2008 AAF-Houston Student Conference

A REAL CLIENT • A REAL ADVERTISING PROBLEM • ONE DAY TO COME UP WITH REAL ANSWERS

 
This isn't what they taught you in your Advertising classes. It's the real world. What you learn here will elevate your chances of finding a real job in Advertising.

Schedule of Events

Participants Form

Student Waiver

AAF Houston 2008 Creative

Schedule:    

Day                              Time                       Event           

Saturday, 11/8         8:30AM-9:30AM     Continental Breakfast
Saturday, 11/8         9:30AM-12:30PM   Keynote speaker and resume /portfolio review
Saturday, 11/8        12:30PM-2PM         Awards ceremony luncheon   


Registration:    

Cost is $85 per student, and includes breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday.   

Reservations are due to the AAF Houston office by Friday, October 31, 2008 and should include a manifest of students, release forms and one university or ad club check per school.  Fees are non-refundable, but are transferable.
    
    American Advertising Federation -Houston
    P.O. Box 27592
    Houston, Texas  77227-7592

Hotel:    

How the competition works:
Students will be broken up into teams of 10-12, all from different schools, to work on an assignment.  You’ll be assigned a sponsor, who will provide the materials, lunch, and a place to work (but no help) for teams to write a marketing plan, media plan, and creative—all in one day.  On Friday night,  the top three teams will have the opportunity to present their campaigns to the judges and the winner will be announced at the Saturday luncheon.

What you'll learn

1.  Teamwork
2.  Working under short deadlines (welcome to the real world!)
3.  Industry trends from professionals
4.  How to network with professionals (bring resumes for internships and full-time positions)

Seminars

On Saturday you will have the opportunity to hear from industry experts as they discuss the various positions within their organizations including job responsibilities and skill sets required for these positions.

Portfolio & Resume Review
Bring your portfolio or resume for review and comment by professionals.  Your book is the key to getting a job, and this is a chance to polish it before you pound the streets looking for gainful employment.

Professor’s Dinner
TBA