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Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Agency & City Life
Hi everyone.
I just wanted to update the blog about my agency experiences and adventures in NYC, etc. A couple weeks ago, I went to hear Subaru radio spots get produced. I went on two different days; the first day, the voice-over talent was phoning in compared to the second day when the voice-over talent came into the studio. It was interesting to see how both dynamics worked. There were two different people for talent, and different sets of copywriters, account executives and producers giving input. On the second day, there were 12 spots to record but the time flew by.
DDB also hosts weekly intern meetings. Last week, we got to meet the president of DDB New York, Peter Hempel. He was a great speaker and the meeting was much more of a dialogue than anything else. We went around the room introducing ourselves and something someone would say would remind him of some story. What I took away most from the meeting was how advertising needs to "keep it real." He quotes Bill Bernbach by saying, "Advertising serves the needs of the unchanging man."
On Friday night I went to see Dispatch: Zimbabwe, the first night of a 3-night charity concert event in Madison Square Garden. The shows were all sold-out, and I can say that Friday night was incredible. There was a certain magical energy about that concert. Dispatch hasn't played together for 3 years and only came together to raise money for Zimbabwe. So not only did I feel like I was witnessing a very special reunion, but it felt amazing to be able to give something to help out. (100% of ticket sales went to charity.) I'm very grateful to be in New York this summer to have all these amazing experiences.
I just wanted to update the blog about my agency experiences and adventures in NYC, etc. A couple weeks ago, I went to hear Subaru radio spots get produced. I went on two different days; the first day, the voice-over talent was phoning in compared to the second day when the voice-over talent came into the studio. It was interesting to see how both dynamics worked. There were two different people for talent, and different sets of copywriters, account executives and producers giving input. On the second day, there were 12 spots to record but the time flew by.
DDB also hosts weekly intern meetings. Last week, we got to meet the president of DDB New York, Peter Hempel. He was a great speaker and the meeting was much more of a dialogue than anything else. We went around the room introducing ourselves and something someone would say would remind him of some story. What I took away most from the meeting was how advertising needs to "keep it real." He quotes Bill Bernbach by saying, "Advertising serves the needs of the unchanging man."
On Friday night I went to see Dispatch: Zimbabwe, the first night of a 3-night charity concert event in Madison Square Garden. The shows were all sold-out, and I can say that Friday night was incredible. There was a certain magical energy about that concert. Dispatch hasn't played together for 3 years and only came together to raise money for Zimbabwe. So not only did I feel like I was witnessing a very special reunion, but it felt amazing to be able to give something to help out. (100% of ticket sales went to charity.) I'm very grateful to be in New York this summer to have all these amazing experiences.
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Mentor
Everyone at Doe has been great and really willing to show me how everything works. I work most closely with Erin (Account Supervisor) and Adam (Account Manager). Erin has given me some good advice about the business, dealing with clients, ect. And Adam has been extremely helpful in showing me day-to-day duties and project development, and he has been great in letting me try new things on my own and then looking over them to make sure they are just right.
I have really enjoyed attending client meetings and working with them to get them what they want. Also, it this my position has shown me how challenging it can be sometimes to make the client happy while keeping the creatives interested. I was really excited the other day because I developed some radio copy. I know it seems like something small, but it is still fun to know I wrote it. I have also helped in developing some concepts for ads/campaigns. I know this probably seems insignificant, but it still feels good to know that I am contributing. Has any one else felt these "small" accomplishments?
I have really enjoyed attending client meetings and working with them to get them what they want. Also, it this my position has shown me how challenging it can be sometimes to make the client happy while keeping the creatives interested. I was really excited the other day because I developed some radio copy. I know it seems like something small, but it is still fun to know I wrote it. I have also helped in developing some concepts for ads/campaigns. I know this probably seems insignificant, but it still feels good to know that I am contributing. Has any one else felt these "small" accomplishments?
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Why read newspapers?
So, one of the copywriters (so nice) said it was unfortunate that I was coming to the Times when they weren't in the process of developing a new campaign and thus asked me if I wanted to work on a special project with him. By special project he basically means a project that most likely will not be run in the newspaper (but who knows? maybe it will be amazing) but that we're going to work on so that I can have some more involvement in the creative process. Cool, right? So, on Friday we went to one of the conference rooms (we're that important-lol) and brainstormed. I think on Monday, we'll start concepting them or something.
