Creatives

I don’t feel like I fit at my company anymore. I’m a relatively new higher and unfortunately after layoffs, people leaving and just working with the people here, I feel like this wasn’t what I signed … more

Is it difficult to move back to agency side if you go in-house?

I feel like agencies tend to prioritize agency experience over any other experience. Wondering if going in house would hurt me down the … more

Is it a pay cut to go from agency to in-house, or is it actually a pay raise? I’ve been hearing a multitude of different responses, but all from people who have worked in agency life for the last 10 y… more

How are you using AI at your agency

I've been looking for clients who are in need of content creator/editor. When will i find the right one? T_T

Question for ADs and CDs: How important are case studies in a creative portfolio?
I’m a creative consultant and curious—when reviewing portfolios, how much weight do you place on detailed case studies … more

Anyone here use a resume service? I keep applying to jobs and can’t even get an initial interview even though my resume seems to hit all the buttons of the job description. I’ve got good experience wi… more

WK Seoul? Does anyone know what it’s like there?

Jr designer with an ego is really hurting the company & possibly others.

In April, he told me he wanted to punch our boss in the face on 3 separate occasions. I told my boss for her safety (most of that time she was out of town).
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How often do you look for a raise?

I’m just over a year and I need to make more money. I’ve done pretty well, helped win a couple of pitches and produced a few campaigns. But I’ve never asked for a rai… more

A totally unhinged ACD on our team has been moved to another account. Before the move, I was tasked with getting her work right (clients complained that she didn’t get the brand and they put me over h… more

CD backed me for a promotion to senior AD but ECDs don’t think I’m ready. Trying to figure out what I might be missing.

Anyone here been in a similar spot?

Thinking of checking in with my CD again to sh… more

AMA about Creative Director 2

What’s the scoop on VML consumer?

What’s the deal with Edelman? Considering making the jump but seeing really mixed things on Glassdoor.

Just accepted an ACD position at another agency. Any tips or words of advice for that switch in responsibility?

Anyone here have a somewhat lucrative side hustle? I’m barely making ends meet with my day job and don’t have much faith that my agency will give raises big enough to actually help. The job market is … more

Thoughts on getting an MBA to solidify yourself as a strategist as well as creative?

Anyone got any good director recommendations for a more serious interview style piece? Ideally they’re up and coming as the budget is pretty tight. Thanks

Is client side really the promised land for burned out creatives?? I’m so tired of this and may have an opportunity to jump over to that side.

Does creative department culture even exist anymore post-pandemic? I work at a large agency and it feels like no one ever interacts with other, esp on the creative team. It's all very surface level.
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My 2025 so far on LinkedIn:

Profile views from Wieden and Mother recruiters

Interview calls only from Ogilvy and Grey

Rejection mails only from VML and Dentsu😐

i don't wanna make brand platforms. i wanna make TV ads.

What consumer agencies are hiring right now? Trying to get out of pharma

Thoughts on the Telly Awards?

Everyone acts like new starters should be bright eyed and bushy tailed but I am riddled with anxiety about my career path. I often get told to find a mentor but am struggling so much - nobody in my li… more

Need job

Ok this post is about to make me sound ancient… what are we doing with that pina zangaro portfolio book that’s been stuffed in the back of the closet for a solid decade now?

I was thinking of making it… more

I’m trying to move to NYC from outside the U.S. (an English-speaking country) and just reached 3 years of experience. I’m coming from a reputable agency, and I have some award-winning work in my book.

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Lately i’ve noticed a stylistic shift among creative leaders. Fewer outwardly passionate creatives. More robots. What’s the deal? Are we all overmedicated? Yes, everything sucks. But did we all just d… more

Anyone have any good examples of spots that are VO driven from customer’s perspective? Thinking of stuff that came from interview questions but is edited over dynamic footage.
I know Chik-fil-a is doin… more

What’s the best way to get a new partner? I’ve been paired up with a huge dud. They have no ideas, they don’t present anything, and they consistently waste my time, burn my energy, and make me feel st… more

Anyone would like to share their experience with a career coach? I've been sceptic for the most part, but I saw a couple of people that had the dream career as a creative and are now coaching, and… more

What’s it like working at Yellow Shoes? (Disney’s internal creative agency) Are there good creative opportunities? Is the pay average or above average? What are internal politics like? Etc etc

Is it just me or are those Scott’s Lawn Care commercials unfunny crap?