Chicago Advertising

Best person to reach out to at Energy? My snake-charmer emails are not resonating with EW.

Whats up with Mars Agency rebranding to Mars United Commerce and having so many open positions? Are they really doing better work nowadays???

Are 45+ year old ECDs the only ones allowed to write TV spots?

Salary SVP

Anyone work at D3 / PepsiCo? What’s a good salary range for an experienced ACD there?

Hi friends!
What is the average range you’ve seen for mid-level copywriters and senior copywriters? Asking as someone who has only ever worked at one agency that doesn’t pay the best. TIA!

What’s FCB’s PTO policy?

How's it going at energy bbdo? Honestly ?

Did AbelsonTaylor just get crushed with layoffs? Sorry to those impacted. Tough time in this business.

Wait, did VML already lose the YR? Whats the Chicago office like? Is it all commerce? Health and Wellness? Good leadership? Snacks? Beer fridge? Nerf hoops? Onsite? Remote?

Did you start your career in Chicago? If not, then where? And what brought you here?

What's the best 👍 and worst 👎 thing about working at an agency?

Why did you choose to work in advertising? The idea of working in a creative field definitely had an allure for me, even if the reality isn't always as exciting as I once thought.

How are folks in this bowl doing? Leave a like ❤️ if you're currently employed, or leave a star ⭐ if you're looking for a job. Comment how long you've been searching and the roles you'… more

Anyone here at PepsiCo’s D3? Applied to a role but hoping to learn more about the state of the agency and the hiring process.

I’m moving to Chicago soonish (October). I’m fully remote so I don’t have to be anywhere in particular. Any recommendations on specific apartment complexes to avoid/tour? Areas to check out? I’m tryin… more

Do you feel confident about the future of your career in advertisement? Why or why not?

Lately I've been enjoying going on aimless walks and checking out anything interesting I come across 🚶What are some of your favorite areas/streets to stroll around and explore?

Heard there were more layoffs at DDB. What accounts are left there?

How’s Leo right now?

I know there's been a bunch of layoffs, but does anyone know if there are good, promising agencies hiring midlevel CW? Highdive? Quality meats? DDB?

Anyone looking for a writer for occasional/one-off projects? Looking for some side income but can’t commit to a ton of freelance work.

Been in advertising for 3 years. Looking for other copywriting opportunities in Chicago.

What are some cool, fun agencies in Chicago with good brands and good work?

Has anyone heard what life is like at Morning Walk?

Best Chicago-based agencies that produce TikTok content?

Anybody here live near-ish to Wicker Park and have a reliable dogsitter? Ideally I could leave my dog at the dogsitter's house when I go out of town. I have a 10 year-old staffordshire terrier. No… more

Hello all! I'm looking for an art director partner in Chicago to help me out with a pro bono project for my portfolio. If you are interested or know anyone who would be, feel free to message me!

What's something you wish someone would've told you about working in advertising? Would you still choose this career knowing all that you know now? If not this, then what?

Is anyone here between jobs at the moment? What are you doing to pass the time and cope? I'm feeling burned out from job searching, so I figured I should probably have some distractions so I don&#… more

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.