10-11:15 a.m.
Nov. 15
Franklin Hall, room 312
What does it take to stand out? Is your book ready? Is your foot in the door? Getting started in advertising isn’t always easy, but it is possible. Panelists include:
*Joining via Zoom.
Moderator: Professor of practice Bill Schwab
BA'23, associate art director, FCB Chicago
During her time at IU, Lindsey was a marketing intern and overseas peer counselor for the IU Office of Overseas Study after spending a semester studying in Milan, Italy. She was also a marketing intern for a Community Health Center in Northwest Indiana and a social media coordinator for a marketing agency in Boston. She was the 2nd place recipient of the Margaret H. Knote Advertising Award in December of 2022.
BA'22, copywriter, Inspire Brands
Leighton holds a bachelor's in media advertising with a creative advertising specialization and a minor in studio art/graphic design. During her time at IU, she served as the editor-in-chief of The Tab and worked as a writer before that role. She currently works in Atlanta as a copywriter at Inspire Brands' in-house advertising agency, Maverick Studios, where she writes for clients such as Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and Arby's.
BA'24, assistant account executive, Zeno Group
During Molly's time in The Media School, she was a summer intern with Zeno Group, an integrated communications agency, which eventually led to a full-time job in the Chicago office upon graduation. Molly's primary responsibilities include driving brand awareness and creative storytelling through earned media.
BA'21, copywriter, Highdive Advertising
Born and raised in Northwest Indiana, Emmett works for an independently-owned ad agency with clients such as Jeep, Ram, Jersey Mike's Subs, NHL, Lay's, and Airheads.
BA'24, junior art director, Rubin Postaer and Associates
Eva works for LA-based RPA, which has a variety of clients including Honda, Apartments.com, Homes.com, Pocky, LA-Z Boy, and Marathon. For the past three years, she also worked as a designer and marketing coordinator at a skincare startup, designing and planning campaigns, collaborating with influencers, and designing products and packaging.
BA'07, Founding partner, managing director, Hot Lava Agency
Nik founded Hot Lava Agency, a Los Angeles-based ad agency, after working at some of the most creative agencies in the country, including Wieden + Kennedy, Google Creative Lab, Sid Lee, Y&R NY, and The Martin Agency. He entered the industry as a producer and eventually migrated to operations and new business development.
