This Thursday we will have the pleasure to hear from Derek Walker, founder of Brown and Browner. Derek is going to be talking about the ad industry, it’s history, and it’s future. In this blog we’re going to learn a little more about Derek and get an idea of what he’ll be discussing this Thursday. … More Derek Walker joins us, sneak peek.
By Richard Doyle As you may know we have some positions for the e-board opening up for next semester. This is a great opportunity for you, as being on the board really opens up a lot of doors and really sets you apart from others. Let’s see exactly how being on the board can help … More Why You Should Apply to Ad Club’s E-Board!
(GV Advertising Club does not own this image .) By Ryan Baldwin Up next in the Agency Overview is LaFleur Marketing! A digital marketing company based in Grand Rapids. Just like other agencies, they are hired by outside companies to assist them with their advertising and marketing needs. However, LaFleur Marketing likes to take a … More Agency Overview – LaFleur Marketing
By Richard Doyle Tik Tok is one of the fastest growing social networking applications ever made, sitting with over 2 billion users and receiving more downloads in a quarter than any other app in history. However, it could all soon come to an end as the app has been banned in India, Indonesia (temporarily), and … More The Unclear Future of TikTok and its Advertising
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
(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 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
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 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
By Tomas Crawford The advertising industry has been around for over a century and the future looks promising. Ads surround us every day from the moment we wake up to the second we go to sleep. With so much information available and stories to tell, the books about advertising are endless. This probes the question … More The Top 5 Must Read Advertising Books
Because things get real, real fast. 