Other than that, work at the Times has been good. Writing copy for sell sheets (trying to convince advertisers to give us their money), direct mail pieces (trying to convince readers to re-suscribe), and any random project that comes my way -- such as writing copy to promote a new editorial piece running in the paper or looking for newspaper quotes to make into headlines on our personalities campaign (if anyone is in LA and sees a Dan Neil billboard with the line "Limited only by your ability to post bail"... I came up with -- well found -- that). My favorite project was helping massage a 10-sec tv script. Again, if anyone sees a commercial with TJ Simers... I suggested about 5-sec of that dialogue. Hahaha.
Mentors? It's kind of weird at the Times I suppose because everyone in the writing section has helped me out at some point. Jim is the senior copy writer and he was my point man on a lot of the work I did originally. Patrick is the direct mail writer (among other things), and once he came back last Friday (he was on a month-long vacay) he's become my point man on the direct mail pieces and some of the sell sheets I've been working on. Graham is the 3rd copywriter and the one who's working with me on the "special" project. He's great and has talked to me about how he got started in advertising (apparently portfolio school is the way to go if you want to enter an advertising agency on the creative side). Hye is the copyeditor and she was my guardian angel in the beginning... there wasn't a lot of work for me to do, but she managed to scrounge up some copyediting stuff -- which was actually a nice way to get started because I got my feet wet looking at the ads the writers wrote before actually writing my own. Nicholas and Cooper are the on-line geniuses, but I havent' actually gotten to work much with them since my internet experience is minimal. Unless, they want facebook experience...
Other than that, work at the Times has been good. Writing copy for sell sheets (trying to convince advertisers to give us their money), direct mail pieces (trying to convince readers to re-suscribe), and any random project that comes my way -- such as writing copy to promote a new editorial piece running in the paper or looking for newspaper quotes to make into headlines on our personalities campaign (if anyone is in LA and sees a Dan Neil billboard with the line "Limited only by your ability to post bail"... I came up with -- well found -- that). My favorite project was helping massage a 10-sec tv script. Again, if anyone sees a commercial with TJ Simers... I suggested about 5-sec of that dialogue. Hahaha.
Mentors? It's kind of weird at the Times I suppose because everyone in the writing section has helped me out at some point. Jim is the senior copy writer and he was my point man on a lot of the work I did originally. Patrick is the direct mail writer (among other things), and once he came back last Friday (he was on a month-long vacay) he's become my point man on the direct mail pieces and some of the sell sheets I've been working on. Graham is the 3rd copywriter and the one who's working with me on the "special" project. He's great and has talked to me about how he got started in advertising (apparently portfolio school is the way to go if you want to enter an advertising agency on the creative side). Hye is the copyeditor and she was my guardian angel in the beginning... there wasn't a lot of work for me to do, but she managed to scrounge up some copyediting stuff -- which was actually a nice way to get started because I got my feet wet looking at the ads the writers wrote before actually writing my own. Nicholas and Cooper are the on-line geniuses, but I havent' actually gotten to work much with them since my internet experience is minimal. Unless, they want facebook experience...
Monday, July 2, 2007
Congrats to my Sales Mentor
Today my mentor got promoted to the Advertising Sales manager of the Restaurant Team. I'm so glad he got the position because he is such a hard worker and is SO good at what he does. I really couldn't have asked for a better mentor. It's really great because he's always there for questions but also lets me off on my own. He takes away all the mundane tasks that sometimes poor interns usually receive and I'm out there doing all the stuff the full time reps do.
Does anyone else have a mentor or just departments? Was the mentor a good-fit or did you change around from your first "assignment"
Does anyone else have a mentor or just departments? Was the mentor a good-fit or did you change around from your first "assignment"
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Hey guys,
It's been great to see some of the different jobs/intern positions. Keep posting so we can see what everyone's doing!
As for me, I've been doing a TON of driving all over Long Island. I'm getting to know the areas and since I'm in restaurant advertising sales, I know all the good places to eat. The restaurant group also handles entertainment and nightlife...so I know some great places to go for all you NY city interns looking to get out of the city a bit.
