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Black In Advertising

Because we all need a release when side-eyes aren’t enough. All 50 of us.

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  1. Advertising

    Has anyone successfully pivoted into a different industry in the last year or so? I want out of non-profit

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  2. works at JSC Advertising

    Anybody good with designing business cards?

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  3. Vice President

    Anyone interested in creating a co-operative ad agency? With the mass layoffs and mergers I think it’s time to create an agency that puts good creative first and is owned by the talented people that m...

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  4. Media Strategist

    Seeking advice. Ever felt like everything you do is wrong because it’s not how your boss would do it? Any tactics to handle this? I’m re-entering my industry after a break, and my boss is too busy to ...

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  5. Senior Associate

    Hey y’all - I’m preparing to sue one of my former agencies - does anyone have any tips that they would like to share? Any advice would be greatly appreciated 🙌🏾

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  6. Senior Copywriter

    How Natalia Bryant become a CD before me?! 😡 😂

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  7. Senior Brand Marketing Manager

    NEED ADVICE! I’m a marketing mgr. of a large firm In my past I lived a life I wasn’t proud and moved to NYC to better myself. I was in bad company and tried to leave “that life” behind. But the past...

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  8. Copywriter

    i feel like i’m one of few black people at my agency and i feel like i desperately need a BLACK writing mentor. it’s really different to be a black creative in this industry. help! please. 🥺

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  9. works at Razorfish

    Wow, it’s really dead in here. I guess everyone really did get laid off.

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  10. works at Publicis Health

    Does anyone know the extent of the Linear Traffic Coordinating role in advertising? Like is the longevity of this role good or is it something you should use as a stepping stone to go into a better li...

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  11. Brand Strategist

    Pereira O’Dell hiring these roles for a new client. NY and SF offices are hybrid, LA office is remote (though you need to be based in the area).

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  12. works at BBDO

    Anyone looking for a social media and community manager role? Hit me up or feel free to refer someone to me. Bonus points if you have paid social experience. P.S. I am not the decision maker for hir...

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  13. Strategist, Brand and Product

    Looking for some insight. Just wrapped up a pretty cool project with a large tech company. Provided strategic services. Looking to leverage for an in-house entry role or mid level agency role. Proble...

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  14. Head of Marketing

    While on IG I came across "Aspiring AI Models".... wth is that? I've seen a page that said it was AI, but not Aspiring. Secondly, it was a black AI and in my head I'm thinking there's a white woman o...

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  15. Client Success Manager

    Last few weeks have been rough. I was moved under a new director without letting my previous director know. I found out by looking into the system, always getting shifted around to clean up work from ...

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  16. Director

    Anyone else exhausted from begging these industries to give us scraps? Fighting to enter doors blocked by fears and tears? While we are resilient, creative and inspirational, nothing changes with them...

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  17. Creative Consultant

    Real Talk—-What stops you from buying Black-owned fashion brands?

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  18. Senior Project Manager

    Anyone else had the joy of working for a white boss who clearly favors their white and Hispanic direct reports? They whisk them off for coffee and set up weekly one-on-ones, while I’ve been ignored fo...

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  19. Program Coordinator

    Hey folks! Just dropping this paid summer internship opportunity for creatives looking for a way into advertising. TO APPLY: Create a 2-ish minute video showing or telling us what makes you a creati...

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