any tips for new ACDs who are struggling to get creatives to follow copy direction?

I work for a fortune 50 and we have an in-house agency. A lot of the cool work I am currently doing is internal work. Like internal events and internal creative photo shoots etc, videos and promotion… more

Is this micromanaging?
Long story short. I work in indie game company. My AD wants me to switch software just because they find it more comfortable for themselves. They say that illustrator produces cr… more

Sr creative copywriter looking for a remote job. Any help is appreciated 🙏🏼

What should I expect from an in person portfolio review? This will be my first

What do chief creative type people do? I stumbled on some names who I used to recognize for their contributions to famous campaigns and it feels like every major holding company has 3-5 different type of chief cr… more

There’s definitely some big-name digital agencies that have done some interesting, award-winning work. Is this worth a career move if you get an offer? I’ve generally worked at traditional agencies bu… more

McKinney LA as a creative? Yay or nay? What’re the pros and cons?

Looking to get inspired by some great tourism campaigns. Or campaigns that attempt to rebrand a city, state, etc. Any come to mind?

How long is too long to remain a mid level art director? And what about senior? I’m 3 years into being an AD.

I interviewed at an agency a minute ago and vibed with the cco but one CD and I just didn’t connect at all. That CD is gone and they’re hiring again, do I have decent odds?

How do you formalise your design approvals ?

I always think that a simple agreement via email cannot be enough. Printer create page proofing files aka "ready-for-printing", but I don't know how to create t… more

Where have you found the best to look for full-time agency jobs? LinkedIn? Indeed? ZipRecruiter?

You know you’ve found a good creative partner when you can just quote shows to each other

Do you answer the clients written feedback or do you read between the lines based on your experience?

So does PORTO ROCHA just redo COLLINS brand identities now?

So I've got a few decades of experience, multiple awards, bragging rights to a few major brand designs, and took a job with a tiny company that was struggling. In 4 years, its a multi-million dollar company d… more

Has anyone used one of those resume writing services with the claim to increase interviews? I'm wondering if it's worth the money and if it's any different than me running it through somet… more

Presenting memes to client (socials that fit the strat/concept) Any tips?

Outdated role as I'm now a strategy planner but i want to get into the more creative aspect of marketing rather than just planning. any advice for a 20 something in ATL who aspires to be a CD some… more

Do you password protect your portfolio? I’m actively searching for a job, but I’m wondering if my password protected site is turning recruiters away. I’m also just anxious if my updated site with rece… more

Who has the best “and that was the moment I realized this project will not be going into my portfolio” story?

Asking this for a personal project not a work one. What are the best resources out there where you can submit a brief for logo development for non-profit sporting event? The idea would be to see some … more

Doesn't anyone know of a FREE web based invoice generator and tracker? Mine are done in INDD, not efficient in the least. Would love some insight here. TIA

Hi everyone, I accepted an offer a couple weeks ago but I just received another offer from different company and I don't know what to do.

Company A: offered $80K, 9AM-5PM, 45-50mins commute one way, 3days WFO, 2day… more

How valuable can a CD recommendation be from a freelance gig in addition to your book? My book is mostly spec at the moment.

What's y'all's thoughts about putting losing pitch work in your portfolio? Recently pitched a TV spot I'm really proud of, even though the client didn't choose it. I'm assuming… more