TAG Meeting Tonight

Don't forget about the TAG meeting tonight at 7:30pm in MEZES B0.306! I hope to see you all there. 

Last Call for Big Wig Votes, Order Tickets for the Show!

THE DETAILS:
Your walls are lined with polished accolades. Coworkers swoon as you pass by. You’re a creative god, and you know it.

But could you have won all those shiny A’s on your own? Without the sound editor making that 11-year-old boy sound closer to 8? (I know, right, who expected his voice to change during the week and a half between his demo and VO recording?) Or would you be such a big shot if it wasn’t for the intern whose idea you presented as your own? It’s ok, that last one’s our secret.

But let’s applaud the true backbones of our industry, the people who make our ideas come to life. Nominate your favorite industry partners for this year’s Big Wig Awards. They deserve it, 'cause honestly, if it weren’t for round-the-clock press checks, our careers would be dead on arrival.
 

TO VOTE:

You’ve made your nominations, now make them count! Voting is now open exclusively to Ad Fed and AD2ATX members. Cast your vote for this year’s Big Wig Awards by clicking here. When asked for your email address, please use the email address that delivered this invitation.  If you use a different email address, your vote will not be counted.  And as we mentioned, only Ad Fed and A2 members can vote.

 

If your company has been nominated, and you're not an Ad Fed Member, please join. That way, your vote will count AND we're also a great group of people. C'mon. We won't bite!

Put the date on your calendar; buy your tickets now and get your wig ready!

 

 

THE EVENT:

Mark your calendar for the 2010 BIG WIGS AWARD SHOW on October 27!

 

Why go, you ask? Fun food, adult beverages, FREE valet parking, awards for winners, and we will be giving out Apple Products as prizes for the BEST WIGS of the night!

 

Tickets are $30 for Ad Fed and A2 Members, $20 for students and $35 for Non Ad Fed Members. Purchase your tickets by   clicking here!

MAIP INFORMATION SESSION - BUR 124

MAIP INFORMATION SESSION - BUR 124
Deadline: Tuesday, October 19 @ 7:30pm
Each year, MAIP (Multicultural Advertising Intern Program) gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to partake in a 10-week paid summer internship at an 4A's member advertising agency. Students gain practical work experience, establish key industry contacts, and perhaps most importantly, become better prepared to land a full-time job in advertising when they graduate.

AAF - Houston Advertising Federation Competition

AAF - Houston Advertising Federation Competition - November 5th and 6th, 2010 

Every year, TAG sends a delegation of students to compete in the Houston Advertising Federation Conference. Students form into "advertising agencies" and develop a creative campaign in ONE day. This is an amazing experience that will not only open your eyes to the world of advertising but will also teach you what it is really like to create a campaign. 

The registration fee for this conference is $85

The hotel cost will be $115 for the two nights we will be staying, per person.

The total cost of the trip will be $200 per person.

Carpools will be coordinated for Thursday Night.

The deadline to book your spot is Monday, October 18th before 3 pm.

The payment is due in the TAG Box located on the 7th floor of the CMA.

There will not be an application process as this Competition is meant for the inexperienced who hope to learn more about the industry or the experienced who want to gain more hands-on experience. All you will need is to turn in is the student form attached to this email by Monday October 18, 2010 at 3pm.

On the backside of the application, include what area you are most interested in, in descending order:

Areas of Interest:    1. Art Director 3. Account Services       5.Marketing

2. Copywriter 4. Media

Below is the schedule on the AAF Website just so you all can see what is included in the trip:

Schedule:
Day                         Time                                    Event
Friday, 11/5             8:00am – 8:30 am           Registration/Continental breakfast
Friday, 11/5             8:30am                              Conference begins
Friday, 11/5             9:30am                              Students depart for host companies
Friday, 11/5             9:45am                              Professors gather, depart for tour
Friday, 11/5             6:30pm                              Students return
Friday, 11/5             6:30 – 7:30pm                  Student social hour
Friday, 11/5             7:00pm                               Professors depart for dinner/ Judging begins

Saturday, 11/6        8:30am – 9:30am            Continental breakfast
Saturday, 11/6        9:30am – 10:30am          Resume/Portfolio review
Saturday, 11/6        10:30am – 11:30am        Panel discussion
Saturday, 11/6        11:30am – 1:00pm          Awards ceremony luncheon

Please email VP Industry Relations, Mariano Pintor if you are interested.  if you are indeed interested. There will not be a limit to those who want to participate. As long as we have the interest, we will be more than happy to represent UT with as many participants as possible.

National Instruments - Marketing Internship

One of the FORTUNE 100 Best Places to Work for 11 years in a row, NI creates software and hardware products for engineers and scientists to design, prototype, and deploy systems for measurement, automation, and embedded applications across a broad base of industries.  NI is a global company, headquartered here in Austin, with direct operations in more than 40 countries.

Each semester, we offer around 20 marketing internships in four focus areas:

·        Marketing Integrated – vertical campaigns, regions

·        Marketing Specialized – horizontal media teams

·        Creative Design – print, web, and video design and development

·        Research and Analytics – market research and analysis

For more information please stop by NI's booth at the College of Communication Career Fair on Wednesday, October 27 in the Texas Union Ballroom  or to apply for internships directly at www.ni.com/careers.

T3 - Junior Art Director Intern

T3 is currently looking for an Art Director Intern. T3 is a rapidly growing company that has a strong focus on digital marketing. T3's clients range from JCPenny to MTV and even NCB Universal. To find out more about the position please visit their website. In addition, to an Art Director Intern T3 is also looking a Copywriter Intern and a Web Developer Intern. 

Jamie Turner the 60 Second Marketer - TONIGHT (PAINTER 3.02)

Painter 3.02 @ 7:30pm

The 60 Second Marketer is an online magazine for the marketing community led by Jamie Turner. Tuner has helped AT&T, CNN, Motorola, Cartoon Network and The Coca-Cola Company with their marketing strategy and social media techniques. He has not only helped these companies grow their sales and revenue but has done so with outside-the-box marketing techniques. To find out more about The 60 Second Marketer and Jamie Turner click here.