Breaking and Entering Advertising Podcast

Jeff Sweat makes advertising agencies famous. Jeff Sweat is the founder of Sweat + Co, a PR consultancy focused on advertising. As an ex-journalist, content marketing pioneer, two-time novelist, and agency PR veteran, Jeff has learned it's not enough to tell a story—you have to create a story worth telling. He teaches us all about the communications, PR and marketing arms at every agency, how to break into it, and how to thrive in it. Links Connect with Jeff: here Connect with us: here Win a Crowbar to break into advertising: here

Learn from Dr. Jason P Chambers, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Associate Professor of Advertising at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. In this episode, Dr. Chambers shares his insights on the importance of diversity in the university system, within the college of media at UIUC, and in today's advertising industry.  As an expert in advertising history, Dr. Chambers offers a unique perspective on how the industry has evolved and how we can all work towards creating more inclusive campaigns. Whether you're an aspiring advertiser, current academic, or advertising professional, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Chambers' expertise and experience make this a valuable resource. Links Connect with Dr. Chambers: here Connect with us: here Win a Crowbar to break into advertising: here

The VP of Creative at Pinterest.  Xanthe Wells leads all creative, concepting, design, experiential, writing and content for Pinterest advertising. Previously, Xanthe was Senior Director & Global Executive Creative Director for Google Devices & Services. At Google, she won a Grand Prix in Cannes for Real Tone on Google Pixel while leading agency partnerships with Wieden + Kennedy,  Swift, GUT, Droga5, 72andSunny in addition to overseeing the Google Devices & Services Creative Team.  Xanthe knows a lot. A lot, a lot.  How to make award-winning work. How to succeed in both the brand and agency side of marketing communications. And, of course, how you can break into either side.  Tune in! It can only help you wherever you're at in your career. Links Connect with Xanthe: here Connect with us: here Win a Crowbar to break into advertising: here

Looking to make your mark in the advertising industry?  Today's episode of ADjunct is a must-listen. We're joined by Jay Waters, senior instructor and advisor for the University of Alabama's top-ranked student-run advertising agency, who shares his valuable insights on how to succeed in the business.  From building a standout portfolio to networking and staying up to date on industry trends.  Roll Tide.  Links: Connect with Jay: here Connect with us: here Win a Crowbar and break into advertising: here

Gianna Prudente is all about Keeping the Balance.  Specifically, how Gen Z can keep the balance with work and life and everything in between.  As an Associate News Editor at LinkedIn, she helps young professionals (like you) navigate the changing world of work with her newsletter and content.  With over 42 newsletters released, she shares what she has learned from her work experience and the hundreds of conversations she's had with other recent grads who broke into their careers.  Whether you want to break into advertising or journalism or want to hear some fantastic career advice, this episode is for you. Links Follow Gianna on LinkedIn: here Follow her newsletter, Keeping the Balance: here Follow us on Linkedin: here Win a Crowbar to break into advertising: here

From the mailroom to head of account.  Tim Hendrick has 22 years of teaching experience as a San Jose State University advertising professor.  He also has two decades of advertising experience working at both agencies and on the brand side.  I think he might have one or two things you might be able to learn from and apply to your advertising break-in journey.  We talk about pursuing a master's, portfolio development and some other useful tricks you can apply today. Links Connect with Tim: here Connect with us: here Win a Crowbar Award to break into advertising: here

Cooper Colvig hosts this week's Breaking and Entering episode. This week he interviews Harsha Gangadharbatla, Professor of Advertising and Faculty Director in the Office of Faculty Affairs Harsha has an incredible way of inspiring his students to jump head-first into marketing and advertising. Cooper was one of them. While building the foundational critical thinking skills needed to be successful in advertising, Harsha pushes his students to find success in all aspects of life. He is a mentor to many and an incredible mind leading his students to be compassionate, kind, and curious lifelong learners. Be sure to tune in and listen to Harsha and Cooper talk about breaking in and thriving in advertising. Links Connect with Harsha: here Connect with us: here Win a Crowbar to break into advertising: here

We have the boss of FCB on the show.  Tyler Turnbull is the Global CEO of FCB.  It took him only eight years to become a CEO in this business, starting as an intern.  Now he's the Global CEO. Not too Shabby.  Tyler talks with us about FCB at the international level, explaining his vision for growth, and we get granular on how to break into an FCB agency locally. Hear his advice on how to rise the ranks or define your own creative success in advertising.  Links Connect with Tyler: here Connect with us: here Win a Crowbar to break into advertising: here

The CMO of Saatchi & Saatchi, everyone.  Nicole Souza is growing the historically creative and constantly innovative Saatchi & Saatchi agency brand.  She's kind of a big deal, and that's okay. She's able to speak our language and tells us the basics of the new business process, how she approaches it at her agency and, of course, how you can break into new business. And the rest of advertising as a career.  This is a fantastic conversation for all aspiring advertisers and an excellent reminder for Creatives on how to get extra prestige and visibility in their roles.  Links Connect with Nicole: here Connect with us: here Win a Crowbar Award to break into advertising: here

Jason LaFlore will help you break into advertising.  From grocery store manager to creating Super Bowl Ads, we discuss Jason's career and advice.  We learn that the world of advertising is smaller than you would expect. We learn how portfolio school was the right route for Jason.  We learn about the big Chicago advertising agencies and the importance of putting your perspective in your portfolio.  Give his episode a listen! We can even help you connect with him.  Links Connect with Jason: here Connect with us: here Win a Crowbar Award to break into advertising: here

Tune in to this week's episode of ADjunct for a conversation with Professor Jay Newell.  With over 20 years of experience in the industry, including work in network journalism, advertising, and media management, Jay shares his career journey and innovative teaching methods.  We also discuss his meeting with THE Mr. Rodgers, the strengths of Gen Z, and his advice for advertising students.  Links Connect with Jay: here Connect with us: here Win a Crowbar and break into advertising: here

Campaign Magazine strives to help beginning advertising talent.  And Alison Weissbrot is leading the charge.  As US Editor at Campaign, the largest global advertising trade publication, she covers ad agencies, media, ad tech/mar tech and commercial creativity. But, we also dive into some programs designed to help beginning talent break in and thrive in advertising.  You won't want to miss this one.  Links Connect with her: here Connect with us: here Win a Crowbar Award to break into advertising: here

"Brand Patriotism"  He defines this position as "an unflagging belief in, and defense of, the value, power and meaning of a brand." Marshall Goldman preaches this to his students. He is a professional advertising lecturer at Depaul University in Chicago. Marshall Goldman has been an international executive creative director and an eminent copywriter who worked at Leo Burnett in the U.S. and throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East for over twenty years.  Also, he's an unbelievably captivating storyteller. His episode will entertain and teach you about working at large agencies, career paths, portfolio development and other impactful advice. Links Connect with Marshall: here Win a Crowbar Award to break into advertising: here Connect with us: here

Welcome to ADjunct, where we interview the top advertising lecturers and professors across the country to lend some knowledge to your ear. This week you will learn from Shannon Bichard, Associate Professor at Texas Tech University and Chairperson for their Advertising & Brand Strategy department.  She is very passionate about teaching and mentoring students. At the undergraduate level, she often teaches advertising media planning, advertising campaigns, and the ad pitch course. In addition, she often teaches the pedagogy course, branding seminar, or integrated communication campaigns at the graduate level.  Links: connect with her: here Win a Crowbar Award: here Connect with us: here

He's the advertising agency expert. Brian Bonilla is Ad Age's agency reporter.  So he knows which shops are hot.  And which shops are not.  If you listen in, you will learn some tips and tricks to break in and thrive in a creative advertising agency, which we love.  *** Links: Follow him on Twitter: here Connect with him on LinkedIn: here Check out Ad Age's Small Agency Awards: here Check out Ad Age's Best Places to Work: here Win a Crowbar Award to break into advertising: Enter here

Leo Burnett was also a pig farmer.  We know this is true because Dave Koranda tells us how he met Leo in this episode when he was ten years old.  Some of that Leo luck rubbed off on Dave because he's been instrumental in the advertising industry ever since.  Dave is a Professor of Practice Emeritus at the University of Oregon. He explains the basics of breaking into advertising and the importance of curiosity for all marketers.  ***  Connect with Dave: Here Connect with us: Here Win a Crowbar Award, then break into advertising with it: Here

Not many people care as much as Mark Jenson.  Mark is an advertising Lecturer at the U of MN Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Of 150+ interviews, he is one of the nicest guests I've had on.  He will teach you whether or not you should pursue a Master's degree, portfolio development tips and some networking fundamentals in this episode.  Oh yeah, he's extremely well-connected and wants to help you get a job, too, so he's worth the listen and connection! Connect with Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjenson/ Connect with us: here  Win a Crowbar Award to break into advertising: https://www.crowbarawards.com/

The Boss of Adweek.  Ann Marinovich is the Chief Content Officer of Adweek.  It's the publication that we all know and love.  It's there with us for the best of times and the worst of (ad) times. She leads the company's content strategy and capabilities across all content formats, including editorial, events, branded content, social, podcasts, video and community engagement.  Ann takes time to tell us about herself, Adweek, the industry and, of course, how we can break and thrive in the world of marketing communications. Connect with Ann: here  Connect with Breaking and Entering: here Break into advertising with a crowbar: here

