Black In Advertising

What books have you read that really sparked something in you and changed your approach to life or work? I’ve been so burnt out and curious what others have read/watched that motivated them.

Need to tap in for assistance again! What would you skills / capabilities would you included under Research and Insights?

So far I have Quantitive and Qualitative Research & Surveys and Interviews… more

Curious to hear what black professionals have to say about this…

but how do you all handle working with a micro-managing leader?

As a self-starter and innovate worker, I actually slack under micro-mana… more

Strategy Sound off

How do you define your strategic approach? What would you say makes up a good strategic approach?

A little hung up on defining mine for my portfolio page because it unorthodox but wan… more

There’s a Manager on my team that is racist ( I was moved off of her team because of this) Every time there is someone Black on her team they are outright bullied and put in psychological unsafe environments. VP’… more

Anybody familiar with any Black lawyers or law firms that deal with advertising? Looking to source potential firms for legal review of ads.

What podcasts do you all listen to with black/brown hosts to stay on top of career development and industry trends?

When a company says they're diverse, but their team photo says otherwise.

Diversity to them is adding wyt women to their team.

Anybody have office space before? Any pitfalls to avoid? Would love to connect and learn more.

Anybody good with pricing projects? Pitching a couple of clients and want to make sure my fees make sense.

As mentioned in an earlier post, I made an agency role tracker to help with job searches - if anyone wants me to make them their own copy please like this post and DM me so I can send it to you along … more

Can anyone provide a reference or recommendation for Tidal by chance?

Anyone had a mentor whom you looked up to because they were also black and well connected, but they’re flirtatious and inappropriate? How have you handled this uncomfortable situation?

Hey y'all, are y'all going to this year's ADCOLOR conference? I'm trying to step up my social calendar but I'm not sure what events are worth attending

Thoughts on Starcom? Just landed a new mid-level role there for the NY office

Now that the push for DE&I is over for most agencies as we “return to normalcy” aka pre-2020 racism, any brands/agencies anyone recommends for a mid-level media strategist?

Just shooting my shot. I… more

Is client side really better for Black people (particularly women)?

The agency politics is becoming more and more draining and I’m struggling to keep up the front.

Are there any project managers out there interested in freelance work? Looking to connect.

Hi! I’m a 26 yr old creative looking to make a career pivot from customer service and aviation to the creative advertising field as an art director. I’ve got my BA in English and Film Studies and I i… more

looking for strategist role. Just got laid off.

When I say I celebrate us…I really do. I was up against other candidates for a role. I was one of the 3 finalists. I received a rejection letter and was really down. I knew I didn’t have the preferred… more

Is it time for Black Professionals in the Ad industry to strike? According to AdWeek: In 2021, 73% of Agency Leaders Were White. In 2022, It Was 90%. Between our low pay, lack of growth within agencie… more

Does anyone know any agencies looking for strategists?

Which organizations are great to join for networking and professional development?

Are there any Art directors, graphic designers interested in Freelance work out there? Looking to connect.

Any commercial photographers interested in freelance opportunities out there?

Any music supervisors/professionals out there interested in freelance opportunities?

When you’re considering roles, is a shortage of Black team members a red flag? Would you work at a good (but slightly less reputable) agency if it meant that you would work on decent accounts and be in the compan… more

Looking to connect with any producers interested in freelance work.

I sent an email to a woman on Tuesday asking a simple yes or no question—no response. I followed up with her 2 days later—no response. I then called her at the end of the day—no answer.

I had my boss message her … more

Hey all, I’m a senior designer/art director with 8 years of experience working in the marketing digital+social space (I started in print). I’m currently seeking my next role. If anyone has any potenti… more

It's sad when you see black C Suite leaders get on stages and preach empowering black women and whose mission is steeped in "inspiring" black women, but behind closed doors, they don… more

I feel like I'm drowing. I'm getting out but have to do it safely. I'm with a white narcissistic bigot. Who thinks he's for black people, but his words express differently. He thinks I make up thi… more

👋🏼 Hey!
I just saw a post on my LinkedIn feed…

** Urgent Job** Looking for a Creative Director in NY. Full time role. Ok with hybrid schedule -- Shopper marketing experience and experiential for CPG brand. more

Advice: Was recently laid off from my role at a big agency. Should I post on Glassdoor about my racist experience with them as my employer to warn others about them? How do I move forward?

I know it’s considered corny, but going to Canne is a career goal!

Happy Juneteenth y’all!