AD’s and CD’s who went client side: how you’re feeling? Pros/Cons? How about startups?

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Great work/life balance. Low calibre of talent. Had this experience at two different in-house situations. Saw many great concepts shrivel from poor execution.

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Couple months in from the agency World. It takes a bit more work to get truly great concepts out the door, but the potential is incredible, especially if the brand is strong.

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