Mark Allen is one of the top advertising educators in the United States.  Mark joined the Temerlin Advertising Institute at Southern Methodist University in 2003 to help start and build a new creative program for aspiring art directors, designers and copywriters in Dallas.  Since then, work produced by his students has been recognized by the advertising industry's most respected venues: the American Advertising Federation, The One Club for Creativity, Lürzer's Archive, Adweek and Communication Arts.  Whether you're a student of his or not, he takes 30 minutes to advise on how you, too, can win some advertising awards, better your portfolio and break into advertising.  Links: The Crowbar Awards: here Our LinkedIn: here Mark's LinkedIn: here

She won Texas State University President's Award for Teaching Excellence in 2017.  It is our mission to interview the best advertising professors across the country. This week we speak with Jenny Buschhorn, Associate Professor of Advertising at Texas State University.  She's one of the best because she has amazing industry experience and prepares her students on how to get jobs they love.  And she can help you too. The Crowbar Awards: www.crowbarawards.com Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/66741635 Jenny's LinkedIn: here

Brand Strategy at Microsoft. That's not an advertising agency.  After double-checking, we can confirm that Microsoft is not an advertising agency, but we can confirm Christina Adranly loves her new role there as a brand strategist.  It's the age-old discussion of client-side vs. agency side, and we are grateful for Christina's perspective on the topic.  After a recent switch from the agency side, Christina's advice is incredibly insightful for all marketers. Connect with her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cadranly/ Connect with us: LinkedIn  Win an award so you can break into advertising: https://www.crowbarawards.com/

You have a lot in common with cereal boxes at the grocery store.  Bill Schwab, a Professor of Practice at IU and a creative director with over 25 years of experience, is our next guest.  Schwab has worked on brands like GE, BMW, and McDonald's and has received recognition from Adweek, AdAge, and the One Show.  Tune in to hear about his career journey and valuable lessons for aspiring advertisers.  And learn how you have a lot in common with cereal boxes. Check out our Crowbar Awards here: https://www.crowbarawards.com/ Check out our website: https://breaking-entering.com/ Connect with the host: https://flowcv.me/geno-schellenberger  Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-schwab-3abaa16/ 

It's Corn!  You have to move quickly to tap into culture as an advertiser.  Jamie Falkowski is the Chief Creative Officer at Day One Agency, and they know how to move quickly and on strategy.  Day One Agency is a creative communications agency built for the next 10 years (and 24 hours). Jamie's efforts have caused nearly 50% business growth at the agency over the last year in partnership with clients including Nike, Meta, American Express, Chipotle, Walmart, Beam Suntory and more. His break-in story includes some celebrities like Whiz Kalifa, Drake and more.  ALSO he's always looking for talent. So listen up! Day One Agency: https://d1a.com/ Day One Agency IG: https://www.instagram.com/d1a/ Connect with Jamie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiefalkowski/ 

Who is the guy always interviewing? Well, he got interviewed, and now we are posting it. Aaron Jolly speaks with Geno Schellenberger on his Podcast, "Advertising Inside Out". So, maybe this is some much-needed background on the guy asking all the questions every week. Connect with Geno here: https://flowcv.me/geno-schellenberger Subscribe to Aaron's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lPTorIxUJSLjSEJsOrrEq  Check out the Crowbar Awards here: https://www.crowbarawards.com/  

Class is in session.  Minus the hundreds of dollars, it costs you for a credit.  Chris Sparks is an Instructional Associate Professor, Integrated Marketing Communications at the University of Mississippi.  She has 10+ years of teaching and 25+ years of industry experience at places like Ogilvy & Mather, The Coca-Cola Company, M&M/Mars, Inc., and The Colgate Palmolive Company. You can learn her advice on thriving in the industry by impressing your clients.  The Crowbar (creative advertising) Awards: https://www.crowbarawards.com/ BE Website: https://breaking-entering.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingandenteringpod/

You can tell by their headshot; this will be a good episode.  Andrew Fatato and Dave Haller are the Co-Founders and Creative Directors of Major. A NYC-based creative agency that helps brands, agencies, and production companies create ad campaigns that aren't boring. Dave and Andrew taught "How to Have Ideas" at Miami Ad School.  They have turned the material they developed for that class into a book called "Handbook for Hacks," which is made for our audience. Check them out! https://major.agency/ https://drugsforplants.com/ http://handbookforhacks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/majoragency/ https://instagram.com/drugsforplants

Welcome to ADjunct, where we interview the top advertising lecturers and professors across the country to lend some knowledge to your ear. Without spending thousands of dollars on a University Credit. A free lesson in advertising that won't cost you thousands of dollars.  Lou Schiavone is a professor of practice at Michigan State University.  If you listen to this episode, he will teach you the importance of writing, where to start, how to find your voice and other fantastic advice on how to break into advertising.  He's been teaching for seven years; his process works for his hundreds/thousands of past students and can help you too.  Check out our Instagram @breakingandenteringpod for his secret resources.

One of the most awarded copywriters in D&AD history.  Eric Kallman helped create campaigns such as Old Spice's "The Man Your Man Could Smell Like" and celebrated work for Skittles, Coca-Cola, KAYAK, Ragu, Little Caesars, CareerBuilder and many others. Eric is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Erich and Kallman, a small but mighty creative shop.  Who knows, if you listen and connect with Eric, you might create some world-renown ads - or break in for now.  Learn more about Eric and us by following our Instagram page: @breakingandenteringpod (we have secret resources there). 

We have a new accomplice and a new guest this week. Cooper Colvig hosts this week's Breaking and Entering episode. Cooper is an incredible strategist and advertising mind who shares the same passion for helping aspiring marketers break in and thrive in advertising. He is someone you should all connect with, as he is always looking to help out. This week Cooper interviews Jim Bosiljevac, VP, Head of Brand Creative at Yahoo. Jim oversees Yahoo's internal agency of 60+ creatives, producers, animators, editors, photographers and strategists, developing creative work for Yahoo’s various products and brands. As an Adjunct Lecturer at The University of Texas Austin, Jim is passionate about inspiring the next generations of great creatives, making him the perfect guest.

You can create the best ad of all time. You can craft the perfect media plan.  You can achieve the best results.  But how do you know if the reported impressions are the right people? Or even real people and not bots?  Matt Wasserlauf is the CEO and Founder of Blockboard, a company that maximizes advertising performance by guaranteeing ad spend is used to its fullest potential built on Blockchain.  Matt will teach us how to break in and thrive in the programmatic world of advertising. Learn more at: https://www.myblockboard.com/ Learn more about us at: https://breaking-entering.com/ 

The Creative Ladder is making advertising more inclusive.  Dionna Dorsey Calloway is the CEO and co-founder.  Along with superstar David Griner and Ryan Reynolds, Dionna tells us how The Creative Ladder can help you break in and thrive in advertising.  They help students from all backgrounds learn about creative careers and offer leadership training for those beginning their journeys.  Making Dionna the perfect guest.  I wouldn't miss this one if I were you. Check them out at: https://www.creativeladder.org/ Check us out at: www.breaking-entering.com 

Brazil Breeds Creativity.  Maicon Silveira and Luiz Faria are an award-winning ACD duo at Havas Chicago.  Born and raised in Brazil, they explain how their culture and background set a strong foundation for their creative success.  They will inspire you. They will teach you.  How to work hard and have fun in the wonderful world we call advertising.  Check out their portfolio here: https://maiconluiz.cargo.site/ Check out all their resources with our master resource list here: https://breaking-entering.com/  Follow us on IG for some cool visuals: @breakingandenteringpod

"Hello I'm A Mac."  "And I'm A PC."  If you were around from 2006-2009, you might recall some of Jason Sperling's ads from the "Get A Mac" campaign.  Today, he is the Global Executive Creative Director of Reality Labs at Meta. He overs AR, VR and Metaverse marketing. Jason comes on the podcast to tell some stories, like how Steve Jobs told him his work is shit and lends you advice on how you can break in and create some of the best ads of all time.  He has two ads on the top 100 ads of all time list by The Drum, so it's worth a listen.  But it's your life! I am sure you will be good without this advice. 

