Is there a “next great market/city” for ad creatives? I can’t afford NY or LA but I want that kind of career.

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Squarely a tier 2 city but the ad scene in Portland is very strong with shops like W+K, Opinionated, Swift, Thesis, Instrument, etc.

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(Still wouldn't say it's cheap, but it's better than a lot of other cities)

I feel pretty good about Austin.

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Planning to check it out next month

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why do you want this kind of career?

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Chicago

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austin

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Not interested in “big shops.” More interested in a place where I can do interesting work and raise a family. I already work for a 350+ shop.

Raleigh NC

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Charlotte but mainly Atlanta

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Minneapolis - Fallon, BBDO, Colle McVoy, Rise and Shine, Carmichael Lynch, SUPER low cost of living compared to most places haha

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Concur. dont live in MPLS but family does and I know a lot of shops there. only real answer in this thread.

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Denver & Seattle

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Austin

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Austin - GSD&M, McGarrah Jesse, Preacher, Bakery, etc.

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I dig it.

Chicago

Albuquerque?

Europe.

Kansas City - Vml HQ, Barkley and a strong/growing AI technologist space.

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