Black In Advertising

Has anyone ever started their own podcast?

Hello Everyone,

I hope all is well. It's amazing to see a community like this for us!

I have been in the Pharma Advertising world as a project manager for about 6 years now and I am looking for a change. I am feeling super stag… more

Looking for new NYC friends/folks to connect with. Hoping to relocate to NYC hopefully by late summer. I’m a mid level strategist. Just trying to be break free from my southern (somewhat) hometown and get back to… more

Any advice for applying to AdColor rising stars and futures program?

Yall seen Morgan took back RMFA?

Anybody else feel like J Cole punked out in this beef with Kendrick?

And please miss me with the protecting his peace stuff. If he wanted to take the high road, he should’ve never responded in the firs… more

Why hire Black talent if you’re not going to give them proper training and almost immediately put them on a PIP? This is a huge problem at my agency.

Hi Fam - here with a discussion topic/question: How do you deal with gatekeeping and workplace discrimination? I recently found out during a happy hour last week that one of my coworkers basically bra… more

I’m Sean, the gentleman who had to put hands on his boss. They basically fired me, but I believe I’m clear on any assault charges. I got another job in Midtown at a media consulting agency, but then my boss start… more

Hi does anyone in the feed work or no someone at M booth?

My best friend, who works at a tiny agency, was told by his (3 white) managers that he is always defensive, rude, and frightening to his (white) colleagues/clients in meetings. He was given made-up in… more

In my past corporate experiences, I was not able to figure this out. How do you handle tone policing? It is hard to counter it because then you are labeled "defensive," and that is just as b… more

Hi, does anyone in the feed work at Publicis and is willing to provide a recommendation by chance? There is a role at one of their network agencies that I think I'd be suited for, as it is a globa… more

Hi! Does anyone know of any companies out there looking for an experienced Project Manager who is willing to start in a more junior position in Tech? I have 6+ years of experience in marketing/advertising, and lo… more

Hi everyone - is anyone here at Grey in NYC?

Hey guys!

Does anyone in this bowl own a side business that provides services or products? I’m apart of an organization called Black Women in Marketing and we’re hosting a networking brunch event this summer and are looking for … more

How would you describe racial diversity at your agency? At the agency where I work, there isn't one African American creative. We don't have a Black director in any discipline. The diversity t… more

Quitting my job 6-months in for so many reasons, but the final straw was a comment an office lead made. He was talking about someone else and said “He was a black guy in a room full of white people, there wasn’t much f… more

Hey y’all - wanted to ask any strategists here on what’s their process for following internal work streams? Currently, I’ve been struggling a little with this and would def appreciate any tips or advi… more

I’ve been doing a lot of networking already as of late last year but had someone send a laundry list of shops to look into, while it’s helpful and exciting its also overwhelming. List has 100-150 (with som… more

I’ll keep it simple, how yall doin? Mentally, emotionally, physically?

Just coming here to complain about my PM joking that’s she’s still “cracking the whip” before she heads out for PTO because I have no one else at work to talk to about this 🙂

Question for the group, how does tone policing impact you at work?

Anyone here at Droga? I’m hoping to gain a referral

Is anyone looking for a designer and/or illustrator (2D and 3D)?

It’s Beyoncé’s Super Bowl ad for me
Usher killed it too 🔥 especially in them skates

Thoughts?

Is anyone in need of a Freelance Copywriter??

Title indicates strategist but I’m also good for copy roles. I incorporate strategy in my writing style & have shaped: Brand communications and messaging, advertising campaigns, and general marketing copy.… more

What are some subtle ways anti-blackness creeps into your work? For me it’s constantly having my work product questioned and scrutinized. Everyone always wants to be the devil’s advocate and that’s no… more

A veteran team in black media is looking for someone to run their data room and help refine their business model as they pitch investors on a new media production start up - if this sounds like som… more

An established ad agency set me up to fail - now I’m motivated to push my career further than ever. I received no onboarding from the account team. There wasn’t an intake tracker, a RACI nor a scope t… more

Happy Black History Month yall!! Let’s take up space and make all 29 days count 🖤❤️💚

A POC is more likely to be undervalued, overworked, and underpaid - take advantage of the perks, utilize every cent of reimbursement and unapologetically book every day of your PTO. You’re probably pe… more