By: Jessica Prestigiacomo So, you want to work in the advertising industry? But do you know what kinds of employers you want to work for? Let’s make it simple. There are two different types of advertising employers you can work for: in-house and agency. Each comes with potential positives and negatives, depending on your preferences. … More In-House vs. Agency – What Suits You?
It’s with great excitement to announce that our very own Grand Valley NSAC team will be heading to the National Competition! After placing first in their district, then sailing through the semi-finals, they now go on to compete one final time against the seven other finalists in the nation. Let’s congratulate them on their victories, … More Grand Valley’s NSAC Team is Going to Nationals!
By Ryan Baldwin Every advertisement can show us the right and wrong way to reach a campaign’s goal. It’s crucial we study and understand how certain advertisements have succeeded to know what’s effective. It’s also important to learn the ways professionals do their jobs, so we can implement the same skills into our future careers. … More Really… Bad… Ads…
These last few weeks have been odd, for obvious reasons. Being locked in your home can be very boring and unproductive, but we should think of this as an opportunity. Even with our online classes, the quarantine should give us students some well deserved free time. But we should use this time to our advantage, … More Amazing Advertising Resources – Take Advantage of the Quarantine
By Richard Doyle This Thursday the 12th, we will have the pleasure of having Randy Borns come in for the next meeting. Located in Room 176 in Lake Ontario Hall at 6pm. This is a visit you don’t want to miss. Don’t believe us? Well, hear what Randy had to say in this interview and … More An Interview with Randy Borns – B2B Marketing
By: Griffin Platto This Thursday, we have the exciting opportunity of welcoming Jeff Joanisse to Room 176 in Lake Ontario Hall. For a brief introduction, Jeff Joanisse is the co-founder, creative director, and executive producer at Th3rd Coast in Grand Haven. To prepare for the meeting, take a look at some of the questions I … More An Interview with Jeff Joanisse
By: Ryan Baldwin On Friday, February 14th, we were fortunate enough to tour Meijer’s national headquarters. The club members had very high expectations, alongside a great deal of curiosity. Thanks to Tim Scarpino, all our questions were answered, and expectations met. The tour started when Mr. Scarpino greeted us in the lobby and then took … More What We Learned From Meijer’s Corporate Tour
(Graphic Credit: Selena Alvarado) By: Richard Doyle Welcome to the start of a brand new series – Advolution! We’ll be looking back at all sorts of advertising throughout history. All the way from Ancient Rome to the modern day! You can see how it’s evolved over time, but also see how it’s remained the exact … More Advolution – Ancient Rome!
By: Griffin Platto Ever wonder what professors do in their free time? Or, what type of jobs they’ve had in the industry? Our Professor Panel is the perfect time to get some answers. We have a powerhouse of a panel eager to give a little bit about what they know, what they’ve done, and how … More Professor Panel
By: Griffin Platto Welcome back, members! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break. As we are all getting back into the swing of new classes, new professors, and new books to buy, one thing remains true—a great Advertising Club meeting is happening this Thursday with Mr. Ben Kaluski from Freshwater Digital. Freshwater Digital is … More Ben Kaluski: The Business Side of Advertising
Because things get real, real fast. 