Play hard, Network harder
I found my internship at a rooftop party hosted by Larry Fitzgerald in Phoenix, Arizona. The route to my internship was very unconventional, but a story worth telling.
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Clichés Are Cliché For A Reason
During the course of my internship this semester I’ve learned that although cliches are annoying – some are true. ————– “Confidence Is Key” Confidence is a weird thing, sometimes you might not realize you’ve lost it until you are called to…
I.N.T.E.R.N.
The way that you picture an intern before you have an internship yourself is pretty different than what it’s actually like. I remember hearing upperclassmen friends stress the importance of punctuality, always asking what more you can do to help, and being…
The Total Flop
I recently attended the event that was intended to be my main project for the length of my internship with the event planning shop, Station Avenue Productions. Many hours went into organizing this women’s wellness retreat held at Borgata’s Water Club…
Make Things Happen
For all underclassmen who still haven’t found an internship, do not fret. It will all fall into place. As a freshman, one of the first things I did was join TAC (Temple Ad Club). It was enlightening, getting to hear…
Overcoming Obstacles and Making Use of Your Time
VS. I have been interning with the Philadelphia Virtual Academy since January. The goal was to bring in students from competitors and increase enrollment and awareness. I went into the interview with a lot of ideas about what could be…
Getting Involved, Getting Excited
I used to be an education major so when I switched to advertising, although I love it, I missed having the chance to work with kids. For this reason, I was really excited when I saw an email come through…
Insightful and Fulfilling
Shayne Maister here. My summer internship at Agency|51 has been a very rewarding and fulfilling experience. I’ve learned so much about the advertising industry and how I can contribute to the industry by tapping into different skill sets I had…
I’m done with my internship… Now what?!
It’s a scary thought for a lot of seniors when the end of the school year finally approaches. All the credits are completed, the works handed in, the exams are graded, the internship comes to an end and now it’s…
Prerequisites for Success
Back during the cold, long days of last winter, I was on a mission to acquire an internship for this semester (that is winding down, ever so quickly!) I stumbled across Skai Blue Media, a PR firm in Midtown Village,…
The Top 5 Things I Learned During my Internship
I am sad to say my time here at Harmelin is coming to a close. I have really enjoyed getting to know the media buyers and planners and, of course, my fellow interns. As I am preparing to say goodbye,…
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…
“No” doesn’t mean “Never.” Sometimes, it just means “Later…”
This is my first semester of senior year and I have finally landed my first internship, at Harmelin Media in Bala Cynwyd, PA! Now, if I have learned one thing about the arduous process of getting someone to hire you,…
3 Things to Know About Interning in Advertising
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.…
The AD industry: Stress, but Great Rewards
Throughout my whole experience as an account service intern at Tag Strategies, the internship has taught me how valuable it is to apply the knowledge you learned from the classroom into the real world. It has also taught me that…
Discoveries & Some Helpful Tips – Interning at Tag
It is more than halfway through my account service internship at Tag Strategies and it has been an eye-opening experience for me. I was excited on the first day yet nervous not knowing what I was getting myself into. Since…
SHESAYS, A Global Creative Network for Women
I’ve stumbled upon an interesting website called SheSays, an award winning organization (London based), promoting free mentorship and events for women who aspire to work in the creative advertising and marketing industries. What I like about this site is it…
G2 Agency in NYC
With a recent visit to one of the world’s top advertising agencies, G2 was absolutely a thrill! The main headquarters office is located right in the heart of NYC. What can get better than that? G2 is an integrated marketing…
Connect Philadelphia, A Networking Opportunity!
St. Joseph’s University is hosting an exclusive event for college students who are looking to network and look for career opportunities! Among the list of confirmed employers/organizations, I saw that the Brownstein Group will be attending! The Brownstein Group is…
Philly AD Club’s Job Genius Bars, A Must Go!
Do you need an internship? Do you want a job? Or, do you want to do some exploring? Attend Philly AD Club’s Job Genius Bars, an event that gives college students a chance to participate in interactive sessions, hear job…
Tiny Anchors
Tiny Anchors is a creative inspiration blog started by Brooke Mousitis of Brooke Courtney Photography in my hometown of Lancaster, PA. “My goal is not to have the best blog out there, for there are tons of similar blogs, or to have…
I’ll Take the Small Agency Roll Please
This past week I completed my first week of my second internship at Maiden Media. Three words: I Love It! It’s a small shop tucked away in the chic-ness of Olde City but once you step inside you quickly realize there…
Campus Philly Presents: Createadelphia
You got creative. Now it’s time to get an internship. The first ever creative industry fair, exclusively for current college students interested in various fields of design, including: Graphic Arts, Fashion, Entertainment, Environmental and Arts & Culture. Discover internship…
about: JESSICA HISCHE designer, letterer, and illustrator
I recently discovered this amazing designer, Jessica Hische. She is amazing at lettering (drawing her own type), design, and illustration. She is only 5 years out of college and has an absolutely amazing and very impressive portfolio. Her work has been featured…
MAY 19: The ADCP wants you to *EXPOSE* yourself.
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…
The little things in life.
At my current internship at Philly Magazine I’ve gotten the opportunity to meet a lot of great people (see my last blog about networking) and learn a ton of tools that will help me in the future. Because it is…
Writing Your “About Me” Page
It’s a good idea to have some sort of online presence outside of Facebook. A blog is an excellent way to showcase your unique tastes and talents. Every blog has (or should have) an About Me page. This allows users…
Temple Ad Alum Jason Grandelli Speaks on Interactive Media
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of getting some insights about interactive media and how we could make the most of our tracks. Our Creative Thinking professor, Kimberly Cassady, invited another guest speaker. Last time we had Mr. Ken Cills of…
Fact or Myth? Paid Internships Do Not Exist
Where to look for paid agency internships in Philly and beyond.
TAC Meetings
Yesterday, TAC members got to enjoy a Q&A panel about internships from its very own members. The panel was very informative and diverse. From internships in Philly, to Chicago, and even Australia, the insights were invaluable. A few tips I…
Brain Drain pt1: Does it help or hurt?
There's nothing wrong with aiming high. A company is like a family-- a marriage even. To "marry up" is great, but to refuse any other option is naive.
Advertising’s role in magazines
There are many different directions you can go with a degree in advertising. One exciting job possibility in the world of advertising is working at a magazine. To get a perspective on what this would be like, I got to…
Get the scoop on account management possibilities!
To get a glimpse at the account management and research aspect of advertising, I recently interviewed William Cook, 21. He is currently a student in the account management track here at Temple, and shared some great advice on this area…
DEC vs. an Internship
Recently, I’ve heard a lot of students contemplating whether to do DEC, or an internship to fulfill necessary credits. Personally, I did an internship, and I know a lot of others who went the same road as I did. I…
Internship Interview #1: Alex Riley & Harmelin Media
Hi everyone! My name is Devan West, and I am a senior studying advertising at Temple. We all know how important it is, especially in this major, to have an internship. After all, it is a requirement in the curriculum.…