Marketing & Advertising Layoffs - Career Transition Guide | LaidOffLaunch

Complete guide for marketing & advertising professionals facing layoffs. Learn about severance, job boards, skills in demand, and how to land your next role.

Marketing & Advertising Layoffs

Marketing, advertising and creative industry layoffs. Your complete guide to navigating career transitions in this industry.

2-8 weeks
Typical Severance
2-4 months
Avg. Job Search
$50,000
Starting Salary
$180,000
Senior Salary

In-Demand Skills for Marketing & Advertising

Digital marketing Content strategy SEO/SEM Data analytics Brand management

Pro Tip

Even if you have experience in marketing & advertising, consider upskilling in one or more of these high-demand areas to increase your marketability and potentially command a higher salary.

Top Job Boards for Marketing & Advertising

Mediabistro
LinkedIn
Indeed
Creative Circle
The Muse

Companies Hiring in Marketing & Advertising

Google Meta WPP Omnicom HubSpot

Networking Strategy

Build a strong portfolio, attend AdWeek events, join AMA chapters

Interview Preparation

Key focus areas: Campaign case studies, ROI metrics, creative problem solving

Your 30-Day Action Plan

1

Week 1: Foundation

Update your resume with marketing & advertising-specific keywords. Set up job alerts on Mediabistro and LinkedIn.

2

Week 2: Network Activation

Build a strong portfolio, attend AdWeek events, join AMA chapters. Reach out to 10 former colleagues or industry contacts.

3

Week 3: Application Blitz

Apply to 5-10 positions daily. Target companies like Google, Meta, WPP.

4

Week 4: Interview Prep

Practice campaign case studies, roi metrics, creative problem solving. Prepare your success stories using the STAR method.

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