Trial By Fire
My name is Lauren Zintz and I have been interning at Katz Media Group (more specifically Katz Marketing Solutions) for a while now. What the department I work for does is figure out creative ways to use radio for clients…
The Experiences of Temple Advertising Students
My name is Lauren Zintz and I have been interning at Katz Media Group (more specifically Katz Marketing Solutions) for a while now. What the department I work for does is figure out creative ways to use radio for clients…
One of WMCN’S most unique features is it’s live Direct-Response program featuring Dr. David C. Watts, a professional cosmetic surgeon. With an audience of up to 2.5 million possible viewers, “Plastic Surgery Questions and Answers with Dr. Watts” discusses cosmetic…
And so the end is near, of my internship that is. The other day I was able to sit in on an interview with a prospective intern. Little did I know, she was here to replace me. It was this…
There are less than two weeks left in my internship with the March of Dimes. I think that means that this post, my final one, is supposed to be bittersweet and reflexive. I need to express my appreciation for the…
I’ve been with the Bucks County Visitor’s Center for about a month now and my experiences continue to help me grow in the copywriting field. I said before I have been working on the Destination Guide for the county and…
Earlier this week, I completed my work on a blooper reel for the CW Philly Crew (4 ‘young’ people that represent the CW Philly at promotional events). It was a great project for me to work on because it was…
As a sales intern for Talk Radio 1210am WPHT, I have learned the many different ways that WPHT has to sell advertising space. WPHT sells ad space on-air during their talk radio programs; they sell banner space on cbsphilly.com, and…
Although I’d like to be at an agency some day, interning at CBS3 has been very rewarding so far. Apart from the fun of going out on shoots to places like Hershey Park, the atmosphere and coworker interaction has been…
Now that my internship is coming to an end I am feeling very satisfied with my experience. Contrary to my belief it was so much more than being the office coffee and food runner. I had the opportunity to work…
My name is Tony Lim. I am currently an intern at Weston Fitness, a health club in Center City Philadelphia on 19th and Market. When applying for this marketing/advertising internship, I was hoping to get this opportunity because it could…
I am finishing up my last week at Philly2Night, and it’s bittersweet. I had a great experience there and I’m satisfied with how I got to spend my time working for the company. Looking back, it’s crazy to see how…
I am a few weeks into my internship at Philly2night, working as a social media intern. If anyone isn’t already familiar, Philly2night is a nightlife/food/drink/happy hour/local event resource. So far I have been learning how to perfect my social media…
One of the many things I have learned during my internship at Aon Affinity is that there has been a fundamental shift in marketing. What works now is something that I didn’t read about in any textbooks or discuss in any…
I have completed four weeks worth of work for Miles High Productions, now working on over eight different entertainment campaigns, including Toby Keith’s new alcohol campaign “WildShots”, an up and coming female electronica artist “Natalie Walker”, and a Chicago rock…
My internship at WMCN, an independent television station outside of Atlantic City, NJ, has given me a great opportunity to observe and be a part of the television industry. Though most of my days consist of close captioning local infomercials…
The summer is flying by and I am already five weeks into my NBC internship. The initial few weeks was all a learning process, mainly a way for me to figure out my own style of marketing. I was given…
I recently read today that 1 in 10 pets have some type of social networking profile. On Facebook, 14% of dog owners have made a profile for their pet. So here at Philly2Night, I wonder how many dogs I have…
With over a month done of my sales internship at Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, I am happy to say that I am finally doing real work and enjoying it. From my experience so far, I have found that sales is…
Since I was a child, I have developed a fear of talking to strangers on the phone. I really couldn’t explain why. I became uncomfortable, restless, and nervous. My voice starts shaking and palms begin sweating. Weird, I know. You’re…
The fast paced day-to-day at an ad agency leaves no time to use complete sentences. Thats why the industry has coined a slew of acronyms to streamline communication. This is a cheat sheet I’ve complied in my time at SAY…
Hey! My name is Adam Libon and as before stated I work with Red Bull Records advertising, promoting and marketing their four bands. So far this experience has taught me a few things. First off, there are a lot of…
It’s my 5th week at At Media. So far, I’ve learned a lot about things I thought I had already mastered like social media. Facebook and Twitter alone can be used in ways I didn’t know about for marketing and…
On my first day, I felt overwhelmed, I was going to be working for a company with about 60,000 employees in 120 countries and they are the principal sponsor the world’s most popular football (soccer) team, Manchester United. I definitely…
When I first made contact with the March of Dimes, applying for this internship position, I wrote that I was excited about the possibility of getting involved with such a dynamic organization. I may have been sucking up a bit,…
…So I’m sitting in the office busy doing work..and all of a sudden, Adam walks over and hands me a pair of tickets to Hershey Park!!!! Have I mentioned I love the free perks at MayoSeitz? I’m still awaiting my…
This is my third week at 1210am talk radio as a sales intern and it has been a very exciting adventure. It started off slow because I didn’t have a computer so I spent most days just filing but after I…
The first week is in the books and already I have learned a great deal working at NBC Philadelphia. I was accepted as an intern in the marketing sector of NBC, where my primary duty is to put together sample…
Miles High Productions is a fairly new entertainment/music online marketing firm located in Los Angeles. My primary duty as a remote intern is to market various musicians by promoting their material on online social media networking websites. At the beginning of every week,…
Hey, my name is Adam Libon and I work for Red Bull Records. As stated in my last post, Red Bull Records is a small indie label based in L.A. So far, this experience has taught me a lot about…
Three weeks ago I began my internship at March of Dimes, the non-profit organization that is fighting to prevent preterm births. As the nerves started to kick in, I gathered information from other friends who have had internships in the…
I’ve been with At Media for almost 3 weeks now. It’s in Old City-a great location. The company was created by a young engaged couple in 2006. Though it is a very small agency, they do great work. They are…
If you asked me to describe Skai Blue Media in one word, I’m afraid to tell you that I can’t. With this being my first internship, I wouldn’t have any other place to compare it to. By far, these first…
“Hi. My Name is Jacki and I’m with the March of Dimes.” You’ll recognize that as my introduction to this blog, but that’s not all it is. That was the sentence I repeated at least a dozen times today at…
A lot has happened for me in the past week: I made the move to New York City, began a summer internship, and saved a kitten from a tree. Ok, admittedly It was a shrub… I am currently in the midst…
It has been almost a week and a half for me here at MayoSeitz Media and I am already starting to feel like part of the company. I had a generous welcoming from everyone at the office, which helped with…
Hello! My name is Adam Libon and I intern with Red Bull Records. Red Bull Records is a small indie label based in Los Angeles, CA. I am one of about forty “Campus Reps” and I’m the only person in…
Today I’m going to talk about a few handy tips and tricks for you to know and try out if you’re working at a publicity firm, or any firm at all. First off, DO NOT give out someone’s contact info…
Part of the fun of working for/with/around musicians is having a soundtrack to your work schedule. As a musician, an internship with a jazz publicity agency in Bala Cynwyd was the perfect fit. Daily the air is filled with intricate…
Because this internship was not within my specified major for art direction, I had to set some goals for myself. Before leaving, I designed three new logos for the company and created a business card template, all just for fun…
Creative, exposed to a city filled with voyeuristic agencies. MAY 19th :: PORTFOLIO REVIEW!!!!! Can you handle the truth about your art? Put it on display in front of critics that will play no favorites and spare no punches? There’s…