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The real of the Detroit ad world. Auto shenanigans, agency nepotism, and local creativity, too.
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Best agency to work for?

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Can Jeff Beverly and his wife just go away already?

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a Creative Director
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Fellow fishes. Can anyone help me out with what a competitive day rate would be for a freelance creative director in Detroit? Thanks in advance for your help.

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what's the story with this Makerhouse or wherever Kulas went? isn't just the inhouse studio at GTB? do they have a building?

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I’m looking to make the move from Detroit to Grand Rapids. Does anyone know of any agencies hiring writers out there?

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Just wondering if anyone has been ghosted or treated poorly by VML Detroit in the interview process lately?

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works at Publicis Sapient
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an Art Director
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RIP to anyone at doner working on fairlife...

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a Designer
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Any word on VMLY&R?

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Opinions on Tilt in Birmingham?

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a Copywriter
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Hey, everyone. I’m originally from Michigan and have decided it’s time to move back to the good old mitten. Does anyone know anyone hiring a Jr. copywriter?

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a Senior Art Director
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I’m so damn tired of seeing that Creative Director listing at Gongos.

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a Freelance Producer
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a Creative Coordinator
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Doner Detroit is seeking Art Directors! Please send me a DM if interested :)

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works at Organic
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All these layoffs and not one top level bloated salary gone. How about making starting with salary adjustments there?

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Axe is dropping everywhere. MRM McCann, CE, CW #GM #detroit

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a Senior Art Director
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Why is Lululemon posting all kinds of design & production roles in detroit/warren lately? Are they opening an office in the area?

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a Creative Coordinator
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Looking for Senior level designers + ACD level creatives for an agency based in Detroit. Give me a should if you’re looking!

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works at McCann
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Does McCann have a bowl??

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And Commonwealth // McCann hired ANOTHER male CCO. #sausagefest

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works at 360i
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Is it hard to move around in Detroit? Do people stay at an agency for 3+ years and then move?

It’s acceptable to move around every 1.5 years in NYC. Afraid of being locked in for long periods.

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an Associate Creative Director
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MRM McCann has open positions. My team is hiring for a mid AD and CW. DM me to get more info!

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works at GTB
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Does GTB have a company bowl? If yes, could someone please share the code?

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a Creative Director
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I love working in Detroit. I want nothing more than for this city’s ad community to thrive and prosper. I have every finger crossed that BBDO will reopen its Detroit office it and staff it fully.

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an Executive Producer
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Thoughts are with our Doner friends

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a Producer
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Anyone hiring producers?

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works at Society Redefined Consulting | Understanding Culture | Gaining Confidence
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Hi, unable to reply to anyone here.

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an Associate Creative Director
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I have positions open for a CW/AD.... looking for mid level, open to a little more Sr. Could be a team, could be individuals.

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works at Dentsu
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Does anyone feel trapped in Autos in the D? I mean it’s what we are known for, but diversifying media clients seems hard in this area unless it’s the Big 3.

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Howdy, how many people do we have in this bowl? Like this!

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an Account Director
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What seems like the best place to work in Detroit right now?

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a Senior Strategic Planner
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Hi everyone !

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