Larry Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Need your advice advertising dudes/chicks.... I've been trying to break into this industry for a long time now, i've been stuck in a job i don't really care about for such a long time, but i feel advertising is where i want to be. I graduated with a degree from such an unrelated subject (human resources), and i'm thinking that maybe this is what is holding me back. Any tips for me on how to break into the wild and wooly world of advertising? Kahit accounts lang, pano ko kayo pasukin yon? Kahit below the line, kahit ano.... salamat :mtc: Quote Link to comment
Zerreit Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Why do you want to break into Advertising? What impressions have you got with the industry? What exactly do you want to do in Advertising? Quote Link to comment
Guest uglykid Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Hi Larry, I was once a part of the advertising world. I'm now glad that I was able to come out of that hellhole alive. Just PM me if you want to learn about my story Quote Link to comment
BIG-Trouble Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Advertising is more common sense than book knowledge... why not start by fixing your resume and apply to ad agencies. Just be creative and always place yourself in the consumers' shoes. what will make you buy... what is what will make others buy too. Quote Link to comment
Flash_Brown Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 dude, I used to ba an account manager for TV programs such as the Metropolitan Basketball Association, Philippine Basketball Association and ABS CBN sports before.. just tell me your story and i would help you anyway I can, I have known some good people in the advertising industry!! ad agencies, clients, you name it!!! Quote Link to comment
Tubby Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Advertising is a dog eat world kind of thing. Everyone is so competitive Quote Link to comment
partyguyph Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I spent a virtual lifetime in advertising before I switched to media a couple of years ago. The main thing that will keep you out of the industry is lack of experience, or so the HR people will claim. But if you think you've got what it takes to move those products off the shelves, a lack of experience, the proper college background or whatever shouldn't hold you back. Here's what I did eons ago to get in: call up any and all ad agencies that you can. Ask them for whatever openings are there. Then go visit them, drop off your resume, talk to whoever will listen, and, by dang, sell yourself, dude. It's a world run by good ideas, so if you're ideas are top-notch, you have a shot. Oh yeah, it also helps if you have a few ready storyboards, radio scripts or print ad layouts on hand (even if you wanna be in Accounts, not Creative). Just make sure that they are professionally made and, hopefully, impressive. I called up 22 agencies, got called in by 8, interviewed by 3 and hired by 1 when I started out. But don't despair. Once you get in, you can easily move from one agency to another, coz that's the nature of the industry. The main thing is breaking in. So heads up. Take a deep breath. And charge!! Good luck, buddy. Quote Link to comment
blackmamba Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 I'm looking for a Design & Advertising Account Executive...who will handle and look for clients...PM for details... Quote Link to comment
discountorder Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 I may be able to helppm me Quote Link to comment
bok_askis Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 I'm looking for a Design & Advertising Account Executive...who will handle and look for clients...PM for details...<{POST_SNAPBACK}> greetings! baka kailangan you din ng senior graphic designer. now working in an design firm and also doing publication now. pls email: bok_askis@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment
rid_dick2005 Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 im an art director and specialize in computer graphic and finalizations.. if anyone interested in my service u can pm me.. tnx! Quote Link to comment
foobar30 Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Hi there.I'll be graduating in March and I'm looking into the possibility of working in advertising (creatives) and I just wanted to ask you guys what companies in the industry that I could possibly apply for. Anyhelp would be greatly appreciated. Preferably paki-pm sa akin. Quote Link to comment
in_style Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 dreamstormer, the best way to go if u wanna get into 'creative' work if to getexperience from an advertising agency. which one? i think the 'let your fingers do the talking' is still one of the most effective way. the bigger the ad in the yellow pages, the bigger the company (i think. sabi nila ganon yon e.) try that. good luck and congrats on ur graduation! Quote Link to comment
Nutgar Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Need your advice advertising dudes/chicks.... I've been trying to break into this industry for a long time now, i've been stuck in a job i don't really care about for such a long time, but i feel advertising is where i want to be. I graduated with a degree from such an unrelated subject (human resources), and i'm thinking that maybe this is what is holding me back. Any tips for me on how to break into the wild and wooly world of advertising? Kahit accounts lang, pano ko kayo pasukin yon? Kahit below the line, kahit ano.... salamat :mtc:<{POST_SNAPBACK}> If its your passion then go for it man... Quote Link to comment
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