TALENT ZOO, ATLANTA

Talent Zoo, an Atlanta-based job placement company for the advertising industry, began hosting after-hours parties in 26 cities this year to give professionals the opportunity to meet and socialize together. The weekly gatherings have been held in eight cities to date, including New York and Chicago, with soirees scheduled this month in San Francisco, Boston, Atlanta, Denver and Las Vegas. Seen here are the hosts of a party March 23 in Washington, D.C.: Jeff Goelz, business development and marketing strategist for Jeff Goelz Co.;