Hopefully, there are no AI-haters waiting to bash this post but here goes - What are you TOTALLY not going to use AI for, and what are you planning to use AI for, in your creative journey of 2025? I'll start. Not using AI for any scripts, or core creative concept development. The big ideas that define a campaign still need that human spark of insight and originality, IMO. Using AI for prototyping of visual concepts! It's been my favorite use of AI tools thus far. Hope to hear your ideas!

Guest list stress 😖😖 how many did y’all invite vs how many came?!

Need 11 likes pls

Going to join CitiusTech. What we can expect in welcome kit???

I can’t anymore I can’t 😭

Any recommendation for a therapist around Jersey City/ NYC area? I have called 15 people so far and none of them are taking new clients. This isn't helping my anxiety.

Red red red

Let's talk comp. If you brought in 1000$ in GDC, what would your payout be on that, and which firm are you at?

What’s VCCP’s reputation? Would it be considered a top creative shop?

Hey Fishes,
I have completed "My Purpose" learning badge and to convert it to bronze I have submitted attested evidence as required but without screenshot of deliverables as I implemented learning into my life. It got rejected from BAT team for missing screenshots.
Next, I have submitted with some screenshots. It again got rejected saying inappropriate screenshots.
Can you please give some guidance to complete this badge. TIA.

Hi Fishes, What is the fixed ctc band for SC2 at EY GDS SC&O. Also, how are the levels tracked for progression for a given designation (SC2 to SC3).

Please respond if someone knows about it.
EY

Hi there. Anyone willing to refer for Ops M&A roles at KPMG? Thanks!

Will production even be fun when we go back??

What are benefits like at Accenture?

Hi, I’m pregnant and interested in lateraling in LA after my maternity leave. Would anyone know if any of these firms are supportive of new mothers and/or have a substantial representation of female partners? I’m in a specialty group in corporate. Latham, Gibson Dunn, White & Case, Mayer Brown, Troutman Pepper, and MoFo

Paralegals: what’s your least favorite thing about working with attorneys?

Anyone know who the creative recruiters are at Dentsu MB? TIA!

Thoughts on Mindshare Chicago?

JOBS!!
Neptune Retail Solutions is hiring an Art Director/Senior Art Director. Amazing work life balance! Feel free to DM if you have any questions :)

Thoughts from any insiders at havas? Is there appetite for good work, how has the agency adjusted to COVID, are there any new openings on accounts?

Chicago media agency people - what’s your company’s current RTO policy?

I’ll start:

Spark - 2 days a week mandatory in office this year, 3 days mandatory in office next year.

Thoughts on TBWA/ World Health in Chicago? Contacted for AD role. Currently work in shopper agency on heathcare brands

What's the word on Havas Chicago? Does any good work ever come out of there? What's the pay like? Culture ok?

Does anyone have intel about culture at Goldman Sachs? Their latest CD position looks appealing, but finance can be so damn dry.

Thoughts on going from Weber Shandwick to a traditional ad agency?

What’s the tea on TDH Chicago?

Thoughts on Wpromote?

Proof, in house for Beam Suntory (Jim Beam, Makers Mark, more) is hiring for an Account Director and an Account Supervisor.

DM me if you want the JD, and contact info.

What’s it like working at Spark?

How are Ogilvy and McGarry Bowen these days, creative wise, client retention, good “place” to work, work-life balance, etc.?

Any HR contact for FCB Chicago? Saw an Associate Producer position that I’m interested in applying to. Thanks in advance

Anyone know anything about Facebook Chicago? Good place to be?

Hi all!

Apologies in advance if this is the incorrect space for this - but my agency - Spark Foundry - is hiring at multiple levels within the analytics team. If you’re interested, private message me. A lot of growth here!

Any opinions on HCB Health in Chicago? Glassdoor says 4 stars but only 11 reviews. Account role

What would you all say a VP, Management Director at an Ogilvy, Leo or FCB make? $150k sound right? Appreciate any insight here.

Leo loses Allstate to Droga. I know this was a long time coming, but it’s yet another big loss for Chicago.