First Fridays Host Elyn Kazarian linked up with Co-Host Christian Blackwell, WNW’s Global Networking, Talent and Community Manager, to have a discussion about how Black creatives can launch their careers with guest Naadiya Mills, WNW’s Creative Partnerships Coordinator and Art Director.
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Talking Not Talking: A Creative Support Group on Resentment
This one may feel a little negative at first glance, but resentment can push you to tackle projects or take a leap you weren't willing to before. What are you resenting these days? And how do you get to that moment where it pivots toward a positive result?
Read More4 Portfolio Takeaways from Two Product Design Leaders
Enter Lara Mendonça and Jessica Miller, two award-winning product designers with over 20 years of experience in the industry. With clients like Sundance, Bumble, and Twitter, they’re here to give you the rundown of what you can do to make your portfolio pop.
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8 Takeaways from the Adland Panel to Help You Navigate a Changing Industry
To follow up on our Adland survey, we held a 4-person panel event in late October to talk about the current state of the industry, and how some agencies are working to change things from the inside and support the creatives they hire.
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"Don't Compare Yourself. That Game Sucks." Justin Li's Tips to Level Up Your Copywriter Portfolio
Justin comforted his class of copywriters, recalling what it was like to have to level up from Portfolio 1.0 to Portfolio 2.0. His initial advice: Give yourself credit. It can be as difficult leveling up your portfolio as it is breaking into the industry.
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"Curate Your Work & Organize Your Chaos." Malika Reid's Tips to Level Up Your Art Director Portfolio
If Malika wants you to remember nothing else, remember this: Forget the rules and do you. The vibe attracts the tribe. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to building your portfolio. Build a book to attract the kinds of recruiters and clients you want to notice you.
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"You Have 6 Seconds to Get Their Attention." Ray Smiling's Tips to Level Up Your Creative Director Portfolio
“What do you do best? What experience do you have that’s rare? What’s your POV? What do you want to do? How far are you from there?” Your portfolio should answer all of these questions.
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Where Are The Black Designers Team Detail the Purpose of Their New Exhibit
Where Are The Black Designers’ latest partnership with Working Not Working offers an exciting one-of-a-kind virtual exhibition with more than 300 pieces of art from black artists, painting a vivid picture with a multitude of fresh realities.
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Working Not Working Joins the One Club In Celebrating 100 Years of the ADC Awards
We’re excited to continue our partnership with the One Club this year, and share how they’re poised to adapt on the heels of a monumental, industry-shifting year. The One Club is already making several changes to its application process and program.
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Equity in Practice: Exploring Our Areas of Advocacy
In this installment of the monthly WNW event series “Equity in Practice,” DE&I facilitators Jennifer Ekeleme and Jezz Chung explore personal paths toward advocacy by discussing how our interests, expertise, and networks can illuminate our areas of impact.
Read MoreHow Racial Equity Elevates Our Creativity with Jennifer Ekeleme & Jezz Chung
Jennifer and Jezz led a poignant one-hour conversation about the ways racial equity elevates our creativity. They discuss the knee-jerk reactions of the advertising industry, the importance of interrogating whiteness, how to hold your peers, employees, and employers accountable, and why it’s still too early to start praising companies that “got it right.”
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Allyship and Action: A Summit and Pledge to Fight Anti-Racism in Ad Land
We’re excited to present to you a new virtual summit: the Allyship & Action Summit. The Allyship & Action Summit will be a source of information on allyship and provide tangible next steps on anti-racism in Ad Land for all. There will be workshops and talks designed for scalable and sustainable action.
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