Our Mission
The University of Georgia AdClub enhances its members’ classroom education by merging a social atmosphere with industry presentations and activities designed to guide the transition from the University to careers in the advertising industry.
Create. Connect. Contribute.
AdClub is a The University of Georgia’s chapter of the American Advertising Federation. Since 1954, AdClub has given exceptional, driven students a place to express themselves creatively, meet industry leaders, and give back to their local community.
AdClub is not only a great networking tool, but it is a great way to make friends and meet enthusiastic people who want to excel in their field. As one of the most active clubs on campus, AdClub is involved in Relay for Life and other community activities throughout the year.
| President | Executive Vice President |
|---|---|
Francesca Pefianco (404) 451-1339 |
Serra Stalling (678) 860-0206 |
| Professional Programming | Educational Programming | Publicity | Membership |
|---|---|---|---|
VP, Brittney Smith (478) 397-2801
Chair, Bree Riley (404) 406-4646 |
VP, Nicole Unger (678) 735-1493
Chair, Robin Chang (678)510-9998 |
VP, Lindsay Spinner (478) 737-8381
Chair, Amy Chmielewski (414) 517-9687 |
VP, Rebecca Thomas (404) 775-8607
Chair, Lindsey Gaff (404) 775-8607 |
| Fundraising | Special Projects | Philanthropy | Alumni Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
VP, Sarah Zagorski (678) 739-7225
Chair, Anne-Catherine Harris (678) 463-8252 |
VP, Teri Gardner (404)771-3615
Chair, Alexandra Walker (678) 431-9541 |
VP, Abby Owensby (770) 757-0228
Chair, Cameron Anderson (224) 388-8171 |
VP, Andres Aparcio (770) 823-1652
Chair, Stephanie Wright 404-405-0020 |
| Treasurer | Web Development | ADPRConnection | Faculty Advisor |
|---|---|---|---|
Tien Phan (478) 442-3875
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Kennan Wood (901) 786-4259
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Director, Paige Garson (404) 775-2144
Co-chair, Sarah Lindner (404) 790-2041
Co-chair, Sophia Hanson (678) 478-2747 |
Kirsten Strausbaugh- Hutchinson (706) 542-5044
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AdClub participates in several philanthropic events every year. AdClub raises funds and awareness for The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life and The Grady Advertising Education Fund through percentage nights at local restaurants, date auctions, merchandise sales, and benefit concerts. AdClub is a UGA Honor Roll Donor, raising thousands of dollars each year for the university and community. AdClub also hosts an annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Grady lawn for children of the Grady faculty with games, food, prizes, and, of course, the Easter Bunny himself.
Join our Relay for Life Team:
Get involved with AdClub's Relay for Life team by doing the following:
1. Go to ugarelay.org
2. Go to top teams, view all (near middle of page) and find UGA Ad Club
3. Hit join team, next to the team name
4. Follow a few simple steps on the page and your done!
*Print your confirmation transaction form to bring to the next ad club meeting so you get points for joining.
8-Hour Intern Program
As students, we recognize the importance of gaining exposure to different types of workplace environments and communications businesses, in addition to networking and making real contacts within the industry. We created this program to match students up with UGA AdClub alumni for a one day externship where the students shadow the alumni at their jobs and participate in their day-to-day activities. First implemented in Spring 2009, the "8-Hour Intern" program is on the road to continue each semester and offer our members valuable experience with our wonderful alumni.
Testimonials:
Madison Staab
Jessica Holt
Atlanta Agency Tour
Networking. Networking. Networking. This is the reason AdClub arranges and promotes Atlanta Agency Tours. Each Fall and Spring semester, our Club visits some of Atlanta’s biggest ad agencies, media groups, and portfolio schools in an attempt to introduce our members to the advertising world. And, given the growing landscape of advertising, the goal of the tour is to present the various job possibilities and avenues available to our members.
The professionals we visit are, at the least, blissful to have us visit their agency only to roam around curiously and eventually pick their brains for career advice. In accordance, many of our AdClub members have landed internships through these tours simply by showing their enthusiasm and desire to work in the industry (these professionals are typically excited about what they do and become increasingly keyed up when others show the same passion).
After the tour, our members are encouraged to attend an Alumni Mixer. Students will have drinks and dinner with Grady professionals that have successfully established themselves within the advertising world in order to NETWORK. Grady alum aremore than willingly to help a fellow graduate break into the seemingly arduous industry and give you a few pointers along the way.
Remember – NETWORKING, NETWORKING, NETWORKING.
Agency Tour Trips to Chicago and New York
Every year, AdClub members have the opportunity to go to either Chicago or New York to tour a variety of advertising agencies. If you’re even the least bit interested in having a career in the ad industry one day, one of these trips will definitely help you make up your mind! The agencies range from small and personal to large and corporate. They also present a variety of atmospheres ranging from laidback and casual to serious and professional. Along with getting a sneak peak into the Ad Industry, you have the opportunity to network with UGA Alumni currently working in the ad industry, as well as the opportunity to explore a new city and even make friends with other AdClub members as well as other students with a major in Advertising!
ADPR Connection, sponsored by UGA's PRSSA and AdClub, BBDO and Porter Novelli, took place Tuesday, November 8th. The event was a huge success with over 40 companies and hundreds of students in attendance.
Events included a Senior Luncheon, which gave soon-to-be-graduating seniors a chance to mingle and network with the professionals before the workshops began. The luncheon included Grady faculty speakers and a panel discussion from the corporate sponsors on the future of hte industry. Following the luncheon were workshops on topics such as the digital revolution, branding, crisis communication, media relations, the first six-months on the job, and much more. Finally, the event concluded with a career fair in Tate Grand Hall, where students and professionals had the opportunity to further network and learn more about each other. At the end of the day, students and professionals alike were invited to mingle at the downtown mixer, where further merriment commenced.
