Monthly Archive

NOVEMBER

4As 2023 MAIP Student Application is Open MAIP is a talent development program dedicated to our industry and created by our industry. The moment MAIP fellows are selected they begin cultivating tangible, transferable skill-sets in a 12 week program. $25 deadline December 30, Apply here.

LAGRANT Foundation Scholarship is Open Sixty (60) undergraduate scholarship recipients will receive a trip to either New York City, Portland, OR, or Minneapolis, MN where they will participate in career-building activities, including a welcome dinner with a keynote speaker, three to four daylong career development & professional workshops and a scholarship & donor recognition reception. Free, Apply Here

The Art of Strategy, Fireside Chat, November 4, 9am pst We will look to identify ways for account / strategy leaders to partner with clients, consumers, and agency creatives to ensure the most effective and impactful marketing. And looking at different approaches to research, developing stimuli, seeking inspiration from culture and how to build the most inspiring briefs. Donation, Sign Up Here

How to Give Your Brand a Marketing Edge Through Strategic Storytelling, November 3, 7pm est Great bands thrive on great stories. During this event you will learn how to intersect the fundamentals of strategic storytelling with proven marketing approaches. Free, Sign Up Here

EmpowHer Sisterhood: First Friday Conversation Series, November 4, 11am pst Each month they feature a different theme and special guest who will share personal wisdom and insight on topics that help you move forward on your entrepreneurial journey. Free, Sign Up Here

Linkedin Masterclass, November 8-10 at 1pm pst You’ll find out how to become the recognized authority in your marketplace, have people reach out to you prequalified to do business with you, and the latest LinkedIn changes. You'll get all you need to make LinkedIn work for you moving into 2023, and stop wasting your time and money on LinkedIn.Free, SIgn Up Here

One Club (hybrid): Fall Portfolio Reviews, November 9 and 10 is thrilled to announce that our annual end-of-the-year portfolio review will return as a three-session hybrid event, bringing together students, grads and juniors looking for advice on their books, and creative directors, recruiters, and other industry professionals looking to give that advice. $11.53 to participate, Get Reviewed

Take Control of Your Career, November 10, 2pm pst In this not to be missed 2-hour virtual visibility mindset masterclass event. You will learn skills to take control of your career. This event will be filled with actionable takeaways, a panel, Q&A, and networking. Free, Sign Up Here

The New Art of Ideas: A Panel Discussion and Book Launch, November 11, 4pm EST Hosted by Robin Landa author of 25 books, will give a discussion and answer Q&A about ideation and creative briefs, Free, email Rlanda@kean.edu

One Club: Morning Buzz, 11/3 and 11/17 (every other Thursday 10am ET) We’re serving it up hot with some of the best minds in the industry, discussing everything from diversity in the workplace, creative development, gender equality, future technologies...and that’s just a sip of what’s to come. Free, Sign Up He

Adweek Power: Pivots, November 15, 12pm est Spotlights on new avenues for brand-building and business growth, with conversations on the new media, platforms, and digital tools marketers are implementing to not only meet existing goals but discover new paths and strategies that become permanent moving forward. Free, Sign Up Here

ThinkLA (in-person LA event): The Longer Table Diversity Summit, November 15, 2pm pst 2022 Diversity Summit is about building the foundation for how ThinkLA operates as an integral part of our industry’s diversity and inclusion efforts to drive change within our community. Our Diversity Summit will be a gathering of community leaders to focus on, $85 member, $120 non-member. Get your tickets

Advertising Week Free Event Screening until November 21 You heard us! AWNewYork sessions are now available to stream on our site for all! All you have to do is sign into your account or register for a free digital delegate pass. Watch Here

OCTOBER

Conversation with AAPI C-Suite, October 6 3pm est/ 12pm pst AIA’s favorite star-studded panel is back🤩! Whether you are reaching for that c-suite position or want to find out what it takes to get there, this talk is from you. Hear from Asians that made it to that elusive c-suite position. Free, Sign Up Here

WAATBP? October 6-7 There will be thought-provoking discussions, super engaging Speakers and panelists, and we will address diversity issues head-on. There will also be plenty of advertising agencies and brands that will be looking to get to know those in attendance. No matter where you are in the world, whether you're a person of color, or a supportive ally, there's a place for you at WAATBP. Free, General Admission

One Club: Morning Buzz, 10/13 and 10/27 (every other Thursday 10am ET) We’re serving it up hot with some of the best minds in the industry discussing everything from diversity in the workplace, creative development, gender equality, future technologies...and that’s just a sip of what’s to come. Free, Sign Up Here

Advertising Week, 10/17 - 10/20 Join us for our biggest event of the year and get inspired by the fabric of this historic neighborhood at The Market Line, NYC. Come to the Lower East Side for Advertising Week; stay for the culture, food and ideas.Student Rate $125, Apply Here

Creative Mornings Every month, we gather in 225 cities across 67 countries, for free. Join your local community. Attend an event, discover your city's creativity. City. Free, Sign Up Here

Personal Branding Guide for Introverts, October 28, 6-7pm pst This event is in conjunction with GA's Career Changers Guide to doing something different. Download the FREE guide here and get your hands on a six-week roadmap for changing your career. Free, Sign Up Here

Four Seasons Campaign: Four Seasons "Luxury is Our Love Language", showing outrageous real stories from customers too (snowball fights in hotel rooms and ponies in the lobby) Watch Here

Patagonia founder: Yvon Chouinard boldly pledged to donate the company’s profits to fight climate change Read Here

Netflix New Grad Program We’ve built a program for you to build community and connections at Netflix in your first year. You’ll also participate in programs to develop on-the-job skills. Examples include: technical education onboarding; professional development sessions on Netflix culture; personal well-being tips; core professional skills; career growth; and a variety of fun internal networking opportunities. Sign Up Here

SEPTEMBER

Product launches and advertising strategies of leading brands, September 7, 7-9am pst A discussion on the latest product launch trend and leading brands’ advertising themes in order to respond to competitor messaging and position your client’s brand more effectively. Free, Event Link

Brandweek September 12-16 Come experience an unparalleled array of intimate sessions and exciting activities designed to educate, entertain and foster new connections with industry power players. Virtual and in person in Florida. Discount for students, Contact here

Intro to Public Speaking, September 13 10-12pm pst In this free, two-hour livestream, you will learn to bring the best out in yourself by understanding proven methods that world-renowned speakers utilize in order to develop an authentic speaking style, engage an audience, and leave a lasting impression. All in real time, taught by an industry professional. Free, Sign Up Here

Intro to Public Speaking, September 26 10-12pm pst In this free, two-hour livestream, you’ll gain a foundational understanding of various social media platforms, and learn to develop and implement an actionable social media strategy. We’ll focus on how to structure your social media efforts, captivate your audience on each social media platform, and build brand awareness, loyalty, and sales. Free, Sign Up Here

Live Nation Marketing Intern We’re looking for an innovative thinker who has the ability to generate excitement for their ideas throughout iconic live music venues from across the Live Nation portfolio. Apply here

Snapchat Brand Marketing Intern Develop ideas, strategies, initiatives, and associated presentation materials to address the marketing goals through creative business solutions (that leverage as much of the Snapchat ecosystem as possible) Apply here

Sony Pictures marketing Intern The Sony Pictures Entertainment Internship program offers a unique opportunity to work alongside the teams that come together to create movies, TV shows, and other great experiences. Apply here

Disney Pictures Intern Responsibilities to include; Providing support to Creative Advertising team with ideation, logistics, scheduling, and related production support. Apply here.

FanDuel Sportsbook NFL “Every Moment’s A Bet'“ The odds of the universe forming and your parents birthing you are exactly zero. According to FanDuel, life is a chance and every moment consists of a bet. Watch Here

House of the Dragon 3D Billboard The humongous 3D billboard for House of the Dragon sits above the New York City’s famous Times Square tourist spot. Watch Here

AUGUST

Find A Mentor Expand your skillset, gain insights, and get support from mentors at no cost. Sign Up

Los Angeles Career Fair: August 4, 9:30-12:30pm Join us for this exciting career fair! Meet face to face with recruiters and HR managers from local and Fortune 500 companies to learn about open career opportunities. Free, Sign Up

Intro to Public Speaking: August 5 7-9am PST Public speaking is one of the most common phobias in today’s society, yet the ability to strongly represent one’s self is becoming more and more of a priority. Learn techniques to elevate your public speaking performance, forget the fear, and love the spotlight! Free, Sign Up

AIGA Student Board (Virtual): August 6 meeting Join us for a collaborative AIGA Atlanta Student Board meeting! It’s a great time to connect with other students, designers, and professionals. Free, Sign Up

Intro to Instagram Marketing: August 9 Come learn the basics and gain the skills you need to own your Instagram game! Free, Sign Up

The Future of Branding in the Metaverse: August 22, 8-9pm pst The Metaverse is defined most simply as a virtual world where people can socialize, work, and play — and Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes it is the future of the internet and of his trillion-dollar company. Free, Sign Up

Ready, Set, Hired! Get your Dream role in 2022: August 23, 8 - 9am est Join us for this special event as we hear from industry professionals as they discuss ways in which individuals can upskill and invest in their future. This event will be packed with tangible tips to get you past the career fear and procrastination and onto the next thing- whatever that looks like for you. Free, Apply Here

Adobe Creative Cloud Events: August 24, 11am pst Uncover shortcuts in Adobe Illustrator that speed up creative projects, so you can edit once, then use automation to apply changes across the board every single time. Free, Sign Up more on-demand events

Internship: Snap Marketing Operations & Brand Marketing We’re looking for a curious and bright Marketing Operations Intern to join the Snapchat Marketing Team and hit the ground running with a thirst for learning all the things! As part of the Marketing Operations team, you will support cross-functional team planning, end-to-end process improvement, and technology and system implementation. Apply Here or Apply Here

Internship: Paramount Sales This available to junior and senior students enrolled in a full-time accredited college or university who are interested in the entertainment industry. Apply Here

Internship: Campadre Marketing Internship As an intern for our young, growing agency, you will be a core member of our team, and play a direct role in the success of our projects—both client-facing and internal. Apply Here

JULY

America’s Hottest Brands for 2022: July 12 at 11am ET Exploring why today's buzziest products, people and services have risen to the top—and why. Free, Sign Up Here

UX Design for the Metaverse July 12 at 9pm PT In our upcoming event, we’ll be diving into the Metaverse - what was promised, where it is now, and what it could become - and how a UX designer can prepare for the design work of tomorrow. Free, Sign Up Here

