Ad fish in Toronto 🐠

What happened at the Publicis office last week? @digital_chadvertising on IG said a floor of the office was evacuated because they fired someone who freaked out and slapped the Publicis lion.

Going to be presenting TV/brand film scripts soon. I’ve done it a few times before, just want to hear everyone’s best tips for selling scripts.

What advice would you give to your past self about working in the advertising industry?

What agency in Toronto do you think would be the best move right now if you could go anywhere? Considering Job security/clients/culture/momentum etc

Any freelancers (solo or team) you would personally recommend? We've had some not so great experiences lately with under-delivering (to put it nicely).

When Canada bans social media for users under 16, how do you think clients will react to that? Could there be less work for us at agencies?

As an introvert, what do you do when your agency perceives you as ‘not the right fit’ because you are not extroverted like the others?

I hear they’re renaming it to VML Street.

Best agency after-work drinks spot? Is the Pilot still reigning supreme, or is it your basement with a half eaten bag of corn chips and a fetal position? After the spring we’ve had and the weather o...

What salary should I push for as a newly minted CD?

Is McCann actually hiring a strategy VP? I think they’ve been advertising that job for 6 months now and it just got reposted again.

Best CDs to learn from in the city?

“I don’t know what a quantum is but I know we’re crushing it”. I actually really like the new BDC ad with Rick Mercer. Well cast, the red and white is on point, and although the FX is mid the message...

I wonder if Rogers will edit or stop airing the commercials featuring Davis Schneider now that he’s been optioned to Buffalo and no longer on the team…

I applied for a role at Sid Lee, can someone who work there point me in the direction of a recruiter I can send a message to? I’d be super grateful!

Omnicom freelance fishies: how long have you been waiting to get paid?

Does anyone know who/which agency did the “where T.O?” Ads on the subways? Like the ones where it’s “HEADLINE visit _____ via [TTC transit]”

Has anyone been to The Gathering? If so, what did you get out of it and what was missing?

Did Dunkin' Donuts have an ad agency in Canada before it exited in 2018? Which agency was it?

What’s up with The Kitchen nowadays? Lots of fun work coming out of there. Curious to know what it’s like to work there as a creative.