Are you a copywriter looking to network with some of the hottest ad creatives in the industry? Or perhaps you're a fiction writer interested in finding out if advertising might be right for you. Some people get paid for their ideas. Will you?
If you've got a flair with a pen and want to learn more about the world of advertising, come check out Copyweek:Copyweek Schedule:
*All sessions will be held at the Portfolio Center at 623 S Wabash, Suite 307
MONDAY 9/26:
Time: 10:15 a.m.
Guest: Breda McCing / Owner of critiquemybook.com and a Former Creative Recruiter with the Sandy Wade Group.
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Guest: Helayne Spivak / Executive Creative Director at BBDO
*Spivak, one of the most accomplished leaders in the ad business has run some of the world's top creative departments: She was the previous founder, president, and creative director of HRS Consulting in New York City; at Young & Rubicam, she was chief creative officer; and at J. Walter Thompson, she was worldwide creative director. She has won nearly every major honor that the industry offers, including numerous Clio Awards and the Gold Award at the Cannes Advertising Festival.
TUESDAY 9/27:
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Guest: Wendi Lalli / Consultant, Former Creative Director and Creative Recruiter.
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Guest: Kara Taylor / Creative Recruiter at Leo Burnett (recently of the Miami Ad School).
Time: 6 p.m.
Guests: Jaime Groth, Alumni '04 / Copywriter at Euro RSCG
and Danielle Barbetta, Alumni '02 / Copywriter at Brigandi & Associates
WEDNESDAY 9/28:
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Guest: Carrie Duick / Copywriter at Zipatoni
*Carrie will be reviewing copy portfolios just prior to her presentation as part of Show Off.
