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any references on Quality Meats? partners? culture?

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Anybody here on the creative side at Chicago's Cinespace? I'd love to chat (DM or in person), about jobs at Cinespace. Want to find out how my experience as an advertising Creative Director/co… more

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If you haven’t yet, be sure to take UCLA’s survey on the gender pay gap in advertising (especially male allies):

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Hey thinking of a big move to chicago, anyone free to tell me about their experience doing it?

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So, there hasn’t been a lot of news since the Adweek article a bit ago, but does anyone know if Chicago Portfolio School closed?

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Anyone looking for a jr. Copywriter with a year and a half of experience? I'll work for cheap or snacks

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I’ve spent my career in advertising as an art director, fell in love with video production and am trying to get more experience in the TV/film side of things.

Would it be ridiculous for me to apply for some unpai… more

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Hi, moved to Chicago recently, I’m shopping around agencies atm. Trying to figure out my salary range for a Jr AD here, any insights would be great.

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Got an offer to interview at FCB… I hear so many mix things from past and current employees.. is it really that shitty of a work environment and culture?

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Is there a client that's known to be difficult to work for in the Chicagoland area? There was this vicious woman yelling at our account person this morning and I wanted to splash some holy oil on … more

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JOB! MolsonCoors in house creative team is looking for a Senior Copywriter who can write witty social copy just as good as they write a smart, simple big idea statement. We go in office Tues and Thurs… more

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Kicking off Lollapalooza weekend is DJ LALA —aka creatives Mariana and Geraldine of World of Whirlpool Studios. Enjoy creative industry discounts and DJ sets from 5-9pm this Thursday when you mention “Agency Afterhou… more

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What’s the best creative shop in Chicago?

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Danielle Starkey
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Anyone selling a recent model iPhone?? I broke mine and have been relying on my work phone for essential communication but reeeaaallly need to buy a replacement for personal use.

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Anyone know about SALT XC in chicago? Is it a good place to work? Trying to learn more about it outside of the interview process

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Thoughts on Huge, specifically Chicago?

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Anyone else in a “I’ll take anything, get me the hell out of here” situation with their job?

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Thoughts on digitas Chicago for creatives?

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What production companies in town are known for funny, goofy work? Thinking I would like to transition to production...a producer/writer role if that's even a thing? 🙏🏼

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Looking to transition to part time work while in portfolio school for art direction. Any suggestions/opportunities people know of?

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Looking for full-time brand designers that are passionate, curious, strategic and make things happen in the face of ambiguity. Someone who has a strong sense of design with conceptual and technical skills across bran… more

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Anyone looking for an AD partner? Or any job openings? DM if you here anything or just wanna look at my book. I’m ooking to boost my portfolio.

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Razorfish in chi town any good? My buddy works in the LA office and mainly designs web pages (he was hired as a conceptual AD). But I got an interview with them next week so just curious what y’all kn… more

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Anybody got a sibling who is obnoxiously cheap yet has a ton of money?

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Which agencies in chi stay open between 25th and Jan 1?

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Anyone ever work with Ravenswood Studios? What was your experience?

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Am I crazy or are there a million openings but nobody's getting hired?

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Is anyone here a vendor at the Renegade Craft Fair?

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Trying to give this bowl a kick in the butt.

What account is doing the best work in Chicago? Not pro-bono or scammy award stuff, talking mainline, keep the doors open work.

I’ll go first: I liked the m… more

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Alright, fine, I confess! I miss vendors buying me drinks and giving me tshirts I can wear to bed.

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PR agency is interested in me over at Weber Shandwick, how are they? How is a PR agency vs traditional agency.

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Thoughts on Cramer-Krasselt? Apart from the tongue-twisting name, I’d like to hear from people who currently work or recently worked there. Appreciate y’all.

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How hard is it to find FT remote gigs these days?
1 being easy, 10 being "wtf this is insane"-hard.

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What agencies are hiring for remote work, anywhere in the US?

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“We’ll start by phasing back into the office with our familiar former schedule, but, as time goes on we can look into establishing a WFH option since you’ve all behaved so admirably during these tough… more

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Creatives, Did your agency give you an exact date for when you are required work on site?

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Hi pals, looking for Chicago-based photographer recos.
I've got my shortlist but wanted to branch out beyond my radar.
Lifestyle and food experience a must, motion a plus!
Must be a pro with representation.
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Is this entire city playing musical chairs rn? Feels like every creative body is leaving to rotate one agency to the left.

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