HAVAS Open House: June 13, 2022 - July 15, 2022 will always be a free learning program for all. Join us for Season 3 — nearly 1000 participants from over 170 countries! What to expect: intro of each department + social justice, sustainability, future of work, mental health & well-being, personal development, career development. Meet Dan Lucey, Tim Maleeny & more! Free, Learn More

Adobe Max on Demand With 400+ sessions and hundreds of inspiring speakers, MAX 2021 was an amazing event. You can still experience this global celebration of creativity by viewing the best of the sessions on demand. Free, Watch Here

Creative Ladder Founded by Ryan Reynolds Creative ladder aims to help students from all backgrounds learn about creative careers and offers leadership training for those beginning their journeys. Learn More

Master Open Marketing List open job list and candidates Find your next role

THINKLA Intern Position The job is 20 hours a week at $20 an hour, and we provide a remote working environment with great people and many opportunities connect to people in our industry. Free attendance to all ThinkLA events win win. Email

Olipop is looking for a jr. designer, mid-level designer, and art director. If you’re interested message my good friend Alyssa. Email her

Cannes Lions Grand Prix 2022 Some generous individual has started to put a deck of all the Cannes-winning Grand Prix work into a shared/public doc! See the Winners

The Drum: The World’s Best Ads of All Time We asked our readers to nominate their favorite commercials ever. Leading creative directors from the World Creative Rankings and The Drum's Judges' Club then ranked the ads. Now, we bring you the top 100 TV and video ads of all time. Read Here

OJ + Cereal Tropicana wants you to swap your 2% for their classic breakfast drink. They've created their own cereal, tailor made to enjoy with orange juice Read Here

Velveeta Cheese Nail Polish The brand, known best for their rich and creamy cheese, is encouraging their consumers to live rich and decadent lifestyles in their Pinkies Out nail polish. Learn More

Reddit “Find Your People’’ exemplifies the power of community at its core, and Canadians feel that sense of belonging when they gather on Reddit to converse across shared interests and topics that speak to their experiences and individuality. Watch Now

JUNE

The Most Entertaining Ads of 2022 June 1 Come see the most entertaining ads of this year. A study of advertising that people enjoy watching. Free, Event Link

One Club Portfolio Night June 2 This year Portfolio Night is happening in person and online to give you the opportunity to join no matter where you may be! At its core, Portfolio Night is an event where aspiring young advertising copywriters, art directors, and designers meet with several renowned advertising creative directors in a fast-paced evening of advice, networking and recruitment. Tickets Vary by City Sign Up Now

Ascend Personal Branding: Advocate for Yourself June 3 Learning to brand and advocate for yourself can be challenging, especially when it intersects with your cultural values. Becoming an effective self-advocate is a critical skill needed to succeed. Free, Sign Up Here

One Club Juneteenth Kickoff June 7 During this event-filled evening, we'll learn about the history of Juneteenth, discuss Black autonomy in Corporate America, and jam to our favorite cookout tunes. Free, Sign Up Here

Adweek Abroad in Cannes June 19-23 Cannes is back! During this annual forum, Adweek will gather global industry leaders to address pressing challenges, spotlight groundbreaking successes and spark conversation on the opportunities leading the future. Free, Sign Up Here

ThinkLA Industry Accelerator June 28 provides incoming and next-gen industry professionals with the tools and insights necessary to help navigate their future careers. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals and HR hiring managers as well as their peers, gaining firsthand tips for succeeding within their ideal career role.$10, Sign Up Here

PepsiCo’s Soulboost wants to pay you $5k to quit your job Tapping into that nationwide phenomenon, and aiming to position itself as a company that prioritizes mental health, PepsiCo-owned sparkling water brand Soulboost has announced its ‘Great Reshuffle Reset,’ a new campaign that will reward five people with $5,000 to fund “journeys to their happy place to ease their minds and find solitude.” Read More

Spotify brings music-themed islands to Roblox Spotify has launched its own digital space on Roblox, called Spotify Island, allowing players to make music, play games, and interact with virtual artists, the company announced in a press release. Although it’s called Spotify Island, it’s more like a virtual archipelago — players can hop between other interactive music-themed islands that change throughout the year. Read More

Pepsi's Super Bowl Halftime Show Sponsorship Ends After a Decade. Pepsi did not renew its title sponsorship of the NFL's Halftime Show. According to Pepsi reps, this is their first move of a much larger strategic shift in how it would present entertainment and music experiences to fans. Read More

Miller Lite launches beer-flavored charcoal. Miller Lite is seeking a Summer sales spark with their new product, Beercoal - a 4-pound bag of charcoal-infused with beer. (Yum, or too much?) Read More

Outhorse your Email Inspired by Iceland Disconnect from work and let the horses of Iceland reply to your emails while you are on vacation. (Seriously) Try it for Yourself

Lego The Most Boring Room Ever What would happen if you left six kids in one boring room with nothing more than a roll of paper? That’s what Lego wanted to find out as part of its ‘Build a World of Play’ campaign. Read More

MAY

AAPIS for DEI, May 4 We know how critical it is to have a strong support system, especially when doing equity work and yet I’m often told that people feel very lonely in the DEI space. I hope this virtual meetup will help you to connect with others who share similar values so that you may build up your support system and find your next collaborator, business partner, accountability buddy, or BFF. Free, Sign up here

Asians In Advertising Breakin Barriers Event May 5 & 6 Whether you want to break in, breakthrough, or break out, taking control of your career means breaking critical barriers in the process. But, we’re here to give you the tools to do so. And you’re ready. So, let’s go. We welcome allies. Free for students, with a valid.edu Click here for the code

FREE Portfolio Competition, Due May 6 If you're thinking of applying to our free portfolio competition for BIPOC creatives 30 & under...breathe easy. We're extending the COLORFUL deadline until May 6th due to requests from around the globe. Good news for all you talented procrastinators, perfectionists, and those whose Creative Suite keeps crashing... FREE, Apply Here

Compassion in SGV, May 7 Block the Hate presented by Compassion in SGV is the most anticipated AAPI Heritage Month event in the San Gabriel Valley. Part rally and part block party, join us as we come together in solidarity to Stop Asian Hate and celebrate AAPI Heritage Month. Free, Sign up here

3AF Asian Marketing Summit Semi-Annual Summit May 10 & 12 Join marketers, agency executives, media, researchers, and other industry partners and vendors at the 3AF’s 2022 Asian Marketing Summit, set for May 10-12 (virtual). The 3AF summit is the country’s largest national conference focusing solely on the critical Asian American consumer segment. Get Tickets

Become a Better Presenter, May 11 This will be a two-hour tactical virtual workshop where we take you through how to craft memorable experiences by building engaging content, meaningful design, and powerful delivery. Free, Sign up here

Asian Creative Federation Summit May 13 & 14 It’s time to take your creativity seriously. We have curated a program with a list of topics that focus on some of your day-to-day challenges as creators. 🤓 Looking to network and find your next creative career opportunity? Use discount code AIA15 Sign up here

NextGen22 Mentorship, Due June 30 The program is designed to be targeted & focused on helping rising Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Leaders in the marketing, advertising, and creative industry. Mentees and Mentors will be matched through the program and will meet once a month over the period of six months. Due end of June Free, Sign up Here

ADWEEK Asian Creative Spotlight for the Month of May Beginning May 1, Adweek will host the AAPI Creative Spotlight series, a daily celebration of AAPI visionaries who are changing the ad industry with their unique approaches to branding and creativity. Read More

100 Roses Creative Origins Create a three to five-minute video letting high school students know how you got into advertising and communications and encouraging a narrative that allows students from all walks of the world to see themselves in these fields. Participation Information

Meta verse has a Brick-and-Mortar Store Meta has every reason to get its VR hardware in particular out into as many hands as possible. In that sense, it’s sort of surprising that Meta/Facebook didn’t already have a brick-and-mortar store. Now it does. Read More

Why Companies are ‘debranding’ In recent years, some of the world’s biggest companies have discarded depth and detail to “debrand”. But what prompted this landslide of logo debranding? Bloomberg Opinion's Ben Schott breaks down this trending direction of brand identity. Watch YouTube Video

Burger King “Whopper” Swedish Campaign 85% of customers failed to name more than 1 burger option, so Ingo just rolled with it Read More

Tropicana Creates a Cereal Traditionally, cereal has been a partner of milk; however, according to research commissioned by Tropicana, 15 million Americans have tried their breakfast bowl with orange juice. For increased efficiency in one’s morning routine (why have your cereal and glass of O.J. separately?), the juice brand has concocted Tropicana Crunch, the first cereal created specifically to soak in orange juice. Read More

APRIL

Free Toastmasters Weekly on Monday 7-8:30pm PST Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members get the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills. Free, Sign Up Here

TikTok Masterclass 4/4 4pm EST Tiktok isn’t just funny videos and dancing anymore. There is serious money to be made, and every business is moving onto the platform. This event will teach you why TikTok is so important for business, and how to capitalize on this once in a decade opportunity. Free, Sign Up Here

Social Advertising Trends in APAC 4/6 6pm PST Brands in the Asia-Pacific region have required more agility in the past two years due to the many disruptions made by the pandemic, including the ever-changing consumer behaviour. Sign Up Here

ADWEEK Sustainability Summit 4/6 Join Adweek for a day of forward-looking conversations and find out how brand purpose is playing a role in building a more sustainable future. Free, Sign Up Here

Women Who Create Dream in Color Grant - Application Due 4/10 Women Who Create is giving away two $5,000 grants to women of color – one for a student pursuing a career in advertising, music, tech or fashion, and another to an entrepreneur who has a business/project that celebrates diversity. Sign Up Here

Writing For Your Website 4/8 11am PST You can’t write good content for a website without knowing why you’re writing it. Is the website content selling a product? Is it meant to attract new clients? Is it building traffic to support advertising and sponsorships? Once you know the main goal of the website content you’re producing, you’ll be better positioned to write copy that will help achieve that goal. Free, Sign Up Here

The AD Parents Town Hall 4/14 1pm EST Join Adweek for a virtual townhall that will bring together leaders in media, advertising, marketing and tech as they share their personal journeys and lessons as a working parent. Free, Sign Up Here

pocstock collab with AAPI Creators due 4/15 Asians in Advertising is partnering with pocstock to feature AAPI photographers, filmmakers, directors, videographers, illustrators, etc. By applying you will have a chance to be showcased on their website #includeUS campaign, two tickets to the Breaking Barriers summit, and access to custom projects & assignments Apply here

ADCOLOR Futures - Application Due 4/18 Dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders and offers sponsorship to attend the ADCOLOR Conference and Awards, career training and more, Apply Here

