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How’re things over at BBDO? Left FCB a year ago for a small agency that I like with a great team and work life balance but missing the opportunities of a big agency.

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What's the biggest challenge/stress factor that you deal with at work? Could there be any actual solutions or is it just part of the job?

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Any open Starcom planning roles for the Lego account??

Leo Burnett vs DDB?

Thoughts on resume length? How many years of experience should you have before you expand to 2 pages?

I always hear bad things about all the holding companies. Is there such a thing as an agency under a holding company umbrella that doesn’t totally suck eggs?

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What’s the vibe at Digitas these days?

Do you work at an agency or in house? Why did you pick one over the other? Do you plan to transition at some point?

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Hi, I'm moving to Chicago soon and I'm still trying to figure things out. Do you have a car? I'm considering getting rid of mine and saving myself the headache. How's life without one,… more

What is your favorite show or movie set in Chicago? Ferris Bueller's Day Off obviously gets a mention 😎🚗

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Is this what they do when they can’t sell out immediately anymore?

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Got hired after being unemployed for 7 months at a big agency now I am being let go again after only a month and a half on the job. Why does the universe hate me? If anyone can help with leads in digi… more

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Do any of you work on any side projects or freelance on the side? What do you do and how do you find the time/energy for it, especially if you have a family? I'd like to step off the gas a bit at work and invest more time into myself

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Best in-house agencies in Chicago in terms of salary, creative/quality of work, quality of life. Even better if they're looking for writers.✨

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Any thoughts on Betty (formerly periscope)? Thinking about applying for a job there but wanted to hear about their rep

How's DDB doing?

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What’re the odds you’re reading this and also happen to work at Quality Meats? If so, please comment so I can get your eyeballs on my book

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What are the big agencies in town: Leo, Havas, FCB, Digitas, DDB, BBDO, Dentsu, VML, OKRP, Highdive and? This is supposed to be such a big advertising town, but you only hear about a small number of a… more

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Why didn’t Leo Burnett Chicago win anything this year? What happened? I thought their Tillamook stuff was nice. But I don’t know what else they would have submitted.

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Curious to know thoughts about D3-Pepsi's in house agency. Thank you!

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Curious to know what you think about Realm Agency? Anyone work there or know friends who have?

Anyone in need of an ACD/ sr writer with lots of B2B experience, some B2C and some medical. Don't consider myself a "B2B" writer but seems a lot of roles are viewing things that way. Per… more

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What are some good bars that play more than just traditional house music but more drums & bass? Or rooftops that are giving Kygo Summer energy?

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Best fancy rooftop bar for a special occasion? Ideally not too far from Geja's.

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What is working at the Starbucks in the Leo Burnett building like right now?

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Arc is looking for an art director. Message me if interested and I can send you the recruiter info

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I’m not from here, what’s the dress code etiquette on hot weeks like this?

Especially for the ladies, is it okay to wear longer nice shorts? No way I can walk 15 mins to my office in long pants and no… more

What's the best place for barbecue ribs in the burbs? Ideally Schaumburg or Oak Brook area. Or any burbs around.

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Any Chicago agencies looking for a "youth consultant" with lots of social media experience? I know a college kid who would be great in our industry. Fashion and luxury would be ideal categor… more

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Hey I just was recently laid off from FCB and I’m still working on ironing out my portfolio. Until then, I’m looking for work doing things like cleaning / housekeeping, dog watching, grocery runs, or … more

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Which production houses should I follow if I want to be invited to drinks things/networking opps?

Does VML not have a Chicago recruiter? Why are our gigs directed to VML NYC? (various freelance posts on LinkedIn)

Are there other cities doing mobile billboard advertising? I've seen a lot coming up in Chicago in the last two years.

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