My agency has been giving me briefs for ‘proactive work’ for a couple months and it never sees the light of day... Advice?

Whose going to Hangout Fest 2017?

Anybody moved from IB to an IR role at a high growth start up. Looking at a very interesting role with good pay and stock options. How different is the role compared to IB? How does growth from there look like?

How are you planning to close education loan for MBA. Is tax saving worth the stress of loan.

I run a wealth management office for a financial planner who make upwards of $1m/year. I am fully licensed and sign a lot of the business where he is not registered. I help with the operations of an RIA he and his partners are trying to build and an estate planning department. I do all of the case design and research. I recently set him up with a new FMO and am putting together all of the events/marketing, ECT.

I make a $75k plus 5% override on commission. What is fair compassion ?

I am looking to sign up for the Facebook Product Alliance course. Anyone have a promo/coupon code?

Looking for senior copywriters for the sweet world of Health and Pharma. Just raise your hand and send me a message.

I was recently hired as an event coordinator/project manager for my company. Are there any online certification courses I could take to freshen up my skills? I would also love book recommendations or trade article recommendations. Thank you in advance

Mamas- send me your potty training prayers (and tips). We’re starting this weekend and I could use all the good vibes 🤞

Government work:

Fed contractor: Hey, we really liked you but we can't fill you in as an intermediate developer for the position you applied for based on your YOE.

Me: I'm a intermediate developer based on the federal contractor guidelines in my current role.

Fed contractor: We'll let you know if a junior role opens up.

Sigh.

Question: do you find it hot if a guy is out of shape (with belly) but says he does karate and can protect you?

The bitgrail nightmare...who else is stuck ?

Do we all agree Antico’s is the best pizza in Atlanta? 🤔

What agency and/or production company is putting out the best work in the Denver area these days?

Looking forward to seeing everyone this evening!

I love Joe U. I am glad he is my CEO in this crisis time. The guy is direct, crisp, and inspires confidence that he knows what he is doing. JoeU - if you are reading this - keep up the good work

How can I land a job in copywriting/creative when I've been in paid social for a while and don't really have a strong portfolio? Where's the best place to start?

What’s a good proportion of confidence and competence vs. humble in a cover letter or job app email? I keep thinking I sound too cocky or I’m underselling myself. Advice on striking the right cord?

Went on a job interview. Went really well, then nothing. Recruiter will not respond to my emails. Do I follow up with the CD, or is that creepy/desperate? It has been months...

the community Miami? Anyone worked or work there, and down for a chat?

What’s the longest amount of time you’ve asked for when relocating for another job? Would be a cross-country move for me & recently had some family stuff come up that I need to take care of.

It’s hard to find meaning in advertising... advice on pursuing other creative fields? Feeling lost....

How many ideas did you produce your first year as a junior?

Isn’t tomorrow supposed to be like national holiday or something? I dunno, Easter maybe? I still have some bellinis going here 😭😭😭

Who’s the creative recruiter at BBDO NYC and BBH?

Why would you fire someone as a junior? I feel like I don’t get room to grow.

highest profile talent you’ve gotten to work with?

Does anyone do VO work on the side?

If so, do you have any advice on how to get started?

Dear Creative Directors, what can we juniors do to make you happy? Help us help you.

If you could work on any brand in the world- what would it be?

The TV script has been approved for two months. Two hours before the VO recording session, the client casually says, “I never liked that tag line.” Grrr.

NEWS: Arnold CEO and CFO are resigning

I had an interview with the CCO last Friday for a role and I thought it went well cause he said he was impressed by my work and we seemed to hit it off but I haven’t heard back yet and am starting to get a little nervous. Is it too soon to send a follow up? Or is it just an American thing to use superlatives when they’re really not all that impressed...

Do you all regularly work past 6:30? If so, when do you typically sign off for the day?

Anyone know who the recruiter at McGarryBowen is?

In the running for an in-house position. Pay is more than I get now, but the title is a step down. I know it’s petty, but it’s tough to think about.