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Upcoming Events:

 

3/24 Careers in Marketing Communications: What Philadelphia Offers, 6:00 – 7:30 PM in 1011 Bartley Hall

The Villanova Advertising Society is teaming with the Philly Ad Club, the area’s largest association for advertising professionals, to present a panel discussion about career opportunities in marketing communications. Our panel consists of representatives from the fields of advertising, public relations, event planning, media, and corporate communications. They’ll share their insights, answer your questions, and open doors for you in the Philly area. And keep in mind that Philly is the 4th largest media market in the country. The event is open to ALL area college students. Pre-registration via the Philly Ad Club website at http://www.phillyadclub.com is required. Business casual attire; refreshments served.
 


 

Previous Events for the 2008-2009 Program Year:

 

March 11, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in 1011 Bartley Hall:

 

Joint meeting of the Advertising and Marketing Societies featuring Mr. Gerald Leary, Senior Vice President of Federal Express. Come hear an in-depth discussion of FedEx’s Global Strategy For Continued Market Leadership. Refreshments served.


February 24, 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Villanova Room of the Connelly Center:

All VSB students with an interest in the marketing profession—as well as non-VSB students who are paid members of the Advertising Society—are invited to attend the third annual Marketing Professionals Showcase. Hear keynote speaker Bill McDermott, President & CEO of SAP Global Field Operations, discuss “Business Strategies in a Global Recession.” Hear presentations by top Villanova marketing students. The Showcase concludes with a networking reception where students will be able to connect with marketing professionals and employers. Click on link below for more information:

http://www.villanova.edu/business/newsevents/register.htm?page=marketingshowcase.htm.

 

And to view a list of the participating companies, click here.


Sponsored by the VSB Marketing Department, the Center for Marketing & Public Policy Research, The Clay Center at VSB, Villanova Career Services, the Marketing Society, and the Advertising Society.
 

Wednesday, February 18, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in 1011 Bartley Hall:

In the tradition of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, the Marketing & Advertising Societies are holding a hands-on Career Makeover Workshop, designed specifically for Marketing students. We all know how tight the job market is right now. This workshop is designed to give you a competitive edge.

Our first speaker will be Nancy Dudak, Director of Villanova Career Services, who will discuss “How to Work a Networking Reception.” Next up will be Kathie De Chirico, President and Chief Strategist of Visionary Strategies. Kathie will help students develop a Personal Branding Strategy guaranteed to win employers over. A great opportunity for all Marketing students, especially those participating in the Marketing Professionals Showcase on Feb. 24. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves.

 

Click here to view materials distributed at the workshop.
 

Wednesday, February 18, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Faculty Board Room (VSB Dean's Suite):

Special lunch meeting for paid Ad Society members with Rick Boyko, Director of the Virginia Commonwealth University Brandcenter. The VCU Brandcenter is a two-year, full-time master's program that is ranked the #1 graduate advertising program in the country by Creativity Magazine. Rick, who joined the Brandcenter after a distinguished career in advertising, will discuss the benefits of attending a graduate program in advertising and what sets the VCU Brandcenter apart. RSVP via evite.com. And for more info about the program, please visit: http://www.brandcenter.vcu.edu/.

 

Friday, February 13, 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Bartley Hall:

Love sports? Want to make your passion your career? Then attend the first annual Villanova Business of Sports Conference: The State of the Industry. Hear from sports industry professionals from such as companies as the Phillies and Sixers, Comcast SportsGroup, World Team Tennis, NASCAR sponsor, Tylenol, and NBC Sports. There will also be a Networking Reception, where you can meet alumni and other sports industry professionals, who will be on hand to give you information about various career paths, job opportunities, and advice on how to get your start. To view the conference agenda and register, please click the link below:

http://www.villanova.edu/business/newsevents/register.htm?page=sports.htm.


Hosted by VSB, Villanova Athletics, Villanova Career Services Office, and the Villanova Advertising Society.

Thursday, February 12, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. in 1011 Bartley Hall:

Tom Lamb, an ‘86 VSB graduate and Group Account Director at Merkley+Partners, will be the featured speaker at the February 12 meeting of the Advertising Society. Tom will discuss the new AXA “800-Pound Gorilla” ad campaign and how to break Into the advertising industry. Tom's current firm is a subsidiary of Omnicom Group, one of the world's largest advertising conglomerates; he has also worked at McCann Erickson and Saatchi and Saatchi. So this is an opportunity to interact with a true rising star in the advertising profession. All ‘Nova students welcome to attend. Refreshments served. For info about Merkley+Partners, please visit http://www.merkleyandpartners.com.

