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TxState Ad Club
Jeremy Burns
About Jeremy Burns• Graduated Texas State University in
May 2011– BBA in Marketing– Served as Officer in the American
Marketing Association• Works at The PM Group
– Started off as a Media Intern– Social Media Services/Media Compliance
Coordinator• Interests:
– Guitar, Golf, Outdoors, Music, Economics, Neuroscience, Advertising, Technology, Basketball, Football and Movies
Topics of Discussion
• The PM Group• The Communication Melting Pot• Tips in Job Hunting and Post Graduation• Q&A• Internship Opportunities
The PM Group
• Started in 1988 by CEO Bob Wills• Known as San Antonio’s Largest Advertising
Agency• Part of The PM Group Family:
Clients
Americanization Reflects the Change Within Today’s Advertising, Marketing and PR
Industry
Public RelationsAdvertisingMarketing
The Communication Melting Pot
The Main Driving Forces of this Communication Melting Pot Is Technology
and Social Media*2012 Statistics:• 4 out of 5 internet users visit social networks and blogs• 50% of people follow brands in social media• 75% of companies now use Twitter as a marketing channel• 84% of Smartphone Owners use Social Media to enhance their shopping
experience• There are more iPhones sold per day (402k) than people born in the World
per day (300k)• Users accessing the web through mobile devices has almost doubled every
year since 2009• Mobile advertising is exploding – during Q4 2011, mobile advertising was up
39%
*Data collected and posted by www.thesocialskinny.com
So How is Social Media and Technology Changing the Landscape for Advertisers?
• More power to the consumer– Customer Review Websites, Blogs, Virality
• Consumers are more skeptical of products/brands– More transparency of service/products
• The playing field for small and large agencies/businesses are more leveled– Low-cost of Digital Marketing and Advertising– SMB’s are capable of reaching specific target markets in niche /big DMA’s as much as large
companies and can convert higher sales• Advertisers are challenged to not just reach but to frequently engage with
consumers– This forces them to have a “PR” mindset as well as a Customer Service approach
• Secondary research for agencies is now transitioning to focus on behavioral data rather than demographic data of consumers– A new field of Marketing called Neuromarketing is vastly growing providing agencies
insightful data on a consumer’s cognitive, emotional and behavioral affect towards a product, service or thought to better connect with them
What does this mean for those wanting to break into the Digital Ad World?
• Need to gain “real world” experience of the industry to be considered for an entry-level position
• Need to be well knowledgeable of social networks, digital advertising and web analytics
• Need to get involved in not just student organizations but even professional organizations after graduating
Tips in Landing a Job and Being Ready for The Real World
Tip #1: Internships
• Experience is key to getting a job in any industry
• Even though a majority are not paid, the experience itself will stand out
• Try to have 2 or more done before you graduate
Tip #2: Do more than just volunteer in an organization
• Become an officer in an organization that pertains to your field of study
• This even means post-graduation
Tip #3: Fully Utilize LinkedIn
• Majority of students use LinkedIn just for job hunting
• Participate in group conversations, start discussions and utilize some of LinkedIn’s features:– Amazon Reading List– Slide Share Presentation– Recommendations
• Eventually you will want to work to be seen as a Thought Leader to others in LinkedIn
Tip #4: Build a Website of Yourself
• Employers are looking online so you want to make it easy for them to find you.
• Have a website that highlights your professional life– example: www.burnzysworld.com
• Recommended sources for building a website:– Wordpress– Blogger
Tip #5: Develop a Portfolio
Tip #6: Realistically Plan Your Post-Graduation Life
Tip #7: Become a “Student of Life”
• There is always new knowledge to seek and skills to learn.
• Because of this, always maintain the mentality of a student even after you graduate and are working
Questions?
Resources for You:
The PM Group: www.thepmgrp.com
Website: www.burnzysworld.com
LinkedIn: Jeremy Burns
Twitter: @jburnzy88