Creatives

How long are you usually a junior before becoming mid-level, and how long does it take to become a senior after that?

There seems to be so many options out there for AI tools in design. Which ones are you currently using that you find most helpful? Our agency dabbles with AI but we are looking to up our game. Any inf… more

So I’ve been freelancing at some smaller companies on the side, and each of them has a ‘creative director’ who basically has zero chance of ever getting any sort of creative job at any reputable agenc… more

I've been feeling like the more polished and high-production content is, the less relatable it is to the general public. Maybe content doesn’t have to be so thought out! It just has to be useful, … more

Im currently a few months in at a top tier agency, and recently got a job opportunity at a FAANG company with ~50% raise (does mandate an nyc to la move).

As a creative in the industry, im curious wha… more

What are some of your fav ideas for this Cannes 2025?

Any mid level ADs not getting bites from the places they wanna get bites from (the top indies / holdco agencies) and want to partner up on some spec?

Back in the job hunt recently after being laid off (20yrs!) and playing the numbers game on LinkedIn now. How much should I be customizing my resumé per app, and how important do you feel the Cover Le… more

What are your thoughts on Dubai’s advertising and its creatives? Is it world-class? How does it compare to the rest of the world?

I'm doing a side gig freelance and I'm confused about whether or not I should be mentioning it to my superiors. I'm on point with my tasks and responsibilities at work but I'm concerne… more

Any US creatives considering fleeing to Europe, with all that’s happening? Is that a thing?

I’m a GCD who is still grinding like an ACD, but pulled into everything at the company with all ECD & C-Suit folks. Lots of internal projects, such as running awards and PR-type stuff for the comp… more

Currently at one of the big holding agencies and have felt underpaid for a while. Just got a job offer with a 20k bump, but it’s at a performance marketing agency and I’m not sure if that would be the best for my… more

Business cards seem old school, but how are we networking at happy hours, etc? Help a geriatric millennial out here!

What courses and skills make you more marketable as a creative? Has anyone gotten a google adwords certificate or taken a supplementary program? AI certification? I am overwhelmed by the amount of cou… more

My ACD will always give me plain, vague feedback like 'the design is too direct' or 'the art is lacking some flavor'. I never know what to decipher and it always makes me think I shoul… more

Y’all, I’ve tried to make the best of it, but I can’t pretend anymore. I hate going into this office. It’s not the same as pre-COVID. Everyone’s pissed to be here, nobody’s friendly anymore, we all ha… more

Do you believe in 'write fast, edit slow' or 'write slow, edit fast'? I'm not a huge fan of writing fast because the perfectionist in me believes it's not the right way to do i… more

What is the silliest project you had to pull an all nighter for?

What are your thoughts on Zambezi in LA? Any insights into the work, the culture, and everything else in between.

Are folks reformatting their resumes to align ATS compatible bots?
Is it work it? Does it work?

What is everyone’s game plan if you get laid off and can’t seem to land another job? I’m deeply worried with AI becoming better and shrinking budgets that one day I’ll have to make a career change, bu… more

I’m looking for good examples of how your creatives and media buying teams collaborate in your agency to produce better work but also to find interesting ways to get creative messages into the world.

Any ADs who transitioned to set designers / art directors in productions? Would love to know how that went for them. Thanks!🙏

Freelancers who are making double the salaries of their respective title, what would make you go back to full time?