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The real of the Detroit ad world. Auto shenanigans, agency nepotism, and local creativity, too.
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Detroit creative is dying fast. The youthful are leaving, the old execs are lucky to find associate gigs. We are seeing a paradigm shift unlike any other in the Midwest. It’s losing steam — how long u… more

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Adam Smith
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an Associate
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Is there any agency left in Detroit where you don't wake up every morning wondering if you're going to have a job by the time you get to work?

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works at MRM
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Hopefully, this IPG and Omnicom merger will mean a salary increase. Being paid peanuts in the ad business sucks.

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a Group Director, Production
▸ Detroit AdLife
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a Group Director, Production
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Anyone hiring?

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works at Leo Burnett
▸ Detroit AdLife
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What is up with GM and Dentsu Carat? Did GM part with them too?

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a Designer
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Is everyone as discouraged in the Detroit job market as I am? I can't believe how bad it is out there.

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works at Leo Burnett
▸ Detroit AdLife
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What is a strategy director and media director salary in Detroit?

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an Account Director
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Is this the end of Detroit Ad industry?

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a Creative
▸ Detroit AdLife
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How’s MONKS in Detroit? Haven’t heard much, but see a lot of openings with the new biz.

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a Copywriter
▸ Detroit AdLife
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This might be a reach, but are there any sports marketing jobs open?

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works at Leo Burnett
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Detroit Advertising and General Motors impact. What agencies are losing GM business in Detroit? Leo Burnett is losing Buick, GMC, and Cadillac. Commonwealth//McCann is losing Chevrolet. Epsilon is losing all of i… more

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a Senior Strategist
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works at Leo Burnett
▸ Detroit AdLife
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How are things in Detroit ad land? I’m thinking about moving back home to Detroit to work.

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a Group Director, Production
▸ Detroit AdLife
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313 members here. Ha

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works at Smartsheet
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Fleishman Hilliard Detroit— 👍🏽 or 👎🏽

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Emmanuel Afolabi
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Hi! My name is Emmanuel Afolabi - Detroit based filmmaker & Photographer.

My website: EmmanuelAfolabi.com

Instagram: @emmanuel.fola

Email: info@emmanuelafolabi.com

I recently moved to Detroit and I am looking to build and work. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.

With gratitude,
Emmanuel

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a Creative Director
▸ Detroit AdLife
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I’m looking for a good Michigan based accountant/tax person. I’ve been freelancing remotely from Michigan and I need someone who’s familiar with the ad game. Any Recommendations/referrals would be muc… more

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works at AbelsonTaylor
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Any insight on Doner, or the Johnson and Johnson account?

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a Creative Director
▸ Detroit AdLife
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a Creative Director
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Ludwig+ is growing like crazy. They’re looking for account side folks and junior writers. Lots of smart folks there.

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an Account Executive
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Hi! I moved to Detroit this past summer and am starting to look around the area for new opportunities. Would be so appreciative of any insights on good places, agencies to avoid, etc. (also open to re… more

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works at Leo Burnett
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Any insight about Commonwealth//McCann? How is moral? What is the CCO like?

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a Creative Director
▸ Detroit AdLife
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What’s going on at Leo? Bob Winters going back to Chicago. Who’s gonna lead over there?

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a Creative Director
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Why isn’t this bowl more active? We’re a great community. Let’s talk. How’s everyone doing out there?

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a Creative Director
▸ Detroit AdLife
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As many of us navigate the challenges of negotiating during Covid layoffs, my question is what do you think is a good, fair and realistic salary for an independent agency to offer a Creative Director … more

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works at Doner
▸ Detroit AdLife
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So how’s everyone else doing?

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Steve Babcock
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Can anyone recommend the best family-friendly suburbs/areas to live in around the Detroit area?

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works at McCann
▸ Detroit AdLife
You are currently posting as works at McCann

Any place hiring or looking to proactively interview CDs /teams? (I know it's a long shot during 'rona, but it's also a perfect time to snag great talent!)

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a Creative Director
▸ Detroit AdLife
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I wish this bowl were more active. We have a great community here in Detroit. Let’s communicate with each other more often. Maybe we can help each other out?

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an Art Director
▸ Detroit AdLife
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which agencies are going through layoffs right now? any hiring?

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an Executive Integrated Producer
▸ Detroit AdLife
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The Doner “Detroit” spot...thoughts?

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works at OMD
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Hope everyone is doing well. I’m a resourceful project manager moving to the Detroit area in June. If you have any leads I’d love to connect.

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a Project Manager
▸ Detroit AdLife
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How y’all doing?

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a Project Manager
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Sooo which agency is the beat in Detroit? Culture/work/life balance/creativity/fulfillment as metrics.

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a Managing Partner
▸ Detroit AdLife
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I have an offer to move to Detroit to work. What’s advertising life like there? Is it a diversity community (ask since Detroit is like 85% black and I’m a black man)?

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a Graphic Designer
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Is anyone looking for junior art directors/designers?

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a Creative Director
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Anyone looking for freelance writer help in town?I’ve got loads of experience and a very reasonable day rate. DM if you’re in need or know of any leads. Bless.

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a Project Manager
▸ Detroit AdLife
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Looking at relocating for spouses new job to Detroit from LA. Any tips? Warnings? Stay where I am? Over saturated with PMs?

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