Advertising

Curious which networks/agencies get freelancers on 1099 vs. W2? My own experience with IPG agencies have always been W2 and have had Omnicom do 1099.

Is CoLab better now? Can somebody tell me about senior leadership…..creative….ops…client services..,please? Would this be a deal with the devil?

Hey I currently have two jobs, and have been offered another which I am taking. But the thing is the 3rd agency don't allow Wfh, I really need the money? How am gonna to do this. P. S. My Mac has … more

What is the pinnacle of creative success? I love working with creative, and I’m always curious what ideas drive passionate work. Is it events? TV? Involved social campaign? Unique physical ads?

When a… more

Would love any feedback on Amazon Ads culture, morale, and pace of work. Specifically in US Amazon Ads. Any insight into exec leadership would be helpful!!

What’s the ad scene in and near Columbus? May be relocating and I have no clue… I know there’s a few HQs but is that the only route?

How hard would it be to just go to a city you live- Athens for example- and find a job in advertising (as a non speaker of local lingo)?

I'm starting a new role at a big network creative agency next week, and I just realized that between career shifts and the pandemic, I haven't actually worked at an office agency-side since 2018.

Then, I was a 32F st… more

Genuine suggestion for future Cannes and other award shows:
• No case studies
• Submit the work the way the public viewed/experienced it
• If you want to show press coverage, then submit links to actua… more

are there any places that focus on marketing for films/tv shows?

I keep getting interviews with the big names in NYC but I live in the Midwest. Do I need to move there to better my chances?

No freer feeling than saying “No” to last minute weekend work requests bc you know you’re leaving soon anyway

LinkedIn seems to be losing its luster. In private slacks and on here people are loudly mocking the c-suite that spend all day on the platform. Lots of our people dialed it back. Anyone noticing a shi… more

As a creative, how do you find potential clients for your agency? Asking because I want to do more outside the scope of my job

Alright, who's responsible for flubbing up the Google ad choosing the Tal Bachman song for the James Blunt Anniversary concert lol

I went to a vendor event last night and was the only creative out of about 100 people. 😴It was painful to make small talk. I can say w 100% certainty, creatives make this industry more interesting, f… more

When the world found out Lance Armstrong cheated to win his medals, did his sponsors and the tournaments simply issue an apology and he continues to compete and stay sponsored? No. Similarly those who… more

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but the fake work from ddb: was the entire thing fake and they never even did any of that? I redid they just use ai to generate some fake clips of the media attention… more

What is the most chaotic/unhinged/toxic/unprofessional thing you’ve ever experienced working in advertising? I feel like the stories are more juicy in media than creative, but that’s just my opinion.

“After finalizing their investigation into the Grand Prix winning campaign, Cannes Lions concluded that every other case study has also been largely fabricated”

Anyone willing to share a recommendation for lawyer that could be consulted if a dispute with the company is necessary?

How do you stay current with culture and developing/refining your tastes and perspective on ads without the 6+ hours of screen time a day?

What are some signs you're gonna be laid off soon?

what have you done to try to get the spark back/find the fun in the job again? other than switching things up and finding a new job since it feels like industry wide layoffs are happening every other … more

Has anyone ever been fired for refusing to work on weekends?

Imagine working somewhere non-toxic 😏

What is the national average salary for a media buyer?

What is the NYC average salary for a media buyer?