My First Internship: N-Hour Security Solutions

Hi, my name is Dylan Zoccolo and I am a Senior Advertising Student studying Account Management. For my internship, I have been working with N-Hour Security Solutions, a security system installation company located in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Before starting my internship, I had never had a professional experience that related to what I have been studying at Temple. I had been applying to many different agencies and corporations with no avail. Finally right at the beginning of the semester, a family friend of mine extended to me that he had just started his own business and was looking to grow his…

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My First Internship

After nearly four years of studying in the United States, I am excited to announce the commencement of my first professional internship, marking a significant milestone in my life. Join me in celebrating this achievement! LinkedIn Posting Before the commencement of this internship, I had merely established a LinkedIn account and updated basic user information; I had not made any posts. Subsequent to the initiation of the internship, I have been actively involved in crafting and editing content for various events the company has participated in, incorporating relevant captions and sharing accompanying photos on LinkedIn. Throughout this process, I have…

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The Part Time Salesman

My name is David Ullman and I am currently a student at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa. As part of my degree in advertising, I had the opportunity to intern in ad sales for a site that releases content regarding Temple athletics. Within OwlScoop.com, one positive impact that really changed my perspective was my supervisor, John DiCarlo. John showed me what it is like to dedicate and invest your time into something that you are passionate about regardless of other circumstances. John was with OwlScoop since the early 2000’s when viewership was low and even during COVID when it was…

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My Experience as an Intern at Alkemy X

Hello! My name is Rose and I’m a soon-to-be graduate from Temple with a major in advertising and a concentration in art direction. I’m currently a social media marketing intern at the Philadelphia-based company Alkemy X.  My experience at Alkemy X has been enlightening, emphasizing the importance of effective communication and the power of expressing professional goals. It has showcased the significance of adaptability and finding fulfillment in various aspects of a role. This internship has solidified my passion for creative content creation and art direction. It has strengthened my determination to focus on roles that allow me to leverage…

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Adjusting and thriving in a new environment.

Hi! My name is Abby Layden, and I am a senior advertising major. This fall, I had the great opportunity to intern at Brian Communications in Center City, Philadelphia. Located in the heart of the city, I was able to work with people who value their employees and the importance of teamwork. I feel this experience has, most importantly, taught me what I want for my career. After working for the first few weeks, I learned that I would love to work here or in another office that has the same environment. I am very grateful that I was brought…

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My First Internship: Glam for the Gram!

Hi! My name is Kyla Greene, I am a senior advertising major with an art direction concentration, and will be graduating in May 2024. This fall semester I had the pleasure of interning as a social media and content creation intern with Glam on Demand, a team of talented makeup artists. This experience taught me so much in regards to how to take critique and apply it to my work and collaborate creatively with a higher authority. This internship showed me the importance of creating engaging content that brings more traction to a brand. From Glam on Demand’s collaborations with…

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New Experience in a Familiar Environment

Hello, fellow advertising owls! And anyone else who might be stumbling across this post. My name is Mariesa Cozza, and this semester I had the pleasure of completing a marketing internship with the Utica Comets AHL and Utica City FC. Luckily for me, there were plenty of familiar faces, as I actually spent a great deal of time working for the company as an office assistant starting in highschool.  Although the company and the office weren’t new to me, the marketing department was. I was able to learn all about how each part of the department functions and how they…

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Creativity Unleashed: My Internship Experience

My name is Brianna Coates and I am currently studying advertising at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During the fall semester of 2023, I interned at One Five Capital, a real estate company. Starting an internship at One Five Capital has proven to be an eye-opening experience. The multifaceted nature of the company allowed me to tackle diverse tasks, from creating advertisements that capture attention to navigating the intricate processes of invoicing. During this internship, I realized the crucial significance of creativity when it comes to crafting compelling messages that connect with various audiences. Working closely with skilled workers has…

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Interning in the Outdoors

For my internship this semester at Famous Reading Outdoors, I got the opportunity to handle marketing at many different levels, and assist in event planning for events. Marketing: I got to work on creating social media content for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn. My bosses wanted short videos that feature our trails, and to create a weekly guessing game. People were tasked to guess where the video was shot, and tag 3 friends on each post. The first one to do this got a $20 gift card to Primo’s Hoagies in St. Clair. This campaign let to more brand awareness,…

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Beauty Enthusiast Turned Beauty Brand Marketing Intern!

Hi Everyone! My name is Kayleigh Lewis and I am a senior advertising student with concentrations in account management and brand strategy. I have always admired the beauty industry for the creativity and level of expression that can come from cosmetics. So, I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to be a brand marketing intern for Tarte Cosmetics, one of the top pioneer brands in the field. It has been really exciting to get some insight into what happens on the back end of marketing for such a high-profile brand, and see how each department works together throughout the…

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My Cross-Cultural Communication and Career Growth Odyssey

Hey everyone, I’m Qiaoyan Chen, a senior majoring in Brand Strategy & Research and Advertising at Temple University. Since August this year, I’ve been interning at Philadelphia Focus Media. In this blog post, I want to share my experiences working as a social media specialist and the growth and insights gained through activities like crafting media strategies, conducting interviews, and participating in events. As an international student from China, my bilingual skills have opened up more opportunities for me. In this diverse environment, I’ve learned how to express myself better in bilingual settings and improved my cross-cultural communication skills. However,…

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The Value of a Great Mentor

Being new at an agency can be hard, but great mentors make it easier. Hi, my name is Camille Kent, and this semester, I am an Account Planning intern at Digitas Health! I have a double concentration in brand strategy and research and art direction, and will be graduating May 2024. Digitas Health is a healthcare and pharmaceutical advertising agency. There are multiple office locations, as it is a part of the larger global advertising group, Publicis Groupe. I typically work from home Monday, Wednesday, Friday and go into the Philly office on Tuesday and Thursday. I was originally a…

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Overcoming Creative Blocks

In the advertising industry, there will be times when creatives must overcome creative blocks. However, that can be easier said than done, especially if you can’t find the right inspiration.  Throughout the past few years as a writer/designer, I’ve faced many blank pages and empty design files. Although, that experience has given me the methods to move past my creative blocks. Expectedly, it boils down to research, but that’s too broad of a topic. Instead, I’ve separated it into three main points.  What has the brand posted in the past?  During my social media internship, my supervisor sent a file…

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Community Spirit: the Greenery Door Decorating Contest

In our community, we wanted to add more fun and bring people together. So, my manager, Precious, and I put our heads together to think of something exciting. That’s when we came up with the idea of the Greenery Door Decorating Contest – a way for everyone to show off their creativity and join in on the community spirit during Halloween! Planning the contest was so much fun! We picked a theme that everyone could enjoy, and we found cool prizes to make it even more exciting. Then, we spread the word using our social media. It was my job…

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My First Internship: Starting at a startup!

Hello, fellow owls and anybody just stopping through! My name is Isis, I’m a senior here at Temple pursuing an advertising major with an art direction concentration. This semester I was able to land my first internship! I had the pleasure of interning with a tech startup named Fital which I discovered on LinkedIn.  I worked as a graphic design intern at Fital, and this position wasn’t new to me, but the environment was and I think this was the most valuable part of my experience. I’ve worked as a graphic designer in previous work studies, but I was never…

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