Kapono founded Combo.  Combo is a leading strategy and design agency based in NYC.  Kapono's story starts in Seoul, Korea, where his father influenced him on all things design.  Fast forward to today, he has founded his own agency and leads design and has completed fantastic work for brands like Instagram, GAP, Bed bath and beyond, Nike Golf and plenty more. We intentionally left out all the best parts of that story, so you listen and learn how to break in with his own words.  Get his resources and all other guests resources on our site: https://breaking-entering.com/

Listen to Doug Zanger! He's a leading voice in the industry.  Also, the sound of his voice is excellent; he has been in radio and advertising for 25+ years.  His advice is even better.  You'll learn about the long weird winding path we call careers and some advice for when the winds turn into whines. Doug's experience in radio, writing for Adweek and the Drum, and a stint at the Martin Agency all provide him credibility to start his new consultancy, the Creative Bohemian.  Find his resources on our site: www.breaking-entering.com

An agency you should know: Cactus.  Cactus is a full-service creative shop based in Denver.  At the helm is Jeff Graham, President and CMO.  We talk about Cactus, what he's been up to in his 30+ year career and how we can all better our break-in odds. Connect with him by checking out our master resource list on our website: https://breaking-entering.com/

She's the CEO of McCann Worldgroup China.  With 23 years of experience in marketing at powerhouses like Apple and Starbucks, Emily Chang offers some excellent advice.  Like how to persevere through the first few years of your career, shedding light on client side and what it's like to lead thousands of people to success.  Check out our IG or website to connect with her and see our free master resource list. www.breaking-entering.com 

The Young Shits Awards.  Ever heard of it? It's a monthly award show designed to help you get a job.  YS provides a new brief every month, judged by excellent Creative professionals in the industry.  We have the founders, Kathryn Kvas and Vignesh Seshadri, to tell their stories and speak about their award show and how it can help you.  They both broke into Droga5 for their first jobs, so listening makes sense. Find their resources by visiting our IG @breakingandenteringpod  or our website https://breaking-entering.com/ 

She's the president of Swift Agency, based in Portland, Oregon.  Taleah Mona-Lusky oversees work for fantastic clients such as Gatorade, IBM, Google, Waze, PayPal, Teavana and Venmo.  Swift is also female-founded and female-led, with women comprising 80% of leadership. In addition, 40% of their staff identifies as BIPOC.  Listen to her story to learn about breaking into advertising, or perhaps Swift one day. Find her resources by signing up for our free master resource list on our site: www.breaking-entering.com 

Our guest learned how to balance a four-day workweek.  Dipti Bramhandkar is the Executive Strategy Director of North America at Iris Worldwide. She's a phenomenal strategist that will teach you how to break in and balance work and life the right way. Check out her resources on our Instagram Check out our website, too, to connect. 

He's saving the world with advertising.  Dan Lucey is the Chief Creative Officer of Havas NY, and co-host of the podcast Advertising Will Save Us.  They should change his title to CEO - Chief Energy Officer.  Dan brings great energy to this podcast, speaks directly to young advertising talent and provides fantastic advice.  You'll want to listen to this one. Check out his podcast, Advertising Will Save Us:  https://www.advertisingwillsaveus.com/

She's the boss of the Working Assembly. The Working Assembly is a branding and creative agency collaborating with emerging and evolving brands. Jolene Delisle founded the company about 5.5 years ago and is not looking back. Well, actually, she looks back at her career in this episode to tell you the dos and don'ts of getting a job in advertising. Now that she's the boss. See her recommended resources on our IG @breakingandenteringpod

Kate Weidner is the CEO of SRW Agency based here in Chicago.  SRW is a full-service creative shop specializing in Health and Wellness Brands.  Based in Chicago and Boulder, they've done incredible work for Vital Proteins, Good Culture, Kite Hill, Lightlife and more.  Listen to Kate's break-in story and advice to the young creative.  Check out our Instagram @breakingandenteringpod for secret resources. 

She's an Adweek Creative 100 and works at Droga5.  There's your credibility to listen to Sara Muchnick teach you how to break into advertising.  However, you will have to take my word when I say that she is incredibly passionate and caring; her advice will also help anyone reading this thrive in advertising for the long term. Check out our IG to see her recommended resources @breakingandenteringpod

He wrote the book on how to get a job in advertising as a junior.  Also, on how to thrive in it.  Thomas Kemeny is the Author of Junior: Writing your way ahead in advertising.  In this episode, we talk about his life, career and all about the book with an added surprise. I think I caught him off guard in this interview.  Read his book, http://thomaskemeny.com/junior 

Natalie Kim is Back! We all know her from We Are Next, one of the leading resources for aspiring advertisers. However, this time she's here to tell us about her new role as Associate Program Director for Learning & Development at Critical Mass. Critical Mass is a digital experience design agency that just launched Trailhead. Trailhead is their brand new program for emerging talent. Listen to Natalie explain it all.

Did you read the 5 Ad Books blog on our website and are looking for more books to read? Check out this podcast for 5 more ad books to add to your collection! Don‘t forget to read our blog post for links to every book that we featured.

This week we feature Will Haire, President and Co-Founder of BellaVix. BellaVix is a marketplace management agency helping retail brands systematically multiply sales and achieve category domination to grow sales on Amazon and Walmart.

Want to learn about 5 holding companies and 10 top ad agencies? Are you interviewing someone at an agency but don't know any of the agencies campaigns? Check out the new episode of Juvenile where we discuss some important agency info!

Years of agency experience and advice bundled into 35 minutes. Steph Cajucom has worked on some of the most sought-after brands in the world like IBM, Target, Stella Artois, Virgin Voyages, and Wrangler. In addition, she's worked as a writer and director at multiple shops and now works at Translation. Steph brings the energy and advice in this episode that'll spark your motivation to break in or thrive in advertising as a creative.

Joe Yonke is a Media Intern at Giant Spoon! Not only did he finish interning at a fantastic agency, but he is a fine artist that sells his own work. Be sure to give this episode a listen if you want to learn about ways to distinguish your hobbies from your job.

Around eight years ago, Seth and his partners decided to embark on a new agency adventure and set up a new shop far from NYC. As a result, Seth Gaffney and his partners created Preacher. Preacher is a full-service creative company based in Austin, Texas. They partner with brands and people they truly believe in and tell their stories with conviction, craft and plenty of soul. They call this spreading the good word. You'll love learning from Seth. To learn more check out breaking-entering.com!

Be sure to watch the new Blueprint episode. We discuss different study abroad options for college students and advertising majors. If you try out one of the options, be sure to DM us some pictures of your experience!

Greg Hahn shares his career advice in this episode. He's the founder and chief creative officer at Mischief. Just over two years old, the agency has won Agency of the Year by Adage, Agency of the Year by Campaign US, and the second most innovative agency by Fast Company. But in this episode, we focus on Greg's career story and advice to help you break in and thrive in creative advertising! Be sure to check out our website for more info at www.breaking-entering.com!

This week we talked to a Havas intern! Kayla Brooks is an incoming junior at Indiana University studying International Relations and Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations. Listen to this episode to learn a bit about her experience in student government and going to school in London.

She recently brought home the only Gold Lion in the Innovation Category at Cannes and was named one of Adweek's Creative 100. Samira Ansari is the Chief Creative Officer at Deutsch New York, overseeing all creative efforts on an array of brands, including J&J, ABinBev, PNC Bank, Cetaphil, and Tata Consulting Services, among others. She has worked at agencies including FCB New York, Saatchi & Saatchi Paris, and Cummins & Partners in Australia. Her story and advice will inspire you to do brave, creative work, whether you're trying to break in or thrive in advertising.

Do you want to know all about the resources on B&E? Are you looking to network with guests featured in previous episodes? Check out this quick 3 minute guide!

He opened the Upside Down World on the Empire State Building. Ian Grody is an Executive Creative Director at Giant Spoon. His work is world-famous - like the Rift activation for the new Stranger Things Launch. Ian started out writing TV and Movie ideas and scripts before advertising. Learn how he broke in and his advice on how to thrive in the field. For educational blogs, resource lists, and extra info, check out breaking-entering.com!

Maya Cornelius was the CEO for her school's AAF chapter, and she is starting an account management job at Johannes Leonardo. To hear a bit about her tips for being a leader and experience moving to another city, give the new episode a listen! To learn more about Maya, check out her LinkedIn and our Instagram post.

Creativity on a global level. Lisa Bright is the Chief Creative Officer at Ogilvy CA. Oh, and the Global Chief Creative Officer for PR at Ogilvy. Her advice is tailored to anyone who wants a career in creative advertising and to stay in it long-term. You don't want to miss this one! For more information and some cool blog posts, check out breaking-entering.com!

As advertising students, it is important to advertise yourself and be known within the advertising industry world. Today, we bring you a list that includes some steps to make yourself known as a student in advertising. To get the transcript of this podcast, check out our blog post on breaking-entering.com.

He's one of the industries leading voices. George Tannenbaum writes a popular advertising blog, Ad Aged, called "A Most Influential Marketing Blog" by Business Insider. His agency career consists of award-winning work for big companies like IBM and Ameriprise, where he raked in 15 Effies. George worked at Ogilvy, R/GA, Hal Riney and Partners, and more. His episode is full of storied advice that will help you break in and thrive in advertising. To learn more, check out www.breaking-entering.com!

Ryan Leshock, a senior student studying advertising at the University of Illinois, talks about his passion for filmmaking and creating his own successful media company from scratch. Want to learn how to create your own films, or how to start your own media company with just a drone and phone? Be sure to check out this episode of Juvenile! For more information, visit breaking-entering.com or our Instagram page @breakingandenteringpod!

Breaking into journalism, advertising and PR all in one episode? Olivia Morely is this week's guest, and she is a senior agencies reporter at Adweek focused on media agencies. Olivia breaks down her break into journalism, how PR professionals can be better at their jobs and what she's observed and learned working at Adweek.

With diversity and multiculturalism resources being hard to find, we complied a list of various student aids. From mentorship to scholarships, listen to this week's Blueprint on diversity.

Welcome to the Blueprint Podcast! This will be a biweekly series focusing on the best tips and tricks for breaking in and growing in the advertising industry. Join us, and let us be your Blueprint to the advertising industry. Hope you enjoy it!

Holly Willis' is trusted to oversee all accounts at the Escape Pod, an @Adage small agency of the year winner in 2017 and 2019. Recorded in the Escape Pod's brand new office, Holly teaches us how to break in and thrive in advertising - specifically account management. She tells us about her role, how she broke into advertising and what we can do to stay ahead and break in without any injuries.

