Breaking and Entering Advertising Podcast

Walker Post and Alex Littleton talk about the Covid-19 Business Fellowship Program. Around 50 days ago, they had a zoom hangout call and a few beers. Their story goes from that call to creating a full-fledged pro-bono business that solves two issues. They noticed that students are struggling to find internships and work experience. As well, companies are struggling all around Illinois. The solution? The Covid-19 Business Fellowship Program. Recently launched, the program has over 50 student fellows and 50 Illinois businesses in partnership. To learn more or donate please visit: https://covidfellows.com/donate Alex Littleton's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-littleton/ Walker Post's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walkerpost/ Buchun's Portfolio: https://buchunjiang0218.myportfolio.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

David Hood is a junior copywriter at Geometry Global in Chicago. Geometry is a creative commerce agency with large clients like Ikea and Maserati. David shares his break-in story and offers advice to students and recent grads on how to write your way into advertising. David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hood/ Buchun's Portfolio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hood/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

Shachar Meron is an expert in copywriting, branding, strategy, and teaching, from cartooning in his college classes to consulting for large brands. His break-in and entry of the ad industry is a story of persistence, which is the new requirement for today's recent graduates. Shachar is the gatekeeper between students and graduating on time, and his connection can do big things for you if you happen to reach out. His LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shacharmeron/ Bluegreen Branding: https://bluegreenbranding.com/insights/ Buchun's Portfolio: https://buchunjiang0218.myportfolio.com/ Student Opportunity: https://covidfellows.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

Griffin Barra is one of the most relevant guests I've had on the show. An account manager at MiQ, he specializes in selling programmatic to the company's Chinese brands. Listen to his advice on how to succeed in the digital media realm on the Breaking & Entering podcast. A fantastic guy to add to your network. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffinbarra/  MiQ Site: http://www.wearemiq.com/ HIRING! COVID-19 Business Fellowship: https://covidfellows.com/ Buchun's Portfolio: https://buchunjiang0218.myportfolio.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

David Burn is an industry veteran that created an advertising publication called Adpulp back in 2004. Adpulp articles analyze ads the right way: written by advertisers for advertisers. David is looking for eager young writers recently out of college to debut their talent on Adpulp today. For your creative break into the ad industry, it is a no-brainer to reach out to David Burn. Emerging Voices Project: https://www.patreon.com/adpulp dburn@adpulp.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidburn/ Shout out to Mikey Melarkey & Buchun Jiang for helping create this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

Kayla Dzierozynski tells her story of how she broke into her role as an assistant account executive for Energy BBDO. Energy BBDO is a full-service creative agency that preaches the importance of brand growth through powerful creative. I encourage you to reach out to Kayla for any questions or advice. Find her on LinkedIn or feel to email her at kayladzier@gmail.com. Shout out to Mikey Melarkey, our audio engineer. Shout out to Buchun Jiang, our outstanding Creative Director for this show. Check out his portfolio at https://buchunjiang0218.myportfolio.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

Chirag Kushalani has been an account manager at DDB Chicago for the past year. In this episode of the Breaking & Entering Podcast, he explains how he broke into a legendary creative agency. Shout out to B&E's Graphic Designer Buchun Jiang and Audio Engineer Mikey Melarkey for making this episode possible. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

Amazon Advertising in Washington, DC. If you told Armando that's where he would be as a college student, he would not believe you! This B&E Episode highlights the amazing Amazon Advertising Associate Account Executive Program and highlights alternative opportunities outside your traditional ad agency. I encourage you to connect to Armando Sanchez-Monsivais on LinkedIn or email him with questions. Episode Breakdown: 1:30 - Introduction & Story 8:00 - College Involvements 15:00 - Breaking Into Internships 38:00 - Amazon Advertising Associate Account Exec Program Overview 45:00 - Post Grad Options 52:00 - How Armando Is Thriving 56:00 - Recommended Resources / Final Advice Thanks To Mikey Melarkey Audio Technician & Buchun Jiang the creative director --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

Nikky Gary is also a senior advertising student who aspires to be a copywriter for an advertising agency this coming fall.  She shares her tips on how to stay creatively inspired at home and her schemes to land a job. I encourage you to reach out her with questions at nicolegary97@gmail.com A special thanks to Mikey Melarkey & Buchun Jiang for helping me create this episode!     --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

Steph Maurer is a senior advertising student at the University of Illinois. She explains her plan to get a job this summer amid a nation-wide pandemic. I encourage you to reach out to her with any questions at: stephanieraemaurer@gmail.comor Find her on LinkedIn at Stephanie Maurer Thank you to Buchun Jiang & Mikey Melarkey for help creating this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message