The podcast for young professionals in the advertising & marketing industries. Each week Carli & Noah talk with fresh talent and seasoned pros to discuss post-grad life, stories from their victories (and missteps) along the way, and ask the big question: what the hell is advertising? Join the journey on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. (@wthisadvertising)
E15 Balancing Agency Life, MBA & More w/ Marissa Alvarado (The Dealey Group)
Join Carli & Noah as they chat with Marissa Alvarado, Digital Community Manager at The Dealey Group in Dallas, TX. Walkthrough Marissa's undergrad, postgrad, and grad school journey as we learn her insights of what it takes to maintain a work-life balance when you through school into the mix. Plus, get the inside scoop on wearing many hats in the world of social media as an Ad2Dallas 32 Under 32 recipient.
Connect with Marissa at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissaalvarado/
Instagram & TikTok: @wthisadvertising
16 Feb 2022
E14 Digital Strategy & Freelance Design w/ Jon Villalobos (The Richards Group)
This week, Noah and Carli chat with Jon Villalobos, Digital Strategist at The Richards Group. Join us as we talk social listening in today's ever-evolving landscape, meeting the strategy world with the creative world, and Jon's endeavors as a freelance illustrator with a passion for his roots in Dallas.
Instagram & TikTok: @wthisadvertising
9 Feb 2022
E13 We're Baaack! Advice & Mistakes from Year One of Post-Grad Life
You read that right! Carli & Noah are kicking off this new, revamped, refreshed, long-awaited season talking about their one year into post-grad life. Learn what they're up to as Digital Community Managers on the agency side of things, how budgets and meal planning can be scarier than timesheets, and tips on making room for free time. Instagram & Tiktok: @wthisadvertising
This week, Noah sat down with Michelle Parsons, Senior Project Manager at Tractorbeam in Dallas, TX. We walked through a day in the life of a project manager, talked about all things account management, and Michelle's tips for staying organized in the workplace.
Check out the amazing work from Tractorbeam (https://tractorbeam.com/) and learn more about The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace (https://www.appreciationatwork.com).
Like what you hear? Subscribe and follow @UNTAdClub on Instagram for the latest and greatest.
23 Oct 2020
E11 WTH is Art Direction w/ Hayle Birlew (Catapult Marketing)
Long time no see, but Noah and Carli are back talking all things Art Direction with Hayle Birlew. As a UNT alum and Junior Art Direct at Catapult Marketing, Hayle gives us the deets on a typical day in her life, dives into what it takes to be 40% technical and 60% good ideas, and shares her tips and tricks to post-grad life.
Connect with Hayle on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/haylebirlew/) and check out some of her work (https://www.haylebirlew.com/).
Like what you hear? Subscribe and follow @UNTAdClub on Instagram for the latest and greatest.
This week Noah and Carli sit down Ash Ramirez, UNT alum and the Manager of Diversity & Inclusion at Condé Nast. We talk about how the advertising and media industries are shifting from words to actions, Ash's experience launching the non-profit Women Who Create, plus tips on how students can evaluate potential employers when it comes to diversity standards.
Connect with Ash on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlachingona/) learn more about Women Who Create (https://www.womenwhocreate.org/) and check out We Are Next (https://we-are-next.com/).
Like what you hear? Subscribe and follow @UNTAdClub on Instagram and Twitter for the latest and greatest.
27 Aug 2020
E9 Agency Life w/ Dailon Smith (Alethia) and Kelsey Morris (Methods + Mastery)
WTH is Agency Life? This week Noah and Carli are on a roll with another round of two amazing guests. Dailon Smith is an Assistant Media Planner at Alethia Marketing & Media and Kelsey Morris is an Art Director at Methods + Mastery. We talk about how media isn't just plugging away at a calculator all day, learn about the different aspects of the creative department that wasn't taught in the classroom, get a sneak peek into Dailon and Kelsey's amazing clients, and dish out all the post-grad insight you'll need.
Connect and stay up to date with Dailon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dailonsmith1/) and Kelsey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseyrmorris15/).
Like what you hear? Subscribe and follow @UNTAdClub on Instagram and Twitter for the latest and greatest!
