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AbelsonTaylor got shellacked with more layoffs last week. Third round in a year.

Sad to see the place circling the drain.

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Is VML actually hiring a copywriter?

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What’s the salary band differences between senior producer and executive producer in Chicago?

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Any PM roles that might not be posted yet? I've been on the hunt for a Director PM job for almost a year with no luck. I keep getting to the final round interview then they go with the other candi… more

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Can anyone provide a connection to the ACD role available at Leo? 👀 Would love to chat about it

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Curious what your family income intake is, where you live in chicago or suburbs, how many kids and whether you are living paycheck to paycheck? Our dual income is about $220,000 after taxes and we are… more

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Did highdive have layoffs?

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attends Virginia Commonwealth University
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Advice for getting a return offer from an internship besides just luck?

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yooo what is going ON at FCB rn damn that place is wilin

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Alana Waters-Piper
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Putting a line in the water…

I've been a CD for close to 15 years. Have managed teams as large as 22, always multichannel. Client roster includes Unilever, P&G, Kendra Scott, Walgreens, United Airlines.

Compassionate, creative problem… more

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a Director of CX Strategy
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Thoughts on EVERSANA? I have an offer from there.

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BarkleyOKRP just promoted a Chicago strategist to President and KC creative to CEO. As a former creative and current strategist, that sounds amazing to me. Given their abysmal Glassdoor ratings, I&#… more

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It’s pretty bleak rn, huh?

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How do you find local production companies for smaller budget projects? (Team is currently producerless 😭)

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attends University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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@Publicis directors+ - do you get an annual bonus?

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works at Ogilvy
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Any Chicago-based agencies hiring ACD Copywriters or Senior CW’s? Really trying to make a move

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Senior designer with agency experience here. It’s been almost 2 years since I was laid off, and I’m still struggling to land a full-time role. I’ve kept applying, updating my work, staying sharp, but … more

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Hey y'all hiring for a st designer. Send books my way. In house. 90-100k. In the office 3 days a week. 40 minutes outside of Chicago proper.

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Word on the street is that Frank Dattalo is coming back to Chicago as new CCO at HAVAS. Can anyone from there confirm this?

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How’s Leo Chicago right now? Any hiring with the Southwest win?

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Anyone here know anything about the in house agency The Kitchen?

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an Associate Creative Director
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Hey y'all. Idk if anyone else is Milwaukee here and lurking, but I'm looking to hire a SR Designer. I'm in-house. Can pay well with a yearly bonus. Does need to be onsite 2x a week about 45 min north … more

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Thoughts on VML?

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What’s the word on Laughlin Constable?

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an Associate Creative Director
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Anyone hiring ACD writers now or in the near future? Would love to chat.

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Hey with reviews coming up, let's do a quick salary check and last raise/promo received. I'll go first, knowing I'm way underpaid

ACD: 110,250 -- 4/23

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a Senior Art Director
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Anyone familiar with the creative team inside Wilson Sporting Goods? What type of work do they do?

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an Art Director
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Now which one you crazy kids did the Jewel Osco house party commercial

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Where are people actually finding jobs these days? LinkedIn just seems like a giant waste of time.

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Anyone know of any in house media opportunities for someone with 8 years of experience in Chicago or remote?

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a Creative Director
▸ Chicago Advertising
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This Thursday at Agency Afterhours features DJ LALA from World of Whirlpool Studios. If you love Latin music, don’t miss out, these creatives are an absolute joy.

Thursday, March 27 on the Virgin Hotels rooftop from 5-9pm. Discounts on food and drink when you name drop Agency Afterhours to your server.

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works at Leo Burnett
▸ Chicago Advertising
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What is your agency and who is your health insurance provider?

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a Senior Copywriter
▸ Chicago Advertising
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Is anyone involved in Creative Mornings or go to their events? Have you found it worthwhile?

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a Creative Director
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a Director
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FCB!! What’s the tea on Kelly leaving ??

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a Senior Producer
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Does anyone have recos for editors that work on case studies and do insanely great case study work (and have a solid reel / portfolio that shows this type of thing)? Looking for someone who can go bey… more

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an Associate Creative Director
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Edelman…how desperate are you?

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Hmm…What’s happening to the agencies here? It used to be fun and thriving. Only Highdive and Quality Meats are doing anything noteworthy.

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Are there any conferences/events in Chicago that are worth attending to understand industry trends (or even just be inspired by interesting brands and good work)? Couldn't get SXSW paid for this y… more

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