What's the going rate for a fresh CD making the leap from ACD?

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$165-$200k. Really depends on the size of the agency and indie vs holdco.

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HoCo I'd imagine on the higher end

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I’m gonna say somewhere in the $150-170k range. Some will say less. Depends on the agency, and how good a fit/awards you got. There will probably be some overlap between very well paid ACDs and poorly paid CDs

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Chicago agencies have typically gotten away with paying less because it’s “cheaper to live here,” but Chicago has gotten a lot more expensive over the last 5 years.

I think we need to fight for more money across the board, along with better work so there are still agencies left to work for. Right now agencies are getting what they’re paying for, one of many things contributing to the decline of advertising in Chicago.

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I assume in Chicago since it’s in the Chicago bowl…

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Agency, in-house, holdco, indie….Where can mean a lot of things, pal.

Where?

Are you getting promoted or a new hire?

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