Drew McLellan (a guy whose blog you should read regularly if you’re going into the marketing industry) just shared a great post on how to go about finding/getting your first marketing job. As he says in the post, all you need to do is substitute his agency (McLellan Marketing Group) with your target-agency or target-firm. Check out the post for more info. You won’t regret it.
Air Traffic
What are the Addy’s like at IMD?
I’ve been to the Addy’s with Insight Marketing Design twice now. If you are a student, I cannot encourage you enough to submit and attend the event. You wont find another time during the year where this group is assembled…
Who Cares About The ADDYs?
So you’re an AdStud and you’re wondering why you should go to the ADDYs. You know, now that I’m thinking about it, I’m really not sure why I ever went to the ADDYs myself. I mean, what did I REALLY get out of my ADDYs experiences? If you really want to know, check out the post. Or just see for yourself by attending this years ADDY Awards.
Why Submit Work to the Addys?
What if agencies all over the U.S. wrote your name on their napkins, asking if you have found a job yet, and calling you three times a day until you picked up the phone? This can’t possibly happen to you…
Smart Advice from LIVESTRONG CEO
LIVESTRONG CEO Doug Ulman and marketing master Rohit Bhargava have some great advice for you when it comes to marketing and social media engagement. One of the tips explains why you should “Try Out Your Dumb Ideas,” and we tend to agree with their thoughts. Check out the post to see how your “dumb idea” has the power to create a worldwide movement.
Are You Sharing Too Much?
A wily marketing professional (my boss, Jim Mathis) passed along an AdAge article discussing how sharing too much online can have negative repercussions. He figured it was worth sharing with you young AdStuds and I couldn’t agree more. So read up on this post and see why you may want to think twice before hitting the “Share” button on your Facebook status.
Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Comment On Blogs
Whether you’re a an up-and-coming AdStud or a professional who has been in the industry for decades, leaving comments on blog posts can be an intimidating challenge. Are you smart enough to share your thoughts? Should you just leave it up to the “real pros?” This post should give you some insight on why your blog comment can (and will) have an impact and shares some tips on how to leave comments with confidence, no matter how long you’ve been in the industry. P.S. – Don’t forget to leave a comment on this post when you’re done…
Nobody puts Myspace in a corner
We’ve talked about the Gap rebranding fiasco, in which Gap diluted its identity when it should have been revitalizing it. Now, sneak peeks of the new Myspace rebrand are beginning to surface. A great design…
Brains on Fire
Brains on Fire is an agency that everyone should know about. They are a savvy collection of marketers who are adamant about Word of Mouth Marketing and igniting movements. Last year, a former mainstay at Brains on Fire, Spike…
Student Day Speaker: Trish Witkowski
That’s fold-tastic!
Trish Witkowski, Chief Folding Fanatic at foldfactory.com, will be in town as our special guest presenter at Student Day to share her passion for folded materials. Yes, you read that correctly. See some of the…
