Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Neo@Ogilvy Application Deadline EXTENDED

Deadline: Friday February 26, 2010
Full time job; New York, NY


Digital Development Program – Assistant Planner
Info Session Date:
March 4, 4:00-5:00pm, BUR 134
CareerSource Event ID # 343

Application Deadline EXTENDED: February 26, 12:00 Noon
Interview Date: March 5, CMA 3.102
CareerSource Job ID # 6413

“This position differs from others because it provides access to a depth and breadth of training that goes beyond the ‘on-the-job’ and allows program participants to quickly gain experience across the spectrum of digital marketing. After each of your rotations you will be placed to better prepare you for your next rotation. Upon completion of the 6 month rotation, you in orderreceive critical feedback/evaluations entry level into a role that compliments your professional goals and our business needs.”

For more information visit CCS

Become a Brand Ambassador for Xbox

Deadline: February 26, 2010


Mr. Youth will be executing a brand ambassador program this spring for Xbox 360! Mr. Youth is looking to hire hyper-social, well-connected females on 10 campuses nationwide. See below for more information:

Xbox Entertainment Teams ambassadors will be responsible for the following:

  • Executing general campaign tactics throughout the program that promote Xbox via online and offline initiatives on campus and in the community
  • Sponsoring (3) high-profile on campus events where attendance skews towards Hyper Social females
  • Logging on to the Xbox Influencer Portal on a regular basis, uploading photos and blogging about promotional efforts
  • Driving traffic to the Xbox 360 brand site, as well as to the Xbox 360 Facebook page
  • Building partnerships with student organizations on campus

Please contact me (president@texasadgroup.com) for more information or send resume and cover letter to manisham@mryouth.com.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

RMM: Media Planner - Austin, Texas

RMM, an Austin based online advertising and media service company is seeking a full time Media Planner. Candidates should be highly organized, detail oriented with strong verbal and written communications skills and enjoy working in fast pace environment.

Responsibilities include:
-Working with sales team to assess client goals and provide media plan.
-Provide advice/information for media plans
-Create site list for media plan.
-Set CPM/CPC rates for plans taking into account site list, client goals and serving fees
-Provide research to sales team upon request (comScore, Hitwise, eMarketer, etc.)
-RFP publishers during planning process for direct site placements
-Work with Media Buyers to ensure campaigns are running according to Media Plans.
-Media Buying.

Qualifications & Experience:
-Persuasive oral & written communicator, strong interpersonal skills and sense of urgency.
-Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines without exceptions.
-Extremely detail oriented.
-Bachelors Degree preferred.
-1- 2 years agency media planning/buying experience preferred.
-Proficiency in comScore a plus

Background on RMM:
RMM was founded in 2004 by Internet entrepreneur Jon Flatt who joined forces with business and media leader Red McCombs in 2005.

Today, RMM connects targeted audiences with advertisers and publishers based on
demographic, psychographic and consumer behaviors to enhance branding and
maximize client return on investment.

Recently acquired by LIN TV Corp. (Oct. 6th 2009), a local multi-platform digital
media company, owning and/or operating 27 nationally-affiliated broadcast
network television stations in 17 U.S. markets, more than 50 interactive
television station and niche web sites and mobile marketing solutions,
the acquisition of RMM will further diversify the Company’s digital marketing
and sales business, as well as providing new opportunities for growth.

To apply for this position, please submit resumes to
megan.matlock@rmmonline.com with title online media planner application.

MPG - Media Planner, Chicago IL

Deadline: February 23,2010
MPG, Media Planning Group is a global media agency and is currently looking for TWO media planners. If interested, please send resume/cover letter to Christine Wantman or visit AdGrad for more information.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Roy Spence Speaking at UT

Roy Spence, the co-founder and chairman of GSD&M Idea City and co-author of It's Not What You Sell, It's What You Stand For: Why Every Extraordinary Business is Driven by Purpose, is coming to speak at UT next Tuesday, February 23rd. The event will be held in WEL 1.120 from 5:30-6:30pm.

Bio: Roy Spence is co-founder and chairman of GSD&M Idea City, a leading marketing communications and advertising company. He is also now co-founder and CEO of The Purpose Institute, a consulting firm whose purpose is to help people and organizations discover and live their purpose. Along with Haley Rushing, Roy co-authored the Wall Street Journal bestselling book, It's Not What You Sell, It's What You Stand For: Why Every Extraordinary Business is Driven by Purpose.

Under Roy's leadership, his agency has helped grow some of the world's must successful brands like Southwest Airlines, Wal-Mart, DreamWorks, the PGA TOUE,BMW global, the U.S. Air Force, Hallmark and the Clinton Global Initiative. Roy has been a trusted advisor to legendary leaders including Sam Walton and Southwest Airlines founder, Herb Kelleher. His council has also been sought by U.S. presidents and leaders in teh State Department and Department of Defense.


TEDxAustin Room Change

The overflow room has changed for the TEDxAustin event on Saturday. The event has moved across the street to GRG 102. I hope to see you there. For some inspiration before the event check out this great TED video.

Monday, February 15, 2010

T3, Junior Copywriter - Austin, TX

T3 is looking for a Junior Copywriter. The description is below.

The need: An idea machine; a conceptually strong and executionally smart junior to mid-level interactive copywriter.

The details: We're looking for an experienced, digitally-focused writer who brings smart, original ideas to a variety of interactive/online oriented campaigns, including sites, online ads, viral, and social networking efforts. In this position, you will be working on a Fortune 500 account. Along with great ideas, you should have a mind for details, persuasive presentation skills, and work well with art directors and account service teams. Enthusiastic self-starters with a proactive and intensely creative approach to problem solving, we want to talk to you.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

TEDxAustin

Become inspired by some of the most cutting edge speakers in the technology, entertainment and design industries. Attend TEDxAustin FREE and without a ticket Saturday, February 20th in the overflow room, GRE 105. Livefeed sponsored by Texas Evening MBA and Texas Executive MBA Programs. Overflow sponsored by Texas Ventures and The Texas Advertising Group. For more information on the event and TEDxAustin please click here.

TAG members also receive a resume book point for attending.