Creatives

What’s a good place to discuss what makes a good idea? Have been studying Cannes entries but not sure how to put the learnings into practice.

What’s the latest on the Omnicom/IPG merger?

What agencies are hiring right now?

Have you ever switched jobs without a pay bump/ taken a pay cut?

I'm new to advertising and looking to make friends. I've been cooking professionally for the last 15 years. Ask me anything?

Advice on how to find clients? I specialize in designing key art/advertising for Film, TV, and live events like concerts, speakers, etc. People in my network have recommended me to entertainment agenc… more

I wish I could start over.

10 yrs in and still not doing the kind of work I want to be doing consistently. Feel like I've tried to do what I can on my own, but haven't moved the needle in a significant wa… more

Hey guys, do you still make banners as a senior/ ACD? Been in the industry for +7years and feels like 50% of my work is making banners.

How’s FCB NY for creatives? Looks like it can be great or hell depending on the clients you’re on… For those who work there, are you happy?

Have prepared a brand business for awhile. All professional experience /signs point to it/suspect it my calling. However all of my career has been building towards this point and now that it’s here, am terrified … more

Does 'Creative Director' exist as the promotion for Copywriters anymore? Or does it just go to the designers

Another rejection from an agency I would have loved to work at. Almost a year unemployed. Fml

Two years, fifty interviews, and want to give up hope/feel I’ll be forced to start my own business. Don’t trust companies. At a point where I struggle to function/get out of bed and find myself resent… more

Creatives who have interviewed or work for more social media-driven roles, would you be willing to share the questions to expect from leads? 🙏

CD level (& above): what is your net worth and how much are you currently earning?

I’ve seen a lot of copywriter jobs posted lately. Is it getting better out there?

Is it obnoxious when an ACD or CD team takes up the entire meeting time to present 15+ ideas?

I just won my first 🥫 lion, should I up my freelance rates?

What’s going down at Droga? How are things there?

Hello Friends - How can this board be helpful? I'm looking for a Creative Director role with copywriting strength. F/T, P/T or Freelance. I love purpose-driven or mission-driven work and am ready… more

Had a great job as s a Proofreader for over twenty years at a workplace we were all considered family. Is there a place that needs a Proofreader. The kid will work very hard any hours. Thanks for you… more

Your most unhinged theories about the Omnicom/IPG merger. Go!

How many followers do I need to quit my job and become one of these influencers we’re always pitching partnerships to and writing ideas for?

Mid level AD here, Anybody down to give me a portfolio review? Looking to leave my current agency. I updated my portfolio.

any tips on finding freelance editors specifically for case study? are they out there or do they only exist in agencies full-time?

Is anyone here at Kickstarter that could refer me? Have always love the PM side of business and the latest "Creative Manager" job posting feels like a perfect mix of Creative & PM.

Anyone has experience working at Superside?

I’m doing really good work at a really good agency, getting tons of great opportunities, getting industry recognition, making solid money, and still feel completely, totally fucked. Anyone else?

Any insight into Golin as a creative? TIA

What do you do when your creative partner has lost their drive or ambition over several months? They are talented but I am constantly out working them and starting the work process on every brief. It … more

Are podcasts dead yet? Can I come out of my hiding place now?

Would love a few novel suggestions. I prefer books that make me laugh and my attention span usually craps out around 600 pages.

Does anyone know more or less the daily freelance rate for a Senior AD in NY? Thanks!

I have a shoot coming up in the next two weeks. But I also have a new job offer with a semi flexible start. Do I give my notice now, and let my agency find a replacement for the shoot? Or do i go, and… more

Looking for someone who:
- works at Vayner Media
- 6’11
- handles post production for social first content
- is overwhelmed w the lack of structure at Vayner

If this is you plz dm

Has anyone here ever heard of a placement agency called Tek Systems or had any experience working with them?