The Experiences of Temple Advertising Students
Details and execution is a key part of the advertising industry. Most students think it’s all about the great ideas, and even though that is somewhat true, without great execution it won’t matter. It’s all in the details. When you…
From the first day I worked at Defined Clarity my boss told me how beneficial this internship could be. As long as I put all my effort into helping his company, he would utilize all his connections in helping me…
Hello again! My name is Lauren Bayer and I am currently interning at Allied Integrated Marketing. Just a reminder, Allied is a full-service advertising agency and public relations firm with capabilities including placement of print and broadcast advertising, marketing,…
Again, my name is Patrick and I am the home merchandising intern at Anthropologie’s home office! I cannot believe that I have been with the company for thirteen weeks, and that my last semester at Temple University is coming to…
This Spring Semester 2012 I have been interning with The Philadelphia 76ers. When people find this out, they always ask me how it is working there. I’m going to use this blog post to talk about the workplace culture at…
A week from today will be my last day at LevLane. And I can honestly say, I wish I didn’t have to leave. LevLane has a mix of talent and personalities that makes for a fun and interesting office. I…
As an advertising student, fashion enthusiast, and career driven individual, my internship has helped me realize things not only about the industry, but life as well. It’s crucial that the place you decide to intern reflects your interests and your…
I’ve been interning at an online marketing agency by the name of Flying Point Media in NYC; I help out in the SEO/SEM department. When I started there, it definitely felt like I hit the ground running because I quickly…
Over the course of 15 weeks during my spring semester, I spent every Wednesday and Friday on the fourth floor studio that many people don’t even know exist. In this 1800’s mansion, winding staircases and large fireplaces help give the…
My name is Carly Tokarski, and throughout the past three months I have been interning with Maiden Media Group located in Old City, Philadelphia as an Account Management intern. Starting out, my idea of an internship was an experience filled…
Hey guys, So this is the label and logo that I worked on at Crazy Steve’s. I’m very proud of it. It boosted my confidence a lot. Only because I wasn’t sure if I was going to be good…
Yesterday was my last day at KHI and it was a sad but exciting day. I was excited it was my last day because it meant the semester was over but at the same time my time at KHI has…
I’ve been interning at Group Two Advertising since January, and now it’s the end. It has been a long journey, but it’s been educational, interesting, and helpful. Educational because of the new things I have learned about social media, interesting…
Recently with IG-Creative’s client, Philadelphia Mans Basketball League (PMBLeague.com), we planned their Season 3 Draft Night at Ladder 15 on 15th and Chestnut. We were given the task of creating a flyer, promotion and creating a Facebook event for the…
My internship at Maiden Media Group this semester has been nothing short of amazing. Not only did my experience provide me with a whole new outlook on what internships are all about, but it helped me to realize where my…
Interning at Philadelphia Style Magazine, can be a lot of work at times, but does come with perks. For the past month or so we have been putting together everything needed for the May/June issue of the magazine. This issue…
At the beginning of my internship I had no idea what to expect. I didn’t know if I wanted to get into radio. In fact, I had no idea what I wanted to do after graduation. I chose this internship…
Harmelin Media is one of the largest media planning firms in Philadelphia area. I was always interested in the media planning industry, thus this was a perfect opportunity. With real hands-on work, I was able to get valuable experiences. Everyone is so nice and…
So as this semester comes to an end, I began to think about my plans for the summer. I had a great experience with my interning at IG-Creative and I talked to my mentor Chris Steward about staying for the…
At Clear Channel, I have had the opportunity to meet several bands, big and small. I worked with the assistant program director, Wendy Rollins, to put on Live @ 5 on Fridays. Each Friday, a local band comes into the…
Harmelin Media has various accounts that range from automotive to insurance companies. For Ford Fiesta, the firm was able to turn around the sales by planning which media to advertise in, and by refurnishing the direction of the advertisement. Also,…
Nordstrom’s Cosmetic Trend Show took place this Saturday and was one of the most successful shows King of Prussia has ever had. Our customers enjoyed complimentary makeovers from artists that were brought in from different lines teams that travel…
I feel like I know what I want to do with my career… it’s not a new feeling but, it’s stronger than ever before. Fortunately for me, I’m graduating from Temple in a week. I’m extremely anxious to make use…
Sorry for the lack of posts lately, I guess my last semester is getting the best of me! That is no excuse though, since posting about art is way more fun for me than final exams I have to post…
I continued to look through Philadelphia Magazine and I came across an advertisement for a new resort in Atlantic City called Revel. The advertisement caught my attention because the advertising was very different. It had 6 series of advertisement focusing…
American-based “Hipster” brand American Apparel is well-known for three things. First, their severely overpriced, essentially cotton garments (leggings, dresses, v-necks, glittery spandex bodysuits, and the like). Second, they’re well-known for their provocative, borderline pornographic advertisements (see some examples below). And…
This week, I took a look at Philadelphia Magazine. Philadelphia Magazine is a location-based magazine filled with all the different things that are going around in Philadelphia. It includes large amounts of advertisements for companies that are around the Philadelphia…
NBC’s “Fashion Star” is a fairly new program with a somewhat old concept, not unlike that of Lifetime’s Project Runway. However, advertising is far more integrated into the show that its previous counterpart in several ways. The synopsis of the…
Sara Cwynar is yet another photographer that I have come to admire. Her use of color is muted and beautiful. Check out those black and whites in the gallery provided though, the subtle features of the subject are so mysterious.…
“Anja Verdugo lives and works in Portland, Oregon. As a photographer she creates film and digital images, working for local and international designers. Her personal work is often rooted in nature and feminine expression.” I wish Anja would bring more of her personal…
This week I took a look at GQ April 2012 issue (the “special issue”). In it, there are tons and tons of advertisements and things that men need in the year 2012. When looking through the magazine, I found something…
To further their “Campaign for Real Beauty” concept, Dove, a Unilever brand, is launching a campaign titled “Show Us Your Skin”. One component of the campaign is to feature the images of real-life, Dove-using women in New York City’s Times…
Hey there Temple Advertising, this is Nicole and I’m a Junior on the Account Management track. This semester I have an internship at Brownstein Group as a Project Manager. I really enjoy it here a lot and PM is a…
The last internship I had I worked more on the client side of the business. This Spring I wanted to work at an agency so I could experience the agency environment. As a Project Manager intern at Brownstein Group, I…
Interning at the Armory East Skateboard Shop has been a great experience this semester. There is so much valuable information and skills I have learned here. One of the best parts about interning here was being able to work side-by-side…
I continued to look through the April issue of GQ magazine. The “special issue” consists of 100 different “hot” things in the year 2012. They have everything from all the best clothes to tips on how to do everything better.…
Rebecca Cairns is a photographer from Toronto, Canada but now lives and works in Berlin. Her work reminds me a lot of Francesca Woodman’s and I wouldn’t be surprised if she is a inspiration to her. She does a lot…
There is too much to say about Francesca Woodman’s life in one simple post on AdLib. But I will say this: I first heard about Francesca last year in my photography class and fell in love with her work. I…
Mary Temple’s work is extremely consistent. Most of her works have to do with space, and light and how they work with each other. Sounds a lot like photography to me, but most of her works are installations, prints, and…
If you’re like me and think you don’t want to work for huge international advertising agencies, it can be hard to get in touch with excellent mom-and-pop type studios. I know I was confused and discouraged–their websites might only talk…
