Advertising Discussions
Salaries

Got offered a position at another agency, title promotion and close to 30% salary increase. I do love my current agency but it feels stupid not to take this right? I guess I’m just nervous about going somewhere new.

Is it typical for a publication to ask for compensation when you send them a press release?

When a recruiter asks you for salary expectations and you deflect by asking about the allotment range for the role.. they still give you a lowball answer - right?

Happened to me recently and I gave a higher number than they have budgeted, but I feel I’m worth that much.

If one is a high performing creative at their agency, what is a good percentage of your salary you should ask for in a raise?

Anyone with experience building a strategy process/department from zero? Got offered a senior strat role at an agency with no strategy or briefing process in place. Would the uphill battle be worth the jump and salary bump? I’m 1000% excited for the challenge, but a creative who used to work there had so many negative things to say from his experience...likely because there was no strategy in place.

I’m in the running for a SCW position at a mid tier agency in NYC. I have 5-6 years of experience, with a solid book and some awards. What salary is fair to ask for? Thanks!

CDs in tech in SF what are you making for base vs total comp?

How do you approach your freelance rate when it’s a longer term (month or more) project? I usually do a day rate, but seeing it multiplied for that long feels like a recipe for sticker shock. I don’t want to undersell with a needlessly lower flat rate, or look like a crazy person with a $xxK figure (unless it’s not so crazy in freelance? New to this!) Thanks!

How much $$$ does your agency offer as a referral bonus for full time hires?

What if we normalized monetary compensation for marginalized groups who are constantly being asked to provide free consulting, creative, production services on top of their day-to-day jobs every time there’s a DE+I initiative? Typically, underrepresented groups are already underpaid. So, when they are asked to do work that will push them even further outside the 40-hour work week, it decreases their rate even more—marginalizing them further in a quest for equality.

What’s the salary range for a strategist with 4-5 years of experience?

(tech company in SF) We are looking for a talented full-time visual designer. Ideally with illustration chops, around 3-5 years of experience. Great team, fun work, total comp is base + stock. Please DM me your portfolio link!

Take a promo to become a CD at an agency or take a Designer position at a tech company? The money will be about the same after bonus and stocks.

Two questions:
1. What’s a fair day rate for a freelance copywriter in Austin? 8 years experience, a few smaller awards. 800?
2. General freelancing question - how do you adjust your rate by market when freelancing remotely? Just look around or do what I’m doing? Or is there an easier way?

I had an amazing review yesterday. Everything said was positive. And yet I didn’t get a promotion or even a bonus. Was told to keep trucking and should get one at some point this year. I do way more than what a jr would do at any agency and I really would like a raise and promotion. I don’t want to be taken advantage of but afraid that I won’t be hired as an AD without having that promotion first.

Typical Account Supervisor salary in Austin?

Account Director salary SF?

Hi Does anyone know the salary range for a Director of Project Management for a Pharmaceutical Advertising Agency in New York City.
Please advise.
Thanks

Anyone have real knowledge of a CD salary in tokyo?

Thoughts on resigning on or near/shortly after you get a bonus?

What is considered a great salary for a Senior Media Planner role

Any tips for negotiating comp for a promotion? Trying to get all the $$ on the table

What is a salary range for an Art director with 3 years of experience in Chicago ?

What (if any) non-promotion merit salary increase do you get this year?

Assuming no one bonuses anymore.

Annual review is coming up soon, it’s been three years since I’ve been allowed to negotiate salary. I’m way under the market rate for a senior copywriter, and I have a sense that they’re not going to get me to the number I require to stay with them. How should I be preparing myself for this review/salary negotiations?

Is a 25% salary increase from one agency to another good?

Is it common for employers to take away overtime with a raise? Does it happen at a certain salary level? Company regulations? City regulations?

Just curious what the norm is. Ty!

I've been with my current agency for 4 years and seen two promotions, the promotions have been 4% of base salary.

Current promotion is from strategy manager to associate director of strategy.

Looking for feedback on the percentage increase

Serious question. Does anyone here have a six figure salary AND work life balance?

Started my career after graduating in May & just landed a mid-level pm role, $10k salary increase.

Don’t want to burn any bridges where I currently am, and I’m conflicted because a few other colleagues have left since May. Though, I don’t want that to be the only reason I stay.

Also, I think this next opportunity could help me leverage moving abroad in the future (goal of mine).

Would be switching categories from healthcare to auto?

Any advice? How did you know you were ready to move on?

I just interviewed for a job, after I told them my salary requirement, they said the position is up to $30k more than I asked. Now I feel unqualified just because of the salary. Is this normal?

When it comes to talking salary during the interview process. I know people say to let them make the first offer. But when that happens do you still try to negotiate up?

Tips from anyone who’s used job offers to negotiate a salary increase.

HELP! Any tips on writing a negotiation for salary increase when being promoted internally. I got the offer but would like at least another 5K. Many thanks in advance 🐟 🐠

Senior strategists - how much is your freelance day rate?

Currently in a good big agency but feeling underpaid. Been getting an offer from just an ok agency with a bigger boost in salary. A fam member got laid off so a bit tight with money, but also worried of my book suffering. Should i take it or nah?