Adweek reporting on the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and the massive downturn and layoffs, yet still paywalls its news. Frustrating to say the least as we try to stay informed.

What agencies have experienced layoffs worried they are coming...

Those that have been laid off, what was your severance package like?

Vayner layoffs eh?

any holding companies with layoffs, furloughs or paycuts yet?

Anyone hear of any hold co layoffs yet? I’ve heard independent, but no hold co agencies.

Not sure if if this would be helpful to those furloughed, laid off due to C19, but here is an open source document of agencies currently interviewing. Please edit, add as needed.https://docs.

At least half of my account got promoted yesterday. Should I still worry about layoffs?

Few people in the world make more money than Mark Reed, John Wren, Michael Roth or Arthur Sadoun. Cant they offer anything to avoid layoffs?

I just started working a couple of months ago, should I start to panic because I might potentially get laid off? Our account seems to be very busy though.

CEO’s out there guaranteeing no Covid layoffs, cutting their own salaries and creating employee relief funds. Aside from employee videos, which leaders in advertising are stepping up with actions?

Was “separated” from my agency today along with other employees in a mass layoff via conference call. Any words of encouragement? It’s my first time being let go 😕

Tips for finding full-time jobs or freelance work right now? Coming to terms with the fact that I could be laid off in the next couple of months, and pay has already been decreased.

Who’s agency has started or is expected to start layoffs?

Do you work in advertising and have either gotten laid off or a pay cut? If so, was it only sensitive clients (ex. travel) or to all employees?

What agencies have had layoffs since the pandemic?

Predictions: Your agency: Will you have layoffs, furloughs, salary cuts, or mix? If yes to lay-off or furlough, what percentage of employees? Will you lose a client? Who?

Saturday marked 14 years since I was fired and started my own agency. Getting fired did not break me then and this pandemic is not going to break me now. Stick with it, everyone.

Anyone else out there feel like they’re both 1. working harder and for longer hours than ever but also 2. about to be laid off regardless, given the looming economic constraint.

If you get laid off. Do your damndest not to take an offer or even reach out to the low-hanging-fruit agencies. Once you get hired there, you’re there. Take it from someone who is still there.