After a few weeks of training, we're (the other interns and I) finally out selling on our own and so far its been really exciting. I've landed a few small accounts and a couple big accounts and the excitement of making a sale is like nothing else. It's fun because after we land the account we manage them for the rest of the summer, so it is exciting getting to build your own client base.
It's been great to see some of the different jobs/intern positions. Keep posting so we can see what everyone's doing!
As for me, I've been doing a TON of driving all over Long Island. I'm getting to know the areas and since I'm in restaurant advertising sales, I know all the good places to eat. The restaurant group also handles entertainment and nightlife...so I know some great places to go for all you NY city interns looking to get out of the city a bit.
After a few weeks of training, we're (the other interns and I) finally out selling on our own and so far its been really exciting. I've landed a few small accounts and a couple big accounts and the excitement of making a sale is like nothing else. It's fun because after we land the account we manage them for the rest of the summer, so it is exciting getting to build your own client base.
Intro
Hey Everyone,
Sorry it has taken me so long to get on. It has been crazy at the agency ever since I arrived! I am working at Doe Anderson in Louisville, Kentucky. Although Louisville is not as exciting as New York or Austin, I am still having a great time.
I am working in account services, so I get to experience all aspects of the agency. Since I have been here, I have been on 3 commercial shoots and several print ad shoots. I am mainly working on the Norton Healthcare account, which is great because I am working on a degree in communications with a healthcare emphasis. I already have my certification in PR, editing and integrated communications, which has really helped me so far.
Doe is a great place to be. They have some great accounts including Maker's Mark. I am looking forward to the rest of my time here.
-Anne
Sorry it has taken me so long to get on. It has been crazy at the agency ever since I arrived! I am working at Doe Anderson in Louisville, Kentucky. Although Louisville is not as exciting as New York or Austin, I am still having a great time.
I am working in account services, so I get to experience all aspects of the agency. Since I have been here, I have been on 3 commercial shoots and several print ad shoots. I am mainly working on the Norton Healthcare account, which is great because I am working on a degree in communications with a healthcare emphasis. I already have my certification in PR, editing and integrated communications, which has really helped me so far.
Doe is a great place to be. They have some great accounts including Maker's Mark. I am looking forward to the rest of my time here.
-Anne
Hey guys!
Hey everyone from rainy Austin, TX. It never rains in Austin in the summer until I get here that is...I don't think it will ever stop!
I do not know when our pictures/information will be posted on the Stickell page however, I have set up a group on Facebook. The group is called 2007 Stickell Interns (creative I know!). Feel free to join and we can all get to know each other.
Hope everyone is having a great time with their internship and venturing out into their city!
~Ariela
I do not know when our pictures/information will be posted on the Stickell page however, I have set up a group on Facebook. The group is called 2007 Stickell Interns (creative I know!). Feel free to join and we can all get to know each other.
Hope everyone is having a great time with their internship and venturing out into their city!
~Ariela
Monday, June 25, 2007
This Weekend and 2 Questions
Hey guys,
Just checking in from the west coast. This weekend was packed. On Friday we went to a taping of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Then we snuck backstage and met Jay, Cedric the Entertainer and Chip Foose (host of Overhaulin'). Now, I'm a huge Conan O'Brien fan, but it was still awesome to meet Jay. Saturday was a full day at Universal Studios and I spent Sunday playing volleyball down at Hermosa Beach. Hopefully I can upload some pics up here in the near future.
Couple questions -
Does anyone know when our photos and profiles will be up on the Stickell Internship main page?
Has anyone created a facebook group for us Stickells?
Ciao,
Katie Majeski
Just checking in from the west coast. This weekend was packed. On Friday we went to a taping of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Then we snuck backstage and met Jay, Cedric the Entertainer and Chip Foose (host of Overhaulin'). Now, I'm a huge Conan O'Brien fan, but it was still awesome to meet Jay. Saturday was a full day at Universal Studios and I spent Sunday playing volleyball down at Hermosa Beach. Hopefully I can upload some pics up here in the near future.
Couple questions -
Does anyone know when our photos and profiles will be up on the Stickell Internship main page?
