Question for experienced Media folks: Which market has more opportunities/Benefits to learn and grow? NYC, ATL, CHI, LA, and SF? Rank 1-5, 1 as in best

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NY and CHI would be the top 2. NY puts you right in the thick of everything with lots of opportunity. If you’re looking for better cost of living ATL is fine, but you have just a few bigger agencies. That market is probably better for someone later in their career and if you go there I’d look for client-side or a good sales position. LA and SF I can’t speak as much to but always feels like more limited and outrageous cost of living. Good luck if you’re looking to move!

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Agree with SVP. Chicago is good but lots of Publicis agencies so it's harder to hop around. NYC has broader array of opportunities.

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I hate to say this but there’s NYC as 1 and much further down to number 2 Chi. Then there are lots of markets you can go. I would start in the top two first then branch out. Spend 5 years there and you are set.

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Havas1 not right now, but to settle down do you think Chicago is the safe option out of 5, I'm scared of NY's cost of living and taxes.

There's a huge shortage of Media talent in SF. Tons of opportunity and the money is better due to the cost of living.

@AD1 how come money is better? If the cost of living is much higher in San Francisco?

LA is great. Lots of opportunity to hop around.

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