Chicago Advertising

Are there classes or resources in the Chicago area that people who’ve transitioned into creative leadership roles have found helpful, specifically with helping sharpen those soft skills?

Recently got p… more

How bad is Omnicom right now? Hiring any EPs?

Is anyone at the new omnicom actually happy since the acquisition?

Has anyone here interviewed at Edelman for an AAE or SAE role? I finished my first round a while back and have been in limbo ever since. The recruiter told me they're still waiting on feedback fro… more

What’s the vibe/culture like for creatives at AbelsonTaylor? Work/life balance?

So are there no more jobs left in this town?

Saw an on-site senior writer position with Colle McVoy in their Chicago office. But pay is $80-90k? C’mon…

i know this is probably a dumb question. but where the hell do i even start with looking for a new job? linkedin feels completely useless and i don't have a ton of connections outside my current a… more

Lol so Highdive lost the SB pitch to TMA?

Hey everyone! Are there any Chicago-based ad clubs worth looking into/joining for a junior-level talent?

Two words. General. Strike.

Why are most of the indie agencies strict on not being remote?

I led a campaign with some junior creatives and one of them added it in their book and didn’t credit me at all? But they weren’t involved at all in production. I have them credited in mine as part of … more

Rumor is we're moving to the Hancock building. Never worked over there. What are the lunch options like? Any hot tips?

Any ACD’s on the art side want to team up to apply for an opening? DM me!

Cristina left and our agency didn't even bother to tell us. Found out through AdAge.

Any hot takes on Wpromote? Coming from a major holding company and curious….

Leo layoffs? How bad?

Just a heads up, AbelsonTaylor has job postings up for a Studio Manager & Associate Director of Project Management. Both are FAKE and I know for a fact they intend to fill those roles internally. … more

Moving a 1BD apt from Wicker to a storage space in Rolling Meadows end of the week. Booked Alliance movers. Anybody have anything to say about them? Likely will need just 2-3 guys for 2-3 hours. Other… more

Lots of open positions at Omnicom Production rn. Any Intel about what it's like there (and not about the merger - that part's obvious)?

Now that Leo Burnett and Publicis have merged into “Leo”, is the Chicago December breakfast still a thing, or has that tradition been put to bed?

I’m seeing a lot of open positions being posted lately for Empower Media in Chicago. Any feedback from insiders and formers on what the general vibe/culture is like there? Senior management approach? … more

Best independent agencies in Chicago?

Does Leo ever hire creatives below ACD level? Whenever Amy posts that they’re looking for people, it’s always at more senior levels.

Anyone know how the design group at FCB was affected by the acquisition? My contact to there is t responding and I’m assuming the worst…

Does anyone know if there is an Off The Street Club Holiday Party this year? I always looked forward to that event to see my friends from other agencies.

Chicago advertising (and the industry in general) is cooked 🍴🥩

How’s Quality Meats? seeing a lot about the work they’re putting out, but any insight into culture and what it’s like working there?

Any production companies or ad agencies based in The Fields Studios on W Diversey?

I’m looking at a promotion to strategy director next year, but my ECD recently approached me about if I’d consider giving copywriting a shot—wouldn’t take a paycut, come in at mid level, get partnered… more

What are the salary ranges for a strategy director in Chicago?

How often does your company host screeners? Do they yield new business results or do you just stick to partners you already know and have relationships with?

Hey, looking to network with fellow creatives in Chicago after being out of the scene (remote) for a few years. Anyone down for a coffee, beer, matcha?

Why so many production / creative roles open at Edelman? Is it a sweat shop?

Any advice for who to connect with to start an account management career at an agency for a recent college graduate? Thanks!

That Edelman creative role posted about month ago…any intel, interviews in progress still, or know if they hired for it already? Curiously nosy.

How is Havas doing these days?