Has anyone created a facebook group for us Stickells?
Ciao,
Katie Majeski
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Greetings
My name is Tom McAdams and I am interning at McCann Erickson in NYC. This fall I will be a senior Advertising and Psychology double major at Penn State. When I'm not at school I live in a little suburb outside of Philadelphia named Richboro that 3 years ago was named the "4th Best Place to Raise Children" so I guess my parents did a good job with the choice, but it was pretty boring. Living in New York is much more my speed.
So far I've taken advantage of a few thing the city offers, like free concerts, gallery openings and even a METS game (they were playing the Phillies...and we won!).
That's all for now. I hope everyone else is having a great time getting acclimated to their respective cites.
~Tom
So far I've taken advantage of a few thing the city offers, like free concerts, gallery openings and even a METS game (they were playing the Phillies...and we won!).
That's all for now. I hope everyone else is having a great time getting acclimated to their respective cites.
~Tom
Live from New York
Great to see you're all soaking in your experiences! Can't wait to hear more as the summer progresses.
Hi, I'm Andrea Schneider, and I'm interning at Ogilvy & Mather in New York City. Although I've only been here a week and a half, I've already had amazing opportunities at the agency. I'm working account management on Unilever's Hellmann's/Best Foods and Wish-Bone campaigns. I'm lucky to be involved in everything from coordinating the brand strategy to sitting in a studio watching a commercial voice-over be laid down and mixed. We have some things in the works that I'm excited to share with you all soon (we're almost there).
There's an added interest for me being here in the East because I grew up all over the West. I go to the University of Oregon, but I grew up in southern California and was raised in Idaho. There are about 45 interns here (the farthest West thus far hailing from Texas ;), and we have been grouped to work in six teams on a new campaign pitch for a real client.
I can't wait to learn more and hopefully explore with my fellow big-apple Stickells. Since I travel from updown to midtown each day along Broadway, I thought this would be appropriate. If you find yourself getting a bit directionally disoriented (like me) in your new city, Google Street View may be worth a look.
Hi, I'm Andrea Schneider, and I'm interning at Ogilvy & Mather in New York City. Although I've only been here a week and a half, I've already had amazing opportunities at the agency. I'm working account management on Unilever's Hellmann's/Best Foods and Wish-Bone campaigns. I'm lucky to be involved in everything from coordinating the brand strategy to sitting in a studio watching a commercial voice-over be laid down and mixed. We have some things in the works that I'm excited to share with you all soon (we're almost there).
There's an added interest for me being here in the East because I grew up all over the West. I go to the University of Oregon, but I grew up in southern California and was raised in Idaho. There are about 45 interns here (the farthest West thus far hailing from Texas ;), and we have been grouped to work in six teams on a new campaign pitch for a real client.
I can't wait to learn more and hopefully explore with my fellow big-apple Stickells. Since I travel from updown to midtown each day along Broadway, I thought this would be appropriate. If you find yourself getting a bit directionally disoriented (like me) in your new city, Google Street View may be worth a look.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Hi Everyone!
Sorry it took me a few days to get on this thing!!
My name is Megan Dusnik and I attend Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. I am an advertising major with certificates in Business to Business Marketing and Direct Marketing.
I am interning this summer in New York City, NY at BBDO Worldwide. I am in Account Services for Lowe's. So far I am IN LOVE with this city and all of the people. I am having the time of my life and seeing celebs!
Advertising is my obsession and I hope you are all having great experiences too. Good luck to everyone and I can't wait to hear about everyone's summers! Take care!
Megan
My name is Megan Dusnik and I attend Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. I am an advertising major with certificates in Business to Business Marketing and Direct Marketing.
I am interning this summer in New York City, NY at BBDO Worldwide. I am in Account Services for Lowe's. So far I am IN LOVE with this city and all of the people. I am having the time of my life and seeing celebs!
Advertising is my obsession and I hope you are all having great experiences too. Good luck to everyone and I can't wait to hear about everyone's summers! Take care!
Megan
Monday, June 18, 2007
*hiya
Hey guys! Nicole here.
