Chicago Advertising

Anybody wanna partner up and apply to some shops around town? Maybe work on some spec?

I'm back in the city and looking for a fresh start at a new agency with a new partner.

Does Digitas hire just about anyone or are they strict with who they hire?

How’s it working for Digitas?

Does anyone know the names of any of the recruiters at Highdive

I was put on a PIP (aka Performance Success Plan) because people don’t understand what I contribute to the team. If I fail to meet the 30 day expectations (which involve responsibilities and overall m… more

What’s it like working at Weber Shandwick?

What if… you’ve interviewed with a company for a certain role on a certain piece of business- and you interviewed with more than a handful of people and yet you’re turned down for the position. Then t… more

Anyone know anything about Caterpillar’s inhouse team Ironworks? What kind of work are they doing over there and what’s it like?

Have a screen with Ulta for their marketing team. Anyone know their RTO policy? It’s for Bolingbrook but was curious if they are ever flexible with their Chicago office as an option as it’s an easier … more

Recruiters, how obvious is it when a shop is really struggling or just not a good place to be? Do you get waves of outreach from people at the same agency? Notice small stints at the same agency?

If I know that my peer is making over 10k more than me. They were hired and I was promoted from within. Same level of experience. What should I do?

Anyone know who runs PepsiCo’s in-house production at D3 in Chicago? Is there an HOP, EP or recruiter? TIA.

For my unemployed folks: how long have you been without work for? Going on my 6th month. Going on two years now without having stable employment. What are you doing to get by? I’m a PM and thinking of… more

I need an art director / designer who can take on a client where we make their data look great for B2B presentations and collateral. I’m thinking it’s more of a designer than an art director, because … more

Another year without the One Club Portfolio night coming to Chicago.

By no means am I saying it’s the be all end all, there are other programs and portfolio reviews. But it’s an opportunity for local students to m… more

Best pub or bar in the downtown area to take potential clients how are from St. Louis?

What is the bar with the most Gen X crowd in Chicago?

Looking for opinions. Should brands be forced to label ads created by AI or should it be left up to the public to know the difference?

Any recommendations for a social-first or social only agency that's really strong at strategy? My buddy is looking for someone to come build out a strategy for a cultural institution they work at.

Anyone know anything about fluent360?

What was your biggest salary jump? My jump from junior to senior copywriter was pretty good but not substantial. I guess I'll have to spend my years in this role and wait till I can aim for the AC… more

Has anyone on the bowl switched out of the agency side and explored something that is more settling for the nervous system? I love the work that happens in an agency, but I absolutely cannot regulate … more

What are the better in house agencies in Chicago? I know Kraft Heinz is in the toilet, but I don’t really know any other ones

As a senior level creative, how much would you expect I should be earning in Chicago?

To the other design folks on the bowl, how do you balance pushing bold, experimental ideas with delivering work that still hits the client’s business goals? I find that when our ideas are simple and s… more

I wrote my first-ever LinkedIn brag post, and it feels nauseating and liberating at the same time. I guess 'you gotta do what you gotta do', but this whole writing myself up thing isn't fo… more

If I’m being underpaid at my current agency, but I don’t want to leave. But I receive an offer for more money from an agency with brands I don’t want to work on. How do I go about leveraging that offe… more

My ACD's strategy to motivate the design team is to constantly show creative or design work from rival agencies. I'm not sure how I feel about it because she's not just sharing it as inspi… more

Wtf is le book and why is every single creative in this city judging for it?

Hey! I just moved back to the city and am looking for a fresh start. Are there any ADs that wanna partner up and apply to shit as a team? Maybe create some spec to see how we are as a team?

Anyone out there hiring? 🥲 senior or ACD

Are there any good headhunting firms or networking events I should keep in mind for finding job opportunities? I frankly feel like I’m SOL.

Can someone please dm me the email of quality meats’ recruiter?