… more

Love how WPP is deciding not to do a holiday party this year and instead sent all their execs to Cannes first class.

What was life like before Pinterest? I seem to have forgotten at this point 😂

But seriously, who out there uses non Pinterest platforms for inspiration and mood building? Is it free? Please share!

I feel like every time I go on LinkedIn these days, there are lots of layoffs, the rise of AI is everywhere, the big groups keep swallowing other agencies, and there are 100+ people applying to just a handful of… more

I'm seeking a remote role in the marketing field, hopefully somewhere where strategy and creative cross paths. Any tips or advice?

Leadership on the bowl - spill the tea. What's one reality check that people aiming to be in senior leadership roles need to know? Not the obvious stuff, the things that most people don't talk… more

Advertising is not meant for people that will stand up for themselves. You’ll be seen as a threat to the power structure.

Do Effies awards matter? at all?

I GOT OUT. I GOT OUT.
I RESIGNED FROM CHEIL AND I'M GOING BRAND SIDE.

i made it out alive folks 💥

Hello All!

Looking for networking or creative groups in Phoenix AZ to make more connections for our growing business.

any suggestions?

Can someone explain to me how people are promoted at a holdco? Does it take having an external offer or some king of leverage? How are most promotions negotiated?

If your team is composed of all low performers (I wasn’t responsible for hiring them), do you still get them holiday gifts? Not as nice holiday gifts as you would’ve gotten high performers? 🫤

Is there anything we can do about the trolls/spam here? Are there mods? Does reporting actually work?

Has the concept of the “hot agency” cooled down?

This year, I haven’t heard of one agency leading the industry or the place you have to work at as the North Star like a W+K, GUT, Mischief, etc.

I feel the conversat… more

Am I the only one who find those ppl post personal life stories on LinkedIn super cringy? Sharing family / travel / even illness (?) as inspiring stories? Who cares???

Who’s involved on staffing for publicis magnum ice cream ?

So when Mamdani wins New York City, are we going to see a bunch of Soviet-themed ads pop up? The iconic Apple ad redux?

I am the only one at the company doing everything like creating content , publishing it , and running ads. Yesterday , I had a meeting with the (HR - CEO). They told me that the result we got is not satisfactory.… more

Thoughts on Ford’s new tagline/campaign “Ready set Ford”?

Question for my elder ad folk. What were the feelings back when agencies were being acquired by big holding companies? Were employees against it and was there resentment towards the agencies for offering themselv… more

Creatives, If I work on site will I get to talk to my colleagues face to face? Or will all my comms be Slack channels and threads and emojis? I actually feel sorry for people who never had a chance to… more

What do you wish you had done/prepared before a layoff?

Anyone else think this new Coke holiday spot is kind of weird? Not just the AI of it all. It's just...weird.

Did anyone watch the John Lewis Christmas ad?