Advertising

Must suck for all the actors out there when most commercials are concepts around a celeb these days, for brands to get noticed.

I really want to break into the design world. I got into the final rounds of interviews at a well-known news station and was almost picked (learned this insider info from friend). I was SO close, I ev… more

Just remember, no matter how bad your week gets, it can’t be worse than Pepsi’s “BBQ Crashers.”

How’s creative @ McCann NY rn?

“We need to be agile” says agency who has 10 layers of approval on every idea.

I’m in a bit of a pickle. It seems that my somewhat new job (6 mos) as a DD consists of sitting on calls all day listening to my CD give feedback to our team and field all questions/inputs on client calls. Howeve… more

I’m coming on 4 months of unemployment and the biggest frustration with the market right now is the teasing. I’ve been in THREE separate situations where I’m in the final round of interviews (round 4-… more

What are some independent agencies operating in Canada? Got let go and I’d like to apply to agencies that aren’t part of a holdco, not sure I wanna do that again unless I really have to.

Any feedback/a… more

How is it out there right now for Creative Directors (Copy)? Is it crazy for an Account Person to want to shift into Creative? Sometimes I want to pursue copywriting as I have some writing background,… more

What’s omnicom’a family leave policy for non birthing parents?

Now that Cracker Barrel is changing their logo back, what do I do with all my "woke" Cracker Barrel merch? Will it be valuable someday?

Curious what people think the structure of an agency should be in 2025, compared to say 5 years ago. I see lots of people talking about new structures for new ways of working, but curious if anyone ca… more

I'm a remote worker and just had a call with a recruiter for an IPG agency who said their tax policy is such that once I visit the New York office (which would be required a few times a year) I would have to pay New York… more

What’s the salary range for associate creative directors at an in-house agency in atlanta area?

What’s the best way to get a job in another country? Currently in a big city in the US and in the next year when I make the jump to mid level was thinking of moving to a new country. Some cities I was… more

been at my spot for about 5 years. promotions come by very slowly so starting to look elsewhere. but my book feels a little empty.

many of the types of briefs i’ve been on aren’t what i’d necessarily show to repr… more

I work remotely from across the country. Assuming I am not specifically requested, do I ever have to physically show up at the home office? How many appearances is safe if it's more than zero?

Hahaha WAY TO STAND BEHIND YOUR WORK CRACKER BARREL

I mean, it was a horrible rebrand, but maybe next time invest in some focus groups which I can’t believe I’m saying.

I finally got an in house job (10 yrs agency) after 15 months searching. I'm in tears.

How is everyone taking today’s biggest news story? They un-woked the cracker barrel logo 😔

any agencies still have blue cross or at least aren't UNH?

The lack of basic communication skills in the communications industry continues to amaze me. 😔

Which holding companies/agencies are remote friendly? Looking at Omnicom, IPG, WPP, Dentsu, etc

Anybody else wanna quit their jobs and move to a farm in Italy? No? Just me? Alright

Does anyone know how extensive the recent Ogilvy layoffs were?

Anyone work at Amplifi Loyalty
Solutions that can confirm their PTO policy?

That influencer from stuff about advertising launched a paid community for mentorship. And also offers to coach creative departments I think?

There’s a basic free version but in general it’s $15 or $20 a month. Anyone… more

Is it possible to do an ollie on a drop deck longboard? Or should I just use this thing for cruising?

Is anyone ever going to unseat Wieden as the undisputed king of like the advertising nerd’s advertising agency? The Apple of ads… and no I don’t work at WK.

What salary difference would make it worth it to you choose a job at an unstable agency on a stressful/struggling account, over a job at a thriving agency on a flashy account in a category you’ve been… more

How many days does it take for an agency to draft a freelance contract? Been waiting since Thursday. Trying to understand if I am being jerked around, or “these things just take time.” Not a holding c… more

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Hi everyone, any tips to get hired by an ad agency in Miami? I worked for a big one as a freelancer last year and I’d like to join an agency again. Thanks a lot