Julie Garcia and Julie Fiore talk about using your interests in a professional setting. They were both on the AAF executive board and NSAC team at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Want to learn how Dungeons and Dragons can get you a job? Be sure to check out this episode of Juvenile!

You've seen the professionals and their break-in stories. Now, it's time for you to know the student's perspective. Listen to a new mini-podcast from Breaking and Entering, co-hosted by two students from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign: Juan Camargo and Nicole Toloczko. While you're at it, don't forget to check out breaking-entering.com.

We talked stuff about advertising, including breaking and entering it.  Ashley Rutstein is on top of the advertising advice niche.  Her Tik Tok is full of excellent advice, and it's delivered frequently and in fun ways.  A MUST listen. 

Anthony Williams is on a meteoric rise within the advertising industry. He is an account supervisor at Translation in Brooklyn, New York (an AdAge Small Agency of the Year). Anthony's story and passion make for a great episode. From We Are Unlimited to Wieden to Translation today, he's worked with some of the best and shares those lessons in this episode. See his recommended resources on our Instagram @breakingandenteringpod

He is the Industry's CEO Creative Director.  It was a dream to speak with Rob Schwartz.  He's the Chairman of TBWA New York Group, which includes TBWA\Chiat\Day NY, Lucky Generals NY, and 180NY. He truly is a rare creative that can scale agency business. See his recommended resources on our Instagram @breakingandenteringpod

Mike Hernandez is a Mother at Mother LA - their lingo for account executive.  His break-in story is unconventional from the rest of the 114+ previous podcasts.  His late(r) break-in is inspiring. From working at a fast-food restaurant to going back to school, you will hear how Mike breaks into one of the most renowned advertising agencies in the world. 

Over 30 years of professional experience bundled into 40 minutes of straightforward advice.  Professor Akintonde is a friend, mentor and expert in all things marketing communications.  To connect with her is to enter a network of thousands of successful advertising professionals. Connect with her by visiting our Instagram, @breakingandenteringpod 

In this episode, we learn from the Liquid Death's VP of Creative and discuss how the brand positions itself creatively.  Andy Pearson's break-in story is one of the most interesting yet.  He might even convince you to start selling cookies for $500. Connect with him by visiting www.breaking-entering.com or our IG @breakingandenteringpod

Kristin Barbour speaks on the importance of trust between an agency and its clients. We hear about this all the time, but Kristin gives us real stories and tangible advice on how people in account roles can build meaningful relationships with clients.  Kristin is Managing Director at Camp + King Chicago, one of Ad Age's A-List Agencies.  People passionate about the account track in advertising should tune in and listen to her advice.  To connect and see her recommended resources, visit our website: www.breaking-entering.com 

Where does luck come to play in advertising? How about luck in finding a job? Andy Nairn is a Co-Founder of the Superbowl phenom agency, Lucky Generals.  Known for their amazing Amazon Alexa commercials and many more brand-building stories, Andy recently wrote the book on luck called "Go Luck Yourself: 40 Ways to Stack the Odds in Your Brand's Favour." Andy teaches us how to better our position to break into advertising and position ourselves to get lucky. Connect with him by visiting our website: www.breaking-entering.com!  

Celeste Hubbard-Breen is the President of Hecho Studios.  Hecho is a modern content development and media production studio focusing on sport and technology born from 72andSunny. They're also two-time Emmy nominated. Connect with Celeste by accessing our master resource list on our website www.breaking-entering.com (free, of course) 

Jack Jensen's story of sleeping in cars, working three jobs at once and moving to cities with just a dream was nothing short of inspiring.  Jack's break-in started at 72andSunny, and today, he is the Founder of the Rec League. The Rec League is a sports-focused creative and production agency based in Los Angeles. Connect with him by accessing our Master Resource list at https://breaking-entering.com/

Nadjya Ghausi uncovers what it means to work as a chief marketing officer at burning hot tech start-up Descript. She explains how to break into marketing and how Descript can assist you. Descript is an all-in-one simple but powerful tool that makes video and audio editing as easy as a document.  Connect with her and see her recommended resources here: https://breaking-entering.com/

Funny, honest and witty, JP Palmer will share his scheme and advice to break into advertising. We uncover a brand new break-in strategy for breaking into brand strategy.  Connect with him and check out his recommended resources here: https://breaking-entering.com/

Nick Stoner joins us to talk about his break-in journey as a Copywriter at Wieden Kennedy in Portland.  Previously, he's worked at DDB and FCB in Chicago and got his start at Trisect.  To connect with Nick, and all other 105 guests, visit our free master resource list at https://breaking-entering.com/

Joel Kaplan is an award-winning executive creative director and partner at Muh Tay Zik Hoffer. We learn how he started as an agency receptionist and rose to the top.  Find his recommended resources here: https://breaking-entering.com/. Other resources are listed here: https://www.instagram.com/breakingandenteringpod/.

Kayla Griffis is a forever curious strategist uncovering insights at TracyLocke in Dallas, Texas.  In addition, Kayla serves as a DE&I consultant for organizations that wish to create more creative and diverse work environments as the Strategic Change Agent.  Her work ethic, education at SMU Temerlin and experience make her an absolute inspiration if you're looking to break in - or have been in this industry for 40 years.  Find her secret recommended resources, just for you at www.breaking-entering.com

Jim Misener is one of the few presidents I interviewed on this podcast, but he lends such poetic and meaningful advice.  Jim is a Principal and President at 50,000feet based in Chicago.  They're a strategic brand consultancy that offers creative and brave solutions to their clients.  We go over his break-in story learn how he manages creativity and leads with empathy. He's the boss that makes you look forward to going to work.  www.breaking-entering.com

Maria D'amato is a newly promoted executive creative director at Austin-based Creative agency, GSD&M.  Maria pioneered the agency's experience design sector within GSD&M a few years back. Since then, Maria has helped grow and expand the practice by including new multidisciplinary roles with creatives that have a background in UX design, A.R. development, technology, and more.  Experience Design has been neglected on this podcast. Thankfully, we have the best of the best to explain this field for us.    If you're passionate about creative solutions paired with emerging technology, this is an excellent episode for you.  Visit our NEW WEBSITE to see her recommended resources: www.breaking-entering.com.

Sasha Martens discusses how to land a creative role in advertising. He's the president and founder of the global recruiting company, Sasha the Mensch.  He's found success finding creative talent at global agencies such as Ogilvy, Giant Spoon, FCB, Johannes Leonardo, BBDO, Publicis and more.  With offices in New York and Buenos Aires, his company partners with clients throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Sasha reminds us of the possibility and encourages us to look into foreign markets for our careers.  Connect with Sasha by heading to https://sashathemensch.com/

Myra Nussbaum's advice might help you break into advertising, and it may help you become an agency president and chief creative officer one day.  Nine months ago, Myra took on the dual role of President and CCO at Havas in Chicago. Today, her goal is to champion creativity and find the best solutions for all clients.  Her process started with speaking with every employee in her office to understand their passions and insights. She is someone we all would love to work for one day, giving her advice additional weight and credibility to advertisers at any level.  Visit our Instagram page @breakingandenteringpod to see her recommended resources.

Gian Lanfranco is a co-founder and CCO of L&C New York.  After working for the best advertising agencies globally like Saatchi & Saatchi Singapore, Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam, BSUR Amsterdam, Fred & Farid Paris, Havas New York and McCann New York, he and his partner Rolando Cordova set up their shop in New York City. Gian lends us a much-needed international lens as he tells us of his global career journey.  This episode is a must-listen for those who fantasize about working abroad. Or for those who need the motivation to push boundaries, like me https://breaking-entering.com/ https://www.lanfrancocordova.com/about

Adweek's David Griner.  He's the International Editor at the magazine we all know and love.  But more so, he's an advocate for those looking to break in.  From his willingness to amplify unheard voices in the industry to his voice on the Podcast, Yeah, That's Probably An Ad; you don't want to miss out. Make sure you're following Griner on all platforms, especially Twitter. Head to our Instagram to see his resources and to connect @breakingandenteringpod

You know him from his book, Hey Whipple, Squeeze This. His 30+ year career at agencies like Fallon, The Martin Agency, and GSD&M led to his creation of one of the industry's leading guides. Luke recently retired from teaching at Savannah College of Arts, where he taught and mentored thousands of students paired with his guest lectures, books and blogs, and now he's giving us advice directly on this episode.  Connect with him by visiting our Instagram @breakingandenteringpod.

Here is someone that you can resonate with.  Mariel Calara recently broke into Droga5. She's a Junior Brand Strategist with a heck of a break-in story.  Mariel will tell you that it takes patience, persistence, and hard work to land that first dream job - but she's proof it's possible. Connect with her by visiting our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingandenteringpod/ @breakingandenteringpod 

Wieden Kennedy Presents, The Kennedys.  It's a creative in-person incubator looking for eight aspiring advertisers.  The applications are live as of right now and close on February 14th.  Jarrod Higgins and Nicole Kaptur are co-directors of this program. They will shed some light on what the heck this program is and how you can apply. Their secret resources are linked within our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/breakingandenteringpod/

How to become a Junior Art Director? An excellent first step is to listen to Jameson Thornock. Because he broke into R/GA shortly after graduating.  No internship was necessary. 

