Anyone have any intel on working at DDB on State Farm in Chicago? My understanding is DDB is struggling and has been going down over the years.

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Ohh wow. Thank you for sharing that information. I refused that interview and HR wants me to meet for Army. Honestly, I’m a little off out from agencies but given the situation I’m open.

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DDB has forever struggled. Not to mention it's an all white creative house. Also - How does Paul Gunning still have a job?

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He keeps the vault where all the HR receipts are stored.

In your second sentence, replace DDB with “the entire advertising industry” and you’ll increase your accuracy points by ten fold at least.

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Lol yes, very true.

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Run away.

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Run. Don’t walk.

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Lmao noted.

I appreciate the candid responses! I’d prefer to go vendor side but trying to stay open minded given the climate.

Creatively, DDB doesn’t have State Farm anymore. The Marketing Arm has it, OMD handles media.

That’s just banners. They have been trying to grow that for years (only 10% ish of existing customers know State Farm is also a bank). But SF needs add proper investment to sort that out. It was “a gift” after having the account for decades at DDB. Reckon they see that as their way back in.

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