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This Thursday at Ad Club we will be hearing from Derek Arguello, GVSU alum and Marketing Communications Manager at Microsoft. In preparation for this week’s conversation, Derek went to LinkedIn and asked what marketing students wanted to know about the industry. He landed on the topic of what makes a valuable employee and more on … More What makes a valuable employee? Navigating jobs after college with Derek Arguello

Thanksgiving is over, but it’s not too late to look at some of the best Thanksgiving ad campaigns from over the years. Thanksgiving is the one time of year when you can eat as much food as your heart desires without feeling guilty. You might decide to go for the mashed potatoes or even go … More Ad Campaigns I’m Thankful For

Let’s talk. Having college come to a fast close is hard. Like, really hard. I’m about 5 months out from having to figure out my post-grad plans. It doesn’t help that oftentimes we aren’t sure what to expect of a full-time job. This is where internships can be extremely helpful. In the Grand Valley Ad/PR … More Let’s Talk: Internships

Who’s ready for our guest speaker this week? Spencer Thomas, the Paid Media Director at Evenbound Marketing and Advertising, will be coming to Grand Valley State University to speak to Ad Club about his work as well as paid media in general. He will also be giving tips and advice for students who are interested … More Meet Our Guest Speaker: Spencer Thomas!

What’s your favorite Halloween-themed ad? As the spooky season comes to a close, I’d like to share a couple of my favorite Halloween ads from the past and dive into how this holiday can help brands spice up their advertising strategies. Pepsi vs. Coke This ad is poking fun at Coca-Cola by illustrating how “scary” … More Halloween Advertising: It’s Scary How Easy It Is!

I have been a part of Ad Club for four years now, which is crazy to think about. When I joined as a freshman, it was a little early for me to figure out where I was going to intern or go after I graduated. However, the tours and Ad Club in general, have given … More Ad Club Agency Tours: Selena’s Experience & Why Everyone Should Go

Coming into college, I thought I had everything figured out. I knew I wanted to become an environmental engineer, save the world with inventions, and attend parties while taking all my classes and living the flashiest college life I could. I thought I had it all figured out, and everything seemed to fit perfectly in … More How Anthony Chavira Discovered His Love For Advertising

Are you ready for our guest speaker for this week? Jackson Ozark, a senior copywriter who works at Havas in Chicago, will be joining us to talk about what he does and how to navigate life after college.  We are all attending GVSU in the hopes of getting a degree, but what comes afterward? Transitioning … More Copywriting, Ozark, & More!

Are you a big Marvel fan? Do you love music or design? Well, our guest speaker for this Thursday, September 15th, is none other than Seth Henderson! He has provided artwork and props for major films including: Seth is a graphic designer and concept artist with some impressive 3D modeling skills. He currently works as … More Check Out Our Guest Speaker – Seth Henderson!