Anyone have any references of campaigns/directors have shot a very cinematic “one-shot” campaign? Kinda like Miles Jay and his new OpenAI campaign.
https://youtu.be/go4o6jiy8qE?si=EW422fwbJaxWyQ0H

How do you guys keep track of when your video meeting ends? I keep overshooting my meeting times cuz I don’t realize that our half hour is up. Any hacks for this?

A friend has medical bills for surgery that were billed incorrectly (they weren’t billed through the insurance), so they’re over $150k and he just discovered they’re now in collections. He can’t afford them. This might not be a legal question, but what type of professional can help him figure out how to get the medical bills billed properly through the insurance to a manageable amount? Also, when in your professional opinion is bankruptcy the right option?

How long do you spend on monthly reporting for your clients?
My 3-person team spends about 15+ hours a month each writing monthly reports for our clients (99 small retainer clients). We’ve received feedback that they’re too complicated and the clients just want to know - are we on the right track, what action items are there, and what any next steps are in their strategy.
How do you simplify without losing value?

Anyone had pay review conversation. How much is hike/bonus

Sooo who’s working on Pfizer’s covid vaccine?

Finance experts, help me understand what a major deflationary period will be like. ELI5

Book recommendations? I’ve been reading atomic habits, and have moved onto Traders guns and money.

Hi sharks,
How to book cab for Capgemini return to office. Any app or portal?

Is olive the next theranos or what?

Anyone have any suggestions to get your executive better organized with expenses?!? I’ve installed picture apps and that doesn’t seem to work....

Is the EA role fading? What other roles can I transition to with 6 years of experiences as an EA?

Hi Guys,

Can anyone refer me to BCG

TIA

After accepting EY offer do I need to send the screenshot for last working day mail and resignation mail to HR.

Offered 8 grand less than interns who were hired on last year...need negotiation advice!
Is it appropriate to bring up that I know the salary amount that was offered there in previous years?

Hi Creatives! What tool does your Resources Management team use? Also, what software are you using for creative workflow? Also include if you like it or if you have any favorites. Thanks in advance.

What do you do when there’s absolutely nothing going on at work? The projects I’m working on are all in production, and I’ve raised my hand several times about taking on new work, but there’s nothing right now. Don’t get me wrong, the down-time is nice…but I’m hungry to make stuff.

Are memes ideas?

What do CDs think when a junior team answers a (non-social) brief with a bunch of memes?

Not original ones based off brand insights, but rather recent memes that have been tweaked to include the brand.

My partner does/suggests this a lot and I never know if I’m being boring / a boomer for thinking that’s not really what advertising is…

Best website to build a book....

I have no talent for awards work. What should I do?

Is the average freelance rate in a pandemic same/higher or lower? Wondering what I should charge in nyc right now. Pls lmk, thanks!

How suspicious is it that the client that just gave the pitch of VW in the US to Johannes Leonardo used to be one of the executives from Johannes Leonardo?

Just me here hoping that slack never adds the “read” notification on messages.

I have an associate's degree in graphic design and work designing wedding stationery. I've been at my company since 2016, and am now a design consultant - speaking to customers directly and creating custom artwork and designs for them. I know I'm underpaid (50k/year in the SF Bay Area) but I thought the benefits and stability were worth it. I'm now severely burnt out (most of my team is) and not sure which way to go, or how to grow. Any tips/advice?

Thanks!

The industry is crumbling under our feet and I still can’t decide if I want to go in-house or not. I’m afraid it won’t be as exciting and I won’t travel as much. But also, I need a job. So 🤦‍♂️

Has any creative here ever tried to make the leap to leave advertising and be a film maker, photographer, illustrator, etc.?? I’m so tired of ad agencies and how draining the “creative” can be. Happiness is more important than a nice paycheck for me. Any inspiration success stories advice would be so helpful right now...

I’m transitioning into a role where I’ll be more hands on in production. Previously, the producers handled the budget, contracts etc. I haven’t done this in a long while so I hope I could get some answers here to be more prepared

This is a much smaller company so I imagine I’ll have to take on some of that eventually.

What are the standard day rates today for a stylist, photographer, Director, DP, set designer, prop stylist? Are there resources out there I can just look up?

I came across a copywriter position that I’m interested in, but one of the requirements is 8 years of experience. I’m currently just over 5 years. Would it be ok to still apply?

I want to become an art director with zero design skills. I’m going to have someone else comp everything up for me. The ideas might be solid. Who wants to hire me?

Are Creative Directors rich?

How many of you got in without ad school? How did it happen?

Does anybody know which are the best in-house agencies to work for? Thanks!