Creatives

Need help or suggestions. I have started at a new place and it’s been 3 months. I have been an understudy of another art director who has been working on the brand for almost 5-6 years. On my first… more

Not a lot happening with my brand at the moment. My CD told me to enjoy it while it lasts. But I want to try to make something good enough for my book with this extra time, since the brand I’m on just… more

Hey VMLY&R, can you stop sending me your automated rejection emails? I applied for lots of open positions and since then got a job in much, much better agency. You just keep rejecting me. At this … more

How many people do you usually interview with for an ACD role?

So you go to Miami Ad School never write a single headline in school, get hired at a top agency, and your CDs have the patience for you to learn how to write from scratch?

How does someone become a CD having only web mocks and logos in their book? My brain just busted looking at a book and realizing mine was way, way better. And I make 4 zillion dollars less a year. Dou… more

Does anyone know anything about Bright Red in Tallahassee?

team book or individual books? currently freelancing if that makes a difference.

can a writer explain the new season of Dave to me?

Are PR Firms like Weber Shandwick good for creatives? How do they compare to traditional agencies?

“I hate to art direct too much” says the person who’s about to art direct too much.

If you had a big budget or well produced commercial — would you be willing to share a screenshot of the final script in comments? Interested to see the kind of writing that sells a big script through … more

First time to work with a writing partner. Any advice on how to set us up for success? Context: I’ve never had a writing partner since I started working 3 years ago. In the coming weeks, agency will … more

Anyone have the scoop on how it is working at Nike? (Not WK)

Being communicating with an agency recruiter. Is it a bad sign for that agency’s work/life balance when you get most of the said recruiter’s replies at random hours like after 10pm and on weekends? 🙄… more

I was cold approached by a recruiter for a reputable agency (though, one I’m not terribly interested in) for a senior role with a generous bump in pay. I’m currently a mid (3 yrs exp) at my agency and… more

I just noticed that an old ECD stole my resume bio (word for word) to put on their LinkedIn.

Thoughts on when you hear people on your team say I v. We when talking through work?

Starting a new role going from Senior to ACD. Will start having 1-1s with teammates soon. What should I ask them/convey to them?

I was contacted by a California State University about joining the Advisory Council for their Digital Marketing for Executives program. I had a brief chat with the recruiter and they’ve extended an in… more

Is it typical for agencies to ask candidates to build a mock client presentation? I’ve never been asked to do this before. Seems odd. What’s to stop them from using my ideas and still not hire me?

You give an idea to another team at your agency and they produce it. Can you put it in your book?

Password-protected portfolio: smart move or red flag?

What is the longest amount of time you had to wait for a YES after finishing the interview process? From the last interview to the call telling you that you were selected. How long did it take?

Anyone else making way better work somewhere kinda random than they ever did at namebrand major agencies?

What are some solid questions to ask a potential creative partner in an interview, aside from “wanna arm wrestle?”

My boss keeps overpromising to clients but I know we can’t deliver those 😫

Weird question, but how other creatives sell spots without any dialogue? Like the Apple "Welcome Home" ad. How does something that conceptual and abstract get bought by client?

Anyone have any tips on how to get a gig in Europe? My partner and I want to make the jump but are a little fuzzy on how to actually do it. Awards? Big name agency experience? Any and all advice appre… more

How bad would dtc work at a health agency be?

Just got an automated rejection email for a job at Ogilvy that I did not apply to, from a recruiter I’ve had multiple conversations with. New low for me or advertising recruiters?

I am burnt out. I declined an offer to be an ACD because I can’t fathom having more to things to do and problems to worry about. I just want a 9-5. How does anyone keep going in this industry.

How is the work culture like in GSD&M? Late nights? Creative driven?

Now that Tombras is winning a lot of new biz do a lot of people want to work there?

Can someone tell me the difference between a content director and a brand director?