Hey hey fish friends,

This might be a long shot, and I know it’s a lot to ask for a strangers time. I’m wondering if any Creative Directors would be willing to do a portfolio review for me. Just would love some feedback.

I’d consider myself mid- senior (art).
I’m freelancing and i’ve hit a slow period. Just looking for some opinions - maybe I can use this time to level up!

Does hsbc have Christmas shutdown like most firms? Or is everyone working through the holiday season

Hello. Quick question about formatting. I have an excel sheet with bunch of negative numbers, but some are percentage values and some are dollar values. Is there a way to make all of them have a parenthesis for being negative while keeping them still percentage and dollar value separately or do I have to target them separately?

Can anyone offer advice around working with UAE government committees? How they make decisions, allocate budget and deliver? For example.. a multi-ministry committee set up to spearhead the digital agenda within government. Thanks in advance!

Who is looking for ADs? New York, Chicago or LA

Hi 🐡🐠🐟 Any recommendations on monitors (for work)? How are 21:9 ultra-wide monitors?

Trying to set up my home office. Would love recommendations on gear (standing desks, camera's/mic's, chairs etc.).

What are some of biggest security priorities in 2021 for healthcare organizations?

Taking some golf lessons, got a women’s starter set I got to make sure I liked golf first. Instructor mentioned that the driver is like swinging a wet noodle for me lol and I should look into a men’s or one with stiffer flex. I have no idea what to look for. Are the people at Dicks Sporting Goods knowledgeable or worth driving the 40 min to PGA store?

How does M&A consulting generally fare in this environment? Pros: lots of struggling/undervalued companies, great lending environment. Cons: cash mgt., prioritizing your own people/biz in tough times

Anyone else get shafted on promotions?

Are there any free invoice sending and tracking tools? I’m currently using google sheets but feel like there has to be an easier way.

Social media is changing, from IG going to video and Twitter….well. It has become clear how important focusing on multiple social media channels can be.

When do we get to know mid year promotion results

I know the pay at Jackson Lewis is subpar, but is anyone at JL and happy there? I understand this is also probably office specific but am curious about culture and vibe.

How is the air at VMware these days as November is approaching, when Broadcom officially acquires?

What are the best books/blogs/online resources to boost your organizational change management skills?

Hey guys, I’m a freelance broadcast producer and I’ve spent most of my career working for larger agencies. I’m doing something for a smaller agency and they want the production company to hide costs in their bid and then have production bill the client the inflated amount directly and pay the hidden costs to the agency. The agency is calling it a “consultation fee” but client just thinks production costs more. Is that common and I just haven’t experienced it before? Or is this a big red flag?

Is anyone's agency currently looking for a Senior or ACD position?

Any new shops in Canada doing good work?

Super important topic - What RU wearing to your Christmas party. I’ve been seeing pics of guys in suits and women in gowns this year.

Is freelancing paid media or social media lucrative in Toronto? Looking to make the jump to that

How much should a Jr. CW with 1.5+ years experience be getting paid?

Favourite Super Bowl spot?

So I'm being served questrade ads non stop right now on the streaming machine and I'm seeing the whole collection of them. They make me cringe and downright angry. Is it just me?

Anyone know the agency who did the Ontario workplace safety spots? Thought those were funny.

So Zulu just won an award for culture. Is this BS? I’ve heard it’s a terrible place to work. What’s the vibe?

What is the overall sentiment of the talent pool in Toronto? IMO There are a lot of questionable people in this market, how are they employed?

Will there be layoffs at grip/dentsu? just saw that they’re folding the Grip agency brand 👀

Almost every planner has left Publicis Toronto in the past two months. WTF?

any ADs wanna do young lions with me next year? i know it’s early but i’m eager. let’s meet up, do some spec, have some fun.

To everyone judging CMAs, fess up... Did the CMAs tell you what to post on LinkedIn, or did all of you just happen to write pretty much the exact same thing by coincidence?

Follow up question: Is posting it a requirement to be a judge, or could you have just posted nothing and still been a judge?

what’re the agencies in Toronto that are best for diversity / healthy culture of mutual respect for all - women, POC? know nowhere is perfect but any doing okay?

Agency copywriters (in Toronto): what’s your pivot/exit plan after agency life? Client side seems to be crap work & bureaucratic, are there other creative options I haven’t thought of yet?