21 Aug 2020
E8 Agency Life w/ James Bersosa (McCann New York) and Ryan Shivers (Baylor Scott & White)
WTH is Agency Life? This week Noah and Carli chat with not one, but TWO guests. James Bersosa is an Assistant Account Executive at McCann New York and Ryan Shivers is an Art Director at Baylor Scott & White Health. We walk through a day in their agency (and in-house) lives, dive into the importance of pitching, chat about imposter syndrome, get real about the 9-5 time commitment, and SO much more.
Connect and stay up to date with James (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbersosa/) and Ryan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmichaelshivers/).
Like what you hear? Subscribe and follow @UNTAdClub on Instagram and Twitter for the latest and greatest!
14 Aug 2020
E7 Agency Life w/ Jonathan Alvizo (PMG)
WTH is Agency Life? This week Carli and Noah sit down with Jonathan Alvizo, former UNT alum and current Junior Designer at PMG. We talk about how a coffeeshop helped land Jonathan's job, dive into his favorite parts of the job, and get a sneak peek behind the scenes of some of PMG's amazing clients; all while dishing out some insightful post-grad tips and tricks.
Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalvizoarellano/) and learn more about PMG (https://www.pmg.com/).
Like what you hear? Subscribe and follow @UNTAdClub on Instagram and Twitter for the latest and greatest!
30 Jul 2020
E6 WTH is College? Lets Talk Grad School! Our Chit Chat Q&A w/ Bailey Maxwell (Moroch)
Grad school or nah?! This week Noah and Madi sit down with UNT alum Bailey Maxwell to talk about all things Grad school. What led her to pursue an MA in Advertising, what graduate coursework looks like, the importance of research, and how a thesis can be more fun than you think.
Check out Bailey's amazing research on transgender representation in advertising (https://baileymaxwell5.wixsite.com/portfolio/transgender-advertising) and learn more about the Mayborn (http://journalism.unt.edu/).
Like what you hear? Subscribe and follow @UNTAdClub on Instagram and Twitter for the latest and greatest!
23 Jul 2020
E5 WTH is College? Getting Through It as Advertising Students & Stories From Our First Internship Experience
Welcome to part 2 of our "WTH is College?" series with tips and tricks to survive as advertising students. Featuring Carli and Noah's endless love for making lists, making sure to do your research, and learning how to follow your own path. Plus, stories from their first internships and ideas for dipping your toes into the industry.
Learn more about Creative Mornings (https://creativemornings.com/) and read up on Noah's favorite blog, Uproar (https://www.thisisuproar.com/blog).
Episode Breakdown:
Our Endless Love for Lists (02:36)
Do Your Research (08:59)
Follow Your Own Path (14:28)
Network, Duh (19:47)
Bonus Tip! Explore Your Surroundings (32:53)
It's Never Too Early to Start (35:11) Recap (52:12)
Like what you hear? Subscribe and follow UNT Ad Club on Instagram and Twitter @UNTAdClub for the latest and greatest!
16 Jul 2020
E4 WTH is College? How We Got Started & The Pros/Cons of an Advertising Degree vs. Marketing Degree
In this week's episode, Carli and Noah kick-off a discussion about College! How they decided the advertising world was meant for them, the college decision process, why community college is a saving grace, and their pros and cons list of getting an advertising degree vs. marketing degree.
Episode Breakdown:
Housekeeping and chit chat( 00:30)
How Noah got started (04:03)
How Carli got started (11:56)
Extra random thoughts on college (20:15)
Marketing vs. Advertising Pros and Cons (40:20)
Like what you hear? Subscribe and follow UNT Ad Club on Instagram and Twitter @UNTAdClub for the latest and greatest!
2 Jul 2020
E3 TikTok Done Right
Who, what, when, where why - we've got all the answers to your questions about TikTok. This week we're diving into the world of lipsyncing teens and dancing millennials with the app that took America's younger generations by storm. Plus, our take on what makes advertising work on TikTok and our favorite brands that are killing the game.
Like what you hear? Subscribe and follow @UNTAdClub on Instagram for the latest and greatest.
24 Jun 2020
E2 Staying Creative At Home
This week we're diving into Noah and Carli's 5 tips for staying creative and taking a look at how the industry is shifting the way creativity is discovered.
Like what you hear? Subscribe and follow @UNTAdClub on Instagram for the latest and greatest.
15 Jun 2020
E1 Brands Making A Difference
Welcome to our very first episode! Join us as we dive deeper into brands that are making a difference in this new world where consumers are hyper-aware and every dollar is a vote.
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