Chicago Advertising

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

Just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing? Are you guys staying safe?

So, the management team has been having a lot of closed door meetings lately...is this a sign that layoffs are coming?

Leo is STILL hiring for those Cd and ACD roles? What’s going on over there?

Admit it, you wish you had an ad campaign get as much attention as those Sydney Sweeney jeans ads...

A day in the life of a non-political advertising professional in Chicago:

On my way to work, I stop at my usual coffee shop. The line is taking forever. Something about being short-staffed because most of the peop… more

How does the kraft heinz split effect the kitchen?

What agencies are actually hiring right now? I swear all of these job listings are fake because I haven't heard back from anyone.

What's the most pro-social agency you know of? An agency where the employees are genuinely friends, there is fun conversation, and they have events.

Monthly agency health checkup. How are Chicago agencies doing? Is FCB still in business? Has DDB been officially renamed DDB NY? Is Energy BBDO alive?

Are there any agencies in this city that AREN'T offboarding all of their creative tasks to AI?

I’ve been unemployed since May. I’ve been on the look out everyday for another opportunity (the job market hasn’t been kind to me unfortunately). I’m wondering if anyone knows of any agencies or in-house marketin… more

What's the going rate for a fresh CD making the leap from ACD?

In such a tight knit ad town, why does she have to post cattle calls on LinkedIn? Don’t the ECDs have relationships w creatives? Or shouldn’t she?

So, has anyone been contacted yet by Highdive for the CD team role? I’m sure the whole city applied.

What's the difference between working in advertising in Chicago and in NYC? I'm thinking about making a move, and besides the cost of living, is there any difference between working in the two… more

How much did you get for your first job out of college? I entered the industry in 2017, and my first job paid $11.25 an hour.

Has anyone ever had experience looking/applying for agencies out of the country?

Guys I am desperate to get out of my current agency right now. It’s so bad that I’m seriously debating just leaving without something lined up. Does anybody have any leads for Sr. Copy roles here in C… more

Anyone have any scoop on MERGE? They seem to be one of the only agencies with job postings right now. For the most part they seem intriguing - but their listed salary ranges seem quite low. Even for t… more

Any ACD/Art folks want to team up with me for that certain job opening that just went up? Dm me.

Who is keeping the online banner/pop-up ad industry alive? We know these are the worst placements for ads; let's all agree to stop using these.

Recently moved here from Texas. I’ve done 4 internships so far after graduating in May. The agency I interned for this past summer didn’t have the budget to convert. Any advice on landing that first f… more

Was anyone actually born here? I swear I can go days without running into someone who was born in Chicago. I think everyone from small towns moves here after college and locals move somewhere else.

What's your preferred pizza style? Deep-dish pizza or tavern-style pizza? ...it's tavern-style pizza, isn't it?

Maybe 2026 will be the year Brunswick doesn’t cancel their search and actually hires a copywriter.

Anyone at VML interested in making a new friend?

Not to be a party pooper, but am I the only one who thinks the Rubber Duck Durby is beyond ridiculous? I don't get it. But happy polluting the river with rubber ducks day for those of you who cele… more