Tuesday, February 10, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in 1010 Bartley Hall:

The Advertising & Marketing Societies welcome John Hayes, Chief Marketing Officer of American Express. Mr. Hayes is considered the “Customer Champion” for American Express, and oversees all global branding, market communication, and market research functions. Mr. Hayes will address a wide range of timely marketing topics, including the impact of the global financial crisis on American Express’ marketing strategy, in a lively, Q&A format. All students welcome. Visit http://home3.americanexpress.com/corp/our_story.asp for more info about American Express.

Co-sponsored by VSB Dean’s Office, and The Clay Center at VSB.

Monday, February 9, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in 1011 Bartley Hall:

The Marketing & Advertising Societies are hosting a team of merchandising specialists from apparel retailer, American Eagle Outfitters. Led by VP & General Merchandising Manager, Ramon Marquez, the team will discuss promotional and merchandising strategies in today’s challenging retail environment. They will also discuss the company’s Achieving Excellence Summer Internship Program. (Open to Juniors. See GoNOVA for more info and to apply. Applications due 2/12.) All ‘Nova students welcome to attend. Pizza and FREE AE merchandise. And for more info about careers at AE, check out http://www.liveyourlifeloveyourjob.com/.

 

Thursday, February 5, 10:00 to 11:15 p.m. in 1011 Bartley Hall:

The Advertising Society is pleased to invite paid members to this special breakfast meeting featuring Carly Baron, Associate Product Director of McNeil Consumer Healthcare. Carly will discuss the development of Tylenol's new "Feel Better, Tylenol" campaign, including the research insights that led to the campaign strategy, the creative and media strategy, and the extension of the campaign to other target markets and Tylenol products. Breakfast will be served.

12/4: Ad Society Meeting featuring Jenny De Castro of Nielsen Online, 5:30 p.m. in Bartley 1011. For more info about Nielsen, click here.

 

 

12/2: "Careers in Sports: Working at the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum,” 5:30 p.m. in Bartley 1011. The Hall of Fame expects to hire 20 to 25 interns for the summer of 2009. Applications are due the end of January. Click here for more information.

 

First Annual Villanova Marketing Thought Leaders Conference, Wednesday, November 12, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Villanova Room of the Connelly Center. Click here to register.

Garth Warner, Regional VP of U.S. Sales for Avon Products, 11/6 @ 5:00 p.m. in 1011 Bartley Hall

With a market presence in over 100 companies and annual sales topping $10 billion, Avon is one the world’s leading beauty companies. All students are welcome as the Ad Society presents one of Avon’s top marketing executives, Garth Warner, Regional Vice President of U.S. Sales.

Mr. Warner will discuss how Avon uses advertising and personal selling to generate sales and launch new products. He will also discuss corporate career opportunities at Avon for college students. Refreshments will be served, and you can be sure there will be some great product giveaways!

Co-sponsored by the VSB International Business Society.

"The Many Hats of An Online Media Planner," presented by Matt Pfluger, Interactive Media Director, Brownstein Group on 10/30 @ 5:15 p.m. in 1011 Bartley Hall.

While ad spending is taking a hit due to the economy, one bright spot is interactive marketing. The Ad Society is pleased to welcome Matt Pfluger, Interactive Media Director for the Brownstein Group, who will discuss the ins and outs of online media planning. The Brownstein Group is a digitally-driven, brand communication agency, and considered by many to be Philly’s hottest ad agency. All students welcome. Refreshments will be served. Click here for more information about the Brownstein Group.

 

News America Marketing, 9/24 @ 5:00 PM in Bartley 1011

DuPont, 9/18 @ 5:00 PM in Bartley 1011

 

For more info about the Spring 2009 wave of the DuPont/VSB Marketing Communications Co-Op Program or to apply online, visit GoNOVA.

 

 

American Eagle Outfitters, 9/17 @ 5:00 PM in Bartley 1011

 

For more info about full-time positions and internships for undergraduates at American Eagle Outfitters, visit GoNOVA, or check out: Live Your Life-Love Your Job.

 

 

For more information about career opportunities for Marketing students at McNeil Consumer Healthcare, visit GoNOVA, or check out: Careers for Undergraduates at McNeil.

