Chicago Advertising

Can anyone recommend a really good accountant? Someone familiar with the ad industry who knows what expenses we can deduct?

Any Intel in Fusion 92? Had interview there and got a “cool but will overwork you. Will only look for unicorn and will lay you off with no problem.” vibe. Is my gut feeling correct?

Anyone know who I should talk to about the internship at Havas Formula? I can’t find anyone on linkedin

Where do strategy people go when they choose to leave the advertising world?

Does anyone know anything about the mid-level copywriter opening at Digitas? Account, CD?

does FCB offer severance packages? does it depend on the circumstances?

I see several AE openings at FCB. Anyone know what the accounts are?

My wife doesn’t like me. She’s verbally abusive, doesn’t think I’m attractive and refuses any kind of physical touch from me (she didn’t even kiss me on my birthday). Is it time to split? We have been… more

Is Ogilvy Chicago going to unlimited time off this year?

How’s Leo doing nowadays?

How do you get hired as a junior copywriter in this city? I’ve been trying since my internship ended pre-pandemic and apart from making my book better, I don’t have any more answers now than I did w… more

Any intel on ALDI at Digitas?

Anyone know anything about the Wrigley/Mars account at BBDO in Chicago? How’s the team? How’s the client? Etc.

Anyone work at Discover in Chicago ? Curious how media/ marketing is over there !

Anyone hiring midlevel/senior strategists?

Anyone hiring account sups?? Not happy in pharma and want to make a move ASAP

Anybody commute from nw Indiana and take a train to millennium park station/downtown? How is it? Considering it as an option since husband’s company announced remote forever.

Looking for contractor/freelancers in: - paid media (planning + buying across social and search channels) - account managers - art directors / graphic designers - motion graphic designers / video edit… more

Are agency starting to hire again?

Chicago ladies: reccos for hair salons in old town? Just moved here and desperately need a trim!

What’s strategy like at Digitas? Any scoop?

Help me understand: we’ve hired a few freelancers to get us through EOY, and they have horrid attitudes. We have a really kind team and they treat account and PMs with no kindness or respect. It’s mak… more

So how’s everybody else doing with the city basically being shut down?? Any activities or places you go to get out of the house and stay inspired?

Just curious— what are Chicago creative freelance rates like since pandemic? Same as normal or taken a hit?

Where can I get super cool Chicago hoodies?

So our agency is moving to unlimited PTO and I’m pretty salty. Because all of the studies show people take less. And the leadership has been pretty gaslighty about my concerns. Who has experience with… more

I’ve been in the client facing side for years now. Considering to make the switch to be on the client side of things. Only caveat is I’m unsure what type of roles/companies to apply for. Any suggestio… more

Any recommendations for tax accountants familiar with freelance?

What happened to that list of agency recruiters? Can ya help a 🐠 out?

Looking for freelancers/contractors: - motion graphic designer - creative strategist/director - video editors - media buyers (paid social/search) Looking for a fulltime Senior Performance Marketing M… more

How is DDB Chicago doing these days?

Hi Chicago Crew! Im starting a freelance gig and the firm is requiring Illinois business liability insurance. Does anyone have any recommendations or advice for business liability insurance for fre… more

Thinking of making a move to Edelman Chicago. Can anyone provide some insights on how things are going right now over there?

Howdy. Looking for Account Directors to work at a 40-person Midwest shop. Terrific, relationship-based agency with smart culture and good work. Ideally requires a move from Chicago in 12-18 months to … more

Chicago: I’m looking for a freelance videographer/editor with some experience shooting music videos. This would require a small crew and it’s paid!

Is Golin a good place to work for a creative?