Black In Advertising

As the only black person on my immediate and extended work team, I can’t help but find some irony in the fact that I’m grinding nights and this weekend to cover my white colleagues (8 +) who took PTO … more

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For those who got into the industry through a program, do you face jealousy or bias from co-workers? I entered this industry through a diversity program, and constantly felt odd sharing how I got into… more

Do you find more support at larger agencies or smaller agencies? My background is with larger agencies, I'm wondering if I would receive better projects at smaller ones.

If you are going to Cannes, which events are you going to? Maybe we can have a meet-up!

Has anyone applied for the Cannes Can: Diversity Collective and gone to Cannes? Can you share any tips? did it help your network?

What’s the fastest you ever found a new job? I wish I could change mine but this perma-recession is too much of a concern.

My company asked my opinion on how they could do better at celebrating Juneteenth and being inclusive about the event. I’m one of the only But honestly idk, was thinking an acknowledging email would d… more

To be honest, at times, I catch myself, but do you find yourself apprehensive to trust others from other races?

What do you do to maintain a healthy mindset before the work day begins?

If you been in the industry for more than 5 years, has your definition of "great work" changed since you first started in advertising?

How often do you think about your own "personal brand"?

I'm receiving several interview requests although feel a few may be Brian Flores set-ups. What tough questions should I ask to determine an organization's true commitment to DEI vs. quota checking? more

With all the DEI leaders at there, do you know who they are at your agency or holding company?

In the year of 2022...What are your current billable hours? Is anyone actually on a good ratio with this - would love to hear. I'm thinking of freelancing again

I am a black video editor with a proper reel. I have tons of boutique editorial experience and I have tons of agency experience. I can do everything from new business pitches to broadcast. I am an exc… more

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Started new job months ago and find the amount of cliques and high school behavior jarring. I’m the one of the few Black people at the agency and I can tell some are not happy about more non-whites co… more

What agencies do you think do a good job at being inclusive? Have a decent amount of diversity?

I'm expecting soon! As a Black professional, do you think your career improved or took a backseat when having kids?

How are your agencies celebrating Juneteenth? Is it being overshadowed by Pride?

Wondering if people have any reccomenations for black (or non-white) executive coaches with advertising experience? Thanks family.

How often have you all had to switch agencies to get promoted/more opportunities? Do you all believe there is a such thing as a healthy agency work environment? Lol but serious question.

I just starte… more

I’ve noticed POC resigning from my current agency to take higher level roles elsewhere or take time off, maybe five to six in the last week. Is everyone else seeing a similar trend where they work?

Do yall think PSAs are effective ads and worth the time? I find them only effective as political ads...

Hey everyone! Looking for a mid-senior level copywriter for a 4 month freelance engagement, a brand refresh and website build for a Black urban planning organization. Remote anywhere in the US. If you… more

Growth story thread. Post your salary when you were 20 yrs old, 25 yrs old, 30 yrs old and 35 yrs old (remove subsequent yrs if you are younger). Let's get inspired!

Has monkeypox infiltrated your briefs? I literally can't right now...

has anyone taken a class at General Assembly? I'm interest in taking a PM course there