Women in Advertising

Omnicom ladies — do you get any gym discounts?

How are people having kids working in advertising? I feel more and more it’s not an option for me if I stay in this industry.

If your target audience is 22 to 42, is TikTok or YouTube ads better to reach them?

Is AI killing the advertising industry or was it already dying?

My male ECD boss has made me do all his dirty work (giving feedback he didn’t want to give, telling me to micromanage people) and now the team doesn’t like me. And now he acts like he doesn’t like me … more

Which department is the bigger hassle to deal with: marketing, sales, or finance? And why is it marketing?

Thoughts on brands using AI for their ad creative? I've noticed that more and more brands are using AI commericals and digital ads. I hate it, but that might just be because I'm worried about … more

Anyone from Publicis? Do you get black-listed for all the group if you got fired/sued? +5 years ago

In my experience, HR is not your friend in a situation like this:
Our team was added to an established, cliquey team and the dynamics are bad and even toxic. It’s bad enough that a stellar teammate is done a… more

I started a new job and I am drowning 🤡 give me your best productivity hacks/time management skills! I’m a big fan of the pomodoro timer and iPhone’s do not disturb mode. TBD whether calendar blocks … more

Which agencies in Canada top up maternity leave? And for how long?
Also isn’t a lack of top up a flat out anti-feminist statement?

So, I know a lot of people thought Taylor Swift and Travis K. relationship was a PR stunt. How about now? Did the stunt make it to the next level, or is it a real relationship?

Anybody here use a natural hair dye such as henna to achieve a copper-y red? I am pretty sick of paying $150/six weeks for a “non toxic” salon dye job (currently O&M). And that’s just for root tou… more

Be honest… how old is your headshot

This might seem like an obvious question, but upon receiving a verbal offer, do you ever just respond with “I need to think about it?” I’ve never had to do that before but I may need to stall to wait … more

Any tips on how to land a job at 5 months pregnant?
I’m juuuust starting to show.
How upfront should I be with the roles im currently interviewing for? Do I accept the offer first and then start before … more

Hi there! Anyone have experience in the studio at Merge?

Does anyone have any experience getting or using benefits for IVF at Havas? Help 🥺 Feel free to DM me if that’s easier

anyone have a good employment lawyer in nyc?

I had a really toxic boss who ended up leaving after an investigation was opened up on him. He often spoke about how many people he knew in the business and how connected he was. He spoke horribly abo… more

How do you feel about personal milestone gifts in the workplace?

I’m having a milestone in my life soon, and I guess I feel a little unsupported compared to the outpouring I’ve seen for other members of our teams… more

What’s your take on making friends in our industry? Do you keep these friends as work industry “friends” separate from personal ones? or do you let your worlds intermingle?
I was once advised to keep … more

Need help handling a dom colleague. I was put on a project after 2 failed rounds of them trying to sell in a script. Wrote a script, sold it in. CD says previous copywriter who worked on this will sta… more

Has anyone here worked for or with Linus Karlsson? Or has anyone witnessed or been a victim of him stealing your work?

Is ATS reading resumes for creatives too? Any tips for formatting?

Ladies, are you seeing an intensity in the bro culture? I see this happen during bad economic times like now, 9/11, 2009 crash and Covid — suddenly white straight men want in on beauty and women’s bra… more

So I’ve worked the last year for an in-house creative department. Last month the contract was about to expire and I was told that they were renewing me for another year. Then earlier this week, my age… more

Has anyone taken an in person class (NYC based) that you think made you better at your job? I’m thinking more like Continuing Education/leadership skills vs pottery or something. My company pays for… more

Where are you finding fun patterns and colors for workwear? Need new clothes and I’m so bored of black and neutrals. Would love some creative recos for the office!

Has anyone ever heard of or worked at Numerator and knows what the culture is like?

How many times should I follow up with a recruiter who reached out to me first?

I’m considering not returning to my current role after maternity leave. We don’t have a specific policy that notes a time frame I need to return for but I know I need to stay on for a certain amount of time so th… more

Is anyone else feeling disillusioned with advertising overall? I got into this to try find creative fulfilment while having a more steady job than just being a starving artist, but lately it feels lik… more