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The real of the Detroit ad world. Auto shenanigans, agency nepotism, and local creativity, too.
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Can Jeff Beverly and his wife just go away already?

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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.

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

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?

RIP to anyone at doner working on fairlife...

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Any word on VMLY&R?

Opinions on Tilt in Birmingham?

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?

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

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

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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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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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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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Does McCann have a bowl??

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

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

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

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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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Thoughts are with our Doner friends

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Anyone hiring producers?

Hi, unable to reply to anyone here.

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

Hi everyone !

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