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It’s not just the clients: Agencies steal ideas, too

Alison Fahey’s commentary about ad agencies being asked by potential clients to sign an agreement giving away their ideas for free [“Here They Go Again,” A&C, June 6] reminded me of a similar practice among certain agencies as it pertains to interviewing creative talent.

I’m a full-time freelance art director who has worked in New York for over 25 years. I often drop my portfolio off at ad agencies for agency recruiters and creative directors.



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