TIL another office in my agency network entered the same idea in Cannes 2 years in a row. Made some shortlists last year, got a Lion this year.

Has this happened much before?

How much does Cannes REALLY matter?

Any campaigns really knock anyone's socks off lately?

Should I try to juggle 2 intense full-time freelance gigs together?

I feel dumb for asking this but what’s “video village” called on set when it’s a photo shoot?

Two things can be true. I would love to win Cannes. But also, the Cannes work is a lot of virtue signal bs that makes me cringe.

Looks like I know what I need to do 😈

Dear fellow strategists, has anyone used Fiverr or Upwork to find gigs? If so, what are the pros and cons?

An agency that laid you off has 0 Lions the following year. What’s the name of the play?

The silence of the Lions.
Karma echoes louder.

Have you seen that one before?

Is it crazy to switch jobs right now given all the layoffs constantly happening? I feel safe currently but is it a false sense of security and should go out and get paid?

Peace out advertising ✌️🥳

CDs, have you ever seen social work in someone’s book that you loved? I’m concerned it’s not possible to put together a strong book working on social. I’ve done a few different accounts so far and it … more

Creatives: do you any of you get any accommodations at work for ADHD? Did it go over well?

Has anyone in this industry ever run for political office and been backed by their agency?

Media Planning Manger Interview- any good questions I should ask to standout or tips? What should I highlight to convince hiring managers.

Would appreciate any tips !

So… that WPP Cannes Lion Network of the Year trophy can’t save Read’s job? Why was he so happy to win it? Does that win expand his farewell bonus package?

I’m curious about mid-level cw salaries in LA currently. Is 80 - 95k realistic to ask for? And could i expect to land on the higher end, or lower my expectations in this market?

What’s it like at Whalar ?

I can’t stand the new “tariff-free pricing” trend in ads. I get that we’re trying to capitalize on the moment, but honestly, I’d rather not even give 🍊 the satisfaction.

It just feels like we’re playi… more

Which is worse; spending a bunch of agency time and energy coming up with ideas that are "spicy" enough to win an ad award before shopping them around to clients until someone bites OR using… more

This feels personal… “Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has launched an official investigation into one of its 2025 Grand Prix winners
[…] an anonymous whistleblower submitted a video claiming that DM9… more

Where does everyone come down on the AI ads and Cannes debate? Should AI ads be considered "real" ads and get special acknowledgments?

How is Saatchi & Saatchi NY doing these days? Thinking about applying but haven’t heard much from them in a while.

Can someone explain why agencies that have offices in Detroit are seemingly hiring for everywhere but their Detroit locations?

It is so discouraging to be an advertising professional and never see any openings in your city. <… more

If someone works for KWG, how is it there?

Any layoffs?

Are vendors paid on time?

How is management?

Would you recommend anyone to go to work there?

Anything else would be helpful.

Has anyone gone from a big market city to smaller market? Less ad jobs. I assume eventually I’ll be moving to a smaller market for family but the thought of not having as many places to possibly switc… more

Did anybody go to the Jeff Goodby talk at Cannes? How was it. Any video of this?

I tell you, and I mean it, the day I decide to retire from advertising I’m gonna have some fun on LinkedIn. Currently, I’m reverent, to protect my livelihood. But soon as I don’t need the corporate wo… more