Creatives

How does one navigate the constant “unfortunately” responses? I’ve shared my portfolio and resume with friends, coworkers, and even strangers, and 95% of the feedback has been positive. Even ChatGPT a… more

What's everyone's fav creative newsletter?

Someone needs to make an app like ‘Rate My Professor’ but for creatives. Would save people a lot of trouble knowing what they’re walking into beforehand

How do you determine the line between a piece of creative being a ripoff of previous work or being inspired by previous work?

Is it just me, but why do I constantly get scam staffing agencies reaching out to me from Glassdoor? Almost every time I visit the Glassdoor site, within 24 hours I get an email, call and/or text fro… more

I need some tough love / reality check. I’m having a difficult time with my manager. Our work styles and communications styles have been a huge issue. And frankly I don’t think they like me. It’s take… more

How do you deal with “just one small note” that guts an entire script? We keep getting “small notes” from client that fundamentally change the entire script, into a completely new concept. We are on o… more

My copywriter enjoys presenting, and she’s a good presenter for what it’s worth. But I do sometimes feel badly that she takes the reins for internal and client presentations. I still contribute, but I… more

I paid Squarespace for a year from Adobe Portfolio to make my website look better, but it doesn't let me lock a project. I only need to lock one project! Did I make a mistake?

Does anyone remember that wallscape campaign from a couple of years ago or so that people took pictures against? It was in NYC. Wieden or someone big did it. Might have been for an airline or Instagra… more

Creatives, what would you say is your most commonly used set up for campaign idea creative decks?

For example, one way could be Insight page, then a slide with Idea Name, then a short manifesto page. B… more

A year and a half ago, my old partner and I pitched a script to our CD, who decided not to present it to the client and move us to other projects. A few months later, that CD left and another team got… more

I’ve applied a few times for a senior copywriter role at Pinterest. Any idea why my application would get rejected, if I know they aren’t viewing my portfolio (which is password protected)? I work in-… more

That Burger King childbirth work is cloying, is “childbirth makes you hungry” really the best insight we could come up with?

What are you go to sources to help with brainstorming?

For my fellow unemployed creatives, what have y’all been doing in your free time? I’m afraid my brain is starting to rot from doomscrolling on LinkedIn.

Do The Drum Awards matter at all to anyone?

What’s the minimum “recommended” time to stay at an agency as a full time creative (ACD-CD level) before moving to a different one without it being a red flag? One year? Two?

I recently moved to the next round of the hiring process for an agency. I was asked to create and submit 3 pieces of content (video/photo) for review, but it’s the first time I’ve ever heard of doing … more

Why is that I feel like a fraud when I use ChatGPT to write stuff for me but ADs basically only use mid journey in decks now?

Need advice please!
Got an offer: 80K/yr, hybrid 3x a week, 1 hour commute.
Current job: 65K/yr, hybrid 1x a week, 45mins commute.
Should I accept the offer?

Please drop any Native American film directors you love below!

Anyone know a good site for type animation examples? I’m having trouble with my animator

I’m a creative on a great account at a great agency. I know so many people would be jealous of the spot I’m in. But I feel like I’m a fraud and should just quit. I feel like my conceptual brain is shi… more

1099 vs W2: different rates?

I've been offered a freelance gig under W2. It's my first time freelancing in the US and I'm not sure if I should charge less just because it is a W2 and not a … more

Where are we hosting our videos for our websites these days? Still uploading to Vimeo and then linking to squarespace? Giving myself a site revamp and between site hosting, squarespace fees, and a Vim… more

What do you think about Mojo Supermarket? Is it worth to jump from WPP agency?

Hi I am an AD. Question for you all: Is it reasonable for a copywriter to provide guidance to a photographer before I speak with him? Or trying to write a brief that requires visual guidance before di… more

How to deal with typos? I proofed the main, but when it was adapted a typo was introduced. I didn't spot it. The work ran already.

With the beginnings of virtual human influencers, they feel similar to a mascot. These virtual figures are brand autonomous, have fabricated lives and opinions shared online, but why couldn't bran… more

Does anyone work in publishing and tell me I'm not missing out? Like creating book covers, art, etc?

Guys I’m so done.

I’ve applied to about 60+ different jobs trying to be a social media content writer/producer/editor/toy boy/anything and have not a single time got past the first interview stage.

I’m so exhausted… more

i’ve been a graphic designer for 2 years yet i can’t land an entry level job. no matter how much i get interviews, tailor my resume, work on my portfolio and find jobs that align with my experience. h… more

I'm currently a Senior Creative / Copywriter and am looking to move up the career ladder.

But, I've only worked in two different (and fairly smally) advertising agencies, so the roles and responsibilities … more

My boss has a short fuse and trouble regulating his emotions. Stood up to him for the first time recently and it irked him. Worried he might retaliate. Any advice on how to handle?