 

 


Past Events (Spring 2008):

Year-end Meeting & Sneak Preview of AOL Ad Campaign Created by Villanova NSAC Team, April 30, 2008, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in 1011 Bartley Hall

 

As is our custom, the highlight of our final meeting will be a sneak preview of the advertising campaign created by the students in the Integrated Marketing Campaigns class (MKT 4132). The campaign has been entered in the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC), which is organized by the American Advertising Federation.

The NSAC pits over 200 colleges across the country in a competition to come up with the best ad campaign for a corporate sponsor. This year’s corporate sponsor is AOL. Our students have come up with a campaign to re-brand, re-position, and rejuvenate AOL. It’s been an exciting project, and the best is yet to come.

Presenting the campaign and representing Villanova in the NSAC District Finals are the following ‘Nova students: Greg Ahern, Ashley Chiarello, Aaron Levy, Chris Notaro, and Suzanne Thompson. The District Finals are this Saturday in NYC.

Also on the agenda for meeting: the installation of the Ad Society’s new E-Board and a salute to our outgoing officers—Colleen Dunleavy, Kim Lam, and Nina Shah—who are graduating in May. It will be a festive occasion with food and prizes, as we salute our current and future leaders and show our support for the students who will be representing Villanova in the NSAC.
 

How to Leverage Your Business Degree on Capital Hill

April 23, 2008, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in 1011 Bartley Hall

 

Mention “Capitol Hill,” and many different images arise, some good, some bad. But one thing is certain: it is the seat of power and with that comes opportunity. Washington, DC always needs experts: economists, accountants, marketers, lawyers, and business people in general.

 

Come learn how to leverage your business degree on Capitol Hill as the Villanova Advertising and Marketing Societies present, Elvis Oxley, President of Oxley Consulting, a DC-based, government affairs firm. The firm represents companies with interests in financial services, intellectual property, disabled veterans, the National Parks, and Homeland Security. Mr. Oxley will discuss the career options available on Capitol Hill and how to get started.

 

All Villanova students are welcome. Business casual attire suggested. Special thanks to the VSB Center for Marketing & Public Policy Research for arranging this event. And for more information about Mr. Oxley’s firm, please visit www.oxley-consulting.com.

 

Getting Started & Getting Ahead in the Philadelphia Communication Industry

April 2, 2008, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in 1011 Bartley Hall

 

Panel discussion sponsored by the Villanova Advertising Society and the Villanova chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), in cooperation with the Philly Ad Club.  Why Philadelphia?  Because it's the 4th largest media market in the country, behind only NYC, LA, and Chicago.  Think about the opportunities this creates as you start your career in the dynamic and diverse world of Communications.

 

For more information about the event, click here.

 

Careers in Sports: Breaking into Team Sports

March 12, 2008, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in 1011 Bartley Hall

 

For a list of the panelists, click here

 

Communication Career Night

February 27, 2008, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Dougherty West Lounge

 

Panel discussion and networking event featuring local professionals in various fields in the Communication industry.  It's a great way to learn about full-time and internships in the industry.  Sponsored by the Communication Honor Society, the Villanova PRSSA, and the Villanova Advertising Society. 

 

To view or download a copy of the list of panelists, click here.  And for more info, contact Tony Popowski of the Villanova PRSSA at anthony.popowski@villanova.edu.

February 21, 2008: New Developments & Career Opportunities in Publishing & Media

Featuring representatives of Random House and Harmelin Media:

  • Melissa Goeltsch, Human Resources, Random House (VU '04)
  • Paul Campagna, VSB Senior and 2007 Random House Summer Intern
  • Tom Garrity, Vice President, Harmelin Media
  • Heather Foster, Supervisor, Online Media, Harmelin Media

Follow-up information: 

  • Random House is currently recruiting for its 2008 Summer Internship Program and its full-time Associates Program.  For more information about these programs, visit www.careers.randomhouse.com.  Applications for both positions must be submitted online via the Random House website, and are due by March 15, 2008.  If you need any assistance mastering the online application process, instructions are available on GoNOVA.
  • To download the Harmelin Media presentation (PDF format), click here. For more information about Harmelin Media, visit www.harmelin.com.

February 13, 2008: From Villanova to the King of Sports

Featuring Mr. Tony Ponturo (VU '74), Vice President of Global Media, Sports & Entertainment Marketing for Anheuser-Busch, Inc.  To download Mr. Ponturo's presentation (PDF format), click here.

February 13, 2008: Networking 101: The Basics of Networking

January 30, 2008: Start Your Engines: How Tylenol Teams with NASCAR

January 24, 2008: eMarketing Strategies for Gen Y and Beyond

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