ADcademics Podcast

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The ADcademics Podcast = A beginner’s guide to advertising. ADcademics is designed to help students, BIPOC, and entry-level talent better understand the ad industry. The show features one-on-one interviews given from a student’s perspective. Interviews focus on learning and discussing the many departments within an agency/company, positions within those departments, advice for job searching, and much more. Guests include current industry professionals employed at some of the top agencies around. Interviewees offer first-hand advice and tell real-life stories about their experience transitioning from college into the advertising/marketing industry. The show is hosted by ad agency intern and recent university graduate, Justin D. Barnette. Follow the show on Instagram: @adcademics Follow Justin on all social platforms: @justindbarnette Interested in being a guest on the show? Email adcademicspodcast@gmail.com

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Season 2 Trailer

ADcademics is returning for a second season January 21st, 2020! ADcademics is a show designed to help current & future advertisers/marketers better understand the ad industry. The show features one-on-one interviews given from a student’s perspective. Interviews focus on learning and discussing the many departments within an agency/company, positions within those departments, advice for job searching, and much more. Guests include current industry professionals employed at some of the top ag...

Jan 18, 2020•58 sec

Course 12: RPA Summer 2019 Interns

RPA’s 2019 Summer interns sit down with me to discuss their roles at the company's Santa Monica, CA office. Guests (in order of appearance): • Zena Gittens (Account Management Intern) • Nick Vukasovich (Copywriter Intern) • Aurelie Diaz (Art Director Intern) • Nathan Santiago (Project Management Intern) • Jessica Garfield (Business Affairs Intern) • Robert Sniezko (Account Management Intern) • Meg Crade (Art Production Intern) Follow the show on Instagram: @adcademics Follow Justin on all social...

Aug 18, 2019•1 hr 6 min

Course 11: Julian Green, Copywriter at 72andSunny

72andSunny’s Julian Green sits down with me to discuss his role as a Writer at the company's Playa Vista, CA office. Julian attended California State University, Dominguez Hills where he majored in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. He previously worked at The Walt Disney Company. Follow the show on Instagram: @adcademics Follow Justin on all social platforms: @justindbarnette Music by Rory Noble Interested in being a guest on the show? Email adcademicspodcast@gmail.com...

Aug 18, 2019•1 hr 22 min

Course 10: Arya Davachi, Culture Curator at TBWA\Chiat\Day

TBWA\Chiat\Day’s Arya Davachi sits down with me to discuss his role as a Culture Curator at the company's Playa Vista, CA office. Arya attended New York University where he studied Theatre/Theater. He’s also a writer, event planner, and DJ. Follow the show on Instagram: @adcademics Follow Justin on all social platforms: @justindbarnette Music by Rory Noble Interested in being a guest on the show? Email adcademicspodcast@gmail.com

Aug 18, 2019•45 min

Course 9: Emily Lechuga, Associate Business Affairs Manager at Conill Advertising

Conill’s Emily Lechuga sits down with me to discuss her role of Associate Business Affairs manager at the company's El Segundo, CA-based advertising agency. Emily graduated from California State University, Dominguez Hills where she studied PR and Advertising. She previously worked in the dental field before transitioning into advertising. Follow the show on Instagram: @adcademics Follow Justin on all social platforms: @justindbarnette Music by Rory Noble Interested in being a guest on the show?...

Aug 18, 2019•1 hr 12 min

Course 8: Andrew Huynh, Central Agency Analytics Manager at Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi’s Andrew Huynh sits down with me to discuss his role of Central Agency Analytics Manager at the Torrance, CA based advertising agency. Andrew attended UCLA where he majored in Physiology. He’s held previous roles at Sensis, PHD, and Initiative. Follow the show on Instagram: @adcademics Follow Justin on all social platforms: @justindbarnette Music by Rory Noble Interested in being a guest on the show? Email adcademicspodcast@gmail.com

Aug 18, 2019•1 hr 21 min

Course 7: Olivia Belda, Jr. Project Manager at Ogilvy

Ogilvy’s Olivia Belda chats with me via Skype to discuss her role of Project Manager/Studio Coordinator at the company's Chicago, IL office. Oliva graduated from Pepperdine University where she majored in Integrated Marketing Communication with a minor in Multimedia Design. Follow the show on Instagram: @adcademics Follow Justin on all social platforms: @justindbarnette Music by Rory Noble Interested in being a guest on the show? Email adcademicspodcast@gmail.com

Aug 18, 2019•22 min

Course 6: Galina Eydel, Product Coordinator at RPA

RPA’s Galina Eydel sits down with me to discuss her role of Product Coordinator at the Santa Monica, CA-based advertising agency. Galina graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she majored in Advertising with a minor in Business & Public Relations. She was also Executive Vice President of Engagement with the American Advertising Federation at Illinois. Her previous experience includes a position at Edelman. Follow the show on Instagram: @adcademics Follow Justin o...

Aug 17, 2019•47 min

Course 5: J Salas, Business Development Executive at Limitless Creative Co.

Limitless Creative Co’s J Salas sits down with me to discuss his role of Business Development Executive at the Los Angeles, CA-based company. J attended the Azusa Pacific University where he studied Marketing and played Soccer before playing professionally in Uruguay, Guatemala, Mexico, England, and also here in the United States. Follow the show on Instagram: @adcademics Follow Justin on all social platforms: @justindbarnette Music by Rory Noble Interested in being a guest on the show? Email ad...

Aug 17, 2019•1 hr 1 min

Course 4: Alana Gleason, Jr. Strategist at TBWA\Chiat\Day

TBWA\Chiat\Day’s Alana Gleason sits down with me to discuss her role of Jr. Strategist at the company's Playa Vista, CA office. Alana graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she majored in Advertising. She also held previous positions at Stevens & Tate Marketing, Daily Herald Media Group, Jack Morton Worldwide, and Initiative. Follow the show on Instagram: @adcademics Follow Justin on all social platforms: @justindbarnette Music by Rory Noble Interested in being a...

Aug 17, 2019•36 min

Course 3: Will Potter, Freelance Commercial Prop Master

Freelance Prop Master Will Potter sits down with me to discuss his unique career. Will has worked national television commercials for brands like Doritos, Nike, Wal-Mart, Palms Hotel, Bear Paint, Sleep Number, Nissan, and more. Will began his career in Atlanta, GA as an ad agency intern. Follow the show on Instagram: @adcademics Follow Justin on all social platforms: @justindbarnette Music by Rory Noble Interested in being a guest on the show? Email adcademicspodcast@gmail.com

Aug 17, 2019•41 min

Course 2: Noosh Kumarasinghe, Ad Operations Planner at Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi’s Dhanushka “Noosh” Kumarasinghe sits down with me to discuss his role of Ad Operations Planner at the Torrance, CA-based advertising agency. Noosh attended California State University, Dominguez Hills where he majored in Advertising and Public Relations. He also studied Film and Television at California State University, Northridge. Follow the show on Instagram: @adcademics Follow Justin on all social platforms: @justindbarnette Music by Rory Noble Interested in being a gu...

Aug 17, 2019•1 hr 13 min

Course 1: Intro & Syllabus Review with host Justin D. Barnette

The ADcademics Podcast = A beginner’s guide to advertising. ADcademics is designed to help future advertisers better understand the ad industry. The show features one-on-one interviews given from a student’s perspective. Interviews focus on learning and discussing the many departments within an agency/company, positions within those departments, advice for job searching, and much more. Guests include current industry professionals employed at some of the top agencies around. Interviewees offer f...

Aug 17, 2019•7 min

Season 1 Trailer

Aug 12, 2019•59 sec

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