Creative Directors

How many other CDs here without major awards to their name? On the one hand, I've always had good reviews, won pitches, grown revenue, and had ideas that never made it which I'd like to think … more

Do you have project managers at your agency? Started a new role and there is no one in this function. It seems unusual.

Anyone have any previous luck with an Interview Coach? If so, any names you’d recommend ?

Any good recommendations for video editors that specialize in VFX and editing eyes in post?

Me and a colleague are working with a local creative/ad association to create a mentoring program. We will hopefully provide a platform to connect mentees with mentors. We have a handful of topics to … more

So do any of you feel you want to give back by mentoring other CDs and creatives, do you currently do this? Do you expect to get paid for it or is this something that should be free?

Beyond the basics of art + copy, what do you feel are you’re most marketable, transferable skills? Hoping to pivot away from being an ad creative but less sure what to pivot towards.

What’s the best way to find new CD gigs? I have been at my agency for 2 years, I think it’s time to jump. Out of 5 agencies I have worked at in my career, all but the 1st one resulted from agency reac… more

My team is drowning. We’ve done all we can - process mgmt , project data, discussions with leaders. The fact is, there’s not enough support. Designers doubling in html world, & vice versa. No outsourcing. more

A few years ago I jumped ship to an agency where I still today feel like I’m only getting shit out of (social posts, banners, 6s bumper ads with stock etc) as I’m looking for new work should I include… more

CDs did you manage to use all your PTO this year? On unlimited and aimed for 25 but could only manage 20

Genuinely curious how others in this role manage stress levels. F Fish here and between taking care of kids, home, and my role at work, there are times I am really unsure how I'm going to make it … more

As an ECD for a few years, are bonuses (tiny) meant to replace raises? Haven’t had a raise in 3 years. Have had 2 small bonuses of maybe .4%

Has anyone successfully cut down weekly meetings? Are you just blocking out time on your calendar? Struggling because I want to be available but at the same time a minute to breathe would be very help… more

In your experience, what kinds of "administrative tasks" are ECDs and CCOs responsible for? Profitability reports, managing department budgets, tracking creative hours, etc.

Was recently asked about my interest in a job based internationally. It sounds like it might work, and I like the city but only know it as a tourist. Does anyone have any resources for expats that I c… more

Had extreme highs and lows this week. On Tuesday, I was convinced I was going to lose my job due to some organizational changes. I have felt that I’m critical to the business for a long time, but sudd… more

Have you done any good ai courses?

Re: NYC headhunters.

Which recruiters do you recommend for a highly awarded CD looking to move across the Atlantic?

How do we all feel about tracking time?

Asked what motivates me, I replied with when I have a passion for what I do.

Looking for a freelance Sr. Copywriter. Any US job sites / forums / etc you recommend posting a role to attract great talent? Burned by talent agencies, so want to connect directly. Any advice welcome… more

TFW agency policy clearly states Business Class for all international flights over 6 hours but Production and Travel Departments ask if you’d consider Premium Economy to save them money. And it’s a 10… more

Just began working in the US.

Which prankster started calling ‘Lorem Ipsum’ Greek?

Great ideas are not sold, they are proven.

I always start with 100% trust in team members, it’s up to them to stay trusted. Team members start with zero trust in creative leadership, it’s up to us to earn it.

Any tips on motivate the team when you have been on a project that has gone through no less than 20 rounds between ideation and rebriefing? (It’s an issue with how the project is run from the c suite… more

Question for the group:

How do you coach the uncoachable?

If you were charged with trying to get conceptual work out of non-conceptual, unmotivated members of your respective teams, what would you do?

For over a yea… more

What is a question you are to embarrassed about asking your CD or other CDs you work with?

Are most of the client-side CD jobs for ADs or is that just what I’m seeing lately?