i’m updating my book/portfolio and wanted to know if i can add in things that haven’t been produced by the client? i hear a lot of mixed opinions about this!

Nissan Frontier S has 99% residual on 18 month lease. I really hope other oems follow Nissan. 😂

Can anyone provide a good office chair recommendation? Looking to spend somewhere between $200-$300, but willing to look into pricier options if it is really worth it!

Looking for recommendations on a good book/resource on how to manage people, especially when you’re managing teams to achieve tight deadlines and also overall leadership for those teams. Currently on a project with tight regulatory deadlines and feel like I’m struggling to push people without pissing them off. Great learning curve for me and a good read seems timely. TIA!

Which bank account is better for salary account?

HDFC
Axis

Anyone work/worked for NFP? I have a second interview tomorrow for an account manager role. Just wondering if anyone has any pros or cons I should know about. Thanks!

Can someone tell me what the current methods are to get SEO clients?

I’ve tried cold mailing, cold calls, contact form submissions, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc, but still no luck.

I would really appreciate the help!

In the context of being a Front end developer what cloud technologies/services should I know? Feel free to comment about the servieces of any cloud you know.

What does it mean when your application goes from under consideration to application submitted with No HR screening.

Do you still implement reference checks (on top of background checks)? I’m not convinced of the value add to the selection process and it takes a lot of time and resources

Anyone here diagnosed with gum disease (periodontitis)?? What’re you doing to improve your gum & general oral health? Any recs for toothpaste / mouth wash? Thank you!

Publican Quality Meats. Little Goat Diner. Sunshine. Amazing day in Chicago. 👍

I’m sensing real Instagram burnout from friends and colleagues. Is IG a bubble that bursts? Or does the audience (user) demo just change like FB in ‘09 or so?

How is hotstar work environment for devops profile?

Men 🐠- On an average, why do Indian men act so weird or awkward around women in general in public ? Esp around pools, beaches, outdoor activities, etc. Understand it may not apply to all and am not trying to sound racist/smug/etc. Genuinely don't understand and am curious to hear y'alls opinion!

So who else here is experiencing plummeting billable hours and exponential weight gain since this whole WFH thing started? Bought snacks for 30 days, finished in 48 hours.

Do you find that you speak figuratively or in analogies more than non-copywriters?

Would any of you goofballs want to join an informal drinking group for copywriters who write non-advertising stuff like fiction, non-fiction, comedy, plays, poetry or whatever?

Have too much on your desk? Maybe one of those briefs is a bit boring?
Send it my way, I'm here to flex my copy muscles for you.

All I ask is you give me feedback when I send it back.

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?

My AD is weak at comping/photoshop and admits it’s not their strong suit. I believe it’s hurting us. Wwyd?

How do you keep coming up with new headlines for the same product?

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.

I’m overdue for a raise. On average, what percentage increase should I ask for?

Has anyone ghost-written before? I have a potential client looking to write a wellness journal and I am looking for tips on fee and any and everything else in regards to being a ghostwriter. Would love any guidance.

Anyone doing NaNoWriMo this year?

So, you’ve reached the stage of your career where you care more about cashing a fat paycheck than making “creative ads”. You’d rather have the resources and free time to fulfill your creative itch outside of work than try to sell the next big idea to an 28 year old marketing manager with an annual budget of 150k. How do you make the absolute most money as a copywriter while still working a 9-5? Asking for... a... friend?

Do creative directors have the power to ignore their copywriters and go with their own ideas?

On what team does a copywriter or a copy creative director sit on at a creative agency?

RANT: People re-writing a cw’s stuff has always been painful. These days it’s far more common than when I started. It’d be one thing if they upgraded the work. If I learned from it. If I genuinely seethed with envy over their wit w/that perfectly placed semi-colon. People can’t re-art direct stuff bc they don’t know the programs so they ask the ADs for changes. Word and a keyboard made everyone think they can write. Which they can’t. Google Slides is Google slip ‘n slide into (bad ref. here.)

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

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

Any tips on ramping up on tone and voice for writers?

Been thinking about going freelance. What are your best tips for making the jump and finding work? Should I just connect with a recruiter and gobble up contract gigs? Not sure how it all works.