Hi there, anybody have any advice on how to transition from advertising agency to client side?

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I think you transition the same way you would switch agencies. It helps to have a connection that can get you an interview, but you should also apply to any openings you see online.

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For real. Funny, I can recall seeing only ONE instance ever of someone here wanting to go from in-house to agency lol. The industry is in a truly pathetic state.

I mean if the client had an accident...

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