Advertising

Do you need a paid account to see the shortlists for Cannes?

What's one small thing you do regularly that completely shifted how you move through life? Something simple that you wish someone had told you about years ago?

Does anyone have an example of a good brand guidelines deck?

Just heard an “I only have 30 seconds to tell you…” spot on the radio. That gag was old when Carter was in office. I know nobody likes to write radio, but could you at least put in some effort?

How do you feel about posting passion projects on LinkedIn that’s on your site? Do you feel like everything you post represents your agency? I have my own ideas and interests outside of work and would… more

Is Lensa legit? Tons of Lensa postings on LinkedIn but when going to Lensa I get redirected to other spammy job sites after applying. Just wondering with other people’s experiences.

Has anyone worked on the meta account at Spark / Publicis? Thoughts?

It’s my first time going to Cannes, any tips or small hidden places you would recommend ? (Only 2.5 years of experience so can’t go to all the exclusive « Chiefs only » events.

Hi advertising ppl,
Last year I finally got my Aussie residency, and I’m keen to get back into media roles at ad agencies here in Australia.
I know I might have to take a pay cut to learn the local way of doing things —… more

I love the fact that AI is taking over the “design” industry. It makes hand drawn art all that much more valuable. Artists will always be artists, but the plug and play designers will be faded out.

Imagine if people were actually honest when asked “How are you?” in meetings

After an interview, when a recruiter emails you and asks how it went, what are they expecting? What are they trying to assess? I’m referring to an agency recruiter, not like an independent recruiter … more

does pharma advertising actually help progress the medical world or is it just a way for companies to sell more medicine?

Just go ahead and change the name to AIdvertising.

I'm joining a new hold co in 3 months and my wife is pregnant. Has anyone experienced joining a company while being pregnant or your partner being pregnant and asking for mat/pat leave? How did it… more

How's working on the mars account in media perspective?

I've been scared to ask the last 15 years as it's too late to change careers now lol!, but how much more are you all making on the account side of advertising vs the media side? Below are ranges for Chicago area in media

media as… more

Is the work/life balance better on pharma? I’ve had a great career working on very cool accounts but considering a switch to healthcare / pharma to hopefully have a better work/life balance.

Is it impossible for someone in brand strategy to break into copywriting? When I pursued advertising, I was most interested in the creative side of the house, but I haven’t built up the courage to tak… more

By the time I finally land a job back, I’ll be ready to become a Dissociated Creative Director.

I’m tryna see something… women in this industry, tell me a story of something that happened to you at work that seemed a bit *off.* Then men, reply with if this has happened to you or not.

Whatsth withs all the lispsth in thpokesperthons voithoverths?
Therious quethtion.

What are the vibes like at nice&frank?

To the department of homeland security SMM…burn in hell

How do I break free from this cursed industry? I’m going to have a nervous breakdown if I stay in paid social. What industries will my skills transfer to? Looking for any and all advice.

Quitting my FT thing to go freelance? Insanely stupid or big brain genius move?

Thankful to have a thing, but I’m not at a place that’s doing book worthy work and my CD and I just do not vibe at all.

J… more

Thoughts on adam&eveDDB?

Other than industry press, anyone have recommendations for accounts / people / newsletters etc to follow to keep up with Cannes next week?

Creative freelancers: as the year approaches the halfway mark, how are we all looking, money-wise? I’ll start. 145k to date, which I’m pretty happy about, considering how weird it’s been. Not as good … more

is there a place to find news on small or smaller agencies that have established accounts and clientele? something not paywalled