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I want to get a boring job asap. How can I transition to operations, project management or anything business related?

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Are TV car commercials really worth it? It doesn't seem like people buy cars that often, and when they do they probably know what they want from what they've seen out in the world.

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I think I’m being set up for failure at my current gig. Outside of the obvious, what should I do for the next few months? I don’t want to go above my manager, but I don’t feel like I have a choice. I … more

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Hi all! I’m exploring entry-level roles in advertising (NYC) and would love any referrals or advice. I have strong transferable skills in project coordination, workflow management, cross-team collabor… more

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any shops in LA looking for a sr. strat?

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Does anyone else ever just…go off video and cry for one tiny sec then come back and say their internet had a hiccup? No? I don’t either I was just wondering

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I’m like a month into being in-house for the first time and I’m still getting feedback that my writing isn’t on brand. How long did it take before you got the hang of tone and messaging?

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Couldn’t sleep last night, mix of hungry and crippling anxiety, everyday I see more linkedin posts of people looking for work. Not just Ad peeps, but also IT/Tech, people that have lost their homes and are … more

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Hello strategists or anyone. You guys have any good recommendations for blogs or magazines or whatever to read about the current world, zeitgeist culture stuff all of that blah blah. Any specific blog… more

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Anyone know if Omnicom has a Kansas City based Wework location? I’m remote for IPG and curious if I’m going to be forced into one post merger

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What’s the worst example of reworking a campaign you’ve seen? Things approved and then disapproved, or experience/process ignored to expensive and/or disastrous results?

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ECDs and GCDs, Let’s say a writer shares scripts for your approval. Do you pay attention, focus, take in what’s on the page? Or is it generally understood that you will use the scripts as a jumping of… more

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Asked ChatGPT for an angry Trump tweet about theIPG/Omnicom merger and here’s what I got:

“The IPG and OmniSCUM merger is a DISGRACE!!! Total monopoly move — killing competition, creativity, and JOBS!!… more

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Anyone here been warned or lost their job over Charlie Kirk social media posts? I didn't celebrate the guy's death but my socials are not exactly right wing either.

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Any Boston based mid / senior graphic designers looking for work in-house? Hit me up

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Hello, my name is Alyssa. I am now unemployed no income or unemployment and I need to see why there are no places hiring. Even for remote! Any advice or direction?

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Why are new agencies so poorly named?
For example Rise & Run sounds and looks like they make bread. Should have named it Get Up & Go!

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I have to meticulously annotate any claim we make in our advertising. Then I see random companies on line talking about how their product "magically drains fat." How? How??

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For freelance - what do you think looks better / is more effective on LinkedIn - listing the companies under “self employed” or a freelance company name, or putting them as separate entries under each… more

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Is Publicis a good company to join. I start next week and I'm a little nervous

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How could someone get laid off due to "culture fit"? What are some concrete examples of this?

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I am rotating off my current account in 2 weeks, any accounts that you had relatively good experience on at WPP Media (fka Group M)?

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I work at a company with FTO (unlimited time off). I took a long weekend trip earlier this year and am taking a two week trip to Europe soon. It's my last vacation before the year ends. My manager sounded sho… more

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This industry is constantly evolving with new platforms, technologies, and consumer behaviors. How do you personally stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices, and how do you decide wh… more

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Do you travel for work? If so? How often, and do you enjoy it? I did it once and was so fatigued after I never want to do it again lol.

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Thoughts on going client side? Is there more stability?

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Any nyc-based mid level art directors looking for a new job?

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Curious. Layoffs…when creatives are brought in, hired as a team, are they also laid off as a team? could be one of them only.

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If you could have a 20 min portfolio review with anyone in Advertising, who would it be? Let's manifest that sh*t

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Sr Graphic Designer salary in Austin, TX?
Total exp: 10 years with big brands, including awards. TIA

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Best places to work in Atlanta? Agency or in-house

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Anybody know some good in-house creative places in NYC to look into? Trying to do some research but it feels harder than trying to find ad agencies.

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Why does mischief post on insta about their work starring someone who works there, but from the pov like the person is just recapping what mischief is doing or what the brands are doing because of mischief work?

I don’t know… more

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Does your desk chair give you life? What’s a super comfortable chair I can sit at for 12 hours and not be exhausted after?

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Does anyone know if timesheets done in Maconony affect pay being on time? First time using it.

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I think the hiring manager might be the first to be replaced by AI. Just feed it your resume, answer the questions it asks and let the algorithm decide. Is everyone ready to be interviewed by a robot?

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Deck of Brilliance. IYKYK it’s an amazing resource. Haven’t been to the site in a while, and I’m seeing they’re charging a subscription for it now. I just can’t afford another subscription (though I … more

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