Talk about a finale— the great Jake Moore is here to end our semester with a branding bang! As our last meeting, this is a way to go out in style! As a GVSU alumnus, Jake Moore will give you some reassuring insights into his many, many experiences in the advertising world. His story began... Continue Reading →
Now is the time to network! Our Speed Mentoring event is our twist on speed dating just with ad professionals. With an event of this grandeur, there will be a shift in venue— Grand Rapids Brewing Company in downtown GR on Wednesday, November 20, from 6pm-8pm. How the event functions is simple— each attendee will... Continue Reading →
Our reverse agency tour was a great success! Rob McCarty, Natalie Topalian, and Zach Guy displayed industry life right from our very classroom seats! From giving a peek into their development process to explaining responsibilities of their position, their "tour" was a welcomed and distinct glimpse inside agency life in Grand Rapids. The discussion brought... Continue Reading →
You've seen the wonders of the Windy City, the greatness of Grand Haven, and now it's time to have the agency tour come to you. For this Thursday, we will be conducting what we like to call a "reverse agency tour"— bringing the agency to the classroom. Better yet, we have the stellar Image Shoppe... Continue Reading →
For this coming Friday, November 1st, be prepared for a little taste of what Grand Haven advertising agencies are like! With a packed roster of two totally killer agencies, Evenbound and Haven Creative, expect distinct perspectives, informative insights, and good times! To help incite some questions to ask the agencies on our tours, we will... Continue Reading →
On October 11th, GVSU's Ad Club and PRSSA joined together to tour two Chicago agencies— Havas and Walker Sands. With a big city comes big agencies, and even bigger industry questions to be answered. Of the hours spent in Chicago, here are our takeaways that resonated with us from our wonderful "windy city" agencies. Involved... Continue Reading →
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 solid foundation for... Continue Reading →
By Griffin Platto The first step— watch the ad below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFy9rlLC99s 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... Continue Reading →
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 of advertising professionals... Continue Reading →