Adweek The Rise of Retail Media 4/21 2pm est Join Adweek as we hear from experts from these two companies about the solutions that they’ve built together to blaze the trail for the future of retail media and how retailers, marketers and brands can benefit from this new opportunity. Free, Sign Up Here

Take Your LinkedIn Advertising to the Next Level 4/19 LinkedIn is the largest community of active, influential professionals. There are plenty of marketers who leverage LinkedIn advertising to make their brand’s voice heard by the right audience or drive lead generation. Free, Sign Up Here

One Club for Creativity: Women in Advertising 4/29 9am PST Join us as we talk to the most forward thinking and successful women in advertising about their professional (and personal) journey. Free, Sign Up Here

INTERNSHIP: OGILVY STRATEGY, DESIGNER, & COPYWRITER (REMOTE) Together with our parent company Ogilvy, one of the most creative and effective agencies in the world, we believe diversity drives smarter work for our clients — and better business for us. We believe inclusion is essential, and we welcome all who are ready to join our push for positive change. Every single day. Strategy, Designer, & Copywriter

INTERNSHIP: WUNDERMAN THOMPSON - APPLICATION DUE APRIL 29 Wunderman Thompson is seeking creatively minded, data-loving interns to join our team in our New York office. Our 10-week, paid internship starts in June 2022 and will provide the opportunity to obtain unique experience at an award-winning agency. Interns will be placed across a variety of disciplines including (but not limited to): client services, data & analytics, project management, operations, strategy, creative, and experience design. Sign Up Here

INTERNSHIP: AMC NETWORKS The program is open to students of all majors with a genuine interest and passion to pursue a career in the Media and Entertainment industry. Over the course of 9 weeks, students are immersed in an intensive internship experience working alongside the teams behind AMC Networks’ award-winning content from its networks AMC, BBC America, IFC, Sundance TV and WEtv, and its streaming services Acorn TV, Sundance TV, Shudder and ALLBLK. June 13- August 12 Apply Here

INTERNSHIP: SPOTIFY STRATEGY We are looking for a Music Strategy Intern to provide strategic and operational support on Special Projects within our Music Content division. Apply Here

INTERNSHIP: WALT DISNEY STUDIOS CREATIVE The International Marketing team is responsible for supporting the development and execution of the marketing campaigns for studio feature films across the all international markets. The department also consults on ad campaigns and strategies for these regions and provides a general overview for the marketing group on what is happening in the marketplace on a global scale. This work includes content production from creative through final post production. Apply Here

INTERNSHIP: RPA (On-Site) CREATIVE At RPA we believe an internship should be more than a resume filler, it should be a place to set the course of your career. Our Launch Internships embody this very sentiment. You’ll get to experience firsthand the bold, creative, and collaborative culture that’s made RPA one of AdAge’s "Best Places to Work.” You get to do real work on real brands, as part of the largest advertising internship program in Los Angeles. Apply Here

INTERNSHIP: FCB (On-Site) CREATIVE At FCB Chicago, Interns are given hands-on experience and can be called upon to help with any and every part of the team’s day-to-day activities—from planning to completion. Interns should be prepared to work In a hybrid environment at the agency for 12 weeks over the summer! Apply Here

CREATIVE: OATLY’S TRUE CRIME PODCAST New podcast Oatly Lake has all the hallmarks of the true crime and investigative journalism genres. Jingly-jangly intro music. An engaging podcast host. And a mystery rooted in small-town America. Read More

CREATIVE: LOOPHOLES CEREAL Nearly 1 in 4 people in the US who menstruate don't have access to period care products, and without major federal support, many have to choose between buying food or buying period care. Watch Here

CREATIVE: DUOLINGO Duolingo Is Offering to Translate Your Foreign-Language Tattoos for Free and if it’s really bad, you may win a much needed #TatooDuoOver Read More

CREATIVE: STEVE-O Gets A Liquid Death Water Tattoo The Jackass alum and new brand ambassador gets 'all the pain and none of the permanence' Watch Here

CREATIVE: WILL FERRELL American actor Will Ferrell has been transformed into wellness and money guru ‘Will Power’ in banking app Lunar’s new comedic campaign. Watch Here

MARCH

CREATING AN EFFECTIVE STORY OF ME’ FOR JOB INTERVIEWS 3/2 12-1pm OST Are you struggling to align your education, work experience, and career goals into a cohesive story for interviews and networking events? How would you describe the ‘Story of Me’? Join us for an interactive workshop to learn how to craft and share your personal narrative, and win the job! Free, Sign Up Here

HOW TO GET THE JOB ASAP 3/2 5-6:15PM Are you ready to learn how to effectively put effort into your job search even while you have another job or are full time job seeking? Free, Sign Up Here

THINK THURSDAY: PRODUCT PLACEMENT: THE NEXT WAVE OF ADVERTISING 3/3 9-10am pstOver the last 18 months, the shift to non-ad supported platforms and social media has exploded. Join us for a discussion and Q&A led by Erin Schmidt, BEN’s Chief Product Placement Officer. Free, Sign Up Here

ASIANS IN ADVERTISING MATCHMAKING EVENT 3/3 12pm PST Join us for our signature Matchmaking Event. This event was sold out last year, so get your tickets. Free, Sign Up Here

The AD Parents Townhall 3/4 12pm EST Join Adweek for a virtual townhall that will bring together leaders in media, advertising, marketing and tech as they share their personal journeys and lessons as a working parent. Free, Sign Up Here

David&Goliath Brave Tour 3/10 4pm PST / 7pm EST Jump-start your advertising career and attend The Brave Tour. The next generation of Brave will learn about D&G’s agency spirit and how to get into the world of advertising. Sign Up By Email

HOW THEY GOT THERE: JOURNEY IN MARKETING 3/10 9-10am PST From learnings to failings and their secrets of success, this event is an opportunity to learn from the best - serious wisdom, from seriously cool women, all designed to supercharge you and your organization's success. Free, Sign Up Here

STOP OVERTHINKING AND SHARE YOUR WORK 3/15 2-3pm PST In this interactive session, we’ll unpack the beliefs that hold folks back from promoting their work. Learn about self promotion techniques, connect with a community of creators, and take control of your personal narrative! Free, Sign Up Here

INTERNSHIP: R/GA 6/6-8/6 Lots of remote positions! Our interns will be matched with a mentor that will guide them thru their stay at R/GA. During the program, they’ll have the chance to participate in real projects and gain exposure to the way we work across disciplines. Apply Here

INTERNSHIP: MGM MARKETING Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. is looking for a hard-working, motivated college or graduate school student to fill our Marketing Internship for the Winter / Spring semester. Apply Here

INTERNSHIP: DISNEY STREAMING BRAND/MARKETING DESIGN We will be looking to fill 2 Disney Streaming Brand/Marketing Design Internship positions – one on the Hulu Brand Design team and another on the Disney+/ESPN+ Marketing Design team. By applying to this position you will be considered for both opportunities. Apply Here

INTERNSHIP: PUBLICIS MEDIA SUMMER The Publicis Media Internship Program is a 10 week, 40 hour per week program beginning on 6/6/2022. The Publicis Media Internship Experience immerses you in the fast paced media industry. Apply Here

INTERNSHIP: EA SUMMER 2022 MARKETING, PRODUCTION, AND COMMERCIAL INTERNSHIPS Must be available for a full-time paid internship in the summer of 2022 (May - September depending on start date). Apply Here

INTERNSHIP: MEDIA MONKS ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT Media.Monks is in search of an inspired Account Management intern who’s eager to expand their knowledge of Digital Production and Client Services. During this internship, you’ll get to learn about our business behind producing award-winning work for leading brands and businesses. Apply Here

Massive Spreadsheet of Resources Check out Mars Nevada’s collective google spreadsheet with helpful links in advertising, public relations media, and design See here

REDDIT TALKS In 2021 Reddit quietly added ‘Reddit Talk’, the platform's own Clubhouse-esque social audio option. Reddit is a platform built on the basis of forum discussion that causes highly engaged communities, so it makes sense that since then the feature has been a success. The platform just posted an article that discusses their recent expansion to more than 1,000 subreddits that now have access to the option, and how it lead to more than 250% growth in daily active listeners of Reddit Talk sessions over the last three months. Read Here

#CoreMemories This TikTok trend is all about celebrating memories and how they make you feel. The trend is open-ended and has led to a lot of content about both good and bad memories throughout life for people of all ages and backgrounds. Read Here

MILE HIGH CLUB Las Vegas-based brand Love Cloud NY Times is saving (sex) lives - and marriages apparently - one flight at a time. Their Mile High Club Flight is not just a clever name, it has serious gusto to make this small-time business go viral. Read Here

FEBRUARY

LET'S MAKE LETTERS... TOGETHER! 2/4 2-5PM Even when trapped behind our computer screens, typography behaves as if it were physical: it stretches, it compresses, it thickens, it thins, and animates. In this workshop, Kelcey Gray will guide participants in using paper, pencil, and scissors to draw type and build folded paper structures that will serve as scaffolding for typographic manipulation. $45 Register Here

ADAGE SUPERBOWL 2/8 Super Bowl LV last February was anything but normal. Big Game regulars like Budweiser, Coca-Cola and Hyundai sat on the sidelines while more than a dozen brands made their debuts, running commercials for the first time. Many marketers turned to nostalgia to distract from COVID and some used the momentum of 2020’s social justice movement to expand their diversity and inclusion efforts. FREE Sign Up Here

YOUNG ONES: LIVE ENTRY Q&A 9AM ET (6AM PT) and 5PM ET (2PM PT) Whether you're new to entering Young Ones or you're a seasoned pro, this is a great opportunity for students and educators to learn about what is new in our overhauled awards system. We will include tips on managing your information and optimizing your entry flow, as well as leaving plenty of time to answer any questions you have! Register Here

ONE SCHOOL IS OPEN FOR NY/LA ‘22 To apply, you'll need to tell us who you are, why you want to take part, what you're doing with your creativity now, and answer a dope brief from @Clarks Originals to come up with an unexpected Wallabee collab. If you get in, you'll spend 16 weeks learning from the best in the industry while you create a portfolio that opens doors to the world's best creative departments. Due 3/16 Apply Here

WIEDEN+KENNEDY CREATIVE INCUBATOR the creative agency behind Nike, the Old Spice Guy, and the Return of Colonel Sanders, is looking for eight creative people who want to learn the art of making advertising that impacts culture. Due 2/14 Apply Here

MICROPEDIA OF MICROAGGRESSIONS Start browsing this resource to learn more about microaggressions and their impact. Learn More

HOW MUCH DID WOMEN MAKE IN ADVERTISING 2021, NOT ENOUGH Jess Watts has compiled a helpful resource on knowing your career worth Read More