I'm interning at Digital Pulp, a web-focused agency in New York. Attending Temple University, I study advertising, art direction, french, and other fun and invigorating subjects. Ohio is my suburban birthplace, so I relish (almost) all that is urbane. I look forward to lots of Nuts4Nuts, learning more about web design, and having an overall stellar experience this summer amidst some wonderfully welcoming people.
I'm interning at Digital Pulp, a web-focused agency in New York. Attending Temple University, I study advertising, art direction, french, and other fun and invigorating subjects. Ohio is my suburban birthplace, so I relish (almost) all that is urbane. I look forward to lots of Nuts4Nuts, learning more about web design, and having an overall stellar experience this summer amidst some wonderfully welcoming people.
Intro
My name is Ellen Cox and I'm an advertising management major at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. Although I go to school in Ohio, I'm originally from the Chicago suburbs.
This summer, my Stickell internship brought me to the live music capital of the world and the home of GSD&M at Idea City. I'm spending the summer as an account service intern for the Norwegian Cruise Line account. The NCL team is great, and I am quickly learning the ins and outs of the cruise industry.
I love account service because I get to interact with almost every facet of the agency.
In my free time I'm falling in love with the city of Austin and doing my best to not let the summer pass too quickly.
This summer, my Stickell internship brought me to the live music capital of the world and the home of GSD&M at Idea City. I'm spending the summer as an account service intern for the Norwegian Cruise Line account. The NCL team is great, and I am quickly learning the ins and outs of the cruise industry.
I love account service because I get to interact with almost every facet of the agency.
In my free time I'm falling in love with the city of Austin and doing my best to not let the summer pass too quickly.
Intro
Hey everyone!
My name is Ariela Bonen. I am from South Dakota and I am attending South Dakota State University. I will be a senior Advertising major, Psychology minor. I am currently in good 'ole Austin Texas working at GSD&M as the Account Service Intern on the BMW Account. It is amazing how much a person can learn about cars!!
Have a great summer!
~Ariela
My name is Ariela Bonen. I am from South Dakota and I am attending South Dakota State University. I will be a senior Advertising major, Psychology minor. I am currently in good 'ole Austin Texas working at GSD&M as the Account Service Intern on the BMW Account. It is amazing how much a person can learn about cars!!
Have a great summer!
~Ariela
Hi everyone!
My name is Meghan Brattin and I'm from the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois in Bartlett, near the second largest mall in America - Woodfield in Schaumburg.. fabulous shopping. I go to school at the University of Illinois in Champaign - Urbana. This summer I'm working at MediaVest in NYC right north of Times Square and I'm working on Skittles, Starburst, and Dove Chocolate.. anyone want any free candy??
hello.
my name is natalie hammel. i kind of feel like i don't know where to say i'm from anymore since i am never home -- but i grew up in virginia near washington, d.c. and now i go to school at unc-chapel hill. i've also lived recently in singapore and miami. this summer i am in nyc, interning at DDB. :)
Intros
Hi! My name is Katie R. and I am currently interning for the Los Angeles Times... in Los Angeles, CA. I work in the creative department writing copy and headlines for ads.
I love Los Angeles, though the heat is killing me (I'm originally from MN, so give me snow!). My family currently lives in Missouri--where I go to school at the University of Missouri-Columbia, which proudly claims to the be not only the 1st but the best Journalism School in the country. :)
I love Los Angeles, though the heat is killing me (I'm originally from MN, so give me snow!). My family currently lives in Missouri--where I go to school at the University of Missouri-Columbia, which proudly claims to the be not only the 1st but the best Journalism School in the country. :)
Intros
My name is Piotr Jakubowski. I was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia, but I am a Polish citizen. I attend Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
I'm currently working with Account Management on the Yoplait account at Saatchi & Saatchi New York.
I'm currently working with Account Management on the Yoplait account at Saatchi & Saatchi New York.
Intros..
Hey guys!
Where you all from and what companies are you interning at?
I grew up on the south shore of Massachusetts, go to Boston University, and am interning at Toyota in Torrance, CA.
Ciao,
Katie M.
Where you all from and what companies are you interning at?
I grew up on the south shore of Massachusetts, go to Boston University, and am interning at Toyota in Torrance, CA.
Ciao,
Katie M.
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