This Ain't No Disco

One of the most difficult choices you'll ever have to make in the ad business is finding the right agency culture. I was lucky enough to find a place where the internal culture was beyond outstanding. Iris is a small 260+ shop which is growing fast. I would attribute some of that growth to happy workers. The day after the agency's big summer social, they set up a hangover bar, complete with fresh fruits, juices, and  sweets. They bought us Thai food/drinks at least once a week, we went go-karting/pub crawling, and there was also a day when they had random strawberries and cream for everyone. It's the little unexpected things that make being part of the Iris Nation so nice. (www.irisnation.com)

I came across, www.aintnodisco.com, a site that features internal photos and brief descriptions of ad agencies. That's where I came across some of these photos of Iris.

It's a cool place to start if you're curious about an agency. Of course it's difficult to get a full understanding of the internal culture from pictures, but sometimes things like the creative space layout can tell you something. With a little research and a little luck you can find the perfect agency for you.