STATE FARM INSURANCE: #TeamStateFarm Be in the next State Farm Commercial, duet their video for a chance Enter

TWITTER: TWEETING INTO EXISTENCE behavior of tweeters who have manifested their dreams with the original tweets designed into the billboard. Read More

BALANCE NOW A source for data on the diversity of decision-makers in different companies, movie productions, government agencies, and nonprofits Read More

JANUARY 2022

Happy 2022! Reframing Goals with Your Strengths Executing your goals is much harder than setting them. What if instead, you set your goals realistically according to your Top 5 Clifton Strengths? Free, Sign Up Here

Adweek Outlook 1/11-13 Join Adweek as we sit down with thought leaders, forecasters and top marketing, media and tech executives to investigate the benefits of emerging platforms and the tools and monetization strategies that promise to super-charge growth and revenue in a world of accelerated digital transformation. Free, Sign Up Here

A Conversation with Next Creative Leaders 1/11 & 1/27 Hot off the announcement of this year’s Next Creative Leaders, we are excited to launch a virtual webinar series celebrating and amplifying the voices of these talented women and non-binary creatives. $5-$7.50, Sign Up Here

Free SEO and Marketing Workshop 1/11 Learn the basics of internet marketing starting with search engine optimization (SEO) and social media marketing in channels such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc. Free, Sign Up Here

PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women 1/19 We are bringing Octavia Goredema, author of PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women who will be in conversation with Joann Jung, Design Director at LUCID Motors. Free, Sign Up Here

Conversation About Allyship 1/20 It is critical for all of us to unite across communities to make a stronger impact for allyship and taking action. Free, Sign Up Here

DECEMBER 2021

The Psychology of Colors 12/1 Whether you're a new business owner seeking to establish a strong brand or a marketer looking to learn how to use this technique, it's a win-win situation when implemented correctly. Free, Sign Up Here

Transitioning to a Data First Approach Analytics for All 12/1 Just like electricity, data has become a basic enterprise asset that is quickly revolutionizing the world, enabling better, faster, cheaper business processes and those that can successfully capitalize on the power of data are in for some amazing gains. Free, Sign Up Here

One Club Young Ones: Live Entry System 12/1 Whether you're new to entering Young Ones or you're a seasoned pro, this is a great opportunity for students and educators to learn about what is new in our overhauled awards system. Sign Up Here

EmpowHer Sisterhood: Flipping the Switch from Imposter to Powerhouse 12/3 The EmpowHer event is a platform for like-minded women to uplift each other, cultivate community, and network with fellow entrepreneurs! Free, Sign Up Here

Book Review & Discussion 12/6 Confessions of an Advertising Man What the profit margin in advertising is and why that means you should choose your clients carefully and much more. Free, Sign Up Here

Imposter Phenomenon, Procrastination, and Perfectionism 12/7 In this workshop, we’ll explore the cycle of Imposter Syndrome, unpack the 10 reasons that lead to your procrastination/perfectionist tendencies, and learn effective strategies to break the habit. Free, Sign Up Here

Navigation Your Design Career: Coffee with Google UXers Join General Assembly and Google for a conversation around the essentials in navigating your career in User Experience (UX). Free, Sign Up Here

Adobe Live Letter 12/13 and 12/14, 9:30-11:30am Join the extremely talented Riri Tamura as she shows you how to letter Watch when Live

#IamRemarkable Workshop 12/16 A Google initiative empowering women and underrepresented groups to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond. Free, Sign Up Here

Young Ones Student Awards 12/18 This global creative competition challenges students in creative studies to put their best foot forward in hopes of winning one of the first honors of their burgeoning careers. Enter Here

50 Most Common Interview Questions When it comes to the interview process, research, and preparation for the interview can oftentimes determine your chances of making it to the next step Top 50 Questions

Adweek’s Top 25 Ads of 2021 Work from around the world that made an impact, even in turbulent times See the List

Lizzo Butt Paintings Lizzy Picasso is using butt brush strokes for an Art Basel painting. Read More

Spotify Wrapped gifted us all with 2021 Wrapped experiences and 'grammable slideshows to share our top songs, artists and new features - like an audio aura. With a 21% bump in app downloads, Wrapped is a gift for Spotify too. Read More

Cheeto Art for Miami art week, Cheetos partnered with LL Cool J's Rock the Bells to unveil an original artwork made entirely out of Cheeto dust. Read More

NOVEMBER

3% Conference, November 2-3 3% is excited to invite you to attend A Decade of Difference, two days dedicated to a reflection and celebration of the progress made by our phenomenal community of change makers—and the sometimes hard lessons we’ve learned along the way. Discount Code: 3PSPKRFF10, Students and Educators Free. Register Here

Virtual Portfolio Review, November 10 The One Club for Creativity is thrilled to announce that our annual end-of-the-year portfolio review will return as a live, virtual event, bringing together students, grads and juniors looking for advice on their books, and creative directors, recruiters, and other industry professionals looking to give that advice. $10 Register Here

Fast Company Virtual Summit, November 10 Fast Company’s Agenda Summit offers a lively glimpse into the new year, with a special emphasis on the way technology will continue to transform and reinvent business, society, and the way we work. Free Register Here

2022 Student MAIP Applications are Here, November 12 The 4A’s Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP) connects aspiring diverse entry-level advertising professionals with leading industry organizations. Learn more about the 2022 MAIP Student Application. Sign Up Here

FREE Ad School, Apply Now All creatives have an equal chance at becoming professional advertising creatives. No matter how you got here. And if you make it a year, you’ll have a portfolio, knowledge, and experience that will put you among the most sought-after writers, designers and art directors in the ad industry. Apply Here

Calling Mentors and Mentees A linkedin post by Walter Greer to connect mentors and mentees together See the Post

Museums display their artwork on Only Fans Social media companies kept banning ‘explicit’ art. Vienna museums will now post on OnlyFans. Read More

The Best Brand Redesigns of The Year (So Far) Seven of our recent favorite brand redesigns. While some brands were chosen for their bold overall overhaul, we selected others for their graceful and minimal shifts. Read More

OCTOBER

AdColor Everywhere, October 5-8 In celebration of the 15th annual ADCOLOR conference, we’re once again bringing the community together to Rise Up & Reach Back in support of BIPOC talent. Last year we launched ADCOLOR Everywhere to a global tribe of brothers, sisters, and allies — this year will bring us together once again around a new theme: #PullUp Free, Sign Up here

Asians succeeding past cultural bias, October 8 at noon pst Growing up Asian in America means having to navigate cultural bias as well as unlearning cultural teachings to succeed in the workplace. Join us as we get tips and tricks from Asian leaders! Join Here

One Club Type For Justice, October 14 The partners will discuss the opportunities and complexities associated with navigating this work as queer people of color, engaging with complex social issues including gender equity, climate change, racial justice, LGBT identity, and immigrant rights. Sign up here

RPA Internships, October 15 At RPA we believe an internship should be more than a resume filler, it should be a place to set the course of your career. Our Launch Internships embody this very sentiment. You get to do real work on real brands, as part of the largest advertising internship program in Los Angeles. Apply here

Find Your Voice, October 21 2 hour hands on workshop, teaching you how to form a cohesive presentation. Kenny previously hosted this sold out session 3x and was featured on CNBC. Sign up here

Be A Mentor with We Are Next If you're a working industry professional (at any level!) and are interested in being a Mentor from 10/18-11/19, submit your info here

IAB Inclusion Institute: Student Bootcamp The Inclusion Institute is an IAB campaign committed to realizing a truly inclusive, equitable and diverse industry that is sustainable. Free, Sign up here

ANA Job Board Looking for a new job opportunity? ANA has partnered with Way Up for some exclusive postings See them here

Antibody Title Design Inspiration Award-winning titles from major shows like Nine Perfect Strangers, Westworld, Love Craft Country, and more See the work

See the most innovative designs of 2021 See all the honorees of Fast Company’s 2021 Innovation by Design Awards in the General Excellence category. Read more

SEPTEMBER

Adweek Elevate Mobile Gaming, September 1 Mobile gaming revenue grew to $77.2 billion in 2020, and Newzoo predicts this spend to grow to over $100 million by 2023. The opportunities are limitless. Mobile gaming experts and marketing pros join Adweek to discuss how to cultivate a robust ecosystem of offerings for consumers and brands, and what the future may hold. Free, Sign Up Here

Personal Branding - Don't Lose the Real You!, September 2 During this event, we will help you identify this unique brand. Through a variety of hands on exercises, you will learn how to build and promote the online and 'offline' elements of your brand. And, you will also learn how to effectively represent both your company and yourself while talking to potential clients, investors or employers. Free, Sign Up Here

EmpowHer Sisterhood: First Friday Event, September 3 If you have been wanting to grow relationships with other empowered female entrepreneurs, this is the community for you! Bring any questions or ideas you may have and get ready to make meaningful connections! Free, Sign Up Here

How to Network on LinkedIn, September 6 In this 1-hour class, Karen will take you through her recommended do's and dont’s when networking on LinkedIn. Learn her introductory and intermediate networking steps so you can approach networking the right way, expand your connections and start more conversations with the people who matter to your career and business. Free, Sign Up Here

Adweek Spotlight Event, September 7 - 8 Hear from top marketers who will share insights on how to lead with purpose and become well-positioned to navigate unprecedented change Free, Sign Up Here

Google Advertising: The Business Owner’s Starter Guide, September 9 By the end of this webinar, you will have a solid understanding of how Google Ads are priced, how to set a realistic budget, and how to identify your return on investment. Free, Sign Up Here

Network with Ease, September 16 A one-hour virtual workshop where Jessalin Lam will take you through how to find those to connect with, craft meaningful conversation starters, productively engage, and more. Free, Sign Up Here

The Confident Presenter - Women's Edition, September 17 If you want to be more visible as a leader, this workshop will teach you strategies to access a confident mindset, demonstrate more power in your delivery, and own your language and your story so you can start seeking out speaking opportunities rather than avoiding them. Free, Sign Up Here

Book Review & Discussion: Confessions of an Advertising Man, September 21 In this event you will learn: What the profit margin in advertising is and why that means you should choose your clients carefully, Why your best people should always work with existing clients, and not acquire new ones, The two character traits that make for a great working atmosphere at an advertising agency, and more. Free, Sign Up Here

WAATBP: Diversity Conference and Career Fair, September 29 - 30 Where Are All The Black People? (WAATBP) is The One Club For Creativity's annual diversity career fair and conference for advertising professionals and students of all levels. Returning virtually for its 11th exciting year, WAATBP brings together hundreds of individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Free, Sign Up Here

