By: Griffin Platto So, you’re thinking about getting into advertising, huh? Well, attending class and getting good grades isn’t everything you can do to get in the field! If you are on-the-fence about attending an Advertising Club meeting, here are five quick and simple reasons why you should join! Industry Info Although classes provide a … More Five Reasons YOU Should Join Ad Club
By: Griffin Platto The first step— watch the ad below! There has been a bunch of talk circulating the new Disney+ streaming service. For those who do not know what Disney+ is, it’s a one-stop-shop for watching all Disney movies and television shows— I’m even talking about the classic cartoon films as well! This service … More Ad Reviews: Disney+ TV Commercial, “We’re All Connected”
By: Griffin Platto What better way to prepare for your future career than learning from people that were in your shoes a couple of years ago? This last week, Ad Club hosted a panel of GVSU alumni ready to give their two cents on how to get a job in the industry. A diverse roster … More Essential Advice from GVSU Alumni
By: Griffin Platto On August 29th, we kicked off our first meeting by introducing our Executive Board, discussing what to expect in future meetings, and finally, playing our nutty networking game— “Pitch the Thrift.” At the core of Ad Club is networking with others, so what better way to break the ice than with a … More Ad Club’s First Meeting Recap
By: Griffin Platto And so the year begins. . . On Sunday, August 25, the Ad Club Executive Board gathered at their booth to welcome students to the wonders of advertising, and to inform them of the necessity of networking with professionals through Ad Club. Many flocked to the booth to get more information on … More Campus Life Night 2019
By Katy Atkinson We spoke with Rachel Send about the role of research in creating inspiring non-profit brands. Rachel is currently working at Scott Allen Creative as a copywriter and project manager. On top of her other roles Rachel also conducts face to-face interviews that help her uncover meaningful brand insights for her clients. For … More Rachel Send, Marketing Strategist
By Tom Crawford Recently we recieved the chance to sit down with Tim Woodcox from Media Place Partners to get an inside look at what it’s like working for the Grand Rapids agency. Tim has been in the business for a number of years doing everything from speaking, founding businesses, and training sales teams. While … More Tim Woodcox, Business Development
By Chance Rusniak This week we interviewed Jamie Sutton to learn the ins and outs of an Account Executive. Lamar Advertising Company is one largest outdoor advertising companies in the world and Jamie has been working there for almost 5 years which has given her a plethora of knowledge and experience. Her role as an … More Jamie Sutton, Account Executive
by Christine Melvin We spoke with Elicia Davis of Freshwater Digital to learn more about what it means to be a Project Manager. Elicia used to work in the sales department of Freshwater, but saw the need for a Project Manager at the agency. She is currently the only project manager at Freshwater. In this … More Elicia Davis, Project Manager
By Nikki Schroeder We spoke with Stephanie Holmes to get the scoop on Social Media Management and Brand Marketing. Currently, Stephanie Holmes holds the position of Senior Brand Marketing at Chacos, formally responsible for Social Media Management at Chacos. In her new position of Brand Marketing, Stephanie is able to work on strategy and brand … More Stephanie Holmes, Social Media Management
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