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The Lab is excited to announce that we are giving out 20 scholarships for students to attend the Sports Business Panel at the AT&T Stadium! This scholarship will cover the cost of the $55 registration fee (transportation and lodging not included). Only students currently taking ADV 373/PR 377K are eligible to apply. The Sports Business Panel is an exciting networking opportunity where students can learn from and ask questions of experts in the sports marketing industry. You will also get exclusive access to the stadium and go behind the scenes! The deadline to apply is 11:59PM on Sunday, November 3rd. If you are interested, scan the QR code to apply and to learn more about the panel. Hook 'Em!

Thank you Eric Lassberg, Rowdie Pate, Amy Anderson, Noelle Martinez, and Annie Thompson from KXAN/Nexstar Media Group, Inc. for joining us in The Lab UT yesterday for a Lunch and Learn! Noelle Martinez is a Texas Ex who recently graduated from Moody College of Communication and had been through The Lab. She was in James Dalthorp's class and worked on the Circuit of The Americas campaign! Annie Thompson is also a recent graduate and Texas Ex from Moody College of Communication and studied Journalism! Noelle and Annie spoke with the students about their work as an Account Executive at KXAN, and shared how they seek out clients and manage the account through the end of creating a full strategic campaign. KXAN offers full benefits and commensurate pay to Account Executives, and offers support and training to new hires. Rowdie, Eric, and Amy spoke about what it's like to work at KXAN, how they support Account Executives, and what the work that goes into creating a campaign for their clients actually looks like. Thank you again KXAN team!

Tomorrow on Wednesday, October 23rd @kxan_news will be joining us in The Lab for a Lunch & Learn! Students can hear from Texas Exes about working with the advertising and PR side of KXAN, and how they can help launch your career. Join us in The Lab at 1pm in DMC 4.206!

Thank you Hattie Fahnestock and Debby Garcia for hosting the Amazon Ads Lunch & Learn in The Lab on Wednesday! Amazon Ads has amazing opportunities for recent graduates including potential for traveling the county, high-starting salaries, excellent total compensation packages, and employer provided healthcare 👀 Whether you want to work directly with clients, manage projects, or work with data, there is an opportunity for you! Check out the Amazon Ads page for more information and Amazon for job openings. Hook 'Em 🤘

TWO DAYS LEFT TO APPLY! The NSAC application will be closing at 6pm this Wednesday, October 9th! Scan the QR code or click on the link below to apply. Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/gp8d5a2T

Upcoming Deadlines & Events: 1. AAF-Houston Student Advertising Competition and Conference application is due TODAY by 6pm. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g9UNkVqt 2. NSAC section of ADV 373/PR 377K application is due this coming Wednesday, October 9th by 6pm. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gp8d5a2T 3. Amazon Ads will be joining us in The Lab on Wednesday, October 16th at 1pm to talk about their experience working with Amazon. Free lunch provided by Amazon! Hook 'Em!

One more day to apply for a sponsorship to attend the AAF-Houston Student Advertising Competition and Conference! The application deadline is tomorrow, Friday, October 4th at 6pm. Application is open to students currently enrolled in ADV 373/PR 377K. We still have a few spots left, so don't miss out! Scan the QR code to apply and for more information!

Horns Up, future ADV 373/PR 377K students! The purpose of this announcement is to recruit students for a very exciting section of the Integrated Communication Campaigns (ICC) course this spring. The course will be taught by Dr. Liza Lewis, Executive Director of The Lab, and will take place in The Lab! The purpose of the special section is to allow our most talented and motivated students to work in a student run agency on a project for entry in the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) national student competition (NSAC). The 2025 client sponsor of the competition is packaged communications giant: ATT. We are part of AAF’s District 10. That means the first level of competition includes universities in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. The first round of competition will take place in April 2025. All students on the NSAC team will attend the entire conference. There is no cost to the student team – all fees, travel, and additional campaigns costs are covered by The Lab. In order to apply for admission – fill out the application using the QR code or the link below. The application includes: 1. A cover letter (explaining why you should represent UT in the NSAC competition and what value you will add to the UT team – limit the letter to one page and use block business format). 2. Your current résumé (include your portfolio link if you have one); and 3. Submit both documents no later than Wednesday, October 9th at EOD (end of day = 6:00PM CST). Application link: https://lnkd.in/gp8d5a2T If you have any questions, please email Dr. Lewis at: lizalewis@mail.utexas.edu. Hook 'Em!

Two weeks left to apply to be sponsored to attend the AAF-Houston Student Advertising Competition! Your food, lodging, travel, and competition fee will all be paid for by The Lab! Apply at the link below or scan the QR code. https://lnkd.in/g9UNkVqt Hook ‘em!

Fantastic opportunity for current The Lab UT students!