August

How to Keep Your Audience Engaged on Social, August 2 In a world of 60 second videos, ‘snackable content’ and endless scrolling it’s more important than ever to find ways to keep your audience engaged on social media. “But how?!” I hear you cry, when you’re already following a strict posting schedule and trying to come up with new ideas every day it can be hard to find your rhythm. Sign Up Here

Breaking Into An Industry as a POC, August 2 During this conversation, we’ll hear from DEI leaders as we discuss action-oriented steps young professionals can take to break into a new industry. Together, we’ll continue breaking barriers. Free, Sign Up Here

Brag Better: The Art of Self Promotion At Work, August 3 Hard work is the foundation of success but hard work alone is hardly enough. To get ahead in your career journey, your hard work and its promotion need to go hand in hand. By mastering the delicate art of selling yourself, you can ensure that your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Free, Sign Up Here

Elevating into the C-Suite, August 12 Whether you are reaching for that c-suite position or want to find out what it takes to get there this talk is from you. Hear from Asians that made it to that elusive c-suite position. We will have a panel of 4 speakers, as well as time for Q&A. Free, Sign Up Here

48-Hour Hackathon Competition, August 13-15 Each year, 22squared hosts a 48-hour competition called Mobilize to challenge college students to brainstorm an advertising solution for a brief over the course of one weekend. It's an exciting opportunity for students to get a real-world chance to apply their knowledge and coaching by industry professionals. Free, Apply Here

Women Who Create Virtual Event, August 19 Make Moves is a virtual summit for women of color carefully crafted by women of color! It’s a space where you can be your whole self, gain the tools step into your power and live your best life, delivered by folks who get it. Level up your skills, meet someone new, or network with a recruiter. Either way, you’ll leave feeling empowered to make your next move. Students Free, Sign Up Here

Create an effective advertising campaign, August 24 Do you know what you are selling? Who are you selling it to? It is important to target the right market and know how to track that market. How can you ensure you are getting your information to the correct market? Sign Up Here

The Making of a Magazine by and for Asian American, August 26 Tiffany @Tiffy_pai and www.tiffany-pai.com is a Chinese-American illustrator and designer. $5 and free for members Sign Up Here

Release your Creativity Through Outdoor Adventures, August 27 Lise Brown (she/her) is the co-owner of Momenta Inc., founded in 2006, a small, local to Winnipeg 100% female owned B Corporation. B Corporations complete a certification process that ensures high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Free, Sign Up Here

Ascend Career Fair, August 30 Whether you're looking to take the first, or next steps in your career, the 2021 Ascend Career Fair has endless opportunities! Sign up today. Free for students and members. Sign Up Here

Love the Work More Students and Young Lions (30 and under) can access this year’s winning work for free Learn More

The Inturnship connecting emerging creative thinkers with industry mentors to solve challenges for small businesses. Learn More

Taxes for Freelancers If you’re freelance you have a unique tax situation. We’re not accountants, but we have accountants. And we’ve been paying taxes as freelancers for a combined three decades. Learn More

The Avail List Alert your eyes to our monthly featured Avail-Listers. No matter what you’re looking for—from account to producers—we’ve got it. Learn More

Aliens in Advertising A community for international talent and students in the US Learn More

Resources for International Talent Learn More

JULY

Public Speaking, July 3 In this class, you will bring the best out in yourself by learning proven methods that world-renowned speakers utilize in order to develop an authentic speaking style, engage an audience, and leave a lasting impression. Free, Sign Up Here

Personal Branding for Introverts, July 7 Join us as we explore the components of a successful personal brand for introverts and help you identify your exceptional qualities and skills. Learn about the strategies for introverts to build a strong, enviable brand – without feeling any need to force yourself to draw energy from social interactions or make yourself the life of the party. Free, Sign Up Here

The Business of Lettering, July 8 As creatives, we’ve spent a lot of time learning and mastering our craft and cultivating our talents, but usually not much time learning how to make a living with them! Thriving in business is an essential part of thriving in art, and Martina Flor has good news for you: both are possible. Join her in this salon to discuss how to make a living as an artist or illustrator, while building a practice that you’re truly proud of, that carries your mark and represents your vision, and that will ultimately make you happy. $5, Sign Up Here

Adweek’s Women Trailblazers Summit, July 14 Adweek invites female founders and leaders that have revolutionized the workplace by challenging the status quo and breaking barriers. C-Suite executives and talent from the media, technology, and marketing spaces take to the stage for candid conversations around the state of equality and the power of female leadership. Free, Sign Up Here

Showing Up for Yourself: Master Self Confidence, July 14 There is no denying that confidence is an asset for any organization looking for its next rising star. Our confidence has a direct impact on the results we create in any given project or scenario. It also impacts how we show up in life and are seen by others - it impacts our professional reputation! This is why is very important to have a clear understanding of how high or low your self-confidence is and how this is impacting your career. Free, Sign Up Here

ROCNATION School of music, sports, and entertainment, Deadline July 15 This Fall, Roc Nation is launching a school at LIU. And Weiden and Kennedy will be teaching a course. It’s called Creative Promotion in Media, but really, it’s about demystifying how this crazy soup that is culture gets made and getting more voices in the room where that magic happens. Apply here or a four year full scholarship

Next Creative Leaders The One Club for Creativity and The 3% Movement have teamed up to track down and honor women and non-binary individuals destined to be the creative leaders of tomorrow. Deadline July 16 Enter Here

Asian Leadership Series, July 15 & July 29 A free 3 part series aimed to help Asians level up within the advertising industry, Asians and Non-Asians welcomed to attend. Free, Sign Up Here

2021 Ascend Career Fair, July 15 Opportunity to virtually meet with recruiters and representatives from a cross-section of industries seeking diverse Pan-Asian talent. $5 or free for members, Sign Up Here

A Day in the Life of an Ad at Snapchat July 22 Have you thought about how these ads come to life and the teams that make it happen? As you're considering a career in digital advertising, we want to help you explore the possibilities! Sign Up Here

Strategy Starter Pack Jennifer Chang has created an extremely helpful strategy starter pack for those entering the field Here’s the Link

Chats for Change Trade School and 22squared, Inc. are connecting with HBCUs to provide students with an inside look at the advertising industry. If you are or know, a student or recent grad of an HBCU who'd like to connect with someone in advertising, Sign Up Here.

Hyperisland Toolbox This is an oldie but goodie. A resource kit you can use to apply creative collaboration and unleash the potential in your team or organization. Learn More

JUNE

GOODBYE HQS, HELLO REMOTE OFFICES, June 3 Remote work is not a temporary solution to COVID-19—it’s an increasingly popular work model organizations across the globe have embraced, and is spurring even more experimentation across work. Free, Register Here

Reddit Presents: Toast Me/Roast Me, June 3 Will our creative industry experts Toast each other’s best work, or will they Roast one another? Join us on as we make our way to Cannes virtually and celebrate creative excellence, the Reddit way. Free, Register Here

ADCOLOR Futures, June 7th This is a great industry program for junior talent dedicated to identifying and nurturing the next-gen of leaders to offer them sponsorship to attend ADCOLOR, career training, etc. Register Here

One Club Creative Week 2021, June 7-11 This year we’re featuring sessions including everything from Education to Inclusion & Diversity to Executive Leadership and beyond, along with our industry’s most coveted and respected awards shows, The One Show and ADC Awards. Student Pass $49 Register Here

INNside the Agency, June 8 - August 24 This is a unique opportunity for students and grads like yourself to learn more about the inner workings of a top-tier agency. Free, Register Here

View from the C-Suite, Women Leaders in Conversation, June 10 Join Skyler Mattson, President of WONGDOODY, the global experience and design unit for Infosys, in conversation with Bea Perez, Senior Vice President, Chief Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability Officer of The Coca-Cola Company. Register here

Adweek’s Entertaining the World, The Future of Entertainment and Media Through the Eyes of Gen Z, June 10 Throughout this session you will hear directly from Gen Z Trendsetters around the globe about their current thoughts and feelings as well as from industry leaders in the entertainment space Free, Register Here

Brand Impact Awards, June 11 Branding Programmes and Branded Campaigns – and according to the sector, with 27 different categories including fashion, sport, entertainment, culture, and not-for-profit. Enter Here

Adweek’s Elevate Experiential and Creativity, June 17 hear from marketing experts on the front lines of defining this new era. They'll share the secrets of successful engagement, measurable results, flexible production, and creating unforgettable experiences. Free, Register Here

Ad Club of NY Women Fellowship, June 18th A great industry program to invest in mid-level women where they will have access to industry conferences, training, coaching, etc. Register Here

We Are One Call for Art, June 18 We are asking creatives to come up with a poster that communicates this message using the supplied template. Work will be showcased on our website and shared on our social media channels and possibly on outdoor billboards. Details Here

Bookshop Summer Session, June 21 You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking to get a job on the creative side of advertising and win some awards on the way to doing it! We offer creative concept classes for those interested in becoming Copywriters and Art Directors, which will help you to build a portfolio (otherwise known as “your book”) of ads so that you can go out and get a job at an ad agency, big or small! Sign Up Here

Industry Accelerator: Career Bootcamp, June 29 ThinkLA's Industry Accelerator will offer tips on résumé-building and mastery of interviewing, a guidebook that gives the ins and outs of the industry, and previously recorded sessions with insights to help navigate future opportunities. Free, Register Here

Young Guns 19 is now open for entries! If you're a creative aged 30 years of age or under with at least two years of professional experience, submit your portfolio to be judged by a panel of past winners in a step to join the ranks of the Young Guns family. Early Deadline June 30, Enter Now

Snapchat’s Inclusive Camera the social media platform worked with directors of photography from the film industry to learn techniques they use to best capture actors with darker skin tones. Read More

Good Decks Sell ideas Whether you are a student or a professional, decks need to look polished. Check out this beautiful and handy guide on the Art of Deck Making. View Here

MAY

INTERNSHIP

Camp VCU ADventure 2021, May 16 Pack your bags because Camp Adventure is BACK! Our Camper application is OFFICIALLY LIVE, the deadline to apply is May 16th, at 11:59 p.m. Join us for another summer of workshops, campfire speakers, campaign competitions, portfolio reviews, passion projects, internship credits, mentorship, and more! 🏕 Apply here

RPA Summer Internship - Copywriter & Art Direction At RPA we believe an internship should be more than a resume filler, it should be a place to set the course of your career. You’ll get to experience firsthand the bold and creative culture that’s made RPA one of AdAge’s "Best Places to Work". Due, March 26 Apply Here

