Creatives

Is it lame to put proactive ideas in your book that never got made or won’t get made? Even if it’s a separate section? Just to show how I think and stuff.

My CCO recently gave me feedback that I need to work on my scriptwriting—specifically narrative arc, hooks, and overall structure. It’s fair. Scriptwriting isn’t my strongest skill, though I’ve improv...

Would you rather see a student spec spot (with dialogue) shot on a cell phone or done with AI?

started a job last month and have worked every single weekend since i joined. is this normal now???

hot take: the new farmers work shows that our industry is in a race to the bottom creatively while agencies like dentsu and vayner convince clients that performance marketing for less money > concept ...

Kind of in a tough spot. I work FT at an Omni agency (hybrid), but I might have an opportunity to work at one of my favorite indie shops as a freelancer (remote). I don't mind where I'm at, but I don...

Hey anyone want to do the job of 3 people for the same senior salary that’s existed for years and hasn’t gone up despite rising costs of living (especially in LA)? Anyone? Also no shade to Danny he’s ...

My squarespace annual fee just went up to $228. What are you paying? Seems a bit much?

Hired because of my award winning portfolio. Boss never won anything. They constantly discount my POV and lecture on how to make award-winning work. Guys, we’re never gonna win anything 😔 Chec...

Being Senior for too long.. What do I do? Won’t being senior for 5 years at the same place look bad on my resume?

Question to CDs: how do you make the best of a mis-hire? When you thought you were getting a Porsche but in fact you got a Mustang. Not the worst, but not what you expected from interviewing.

As a mid level creative, how often should you have 1:1s with your manager?

Third time GALE gets in touch offering something. The same recruiter. They ended up ghosting me last two without a single real interview apart from the recruiter call. This time they don't even know w...

How do i become a better writer? I feel so mid and like I never have enough time to truly be great :(

I have been in my current role for 3 years. I am actively looking and applying for other jobs. I have had some REALLY good interviews and then ghosted. Form rejection letters and no response to get fe...

Are there any alternatives to adweek/adage that don’t require a subscription?? I genuinely cant afford it but want to keep up with industry news.

Question about portfolios: If I create the overall look and feel for a project and a coworker creates let say some motion work for that project using my established look and feel, can I include that m...

Folks who moved from brand to agencies. How did you negotiate salary range? It’s notable that packages and salaries are very different.

What brands are killing it right now on all fronts? Social, Experiential, with content creators creating interesting content, etc.

Anyone have any experience with Superside? Curious to know if they are actually a good company to work for.