Opinions about Agencies

What is your experience with Tool? I just spoke to another person who freelanced with them and their MD makes you feel beneath him. Alpha male bs. Founder trusts him. Gets the work done but definitely… more

Anybody know anything about Pixel?

How is 72 in LA these days?

Any thoughts on Ralph? It’s a smaller agency out of London with offices in LA and NY. Their LinkedIn says they are a creative agency but I’ve never heard of them. My friend told me about the agency as… more

What’s the word on Republica Havas? Their strategy department?

What's the word on Ogilvy NY? Unclear what account, but open to hearing which ones to seek/avoid!

Has anyone worked with Someplace? Curious how it is and what work they’re doing.

What’s the deal with Recess Studios? Thoughts on the company from people who work there?

Where would you rank these nyc agencies
Fallon
FCB
Grey
BBDO
BBH
Saatchi & Saatchi

Is Mosaic worth a landing or a flyby?

How’s WK Portland after the recent layoffs.

AKQA - what’s their reputation?

Thoughts on Code3?

What are your favorite non traditional agencies in NYC that do product development solutions - like mischief’s coors light or Cramer krasselt’s Tropicana OJ spray for mimosas?

Anyone heard of Secret Fort in Chicago? Are they legit?

What’s everyone’s opinion on McCann? Any super good accounts to work on? Any accounts to steer clear of?

What are some red flags to look out for in job postings?

Any recommendations for courses or certifications that significantly boosted your appeal to agencies?

Thoughts on Vayner? Other than thoughts on Gary

How is VML Commerce - growing, rowing or stowing?

What agencies still do awesome print/traditional advertising work?

What’s it like working at Arc Worldwide?

Is it better to be on a smaller, more specialized team or a larger, versatile one?

Hudson Rouge in NYC? What’s the scoop besides they work on Lincoln?

Offered a job at a small agency with a great salary but no health benefits. Is it worth taking the risk for the pay increase?

I believe that younger employees often bring the most innovative ideas. What has been your experience with age diversity in your workplace?

Has your agency faced layoffs so far this year? We haven't had any, but there are whispers and I'm getting a little nervous about my role.

What matters more to you, creative freedom or salary?

I was interviewing with a smallish local agency last week. One of the first questions they asked was what my current salary is. Red flag, or no?

Adam&EveDDB NY (Jesus fucking Christ that name). Thoughts? Work life balance for creatives specifically?

We talk a lot about red flags in the interview process, but what are some Green Flags to look for?

Any intel on Oliver Agency in the US? Haven’t heard much about the US teams, but know they sorta function as the in-house team for some brands.

are there any agencies that actually focus on good copywriting and ideas and not moronic activations or straight up stealing tiktok trends

What are some of the best perks an agency role has given you?

Does anyone know anything about fundamentalco? (Created by ex droga people)

Anyone know what the vibe is like at Team One? Searched FB but surprisingly nothing came up.

SPILL ALL YOUR INFO ON WORKING AT FIG PLEASE AND THANK YOU. ❤️

BBDO Atlanta? Thoughts, concerns, opinions?