Women in Advertising

Where do you go for fashion/style inspo that isn’t “basic”?

What is your Agency briefing process?
After creative briefs and concepts are locked do you also make channel briefs? Who writes those? Who translates the media buy for the creatives? Your client or a r… more

Is there anyone out here over 40 dating a man 5 or more years younger? Trying to figure out how to trust and feel confidant and not pathetic because I look older than him. I feel safe, loved, and ha… more

Has anyone successfully job hunted while pregnant? What are the odds of me actually finding a better job at the moment?

Hi, the media world has been a bit toxic and doesn’t seem stable enough for me or for my future family needs. I’m looking to transfer into a role on the brand side. Anyone made the transfer with tips … more

I recently got an IUD inserted, and there was no discussion of follow-up or risk at the consult. Two weeks later, I couldn’t find the string so I had to go in and the dr found that it had ridden into … more

Currently on the digital side at a midsize independent PR agency. Have you ever successfully presented a job offer to your current employer and stayed AND got a raise out of it …?

Don’t want to take th… more

For anyone working at an independent shop: what does your hiring process look like? Is it standardized or does it vary? Are roles always posted or sometimes unlisted?

How do you navigate a team with constant "bro" energy? There's a clear clique I'm not in between CDs and the other creatives. They're all men, and I consistently feel like I'm trying to … more

I am concerned about the ending of the childcare stabilization grants this week.

Many of us are in privileged positions, maybe because we have a family member help, or because you can afford day care, or because … more

Any advice for dealing with condescending men in the workplace? I’m 24F with about 2 years industry experience / 4 months at my current agency. I’ve been getting rave reviews, but have been feeling a … more

Our agency is looking to hire an ACD or SR level CW—the usual talent searching tactics are in play but I’d love to source outside of the usual pools of talent like LinkedIn and connections from past a… more

Any nontraditional educational background here working in advertising? For example I’m a pharmd working as a CW in pharma/health advertising. Would love to nitpick the brains of those who have found t… more

Any suggestions for great industry events/conferences? Thank you!

why is it called a partnership if your male partner is just going to do the work their way and act like you’re they’re assistant vs a co-collaborator?

I have to change jobs due to toxic environment. I work as an account manager in a small agency in London. Not sure if I want to continue working in agencies, thinking of changing career. What roles co… more

Certifications I should get for running ads in Facebook / Meta? I’m in an agency model and would work with larger corporations.

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I've dated a colleague who is a narcissist. After a 1.5 year of manipulation and ptsd I managed to block him. He's angry, he has reached out on work emails. He talks about me with other coll… more

Is it better to stay with the devil that you know or take a chance (and more money) to go to a new place? I've chased money in the past and it didn't turn out the best, but I know I deserve to… more

Really interested in an Art Director position at E.L.F. BEAUTY, any creatives that work there message me please :)

I really want to out the name of some of the creeps I’ve had to encounter over the years. It really irks me that we have to hold this kind of critical info to ourselves all our lives.

Senior-level copywriters: what do you work on besides social media? A lot of companies want social-first writers, where that’s the bulk of day-to-day creative. Surely, at your level you’re not only wo… more

Does anyone have an Ad Age login they would want to private message me? 😅 OR could we get a group on here of like 20 people to split the annual $169 fee?

As a WOC feeling really discouraged by the current job market and trying to find a full time role. Freelance was busy last year but this year has been super dry and it’s taken a huge toll on my mental health. Hav… more

Women raising women!

But what about if your assigned creative partner simply is really lazy, sly, checked out - but an absolutely fantastic bullshitter.

Have tried many avenues to try make it work. It… more

I’d just like to share my horror, bewilderment and surprise at the amount of maintenance that ladies (me) of a certain age (48) have to deal with to prevent basically every aspect of my appearance fro… more

How do you cope or find solutions on issues that you are now being a scapegoat for? I am having suicidal thoughts because it feels inescapable to avoid this situation, and I am told by every departmen… more

A month ago I had an ‘informational interview’/networking call with a referral in my SME. The convo went well. Flash forward, this connection name dropped me to the SVP of Talent, who head hunted me. … more

when did you feel like you were getting the hang of this job/industry?

couple of years in and sometimes i feel like i’m grooving and other times i feel like a deer in headlights 😅

Hello! Considering the freelance copywriter life after being laid off as a CD. What’s the going rate these days for a senior writer in NYC? Thanks in advance!

Help!! My company recently lost a huge account and will be doing laying offs soon.

Any fully remote Account Director positions that are open that I can jump ship to?

I have 12+ YOE in advertisin… more

Is this still a mad men world ?

Have you ever experienced companies where the husband is CEO and the wife Art Director? Not only in advertising agencies. I work as a freelance Art Director and it is the second time I encounter this … more

Having a ton of anxiety issues and sometimes panic attacks. Some due to work but others just life in general.
Anyone know if there are ways to get anxiety medications online through a doctor? Too embar… more

My manager is OOO since a couple days ago. Our senior lead and my project manager just notified me that a forecast projection that I had no knowledge is significantly red flagged due to the current ac… more

Have any of you had success with a financial planner/advisor? I have one now that I’m increasingly annoyed with and want out. I feel like I’m being sold to more than I’m being listened to. Bonus if i… more

What have you accomplished as a woman in advertising that you’re proud of (i.e signing up for a coffee chat with someone seeking guidance, giving a shoutout to someone who has done a good job)? Would … more