Future Academy Intern Program The Future Academy exists to ignite curiosity in everyone. This is an 8-week internship program designed to discover and foster the next generation of creative innovators. The Future Academy includes a holistic curriculum, which consists of real-world, cutting-edge work experience on global brands, sprints on proactive client briefs, ongoing mentorship, personal and professional development training, knowledge-sharing from AKQA experts, and custom online courses. Due, May 7 Apply Here

FCB Internship 2021 Are you a creative interested in advertising (art direction, copywriting, content creation, and BEYOND) looking for an internship this summer? FCB has a few spots open for the 2021 program! Share your portfolio/reel or share work in your own creative way below! Apply here for Chicago and New York

Tinder Communications Intern We are looking for an enthusiastic intern to join our mission of being the #1 place to spark connections for gen z while keeping Tinder at the center of the conversation. This paid communications internship, due to start in May, will give a successful candidate the opportunity to learn about corporate, product, and consumer communications strategies at Tinder. Apply here

Snapchat Strategy Intern We’re looking for a Development Intern (Innovation Focus) to join Snap Inc! In this role, the successful candidate will gain research and creative development experience as well as valuable knowledge about how to work professionally and cross-functionally inside a high-profile tech company. Apply here

Team Mazda Media Planning Intern As a Media intern you will work with our Paid Media teams and gain exposure to planning across multiple channels (Social, Digital, TV, etc.). You will be involved in managing media campaigns, evaluating vendor capabilities, and developing POVs on new trends and opportunities. Apply here

EVENTS

AIGA and Colorado Springs & Denver Portfolio Review, May 8 Join us for the virtual Student & Young Professional Portfolio Review in Colorado Springs. Get your work reviewed by top industry professionals from across the state. All will walk away with sound advice and excellent feedback. Register here

Intro to Social Media Advertising, May 11 You have a website and are on social media, but how do you take your online presence to the next level? Enter advertising your business via social media! Learn the different advertising models and options for popular platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Linkedin! Register here

How to Build the Perfect Portfolio/Resume for Creatives, May 13 Calling all emerging creatives! Ad 2 MKE is holding a virtual workshop with one of Milwaukee’s very own full service advertising agencies. Nelson Schmidt will share their tips on how to build a portfolio and resume that stands out. Register here

3AF Semi-Annual Asian Marketing Summit, May 18-19 Industry experts will share their best practices, insights, and wisdom, and discuss the multiple dimensions of Asian American consumers and media. Networking and virtual performances are part of the agenda along with raffles and prizes. Registration is $89 per person. Tickets Here

Growing up Asian in America, May 20 We’ve gathered volunteers from Pride Global’s AAPI community to talk about their firsthand experiences. Register Here

Fireside Chat with Albert Cheng, Chief Operating Office & Co-Head of Television at Amazon Studios, May 21 How storytelling in Entertainment Impacts Broader Change. Brought to you by Mayor's Office of Economic Development in Partnership with NAMIC & UCLA MEMES. Register Here

Kollaboration EMPOWERD, 5/22 is a digital event where, through a series of panels and speakers, aspiring Asian American creatives of all ages and professions gather to learn directly from some of the community’s most inspirational professionals. Register Here

Creative Circus Open House, May 22 What exactly goes on at portfolio school? And why is The Creative Circus named that and will your family and friends think you're in clown school? Answers to these burning questions and more await. Please join us on May 22nd for a virtual event covering all things portfolio school. Register here

Matchmaking Event, May 27 & May 28 Meet Asians in the Asians in Advertising community and network. Register Here

OTHER

Bland New World Why do disruptive startups slavishly follow an identikit formula of business model, look and feel, and tone of voice? Because it works, sort of. Read the Article

H&M Free Suit Rentals H&M is offering a free 24-hour suit rental service to young men in an effort to help them with job interviews. The campaign, which promotes the retailer's "H&M Man" line, drops as younger people struggle to get back on their feet after the pandemic. Learn More

April

Internship

The Summer Hustle at 22 Squared Learn to master your skills and explore your potential in this 8-week program from June 7 - July 30 Apply Now

TikTern at The Martin Agency The Martin Agency Social Content Studio is looking for a TikTern to join our ranks for a rollacoaster ride of an internship. If you love TikTok, advertising, music, and weird internet culture. Apply here

Can’t find an internship, join Inturnship The Inturnship is one-part talent network, one-part creative agency. A fully remote collaborative community of new grads and agency professionals. Together, we bring real-world ideas to life on whichever platforms necessary. Learn More

#GoogleCreativeLab is looking for new Fivers! If you are a talented creative (designer, technologist, animator, etc.) excited to work on projects big, small, and first of their kind within Google Apply here

Student Contest

AAF Contest The National Student Advertising Competition is the premier college advertising competition that provides more than 2,000 college students the real-world experience of creating a strategic advertising/marketing/media campaign for Tinder. Due June 2021, Contest Info

See Her Excel Tuition Discount GA Get $1,500 off, discount reflects GA’s commitment to championing gender diversity and inclusion at all levels and elevating women — like you — in STEM fields so they can thrive in the world’s fastest-growing industries.Apply Here

Mentorship

Find a Mentor or Join a Group Mentoring Session Find, Book and Meet Mentors around the world. Get virtual mentorship from over 1,423+ mentors from the world’s leading companies in our global community. Details Here

AdWeek Executive Mentorship Program This program connects senior-level marketers with some of the world’s top CMOs, CBOs, CEOs and more to help evolve the face of the C-Suite. Due, April 9 Sign Up Here

Outvertising Mentoring Program The Outvertising Mentor Programme exists to help LGBTQ+ talent, either new to or looking to join the industry, thrive. We believe that with the right infrastructure of support in place a new generation of talent can come through, bringing with them enormous value, diversity, and creativity to an industry where senior LGBTQ+ visibility is low. Due, April 30 Sign UP Here

Free Events

EA’S Women’s Ultimate Team: Careers in Marketing and Media, April 1 Join Catherine Becker (Head of Media) as she chats to four inspiring professionals from across EA’s marketing team. Register Here

Reddit Advertising, April 1 - Reddit is hosting a special event to celebrate the launch of their new resource hub on eLearning platform, Reddit Ads formula. Passcode: RedditAF, Register here

Asians At Work, April 9 Join Carissa Begonia of ConsciousXchange and Jerry Won of Just Like Media for this timely and relevant conversation about the Asian American experience in the workplace. Free, Register Here

Miami Ad School, April 14 One Minute Briefs is coming to MAD School of Ideas for a crash workshop to bring out our instinctive creativity. Creator, Nick Entwistle wants to change the way people think about advertising and One Minute Briefs is a fantastic way to inspire, challenge, and laugh with the creative industry. Free, Register here

Get comfortable in your skin, April 15 Have you felt that creeping doubt in your abilities at work? It could be holding you back from becoming your most authentic self. Register Here

Art Center Grad Show, April 21 Meet ArtCenter’s Spring 2021 graduates - whether you are actively recruiting, scouting for the future, or just want to see awesome work, we hope you will join us! Your support is greatly appreciated. Register here

Variety Entertaining Marketing Summit, April 22 Join Variety for a day of powerful virtual conversations with leading CMOs, executives and brand leaders discussing the entertainment industry's evolving digital trends, storytelling strategies and new platforms to deliver marketing messages. Free, Register Here

Other

One Club Book Review, April 8 Leave your physical books at home because you’ll be presenting your work just like you would in an agency. Cash prizes will be awarded for Best Copywriting, Best Design, and Best Idea. To be considered for an award please submit one piece of work NO LATER THAN APRIL 8 at 12:00 $10, Register here

ThinkLA Gaming Breakfast, April 21 Join us as industry thought leaders discuss this rapidly evolving market, issues of diversity and the future of gaming as brands and marketers navigate the field. Register Here

MerchAid to Support the AAPI Community Check out R/GA’s latest collaboration with 10 incredible Asian artists to support AAPI Women Lead organization. Get shirts and prints before they run out. Shop Here

Fast Company Online Certificate Program Curated by the innovative leaders of Fast Company, our cutting-edge online courses will help you master the skills, concepts, and mindset needed to accelerate your career. Free, Sign up here

WeAreNext Minizines techniques to crush it in the industry as fresh talent Print it out here

Build Better Decks Strategy Julian Coach put together a mega list of resources See here

101 Design Rules Musings, ramblings, and principles that Brian Collins shared with his team and randomly on Twitter. Reminding yourself of the principles that ground you is simply a good practice. Read More

Creative Resources for Women A collection of resource links for women in creative, marketing, and technology links here

We Are Innovative Snapchat and AdColor’s AR filter encourages young Black girls to see themselves as astronauts, doctors, and more Learn More

Support

#StopAsianHate We must act now. A horrific and heartbreaking surge in violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) is happening across the US. Learn More

AAPI Women Lead and #ImReady Movement aims to strengthen the progressive political and social platforms of Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the US through the leadership of self-identified AAPI women and girls. Learn More

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Fighting for civil rights and empowering Asian Americans to create a more just America for all. Learn More

Stop AAPI Hate Our communities stand united against racism. Hate against Asian American Pacific Islander communities has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn More

Hate is a Virus Our mission is to combat xenophobia and racism through awareness and education initiatives and philanthropy. Learn More

Send Chinatown Love Businesses in Chinatown were hit first by the pandemic, suffering revenue losses of 60-80%* as early as February 2020 as anti-Asian sentiment swelled. Today, merchants are still struggling to stay afloat due to steep decreases in foot traffic and mounting expenses. Learn More 

Oakland Chinatown Hate Victims Asian Health Services is housing funds to support an Oakland Chinatown Victim’s Fund for individuals and families impacted by the recent crime and assaults that have occurred in the community. Learn More

March

Free Events

Womxn at Work, Mar. 8-12 - Whether you're seeking inspiration, mentorship, networking opportunities, or practical tips, discover womxn leaders and innovators raising the bar. Sign Up here

Forward, Together: Addressing Anti-Asian Hate and Systemic Racism, Mar. 16 Educate yourself on not just the anti-Asian rhetoric and attacks happening now, but to learn about the broader foundations of systemic racism that extend across marginalized populations and communities - and consider the actions, big and small, that are in your capacity to raise awareness and move from allyship beyond advocacy, and into action. Sign Up Here

Design Week, Mar. 22-26 - Dive into educational sessions inclusive of design, research techniques, typography, gaming, and more for our multifaceted world. Sign Up Here

Hustling is hard “How to make it on your own,” Mar. 24 Sharing guidance on how to work solo, run a side hustle alone or make the leap to go freelance. Expect insider tips from real working women as they open up on how they navigate business, confidence, and productivity. Sign Up Here