Kai Hovland tells us 7 tips to break out of your internship and into a full-time role at whichever agency you're at.  He knows because he did it at Droga5.  But don't turn away if you're already in the industry. Kai walks us through his career and lends advice meaningful to everyone at all levels.  See his resources on our IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakingandenteringpod/ 

He's the editor of the Clio Awards and Host of Tagline Podcast. He's covered the best of advertising for the past four decades.  He's got advice that can help you earn a Clio one day, let alone break in.  So do you want to break in? Or do you one day want to win a Clio? You're going to love this episode! Check out our Instagram @breakingandenteringpod to connect with him. 

Monica made a career jump years after graduating, and now she is a copywriter and the award-winning Wieden + Kennedy in NY.  Known for their celebrity McDonald's meals, Monica realized that she wanted more and made it happen.  If you are in a spot where you also want to make a jump or think you can achieve more, this episode is for you.  See her recommended resources by checking out our IG @BreakingAndEnteringPod

Madi Getgood is a copywriter at Virtue Worldwide, a creative agency born from Vice (but not exclusive to Vice). If you're interested in copywriting and or breaking into advertising or freelance work, listen to Madi's advice.  See her recommended resources and connect with her by visiting our IG, @breakingandenteringpod. Rock on. 

We loved having Ben Majoy on the Breaking and Entering Podcast. However, this episode is not for you if you like cookie-cutter career stories with the same mundane advice!  Ben offers an incredibly unique and refreshing opinion on the industry and how "creatives" should actually be creative. The main lesson of this episode is that being good at advertising requires you to have interests outside of advertising. Ben's career path and many hobbies, which we discuss, make him and his work as a Creative Director at Observatory so fantastic. Connect with him by visiting our IG @breakingandenteringpod

David Suarez joins us on the Breaking & Entering Podcast to talk about his role as Executive Creative Director at Goodby Silverstein & Partners NYC.  A growing branch, I ask how the NYC office is growing, their plans, and all about his break-in story.  We learn what he looks for in portfolio's and I received some inspiration on working hard on briefs, even if you're not quite hired by the agency yet. David keeps this episode clear and concise and has the awards and experience that make him a phenomenal guest and must listen.  For all copywriters, art directors and strategists, this is an excellent episode for you.  Connect with him by visiting our Instagram page @Breakingandenteringpod

A genuine and compassionate creative, Rushil Nadkarni made for a phenomenal episode lending meaningful advice. Rushil is a Senior Art Director at The Martin Agency who has raked in his fair share of advertising awards.  Perhaps the most thought-provoking achievement is he's approaching his sixth year at Martin. This makes him qualified to teach our listeners how to break in and thrive in the advertising industry.

Ashley Bozeman is a multi-dimensional creative who has a background in comprehensive and traditional art. She's an Art Director at Mother, an advertising agency based in Brooklyn, New York, where she is a lead creative on the holiday campaign for Target.  Ashley previously worked at The Martin Agency, where she was the first Black woman hired in their creative department.  Ashley is very passionate about using her platform to amplify the voices of underrepresented communities through creativity, mentorship, + various multimedia avenues in hopes of making the creative industry more diverse and accessible to all. This makes her a perfect guest for Breaking and Entering.  To see Ashley's recommended resources just for you! Head over to IG, @breakingandenteringpod all one-word @breakingandentering pod on IG.

This week I interviewed Mark Wolters on the Breaking & Entering Advertising Podcast. It was even more fun than I expected, Mark and I hit various topics ranging from travel advice, his successful brands @Woltersworld and @ProfessorWolters, marketing reminders and breaking into academia.  The bottom line is that Mark made learning fun in person and accessible with his years of recorded lectures. As a result, he's been properly recognized by the Gies College of Business, other third-party awards, and, most importantly, his students as an effective and engaging professor.  He was one of the few professors who could transition into online learning with ease and helps professors around the country better their online curriculum. Whether you're looking for travel advice, lessons in marketing or side hustle(s), or enjoy listening to interesting people, this episode is for you.  Visit our Instagram @BreakingandEnteringPod to learn more and to connect with Professor Wolters. Visit his website here: https://www.professorwolters.com/ 

Sean Riojas is a Producer at Arts & Letters in Richmond, Virginia. He recently made a move from New York City to Richmond and is loving the creative atmosphere. The producer role is often overlooked within this podcast, so having Sean on will significantly benefit the audience that yearns for a more hands-on project-based role within the industry. If you're organized and love to work with fast-paced teams, this role and episode are for you.  Also, Art & Letters Creative Co needs to be on your agency radar if it hasn't been already.  To connect with Sean, head to our Instagram @Breakingandenteringpod https://www.instagram.com/breakingandenteringpod/ 

Shannon Murphy is a Creative Director at Adam & Eve DDB in their NYC office. It was so nice to speak with her about her journey to Creative Director at one of the most awarded agencies in the world! In this episode, we talk about the many barriers to entering and advancing in this industry. Whether an aspiring advertiser or a senior-level associate, everyone can learn something about the industry and create great work in the episode.  Visit our Instagram to see our master resource list and to connect with Shannon! @breakingandenteringpod 

Lindsey McNabb's career revolves around growing the agency's brand at FIG. FIG s a full-service creative agency that is thriving thanks to Lindsey and agency members' work.  Her official title is Executive Director of Growth, and she tells us her career journey and what it takes to be successful within the New Business vertical. With an incredible resume, Lindsey shares lesson's she's learned from working at the United States' top advertising agencies.  This episode is a must-listen for all those interested in account management and strategy who love working on ambitious projects and have a spark of competition inside. 

Allison Farrell is a Virginia Commonwealth University recent graduate and Social Creative Resident at The Martin Agency's new Social Lab. She is a part of a multidimensional team that moves nimbly across multiple client social asks.  Her academic career drew attention from recruiters from The Martin Agency, as she was one of the few founders of Camp Adventure. Camp Adventure is a summer internship/work opportunity for advertising students. This idea was crucial mid pandemic when agencies had no clue how to adapt their internship programs.  We talk about her inspirations, story, advice and what it's like working at a creative powerhouse agency all on this B&E episode.  Check out our Instagram @breakingandenteringpod to connect and see her recommended resources! 

Claire Zimmerman hacked Cannes in 2018. With some minor fear and uncertainty, she and some friends sent an unsolicited airdrop to start the conversation about the Me Too Movement at a then silent Cannes Festival. It leads to this site: https://unsolicitedairdrop.com/  In just the 5 days they were there for Cannes Lions, their site had 200+ unique visitors from 15 different countries--and they're still rolling in. The total is now at 39 countries worldwide through purely organic sharing while addressing a critical issue in the communication space.  Today, she is a Senior Art Director at TBWA\Chiat Day and creates culture-shifting work for global brands like Nike, Panera and Mountain Dew.  Visit our Instagram @EnteringAd to connect with her! 

Breaking into advertising is no easy task. It takes skill, knowledge, passion and sometimes sheer luck.  What if I told you, you could create the opportunities necessary to get the job you want? You have to know what you want then work backward.  This is what Natalie Alcide has done. She is an art director at Grey Group in New York City. What started with a love for photography, she realized that her ability to identify exciting aesthetics led her to stumble into advertising.  Natalie's an art director attempting to break the ordinary.  We discuss her we break in, attending graduate school, the Marcus Graham Program and discuss in length advice and resources tailored specifically for the aspiring art director and copywriter.  To see her portfolio, LinkedIn account and specific resources, head over to our Instagram @EnteringAD As well, this episode is supported by Chicago Portfolio School. They've helped thousands of students break into the industry since 2005. Learn more about their process at Chicagoportfolio.com 

Gregory Shadwick is a Creative Director at 72andSunny, an agency our listeners can't get enough of. Gregory is passionate about mentorship and giving back to those just starting, making him a perfect guest. His search for creativity leads him to his dream career, despite the obstacle of the 2008 Recession. Gregory's story provides advice applicable to all our audience still in college or recent graduates. 

Emily DeMario is the latest guest on the Breaking & Entering Advertising Podcast, and she is a copywriter at Humanaut over in Chattanooga, Tenessee.  We talk about extracting the blood from Tony Hawk and slathering it on skateboards to sell to the masses, Liquid Death, and the beauty of being at a small agency.  Emily and I have an easy-going conversation that directly applies to our younger audience, either still in college or recently graduated. She looks back and tells us what she would have done differently from the start. Follow us on Instagram @EnteringAd to connect and see her recommended resources! 

Kevin Mulroy and Bianca Guimaraes are Co-Executive Creative Directors at Mischief at No Fixed Address and the most recent guests on the Breaking & Entering Podcast. Both are incredibly talented and well accomplished in their careers, showing no signs of letting up. If you add up their combined advertising award count, you will reach a number I didn't attempt to get to because it's so high.  They graciously spoke with me to explain how they broke into advertising, their most powerful lessons, their biggest mistakes, and most proud of in their careers. I was nervous because they created work that I wrote an essay on back at the University of Illinois.  Mischief seems to be a great work environment, and with them at the top, I am confident Mischief will continue to make headlines. 

Remy tells his story of breaking into art direction and lends valuable advice on advertising, from attending portfolio school to working at his dream agency.  We learn the importance of finding your peace, your friends and an agency that works to deliver fulfilling work. We explore the differences between large-holding company-owned agencies and smaller, independent shops.  Because, today, he works as an art director at Mechanism.  Visit @EnteringAd on Instagram to connect and to see his recommended resources. 

Simone is a Global Brand Manager at Spotify. We break down her career and advice to help you with your own advertising break-in. She's excelled at agencies such as Ogilvy, Wieden + Kennedy and Kamp Grizzly. Today, she helps brand and creates work for Spotify. Curious about what it's like to work at Spotify? This episode is for you! 

We all can recall one or two successful professors in the industry and decided it was time to give back. These professors are crucial for the success of undergraduate students because their experience, connections and passion get students careers. For students at Michigan State University, this is Greg Taucher.  In this episode, Greg teaches us the fundamentals to stay in advertising long-term. His experience includes rising from an AAE to one of DDB's top global account directors. He tells intense stories filled with action and life lessons. 

Last week we had Julian Cole on the Breaking & Entering Advertising Podcast. First, the founder of Planning Dirty Academy and successful strategy consultant breaks down his view on strategy and how to get started in it. Then, he walks us through his process and gives us a glimpse into what an award-winning consultant thinks. If you love advertising, you'll probably want to listen to this episode a couple of times. 

Today, we have on Austin Navickis. He is a content creator at Energy BBDO here in Chicago. Austin steps in if a brand needs something quick, effective, and engaging on social or digital. He's a swiss army knife that know's what catches your eye amid the thousands of distractions on social media. He's the first content creator on this podcast and explains how he built his brand and skillsets to land his dream job after graduating only a few months ago mid-pandemic.  Visit @enteringad on Instagram to see his list of top influencers to follow to stay motivated and inspired. 

Kate Moore is a senior recruiter at Barkley in Kansas City, MO. She's always willing to speak with hungry aspiring advertisers, making her a great guest. From her perspective, we talk about her break-in, how you can break-in, and the overall job search process.  Visit our Instagram @enteringad to connect with her and see what resources she recommends you follow to better your chances of getting hired! 

Piper Dolan is the Head of Strategy at Ogilvy Chicago. An episode so insightful you might want to listen to it multiple times. Feel free to connect with Piper and see her recommended resources by visiting our Instagram account @EnteringAd for exclusive content! 

Lauren Branstetter is the Senior Creative Recruiter at Publicis, meaning she looks for the strongest creative talent for Leo Burnett and Arc Worldwide.  To stand out among the hundreds of applicants she receives a week, listen to this episode and head over to our Instagram @EnteringAd to connect and see Lauren's recommended resources!  Thanks for listening!

Santi Pochat is the Head of Google's Social Lab. He and his team work hard to create positive social marketing across all of Google's user touchpoints.  An impressive guest, Santi and I speak about his time rising through the ranks at Edelman.  His award-winning work at Edelman led him to meet some pretty cool people. For example, he may have helped Casey Nesitat fly through the air in a foreign country. Visit @EnteringAd on Instagram to connect. 

Caley Cantrell is the strategy guru over at VCU Brandcenter.  In this episode, Caley gives us a glimpse into one of the more trusted graduate school options for passionate aspiring advertisers, VCU Brandcenter.  Caley tells us about their strategy track. I believe that strategy is tough to break into within advertising. However, this program will shape you into a junior-level strategist that agencies will want to hire. Hear about the details in this episode!  Interested in strategy or not, Caley has excellent advice as she has taught plenty of students in her life.  To see her resources and to connect, head to our IG @EnteringAD.

This week we have on Kristie Lee. Kristie Is Director of Comms Planning & Media at No Fixed Address in San Francisco. She's also super motivating, and we appreciate that about her. To see her resources and connect, head over to our IG @EnteringAd

Bart Cleveland is the Founder of Job Propulsion Lab. Job Propulsion Lab is based in Austin, Texas and is a mentorship program tailored to help you launch your advertising career.  JPL is a uniquely customized advertising training program that works closely with agency folk at McGarrah Jesse - a powerhouse agency that works with Yeti, Shiner Bach and Whataburger.  Interested in adv training or not, Bart offers years of advertising insight into this 40 min valuable episode for all.  Head to our Instagram @ enteringad for his free course and portfolio critique. 

Welcome to the B&E Podcast. This explains what we are all about. Shout to Mikey Melarkey & Buchun Jiang!

Barrie Wilhelmi is the Talent Lead for the creative powerhouse based in Portland. The highly acclaimed agency is known for putting creativity first, and that starts with exciting people. She sheds impressive insight into what she looks for when hiring. Barrie is an expert in having honest and meaningful conversations to understand people's motivations and drivers. We dive right into this episode to break down what she looks for when recruiting and interviewing potential talent. To see Barrie's recommended resources, head over to our Instagram @EnteringAd to gain an edge in your job search! 

Laura Bennegadi is the CEO and Founder of the Artbound Initiative. The Artbound Initiative is a global internship program that connects students and recent graduates with key players in the creative industry. It's a break-in option that offers internships in New York, London, Berlin, Hong Kong, Melbourne &  Sydney. If accepted, the program guarantees an internship and gives you all the skills, tools and resources required to succeed in NYC or abroad.  Laura also offers fantastic advice for aspiring creatives out there that is a must-listen!  Head to our IG at @EnteringAd to connect with Laura and learn more. 

As Director of Talent, Leslie currently finds talent for the agency's Account, Strategy and Admin Departments.  Additionally, Leslie manages the agency Apprentice and Intern programs and is part of the Learning and Development team. We waste no time not only talk about how to break into advertising but how to break into some of the best of advertising.  Head to our Instagram @ENTERINGAD to learn more. 

Kelly Metersdorf is our strategy guide and guru for this episode! If you are a college student, recent grad or in the middle of your career looking to learn more about advertising strategy and how to break into it, keep listening.  Kelly talks us through her journey from account to VCU to strategist. She tells us stories and lessons, and we speak practically on how to expedite the process so you're not wasting time or money. To connect with Kelly, head over to our Instagram - search: @ENTERINGAD

A Forbes 30 under 30 winner for advertising, Thea Neal is this week's guest. She is the Talent Marketing Manager at Royal Caribbean. She helps oversee the Royal Caribbean's internship program hosted in Miami. Before the pandemic, their internship was one most searched on LinkedIn. We dive into her game plan for this summer and discuss how students can better position themselves for their advertising break-in, agency and client-side!  Head to our Instagram @enteringad to connect with her and see her recommended resources. 

Mickey Citarella is Director of Brand & Integrity at Nextbite, a Digital-first virtual restaurant company, creating delivery-only restaurant brands that amaze customers with high-quality, data-driven, and chef-inspired menus. He's an expert in branding, account management and ensuring creative ideas are correctly pitched and protected as they are presented to gatekeepers and decision-makers.  Listen to one of the most entertaining episodes yet!  To connect with him, head to our Instagram @EnteringAd you can also see his recommended resources to follow to stay knowledgeable. 

This week, Michelle Fredericks is our guest, a talent coordinator at Code and Theory, one of AdAge's top agencies to work for 2020. Highly awarded, they are a digital agency headquartered on the 62nd floor of the one world trade center, and they are tasked with the Washington Football teams rebrand. Michelle helps run Code and Theory's year-round internship program, and as of March 30th (when we recorded), she was looking for interns. SO if you're looking to break into advertising, listen up, listen up, listen up!

Denver Ad School is a 14-month creative journey that will teach you what you need to know to become successful in advertising, minus all the bull shit. In this episode, I speak with Jesse Alkire & Heather Vanisko, co-founders of Denver Ad School - the rising star of ad schools. Listen to hear about their approach and philosophy, as well as some tangible take-home advice for you today.  Search EnteringAd on Instagram to see their recommended resources and to connect! 

Known for work with the Chicago Cubs & Portillos, SCC is an award-winning small agency that never shies away from creative work. Marlee's story is the gold standard for proper networking and execution to land your first job. What impressed me the most is that she was willing to take an internship for her first job out of college rather than settling for a full-time job. Today, she's an account executive and is doing extraordinary things.  head to our Instagram to see her resources and to connect: https://www.instagram.com/enteringad/?hl=en

Chicago Portfolio School Director Jeff Epstein & Director of Education Sarah Latz are amazing guests this week. They break down what the Chicago Portfolio School is about and lend solid advice for those looking to break into the industry. Head to our Instagram @Enteringad to connect with Jeff and Sarah and learn more about Chicago Portfolio School enrollment if you're interested in fast-tracking your ad path.  https://www.chicagoportfolio.com/

Nicholas Federowicz is an entrepreneur who started Ad Patina, where he hunts, harvests, preserves, hangs and sells vintage ads for watches and automobiles. He's part ad surgeon, part Nicholas cage treasure hunter, part ad salesman all in one.  We break down his flourishing brand and reminds us why advertising should be held to a high standard and preserved.  Visit our Instagram @Enteringad to check out his excellent work and collection for sale. 

The B&E team talks about the crazy year that has passed us and how the podcast was one thing of consistency in our lives. Week by week, we plan to deliver high-quality guests and advice so you can break-in and enter the advertising industry.  Season 2 begins next week. We've got recruiters from TBWA, Goodby, Code and Theory, and more lined up. Thanks to you for listening; even when we started rough, we are still getting better - we promise.  Kick it, Mikey. 

Peter Sheldon is a legend in creativity and teaching at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is passionate about helping students find their creative voice and landing jobs at their dream agency.  He knows a thing or two about a thing or two. He's honest and easy to talk to, and it was so amazing connecting back with Peter since my sophomore year class with him.  To see his extensive list of resources, head to our Instagram by searching EnteringAd. 

Anna Maria Araujo is an all-star account coordinator at Goodby Silverstein and Partners. She breaks down how she was able to get a job last May mid pandemic.  Head to our Instagram to follow her and see her recommended resources here https://www.instagram.com/enteringad/?hl=en

Caleb Dawkins is a rock start jr. art director at Fleishman Hillard in Chicago, Illinois. In 30 minutes, we talk creativity in public relations and about the best city ever, Chicago.  Follow our account EnteringAd on Instagram to connect, and see his recommended resources! 

Hatem is a copywriter at Mischief in NYC - you might know their work "Send Noods" for Kraft Heinz, along with other great campaigns we mention in this episode.  We talk Egyptian food, Visas, the benefits of ad school, and how to stay motivated all in about 30 minutes.  Head to our IG for to connect and see his resources! https://www.instagram.com/enteringad/?hl=en 

Program Director of copywriting at the famous Creative Circus in Atlanta, our guest this episode is Dan Balser. The host of the 300 episode+ 'Don't Get Me Started' Advertising Podcast, Dan's the man. We talk about portfolio school, great ads, and how to break in and enter the industry.  Honestly, I might enroll in the creative circus... Updates to come.  DGMS Podcast: https://balserville.libsyn.com/dgmspodcast To connect, visit: https://www.instagram.com/enteringad/?hl=en

Zach Wright is a senior strategist at 72andSunny over in LA. At the time of this recording, he was helping his team execute Indeed's big game ad. He is full of great energy and is dedicated to helping future talent knock down any advertising obstacles.  Connect with Zach on LinkedIn by heading to our Instagram @EnteringAd

Jeff Schermer is a senior creative at GUT in Miami. Jeff's B&E episode is full of advice for the young creative. He is known for his memorable copywriting and skill to craft and execute interesting ideas.  This is the second guest from GUT in Miami because of the great work they continuously put out.  To learn more about Jeff and to see his recommended resources, head to our Instagram @Enteringad

This week we have Funmi Adejobi; she is a fantastic person with fantastic advice. Funmi is currently a copywriter at Wieden + Kennedy. She tells her break-in story and gives you direct tips on how to break into large creative shops!  Go to our Instagram to connect with Funmi: https://www.instagram.com/enteringad/?hl=en

This week's guest is Peter Kritikos. He's seven months in at powerhouse tech company IBM. As a client services representative, he is our first non-advertising professional. We step away from our traditional conversation to discuss general tips to be successful in the virtual workplace. This episode is a must-listen for anyone working from home in any industry.  Check out our Instagram to connect with Peter, see his recommended resources, and stay updated on our latest guests.  https://www.instagram.com/enteringad/?hl=en

Alexander Allen is a senior copywriter at Gut in Miami. Two Superbowl commercials and a Cannes winning campaign are on his record so far. Listen to this episode if you want to take a glimpse into the mind of an advertising wizard.  Head to our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enteringad/?hl=en  To connect and see Alex's must-read resources. 

From selling shoes to writing award-winning ads, Jack Rogosin is this week's B&E Guest. Jack Rogosin is a copywriter at  FCB in Chicago, and he broke into the industry without a degree; how? He's creative as it gets. Listen to his story to figure out how someone went from being peppered spray to bringing the heat!  Head to our Instagram to connect with Jack!  https://www.instagram.com/enteringad/?hl=en

40th Ep of the B&E Podcast: Sit back and relax as we chat with @Isabella Ciardelli, Copywriter for agencies like TBWA/Media Arts Lab and now BBH. She’s a go-getter with a knack for innovation. We talk about real, practical advice, how to have confidence in your own brand and what a healthy work ethic looks like. Learn more by listening to Breaking & Entering on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Head to our to Instagram to see her recommended resources and to connect with Isabella: https://www.instagram.com/enteringad/?hl=en @Enteringad  

Perhaps the most recognized agency of 2020, Tim Flemke is the first-ever junior copywriter at Highdive in Chicago.  Highdive had two Superbowl commercials in 2020. The Jason Mamoa Rocket Mortgage & Jeep's Groundhog Day with our buddy Bill Murray.  Listen to his story to better your own break in schemes. Follow us on IG to learn more about Tim, Highdive, and to find other break-in stories. https://www.instagram.com/enteringad/?hl=en

Mo Osunbor is this week's B&E guest. We dive into Mo's career and see how he landed as an associate creative director. He is a phenomenal guest with so much knowledge and personality, making this episode a must-listen for advertisers at all levels.  Head over to our IG to learn more!  @EnteringAd

This week, we talk about how to find motivation in a global pandemic. Johnny Thai, Maggie Peng, and Isabella Courtenay-Morris are ad students whose chances at an internship and career growth grew slim in this past year's unease. Thankfully, they're helping us understand how they found the energy to co-found Indoor Recess. This summer's critically acclaimed ad competition for students stuck indoors,  created alongside founders Clayton Hutton, Emily Gorey, and Joy Darlene.

A student of advertising and discipline. Kofi Aidoo gave us a run for our money this week with the way he optimizes his time. He's a part-time strategy intern at award-winning creative agency Terri and Sandy, a full-time senior studying advertising at BYU, and the co-founder of BlindSpot, a social campaign raising cultural and racial awareness on-campus. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kofi-aidoo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enteringad/?hl=en

Lacey Gilbert is this week's B&E Guest. She's a titan in the advertising industry, specifically Chicago. She's worked at Cramer Krasselt, Havas, Energy BBDO, and now Leo Burnett. If you want to break into strategy at large full-service agencies - sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode.  Head over to our Instagram to connect and see Lacey's recommended resources: https://www.instagram.com/enteringad/?hl=en 

This week, we chat with Ross Bessinger, Administrative Business Partner at Google. He shares with us his expertise and experience, as well as a passion for helping young talent. With Ross, your break-in is a listen away.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossbessinger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enteringad/?hl=en

This week we have an esteemed guest, Roy Milton 2.  His bio goes: "Over the course of my career, I've made award-winning 360 advertising campaigns for some of the world’s largest brands. With a proven record of creative leadership, my focus is creating the most engaging brand experience for my clients growth and success. I am also an emerging voice for the next generation of diverse talent and leadership."  Check out our Instagram @EnteringAd for more info about this wonderful human!  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roymilton2/

Mark St. Amant has worked at agencies like Arnold and Crispin Porter Bogusky. He co-founded Boulder agency Grenadier. And he’s worked with Peyton Manning, Steph Curry and Roy Williams. Learn more about his long and storied career this week on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you're a sports fan, strategy-driven, and love a good story - this episode is for you!  https://www.markstamant.com/ 

VB, co-creator of Link it Black & Employee of Wunderman Thompson, was given the stage this week on the B&E Podcast. He talks us through design, giving back and the inherent prejudice lingering in our industry. Get to know how you can use your own platforms to make a difference through Link it Black.  https://www.linkit.black/

Mary Ellis of Inigo talks about pressure, time-management, and how one becomes a stand-out communication genius on this week’s episode of Breaking & Entering. The firm director of Loyola’s student-run communication agency, she takes on clients like United Airlines and the American Health Association and makes waves with every move. Give her break-in story a listen with this week’s episode. Inigo's Site: https://www.inigocomm.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marykathrynellis/

Mark Pollard of Sweathead talked shop with us this week on ad education, breaking into strategy, and preventing burnout. Mark's a well of dense advice and the knowledge he brings to this week's episode is an arsenal of invaluable resources. Thank you for coming on, Mark!  https://www.sweathead.com/ https://www.markpollard.net/about-mark-pollard/

Richard Pieczynski, ad professor at Loyola and UIUC and 20 year veteran at Leo Burnett joins us this week for a pragmatic look at networking in the digital world. No face-to-face? No problem.

This week on Breaking & Entering, Ogilvy talent Alex Minton joins Audrey for an insightful conversation on getting a job and getting it done right. 

Welcome to another duo episode.  I interview Laura Canzano, ACD @ GSD&M in Austin, and Bre Fern, Senior Copywriter at Argonaut. Both great friends created a visually stunning brand called 'BreakingAD,' which aims to help give practical advice to beginners in the industry.. just like us! They're a delightful, two-woman wrecking crew with a knack for career construction. Their plan is simple: help you help yourself. Come check out how on this week's new episode. Laura's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauracanzano/ Bre's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brefern/

Emily Mattice might be one of the youngest hires in the history of The Martin Agency (might be). She was hired her second-semester senior year as a strategist for the powerhouse creative agency located in Richmond, Virginia. Listen to hear how she achieved such great heights. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilymattice/

From Galway, Ireland, Vinny tells incredible stories from his break-in to writing famous Superbowl ads. Currently, Vinny Warren is the Founder & ECD of The Escape Pod Agency in the Windy City, recognized by AdAge as Small Agency of the Year winner in both 2017 & 2019. Vinny's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinnywarren/

In this episode of the Breaking & Entering Advertising Podcast, I interview Natalie Kim, the founder of We Are Next. We break down Natalie's entrance into advertising and how she started her company. We Are Next: https://we-are-next.com/ Natalie Kim's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieykim/

Maggie accepted her first job as an executive assistant for Wunderman Thompson's LA president. Today, she is a full-time strategist helping major clients create culture-changing work. Learn how she made her agency break-in on this B&E episode. Connect with Maggie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggiesuszka/ Buchun's Portfolio Site: https://buchunjiang0218.myportfolio.com/

Jayda Hill is a recent graduate from the University of Georgia.  Guided by a passion for making change and her love for advertising, Jayda Hill's academic career has come to an end, but her start in advertising is going to be a long and successful chapter of her life. A former MAIP fellow, Jayda, explains her break-in story at TBWA\MAL. Listen for essential tips and tricks - you're going to love this. Her Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayda-hill/  Buchun's Portfolio: https://buchunjiang0218.myportfolio.com/

Mark Beal is the Generation Z Expert. In this episode, Audrey Nussbaum (our new cohost) interviews Mark Beal, who has over 25 years of PR and marketing experience. He is a professor at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Both confident and optimistic for our generation, it is refreshing to hear great advice for students and recent graduates interested in public relations. Mark's publications: Author: Decoding Gen Z: 101 Lessons Generation Z Will Teach Corporate America, Marketers & Media Author: 101 Lessons They Never Taught You In College Author: 101 Lessons They Never Taught You In High School About Going To College Author: Career In Transition: 101 Lessons To Achieve Job Search Success Mark's Website: https://comminfo.rutgers.edu/beal-mark Buchun's Portfolio: https://buchunjiang0218.myportfolio.com/

Stephanie Kim is a Management Supervisor at R/GA in NYC. We have a conversation about what it takes to break into account services and how to thrive in it.  Stephanie Kim shares amazing insights as she has worked at some of the country's largest agencies.  She discusses transitioning from Chicago to NYC, understanding the creative process from an account perspective, and actionable tips to prevent burnout. This is a great episode for all aspiring advertisers because she knows agency life and how to do well long-term.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-kim-41696631/ Buchun's Portfolio: https://buchunjiang0218.myportfolio.com/ 

Larry Brantley is the President of Chaloner: an executive search firm specializing in placing mid to senior-level talent. PR, advertising, and other communications careers, Larry is an expert in helping professionals break in and stay in their careers.  He knows how to get senior-level talent hired, so you know he has some excellent advice for entry-level people like you and me.  You don't want to miss out on Larry's Advice on the latest episode. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrybrantley/ Chaloner: https://chaloner.com/

Aspiring journalists: Award-winning, Brian Braiker breaks-down his career journey as he walks us through his time at some remarkable organizations. He offers fantastic advice on how he would enter the journalism today if he had to start all over. Creator and former host of Ad Age's AdLib Podcast, it was genuinely great interviewing one of my inspirations. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-braiker-9872493/

The American Advertising Federation was established in 1905 and today consists of over 5,000 students and tens of thousands of professionals. The courageous leader of it all? Steve Pacheco. A Memphis-Man, Steve reminisces his college days to discussing his management and oversight of 12 Superbowl commercials. His dedication to students and the industry is unmatched. If you're interested in advertising, you will be interested in this episode. Steve's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevepacheco/ Steve's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AafCeo

Audrey Nussbaum is currently in the middle of her advertising break-in. Audrey had a comprehensive college career with three internships, including one at FCB Chicago. A benchmark for the 2020 class, Audrey is seeking full-time opportunities while attending Ogilvy's online academy, and WPP's NextGen leadership program. Audrey's Personal Website: https://audreynussbaum.com/about Buchun's Portfolio: https://buchunjiang0218.myportfolio.com/

After finding success in his self-started clothing line in LA, Justin had to continue his business or continue his education. His north star the entire time? Creative communications.  Today, Justin is the host of the ADcademics Podcast & Community Manager at Deutsch LA- ADcademics is one of the podcasts that inspired me to start B&E. He's a pro at podcasting, and his break-in scheme is one for the history books.

Steve Raquel is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We dive back early in his career as he managed to combine his passion for sports and advertising.  Early in his career, Steve was able to break into the Olympic Village and work with a global brand that we all know and McLove. Steve's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveraquel/

Devin Riley is a rising senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. For the first time in a while, Devin Riley is NOT an advertising major. He studies media and cinema with a PR Minor. Devin broke into one of the best agencies in the world with one of the best clients in the world... listen to hear his advice on the Breaking & Entering Podcast. Devin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-riley/ Buchun's Portfolio Site: https://buchunjiang0218.myportfolio.com/

Laurie Mellon is the Senior Vice President of Talent Programs at Publicis Health. As an alumni of their program, it was amazing to catch up with her. A fantastic internship program, we talk about their new online academy and we gloss over interview tips and tricks to elevate your job search game.  Publicis Health Internship: https://publicishealth.com/internship-program

Walker Post and Alex Littleton talk about the Covid-19 Business Fellowship Program. Around 50 days ago, they had a zoom hangout call and a few beers. Their story goes from that call to creating a full-fledged pro-bono business that solves two issues. They noticed that students are struggling to find internships and work experience. As well, companies are struggling all around Illinois. The solution? The Covid-19 Business Fellowship Program. Recently launched, the program has over 50 student fellows and 50 Illinois businesses in partnership. To learn more or donate please visit: https://covidfellows.com/donate Alex Littleton's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-littleton/ Walker Post's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walkerpost/ Buchun's Portfolio: https://buchunjiang0218.myportfolio.com/

David Hood is a junior copywriter at Geometry Global in Chicago. Geometry is a creative commerce agency with large clients like Ikea and Maserati. David shares his break-in story and offers advice to students and recent grads on how to write your way into advertising. David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hood/ Buchun's Portfolio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hood/

Shachar Meron is an expert in copywriting, branding, strategy, and teaching, from cartooning in his college classes to consulting for large brands. His break-in and entry of the ad industry is a story of persistence, which is the new requirement for today's recent graduates. Shachar is the gatekeeper between students and graduating on time, and his connection can do big things for you if you happen to reach out. His LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shacharmeron/ Bluegreen Branding: https://bluegreenbranding.com/insights/ Buchun's Portfolio: https://buchunjiang0218.myportfolio.com/ Student Opportunity: https://covidfellows.com/

Griffin Barra is one of the most relevant guests I've had on the show. An account manager at MiQ, he specializes in selling programmatic to the company's Chinese brands. Listen to his advice on how to succeed in the digital media realm on the Breaking & Entering podcast. A fantastic guy to add to your network. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffinbarra/  MiQ Site: http://www.wearemiq.com/ HIRING! COVID-19 Business Fellowship: https://covidfellows.com/ Buchun's Portfolio: https://buchunjiang0218.myportfolio.com/

David Burn is an industry veteran that created an advertising publication called Adpulp back in 2004. Adpulp articles analyze ads the right way: written by advertisers for advertisers. David is looking for eager young writers recently out of college to debut their talent on Adpulp today. For your creative break into the ad industry, it is a no-brainer to reach out to David Burn. Emerging Voices Project: https://www.patreon.com/adpulp dburn@adpulp.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidburn/ Shout out to Mikey Melarkey & Buchun Jiang for helping create this episode.

Kayla Dzierozynski tells her story of how she broke into her role as an assistant account executive for Energy BBDO. Energy BBDO is a full-service creative agency that preaches the importance of brand growth through powerful creative. I encourage you to reach out to Kayla for any questions or advice. Find her on LinkedIn or feel to email her at kayladzier@gmail.com. Shout out to Mikey Melarkey, our audio engineer. Shout out to Buchun Jiang, our outstanding Creative Director for this show. Check out his portfolio at https://buchunjiang0218.myportfolio.com/

Chirag Kushalani has been an account manager at DDB Chicago for the past year. In this episode of the Breaking & Entering Podcast, he explains how he broke into a legendary creative agency. Shout out to B&E's Graphic Designer Buchun Jiang and Audio Engineer Mikey Melarkey for making this episode possible.

Amazon Advertising in Washington, DC. If you told Armando that's where he would be as a college student, he would not believe you! This B&E Episode highlights the amazing Amazon Advertising Associate Account Executive Program and highlights alternative opportunities outside your traditional ad agency. I encourage you to connect to Armando Sanchez-Monsivais on LinkedIn or email him with questions. Episode Breakdown: 1:30 - Introduction & Story 8:00 - College Involvements 15:00 - Breaking Into Internships 38:00 - Amazon Advertising Associate Account Exec Program Overview 45:00 - Post Grad Options 52:00 - How Armando Is Thriving 56:00 - Recommended Resources / Final Advice Thanks To Mikey Melarkey Audio Technician & Buchun Jiang the creative director

Nikky Gary is also a senior advertising student who aspires to be a copywriter for an advertising agency this coming fall.  She shares her tips on how to stay creatively inspired at home and her schemes to land a job. I encourage you to reach out her with questions at nicolegary97@gmail.com A special thanks to Mikey Melarkey & Buchun Jiang for helping me create this episode!    

Steph Maurer is a senior advertising student at the University of Illinois. She explains her plan to get a job this summer amid a nation-wide pandemic. I encourage you to reach out to her with any questions at: stephanieraemaurer@gmail.comor Find her on LinkedIn at Stephanie Maurer Thank you to Buchun Jiang & Mikey Melarkey for help creating this episode.