Tag Archives: Advertising

Interning

Written by . Posted on April 25, 2013. Filed under Uncategorized. Tagged , . No comments.
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My name is Shannon King and I am a sales intern at PHL17. This has been a great opportunity to work for a television station to see how it operates. I have also learned first hand how important advertising is to any…

Word Press Launches Portfolio Builder Site

Written by . Posted on April 12, 2013. Filed under Interactive, Photography + Illustration. Tagged , , , . No comments.
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As we are all learning, an online portfolio is a must in this industry. And if your anything like me, the idea of building (or coding… AHH!) your own website is a terribly intimidating idea. Well Word Press just made…

Philadelphia Advertising Industry Adjusts to the Times

Written by . Posted on April 12, 2013. Filed under Career Scoop. Tagged , , , . No comments.
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Contrary to popular belief, Philadelphia Business Journal says that Philly’s Advertising Industry is hiring!
Agencies like LevLane, Machinery and O3 both say they are looking to hire young, new talent in the upcoming year. But the qualities they are looking…

FREE DESK HERE!

Written by . Posted on March 21, 2013. Filed under Advertising, Career Scoop. Tagged , , , . 1 Comment.
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If you have heard the phrase “FREE DESK HERE” being talked about on Twitter or Facebook and had no idea what they are talking about, here’s the scoop. London based company, Open Studio has begun a new project called Free…

Comm Arts; A Must Have Subscription

Written by . Posted on March 19, 2013. Filed under Advertising, Print. Tagged , , , , . 3 Comments.
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One thing us advertising students have learned time and time again is that magazine and print-based-medium subscriptions are becoming an outdated media outlet. In the new age of iPads, podcasts and blogs, there are very few reasons for us, or anyone to…

Doing Good in Philly

Written by . Posted on March 14, 2013. Filed under Advertising, Interactive, Internships, Philadelphia Events, Social Media. Tagged , , , , , , . 1 Comment.
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Year after year, businesses turn to public relations for brand revitalization and to enhance and optimize their exposure. Skai Blue Media, a full-service public relations agency, specializes in doing just that.  With a large experience base, Skai Blue Media represents…

Radio is NOT Dead

Written by . Posted on December 5, 2012. Filed under Internships. Tagged , , . No comments.
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As my internship at 93.3 WMMR is coming to an end, I can say with confidence that I am leaving with a sense of optimism. Radio is not going anywhere anytime soon.
MMR has certainly had its share of hardships…

3 Things to Know About Interning in Advertising

Written by . Posted on December 5, 2012. Filed under Internships. Tagged , , , . No comments.
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I’ve learned a few valuable lessons in my internships, and I hope these three things will be helpful to anyone beginning an internship in advertising.

Ask questions
In the beginning of an internship it is often intimidating to ask questions.…

A Reflection on the Small Company with Big Ideas: i-g Creative

Written by . Posted on December 3, 2012. Filed under Advertising, Internships. Tagged , , . No comments.
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As my internship at i-g Creative dwindles down to close, I have had a chance to look back on this past semester at what I’ve spent my time doing and what I’ve gained from my internship. In my last blog…

Finding a Mentor

Written by . Posted on November 28, 2012. Filed under Internships. Tagged , , , . 4 Comments.
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It’s no secret that the business world is primarily dominated by men. This fact is especially evident when you look at the number of women in executive positions compared to men. While statistics vary, the ratio is around 1:10. What…