Navigating the Ad Industry as AAPI Talent, Mar 31 A discussion of the specific hurdles and issues that AAPI talent face while navigating a career in advertising and marketing. Our speakers share real anecdotes, real struggles, and real advice so that AAPI students and junior talent (and anyone else who'd like to join!) feel more confident and supported as they begin their careers Free, Sign up here

WOC in Adland and Marketing, Mar 31 To close out women’s History Month we are uplifting voices of Women of Color in advertising on Clubhouse Free, Link Here

Masterclass with Cindy Gallop Blow it up: Re-making the industry for the better. Free, Sign Up Here

GA is offering some free online classes - Here are the upcoming sessions, some are this weekend, that you should get on your calendar. Each has more dates to sign up for through the links below: INTRO TO CODING, INTRO TO DATA ANALYTICS, INTRO TO DATA SCIENCE, INTRO TO DIGITAL MARKETING / INTRO TO UX DESIGN CLASS / INTRO TO PRODUCT MANAGEMENT 

Mentorship

Pimp My Portfolio Mentee/Mentorship Pimp My Portfolio is launching a new program: Sponsor a Creative. In this program, we will find you a mentor who will sponsor your portfolio revamp with Pimp My Portfolio as well as three mentorship sessions.  First come first serve Mentee | Mentor

AD Land Mentors 2021 - Mentoring should always be a pay-it-forward offering that advertising veterans give to juniors who are in need of support, a sounding board, a form of accountability, or just a shoulder to cry on (because this industry can be fucking brutal). The List

Peer Pressure, Mar. 19 - A 1-hour peer-to-peer speed coaching event. We'll go beyond networking to spark meaningful connections and engage in a deeper dialog to navigate our current work situation and career direction. Sign up here

Internships

Big Spaceship Virtual Internship - The Mission Summer Program is a full-time, paid 9-week internship that runs from June 7th - August 6th. They are looking for one intern in each of these disciplines: Creative (Copy), Creative (Art), Design, Account Management/Production. Due 3/19 Apply here

Innocean Virtual INNternship - They’re looking for college students and recent grads to work with our team to develop advertising and marketing skills in a real-world working environment. Due 3/19 Apply here

Gaming Internship at Golin - Golin recently named PR Week's 2020 Global Agency of the Year and winner of a 2019 Gold Cannes Lion, is offering a paid internship in gaming. Apply here

VSC Internship - VSC has a Creative Marketing intern-to-hire position available. Apply here

Drago5 Internship Accepting applications for agency-wide intern spots. Don’t snooze on it or we’ll never even get to see your work. Bummer. Due 3/26 Apply here

W+K Summer Residence - If you'd like to know about what it's like to work at Wieden+Kennedy, and hear from the people who do, apply here, Due 4/1

Student Contests

BIPOC Scholarship 5 BIPOC recipients (with less than 3 years of experience managing others) to receive executive coaching and access to their manager’s essential on-demand course. Due 3/31 Apply Here

Future Lions Contest - Announcing the 15th year of AKQA's global student competition in collaboration with Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and LEGO. Due 4/1 Contest Info

AAF Contest The National Student Advertising Competition is the premier college advertising competition that provides more than 2,000 college students the real-world experience of creating a strategic advertising/marketing/media campaign for Tinder. Due June 2021, Contest Info

D&AD contest and learn! D&AD brief will be accompanied by short courses, learning from industry leaders, and paid opportunities. The project is to rebrand the Chronicles of Narnia for HarperCollins. Contest Info

Other

Advancing Justice Bystander Intervention to stop anti-Asian American and xenophobia harassment Free 1-hour training Sign up here

Asian Mental Health Collective Building a community for Asian mental health support. Learn More

Racism is a Virus Toolkit Amidst fears of the novel COVID-19 virus, incidents of bullying and racism against the AAPI community have been on the rise. Toolkit here

The Book Shop Spring Semester, Starts April 5 - Looking to break into the creative side of the advertising business? Right now is actually a great time to get started on your portfolio and take the classes from anywhere now that it’s virtual. $625 per nine-week semester class / $425 per six-week art direction class, Sign up here

February

G.R.O.W.T.H. Initiative Mentorship for BIPOC Focused on bringing the sharpest BIPOC creative talent from across the country together in an 8-week virtual agency program. These aspiring advertising professionals will be led by Roses from diverse agency backgrounds to tackle a real brief for a real, nonprofit, cause-based client. At the same time, they’ll be getting instruction and mentorship from Roses and industry professionals alike. Applications open Feb.1

How to Land a Summer Internship, Feb. 3  Some of the advertising's best recruiters share the secret and success of landing a summer internship, network when there aren't many opportunities, and share some career advice. Be sure to register as the registration list will be sent to the panelists after Free, Sign up here

How to Brag Better, Feb. 4 Join author of F*ck Being Humble Stefanie Sword-Williams and author of Brag Better Meredith Fineman as they share the best ways to confidently self-promote. During the 1 hour webinar, Stef and Meredith will share answers to commonly asked questions. Free, Sign Up Here If you missed this, the recording is here.

L&D Cares Career Growth Summit Feb. 9-12 We will have all areas of Learning, Talent Acquisition, Professional Organizations, Vendors, and Consulting joining. From one-woman shows to industry powerhouses, from tinkerers and impacters, from experiments to large-scale launches Free, Sign up here

Diversity in Tech, Feb. 10-12 Gain insight from global Black, Neurodiverse, and other historically underrepresented populations in tech for crucial opportunities, resources, and best practices throughout the industry. Upcoming Sessions

Agency of the Year Award, Feb. 18 The event will celebrate independent and network agencies across creative, digital, media, and PR doing relevant and meaningful work for clients. Free, Sign Up Here

Challenger Brands Summit, a Brandweek live virtual experience, Feb. 22-25 Join Burger King, Hello Products, Roblox, and many more for 4 days of Main Stage insights, marketer-led Masterclasses, virtual networking, and more. Free Sign Up here

Tech Week, Feb. 22-26 Tune in to the latest tech trends of 2021 — including artificial intelligence (A.I.) ethics, the future of cybersecurity, emerging technologies, FinTech, and FoodTech. Sign Up Here

Start your career at Twitter At the beginning of your career and want to work at Twitter? You’re in luck, they are looking for people with less than 2 years experience. Details here

Coffee At A Distance It's baaaaack! Students and junior talent can sign-up to access our Coffee at a Distance mentor here: Get Matched

Google Digital Garage Show your future employers that you’ve been skilling up, discover a range of free learning content designed to help your business or in your career. You can learn by selecting individual modules, or dive right in and take an entire course end-to-end. Digital Garage Courses

Our Silent Partner is an anonymous, crowd-sourced creative portfolio that expresses what it’s like to live and work as a creative with mental health challenges. This is a public portfolio of creative work designed to get us all talking, open and honest. See the work

My Link Is Your Link The team created a tool that gives visibility to job seekers through the use of simple HTML code. The code redirects portfolios of those who already have a job to those who don’t. To participate in the project and redirect your portfolio to someone looking for work, all you have to do is go to its site

Time Your Noodles to Spotify barilla partners with Spotify playlists to tell you how long to perfectly cook your pasta Here’s the Article

Better Design with UX Rules, and Psychological Research Helpful information, worth a read for any project you’re working on. Read More

2021 Sean’s Cultural Moments Calendar Ever rack your brain trying to think of dates to activate a campaign around? Ever wish you had a nice resource to look at what’s going on in the world during a certain time period? Well, here you go 2021 Resource

January

ThinkLA Mentorship Program We connect emerging, diverse talent with seasoned professionals who are passionate about giving back. Mentees are given the opportunity to be matched with a wide-array of Mentors across different talents, career paths, and more, to gain a deeper understanding of the ad industry’s business practices and culture, gain expertise, build a professional network, and design realistic goals. Applications Due 1/15 Apply here

Join ADMagic with Weiden + Kennedy Students from HBCUs are invited to apply to an eight-week program that includes getting linked up with a W+K mentor, attending seminars, participating in a real client brief, and being invited to a virtual recruitment event. Fresh talent is already out there; why not act like it? Applications Due 1/18 Apply Here

TikTok for Black Creators Be mentored by the best in the game. Grow your craft. Get a chance to turn your creativity into a career and reach new heights..Due 1/27 Apply Here

GA Career Camp Week 1/25-1/29 A large range of free workshops and events. Workshop Schedule

Asian Leaders in Marketing 1/29 Free event from Pan-Asian marketing leaders, this is a unique opportunity to glean important leadership lessons. Free Register here

Intern at Ogilvy Applications for Internship at Ogilvy are due January 29th at midnight. Join them on Instagram @OgilvyUSA for a live Q&A on Thursday 1/21 5PM EST & Friday 1/22 12PM EST. Due 1/29 Apply here

RPA Spring Copywriting and Research/Analytics Internship Application for RPA’s comprehensive supper internships are now available. Due February 26 RPA Internships.

Paramount Pictures Internships students will have a chance to learn the art and science of cultivating brand awareness and delivering content to diverse consumers worldwide. Apply here

Doner Paid Creative Intern Position If passionate, driven wannabe ad man or woman is how you describe yourself at parties, please read on and apply in the area(s) that appeal most to your interests and background. Apply here

BBDO NY and 100Roses from Concrete join forces for Beyond Introductions for an internal DEI initiative. Side note: 100Roses is a mentor/mentee program for men of color in advertising, though they are not taking applicants at this time, it’s worth checking out. Learn More

Art Direction, Strategy, and UX of one Sheet of Links Here's a list from We Are Next on inspiration, podcasts, influencers to follow, and tools. PDF with hot links

Order Burger King on GoogleMaps. The burger giant introduced the new ordering system in response to changing consumer behavior during the pandemic. Read more

Invision Trends Report In our annual Product Design Trends Report, we provide data-backed insights to help you navigate 2021. Worth a read

Match made in Hell Hilarious commercial on how 2020 and the devil are the perfect combo Watch Here

December

Droga Academy aka D5in10 Beginning February 2nd, 2021 highly talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with unique skill sets who don’t have advertising portfolio-school training will participate in a free, 10-week session with Droga5 New York. December 31 deadline, Apply Here

D&AD contest and learn! D&AD brief will be accompanied by short courses, learning from industry leaders, and paid opportunities. The project is to rebrand the Chronicles of Narnia for HarperCollins. Enroll by January 12, 2021. Brief here 

Win a One Show Pencil. The Young One's Brief competition tasks students with creating work for different types of clients (Spotify, Budweiser, WhatsApp, and OpenSource) for the chance to earn a One Show Pencil. Due March 5, 2021, Young One's Brief

Want to pitch Tinder? The National Student Advertising Competition is the premier college advertising competition that provides more than 2,000 college students the real-world experience of creating a strategic advertising/marketing/media campaign for Tinder. Due June 2021, AAF

Want to be a copywriter? Join a copywriter network that will help you navigate the agency, brand, freelance gig, etc. Sign up for one of their group mentoring sessions.  

