Creatives

I found out during my review that my manager used ChatGPT to write their review feedback for me. It wasn’t explicitly said but they left an AI response in the intro of one of the paragraphs and stumbl… more

To all the seniors may you answer this question for a wee junior. My partner and I have been in the industry for about a year, hired striaght from placement, and we want to know. How much support do j… more

Mention the worst film ad you’ve ever seen

I feel like I keep seeing people starting new jobs. These positions are rarely being posted on job sites… is it all just recruiters reaching out to them? I haven’t had a recruiter reach out to me in s… more

Cannes is so bizarre. Someone won an award by putting a mut on a dog food bag.

Not exactly a Creative problem, but is anybody having trouble focusing when WW3 may happen soon? I'm old, so I lived through the Day After red scare. But I know people now who think a little nucle… more

Anytime a place that does unpaid pretests candidates indicates that they are poorly managed or usually treats workers poorly. 🚩🚩🚩

Name your favorite (or unfavorite) place.

What makes a social film, social?

Is there any UGC videographer style expert that anybody knows of? Preferably in the Southwest MO region.

Craziest pitch tactics you’ve seen? Costumes, stunts, etc.

I feel like I'm not the first to ask this, so please, link off to relevant threads if there are better answers. My creative partner and I are on the brink of burnout, stuck at a network we can'… more

That time of year when I see great work at Cannes and wonder why I am not making it and feel existential dread.

Anyone work at Walmart? So many positions open up and I get shut down every time. I’m so curious what they are looking for. I’m not winning Lions but neither are they.

Why has the market been so bad for so long? Anybody feeling a change coming soon? LinkedIn is useless.

How do I combine all the work I’ve won at Cannes? I just realized I have two different profiles set up by the agencies I worked at, and all my awards are scattered.

I’ve checked other creatives’ profil… more

Best recruiters to break into the lifestyle and luxury space?

Guys I just doubled my salary by breaking into big tech w 5 YOE at ad agencies. It’s wild on the other side I get it now.

Anyone familiar with formal mentorship programs? I feel like I finally have the experience and title to feel comfortable being in a mentor position. I know programs exist connecting ad students / juni… more

Have a potential opportunity but I’m worried it’s too much of a promotion. It would be a lot more responsibility than I’m used to. I don’t want to opt out of ambition but I’m also ok with slowing my r… more

Pub Succession?

Anyone go from social/content to experiential creative? I'm feeling stressed about the learning curve. Coming from a copy/conceptual background, being promoted to manage ADs/CWs (and doing a few e… more

Hello Fishers!
I’ve got a salary question for you today 💵
How much should a Creative Director at an agency be asking for in New York City and in Miami? 🗽🌴
Feel free to share your own salary if you’re … more

Can you get back to work and still have a career if you've been out of work for almost a year? I was laid off and have been looking ever since. I just want to know if I should give up.

Hi, are there any senior copywriters who would like to go in and apply to a job I saw posted in NYC?

Does our industry include a Gordon Ramsay or Simon Cowell type personality? If so, who is it?

lets say I want to ruin a big local corporation on the internet, how would I go about that without getting into trouble?

I may have already purchased a few domains, I'm just not sure if I can (aka … more

Anyone need a hotel in Cannes for the night of the 17th? I don't need mine and I know finding accommodation is super bad now. Details in comments:

Do top tier Creative Strategists dissect trending campaigns any differently than Creative Directors?

Are you at Dentsu Creative in NY? I just started as a copywriting intern and I'm looking to meet you!

I'm looking for a work from home position that is salary based or 20+ an hour. Any help is appreciated.

Any insights into what it’s like to work at Merkley and Partners?

Any insights into what it’s like to work at Merkley and Partners?

How many agencies do you think have done away with the junior titles? I feel like I see more and more creatives starting out as just “copywriter” or “art director”. Is it becoming more common to just … more

What qualities are expected from a mid-level going to senior level? Have been a mid-level for two years. I’ve been paired with senior partners in past places, and the concepting and craft felt the sam… more