Graduation is Around the Corner!
The day we all thought would never come is almost upon us…. GRADUATION! Even though this is what we have been looking forward to for the past 4+ years, now that its finally approaching, some of us might not feel…
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The Experiences of Temple Advertising Students
Bryanna M. Carzo
Word Press Launches Portfolio Builder Site
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
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…
Nasty Gal; The Cinderella of Tech and Social Media
Philly based clothing and retail powerhouse, Urban Outfitters, is being rumored to acquire web retail company, Nasty Gal. Although this is exciting for all you fashionistas out there for obvious, material reasons, what I find to be far more interesting, and inspiring, is…
FREE DESK HERE!
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
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students have learned time and time again is that magazine and print-based-medium subscriptions are becoming an outdated media outlet.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…
‘Mad Men’ Returns April 7th
Wise words from Don Draper. On April 7th, AMC will begin the highly anticipated Season 6 of it’s hit series, Mad Men, with a two-hour premiere packed with all of our favorite Ad Men from seasons past. To the dismay…
The Dark Side of Unpaid Internships
Time and time again I have heard horror stories about interns being overworked and underpaid at their internships. In fields like advertising and marketing, participating in unpaid internships is virtually a necessity, both to get experience, and to get your…
Grey Poupon Does it Again…
Last night during the Oscars, Kraft Foods brand aired the newest spin on the iconic “Pardon Me” commercial for Grey Poupon. The new spot, titled “Lost Footage,” plays off the same style, storyline, and characters of the original ad. The newest…
Diet Coke Names New Creative Director
Coca-Cola has found a new Creative Director for its Diet Coke line in 2013; Marc Jacobs, the world renowned fashion designer will wear a new hat as CD. He will be following in the footsteps of Jean Paul Gaultier who was the…
Great Internship at i-g Creative
I have been told countless times that I have “the best internship”. Interning at a marketing and online publishing company has given me so many awesome opportunities and experiences. Because it a small company (5 employed staffers, 8 interns) with…
Intern Promotions DO Exist!
After about two months of being at my internship, I was promoted (without pay) to an editor of one of my company’s websites. I-g Creative is a marketing and online publishing company with about five different websites on different topics…