Need help with building a portfolio case study? Scroll halfway down the site where the big "01" is to find some helpful formulas to create a compelling case study. Learn more.   

Become a better UI designer. Give yourself a project to work on with this UI design (my favorite part is all the new websites I discovered within the illustrations library). Generate a challenge  

Need some inspiration? Activation ideas is an extensive collection of the most exciting promo & activation ideas from around the world to help you stay in the know and get inspired. Get started

Thousands mashup with Billie. YouTube tests whether you’ll ever get sick of Bad Guy with an endless Billie Eilish mashup Billie Collaboration

Black Owned Friday. Google works with Wyclef Jean, U.S. Black Chambers, and BBH New York for #BlackOwnedFriday efforts. Read More on Adweek

Good Design is the Secret to Democracy. Part of a visual series from the Opinion on how the election could go wrong. Read more on New York Times.

November

VCU Strategic Workshop, sign up now. Join The One Club for Creativity, and the VCU Robertson School of Media & Culture November 6-8th, for a three-day strategic boot camp designed for young strategists and creatives alike hosted entirely virtually. Apply now at VCU. 

Exploring Design and Ethnics on November 5. Join UC Irvine for an evening of community, thought leadership, and practical guidance as we explore equal parts “how might we” and “how should we.” Sign up on Eventbrite.

Storytelling for brands on November 6. Southpaw will explore topics such as “Why brands still need a good story,” “How emotion and characters drive salience and brand growth,” and “With the rise of digital consumption, how to navigate storytelling in small and fast spaces.” The event is happening virtually in London. Adjust for local time. Sign up here. 

Show me the money on November 10. Learn about the correlation between day-to-day and agency financing to become more confident and comfortable discussing agency economics, budgets, and targets with your colleagues and clients. Great if you're a creative or in client services and dread the discussion of money and finance or simply want to better understand the industry’s economy. Sign up on ThinkLA. 

How Design Live Conference & Expo November 10-12 They will bring together some of the most remarkable design thinkers and innovative design leaders to inspire and educate our community of makers, thinkers and creators. Free Streaming Sessions, $49 for student all access pass register here

The magic behind a brand on November 12. In this free General Assembly session learn to debate, and craft the building blocks of creating a brand that people will fall in love with. You'll hear about tips, tools & advice you need to craft your very own brand story, and ensure you're building a brand that connects with your audience. Free, get your ticket.

MAIP (Multicultural Advertising Intern Program) internship for students due by November 13. MAIP provides students with the opportunity to work in advertising and marketing agencies, interact with advertising professionals on a day-to-day basis, work across multiple brands, and gain valuable professional credentials to get your first job in the industry. Apply here

SHIFT Fellowship. SHIFT is a one-year fellowship program designed to create an ongoing feedback loop of innovation and exploration between our product, team, and communities. November 15 deadline, apply here

Join the Anti Ad Ad Club on TikTok. Kill Brands, Get Paid. Anti Advertising Advertising Club will pay you to post TikTok attack ads against big companies. Learn more.

October

RPA Spring Internship. Application for RPA’s comprehensive spring (January - May) internships are now available. Apply now, RPA Internships.

Fast Company Innovation Festival October 5-9. This fall, the Fast Company Innovation Festival will bring extraordinary personalities together VIRTUALLY for surprising talks, hands-on workshops, incredible performances, and behind-the-scenes tours, designed to inspire creativity and innovation. Attend four Keynote Sessions for free, Innovation Festival Tickets.

Side Hustlers! The Side Show is here to celebrate the side projects of those in the advertising industry. There will be insanely impressive judges & cash prizes. Discounted student rates, deadline October 9th, Share your hustle.

Adobe’s Creativity Conference on October 20-22. 56 hours of continuous live content, including keynotes, celebrity appearances, and musical performance. Free, Adobe Max Sign Up.

Behind The Scenes with Creative Leaders: How They Got There Adobe Max features conversations with top creatives from world-renowned brands — Google, Adobe, Creative Live, and Microsoft. Free, get your ticket.

Diversity in Design on October 29. An honest conversation about representation, access, and allyship in design, virtual conversation with Metalab. Free, Eventbrite Sign Up.

2021 MAIP Student Application due October 31. The 4A’s Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP) connects aspiring diverse entry-level advertising professionals with prestigious advertising agencies. Sign up on 4As.

MADE’S Summer Internship. MADE is not just a summer internship program. It is a diverse community of marketing and advertising industry leaders with year-round virtual events, case competitions & resources. Applications are open now, and the deadline to apply is in January 2021. MADE Internships.

Snapchat Advertising Essentials. Learn the ins and outs of Snapchat advertising through six courses and get certified. These courses will help you build the skills you need to run unique campaigns on Snap Ads Manager. Snapchat Courses.

Reddit Up the Vote Campaign. Never has there been a more significant push to get voters out there to vote, so Reddit has unveiled their first brand campaign urging people to do so in their authentic brand tone. Read on Campaign Live.

September

Get a mentor or mentee! ThinkLA has opened applications for its Fall 2020 Session, forge a connection or get some questions answered. ThinkLA Registration

Work with Google. For anyone interested in writing, art direction, filmmaking, UX, visual design — Google has made a Creative Fellowship that offers early-career creatives professional experience with Google creative teams for one year. Google Fellowship

Apprenticeship Program. Freelance Founders is offering a six-week professional development initiative that pairs early-stage creatives with established talent. It gives recent grads and aspiring career transitioners the advice and accountability needed to build their portfolios, network digitally, and continue on their job search. Freelance Founders Application

AD Color Conference. The theme for this year’s conference, “Here For It”, is about showing up, being present, continuing the fight, and striving for progress. Although we can’t be together in person, our virtual conference will allow us to rise up and reach back together in the safest way possible. Free, September 8-10 AD Color Registration

Brandweek Conference. A fully reimagined virtual experience for 2020—will assemble the foremost brand marketers, the masters across industries, to share insights and discuss the future of marketing. Free, September 14-18 Brandweek Master Live

Camp Jack is a creative bootcamp where emerging makers of all backgrounds hone their talent, discover their path and make work that kick-starts their careers. Free, due in September 22 Register Here

Where are all the black people? The One Club is hosting their 10th annual “Where are all the black people” event virtually, this event is open to all people. Free, September 22-24 Register here

Young Shits! An advertising contest for creatives, judged by young professionals. And the prize is a real human connection. Free, October 1 Enter Here

Free events from General Assembly. A wide variety of classes from freelancing tips, UX design, Social Media for businesses, data science, etc. General Assembly Events

Notable Advertisements. Freelance copywriter Gabriel Sehringer has collected a cheat sheet of the most iconic, breakthrough, referenced, and useful campaigns to know. Noteworthy Advertising

Mock interviews. The Interview before the Interview is a site that lets creatives practice answering interview questions from the world’s leading CDs, ECDs, and CCOs. It gives you experience thinking on your feet when they ask those crazy, curveball questions that CDs tend to ask. Interview Before the Interviews and in a detailed spreadsheet

Need a virtual partner? Check out this site to find an art director or copywriter to make portfolio-worthy work. Make Ads With Me

August

Internship canceled, now what? Join Indoor Recess an online internship where you get a team and a mentor to work on a two-week project. Application due on August 3 Indoor Recess Session 3

How do we tackle racism is in ad land? Allyship and Action Summit 2.0 is back to talk about tangible solutions on August 4. Tickets are $25 Allyship and Action Summit 2.0

Free 16-week Ad School. Spotify's creative director Oriel Davis-Lyons has teamed up with One Club to create a school exclusively for black students. Deadline August 16 Apply for One School

#BeyondtheMoment A summit experience presented by AfterNoon Agency bridging the gap between early career creatives and the evolving marketing industry while at home. August 20 Virtual Summit

Free pizza for a year! Dominos is launching an online film fest. Submission due August 21 Contest Info

Adweek’s virtual Hispanic and Latin American Summit. Join Adweek for a live discussion with Hispanic and Latino/Latina/Latinx leaders in marketing and advertising who will dive deep into the community's biggest challenges and opportunities in today's environment. Free Event on August 27 Adweek Sign up

Pimp your portfolio. Every Thursday in August One Club will help provide a "portfolio facelift" for members looking for such a thing. For the hook up use “OCMEMBER” and register at The One Club.

Enrichment for the ears. Fishbowl users have shared their favorite podcasts about the biz to level up in their careers with advice from industry executives and rising starts in advertising. Advertising Podcasts

One on one portfolio reviewed by an advertising elite. TBWA/Chiat/DAY CCO Renato Fernandez will personally review your portfolio and spend 20 minutes giving you feedback. Portfolio Mornings

Mentorship for women of color by women of color. Find industry connections in advertising, music, fashion, tech, freelancing, and entrepreneurship. Women Who Create

The Return of Sports As sporting events resume, Nike creates a triumphant spot capturing the soul of athletes, as well as incredible editing skills in You Can’t Stop Us

A commercial that gives you an honest look at remote collaboration. Schooling and working from home will be a reality for a little while longer, so Apple decided to poke fun at it with their "Underdogs." Whole Working From Home Thing

July

Need a mentor? Connect directly with an RPA ad-industry professional, fill out the form below to be paired up with a mentor for a one-hour one-on-one video call. Deadline 7/17 RPA Mentors 

Earn an award this summer! Young Guns recognizes creative professionals 30 years of age and under. This portfolio-based competition has grown to become one of the most coveted awards for young creatives around the globe. Deadline 7/24 Young Guns 18

3% Conference is free for students! This year’s theme is “The Radically Inclusive Future of Work” and features the biggest names in advertising speaking on a variety of topics. Virtual Event 7/27-7/29  3% Conference

Who doesn’t love Summer Camp? Camp ADventure is a virtual internship experience in the field of advertising during the COVID-19 pandemic. Camp ADventure

Presentation deck looking a little flat? Check out this handy Art of Deck Building guide from ADventure
Art of Deck Building

Havas Open House - A free and unpaid 6-week program, hosted for 2-3 hours per week. Open House provides access to insight and a better understanding of the Advertising industry. Havas Open House/

R/Advertising Reddit offers a free advertising course, with a variety of classes such as film, account management, copywriting, social media, PR, portfolio building, etc. Reddit School of Advertising

A creative solution with c0ffe3. Three creatives noticed how hard it was for agencies to find and recruit people of color, so they created an innovative search hack to get people noticed. Adweek c0ffe3