Client ghosted me after approving the first draft and I haven’t heard from them in 3 weeks. No feedback, no payment. At what point do you send the firm but polite “I will take further action” email?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Thirty-day payment terms are pretty common. What was in your contract?

You might just be in the next monthly check run.

like

How many chasers have you sent? Can you call them? Or someone else at the agency?

Related Posts

Significant other and I crossed the combined $1M net worth mark this quarter! Mostly in RE and 401k so we will not be FIRE-ing but still excited to be in the 7fig club.

Sorry, need someplace to celebrate and you guys are awesome.

likeuplifting

Virtual team building ideas?

like

Any tax accountants/attorneys in here? What would happen to the 401k of a foreign worker if they cannot longer maintain an immigration status and have to go back home? What about a ROTH 401k? Assuming they made after-tax contributions, would they still be able to take tax-free distributions if they are non-resident aliens for tax purposes?

like

McKinsey & Company Hi I am a data analyst with 3 YOE looking for a job opportunity in McKinsey & Company skills - python , SQL, pyspark, powerbi

8 year android. current 16 ctc.
ibm offer 7b and 20. is it low? can i negotiate without counter offer?

like

Hello Folks,
I wanted to know about ServiceNow competency in IBM .. how’s it in IBM when compared to CTS or Infosys as am from CTS

like

Genuinely curious if Bill Nye encouraged anyone's science career?

like

What would be the salary range for a demand planning specialist in Bay Area?
For someone with 3.5 years work experience and masters degree

like

Hello folks!
Wondering what is the ideal package for a 5+ years exp with AI and Deep learning skillset?

like
like

What is the TC for Manager and Director at A&M in CPI? See alot about PEPI & Rx being on the formula with high TC and bonus. Is CPI on same or different comp model? Looking at switching firms but don't have PEPI or Rx background.

like

After how many years of joining American express I can go for IJP?

like

For 12 Lpa in Barclays how much will be the in-hand. And why are Barclays taking so much of time to issue offer letter?Barclays

I have 7 YOE and applied for a position that is L4. I feel as if I’m overqualified for the position, but the Recruiter told me that when they say L4, they are actually looking for someone with 6+ years of experience. Is this true? I feel like I should be looking at L5 with my experience

like
like

Anyone put on administrative processing when applying for a b1/b2?

Did the billable hours bonus not get paid out today? Or is it to be paid in the next check?

Does anyone know how to avoid the line break when pasting text in PPT? Usually happens when working with tables, but ran into the issue with a text box today too. Annoying to go in and backspace each time.

like

Met this really cute guy at national training, exchanged phone number, but he's heading back to home office tomorrow. Advice?

like

Counselor told me yesterday that the firm is considering cutting me due to low utilization. Any recommendations?

like

Additional Posts in Copywriters

Spec Ad: Olympia Beer
Slogan: Powered by Mystic Clearwater
Headline: It’s the Water. What is the Water?

Post Photo
like

There’s an Art Director at my job who helped with a new business pitch and came up with the WORST headline construct without consulting me or any copywriter. (Cont)

like

Shout out to everyone who’s ever had a white paper to “copyedit” that they just ended up rewriting entirely. I’m there today.

likefunny

"I'm not a copywriter so this is gonna be terrible BUT..."

🙃🙃🙃

likefunny

Would you apply to this COPYWRITER job even if you don’t have any of these skills? Ps they have lots of other requirements too

Post Photo
likefunny

Has anyone worked for McCann on the Phexxi/Annie Murphy commercial?

like

What about using 3 one-word sentences as a slogan? I feel like it’s super played out, but I get suggestions for it all the time. Can’t we do better than mashing together words from the crestive brief?

like

I started a new job a couple months ago and am not happy. As I’m trying to get clear about what I want I’ve realized my happiest place is brand positioning / voice definition work. Is that still a thing primarily handled by big, coastal agencies? Any tips on how to find brand-centric roles like that?

like

When non-ad ppl ask you what do you do? In terms of title; do you tell them “copywriter”? Or immediately assume they dont know and might confuse it with copyright infringement, and just end up telling them that you’re a writer or a creative director, and skip the hassle

like

Any copywriters (in branding/otherwise) currently report to a strategist instead of a CD? Trying to have an open mind about them approving copy without judgement but it’s like pulling teeth for me.

like

ATTENTION!! I’m looking for creative directors (art and copy) to work on some pretty amazing clients with our R/GA California office. Whether you’re solo or partnered up, I want to talk to you. And if that’s not you (right now), point your friends in my direction ☺️ 👏🏾☺️👏🏾

like

Please help! I'm looking for writing terminology. At our agency, we are getting more into creative writing vs ... executional writing? Please help me find the right term. Creative means developing the big idea (concepting), writing scripts and headlines with flair, etc.) for an awareness "hook" and then the other camp, which includes brochures, one pagers, banner ads, sales sheets.

What should we call the other type of writing? (Cont in comments)

like

Note to writers: the phrases are “centers/ centered on” and “revolves around.”
You cannot “center around” something.

Post Photo
likesmartfunny

I was hired to work on one account as the only writer. Told they’re handing me another account (or they may hire another writer). I need and want more responsibility and $$. How to negotiate??

Thoughts about going back and forth between agency and in-house? Is it a good/bad idea? Is it even possible?

like

Jumping off a related topic: am I delusional to not care about jr/int/sr level titles? I've been a "copywriter" since the day I started and steadily gained responsibility, autonomy, and money. Happy with career progression, always getting juicier assignments, work directly with ECDs/CCOs... am I missing something crucial? Is my case an anomaly? Or is it okay not to push for a title upgrade?

like

Would a full time copywriter salary be higher for client side vs. agency side? Debating with a couple friends on it. Some say same. Some say lower at each. NYC. I know there are variables but...

like

wisdom on getting promoted to mid-level at the same agency? I’d hate to leave but I’m coming up on 3 years of (real) experience & my agency is known to have CDs come in as seniors so I’m pessimistic

Does your art partner contribute to visual descriptions when you’re working on scripts?

like

Tips for how to start off on a good foot at a new job? Also on how to balance that with taking ownership of the work/asserting yourself, especially when the people there are used to you freelancing (which was less assertive, and similar work but a lower title)… thanks!

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal