PENN STATE AD CLUB

 

Welcome to the Donald W. Davis Penn State Chapter of the American Advertising Federation. The Donald W. Davis Advertising Federation is an important complement to the Penn State advertising program. By providing students with the opportunity to meet and interact with advertising professionals, the Advertising Club allows students to gain the necessary skills needed to earn internships, achieve career placement, and become more engaged in the advertising profession. The club is not only a student organization; it is a key to future success.

 

 

 

 

 

Fall 2008 Schedule

 

WELCOME BACK KICK-OFF MEETING

Tuesday, 9/2

7pm, 121 Sparks

 

SPIKES GAME FUNDRAISER

Thursday, 9/4

7pm, Medlar Field

 

MARKETING/IMC PANEL

Monday, Sept. 15

7pm, 113 Carnegie Cinema

Panelists from American Eagle Clothing and Eat N Park Restaurants, among others, will discuss how the Marketing Department of major corporations work with their ad agencies to develop strategic plans, creative executions and promotional events.

 

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Monday, Sept. 22

TBA

 

APPRENTICE

Monday, Sept. 29

7pm, 113 Carnegie Cinema

 

HEALTHCARE MARKETING+AD PANEL

Monday, Oct. 13

7pm, 113 Carnegie Cinema

Panelists from Digitas Healthcare in Philadelphia and Agency Rx in NYC plus 1-2 other Healthcare-focused advertising or marketing agencies will discuss one of the fastest growing areas of advertising and how working with pharmaceutical and other health related companies differs from other marketing clients.

 

AD CLUB HALLOWEEN SOCIAL

Friday, Oct. 24

TBA

 

MULLEN ADVERTISING

+ HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST

Monday, Oct. 27

7pm, 113 Carnegie Cinema

 

OGILVY ADVERTISING RECRUITMENT EVENT

Monday, Nov. 3

7pm, 113 Carnegie Cinema

 

PHILLY AD TRIP (Avenue Q/Razorfish + TBD 2nd agency)

Nov. 7, all day

 

MARC USA

Monday, Nov. 17

7pm, 113 Carnegie Cinema

 

ANNUAL AD CLUB HOLIDAY PARTY

Thursday, 12/11

TBD

 

 

Updates

 

Ad Club membership dues are $25.

 

AAF application due by Sept. 19, 2008 to Ken. AAF membership fee is $35.

 

2008-2009 Ad Club t-shirts on sale for $10. Get them before they sell out!

 

Deadline for all dues: Oct. 17, 2008

 

Watch out for a new website look for the 2008-2009 Penn State Ad Club!

 

Ad Club’s *NEW* Student Office

308 C10 (3rd Floor)

 

 

 

Ad Club President

Geoff Piraino

gjp5003@psu.edu

 

Ad Club Faculty Advisor

Ron Smith

rgs13@psu.edu

110 Carnegie

 

AAF Advisor

Ken Yednock

key2@psu.edu

119 Carnegie, 814-865-3481

Any questions/comments, please e-mail mxc5018@psu.edu