[RedEyeJack]

Why don't they start their own agencies, compete and take the business from the non-performers. That is how people, men and women, are supposed to succeed in America (I think).

I am sure there are some who try to monopolize the market but if you provide better product at a cheaper price you usually can win. If talent is the major issue then they should rise to the top...

[DGray]

Actually, that has started to happen on a small scale within that industry. Progress, definitely.

[summer]

Why don't they start their own agencies,

That is what is sorely needed in this country: more encouragement of women to take on the financial responsibilities of such a task. Women now start more small businesses than men, but, an ad agency can quickly grow into a very business. Women are talented in writing, which is how you attract clients in advertising, but, I think women are too afraid with respect to the finances.

BTW, the same problem women have in advertising is ahred by BLACKS and HISPANCS, two other groups virtually NON-EXISTENT in top positions in ad agencies, which is a WHITE MAN'S FIELD. Some black and hispanic men have formed their own ad agencies, because GUESS WHAT? BLACKS AND HISPANICS AND WOMEN BUY PRODUICTS, TOO!