Missouri State Ad Club had the opportunity to attend the student advertising career conference of the year—Spark KC 2021!
Hosted by Ad 2 Kansas City
The Kansas City Ad Club (AAF/KC) presents an annual career day each fall where college students, faculty and those searching for career direction have a unique opportunity to learn about advertising and related fields from current professionals.
About Ad 2: Ad 2 Kansas City is a community of ambitious, up-and-coming advertising professionals. As a part of AAF-KC, Ad 2 KC members can embody the next generation in creativity, innovation and out-of-the-box thinking. Catering to both students and young professionals already in advertising, Ad 2 KC provides opportunities to get your foot in the door at top agencies and further your skills to create continued success in this industry.
The event featured guest speakers that gave guidance through all the need-to-knows in the job-seeking process and tips on how to find a company whose values align with your own. The event also offered career-development activities such as portfolio reviews and professional headshots—wrapping-it-up with a career fair featuring local K.C. businesses.
According to Missouri State Ad Club’s Faculty Staff Advisor Jamie Grigsby: “It was a great time and the students said it was really valuable. We connected with lots of agencies who we might invite as guest speakers to Ad Club. Overall, it was a really good trip!”.
About Missouri State Ad Club: Ad Club is a student-run organization at Missouri State University, organized by students, for students, to provide academic, professional and social opportunities to connect with other students. Affiliated with the American Advertising Federation. Aiding students in building a network within and off of campus, and challenging student’s advertising skills. To get more information or join Missouri State Ad Club, email missouristateadclub@gmail.com or contact Faculty Staff Advisor Jamie Grigsby jgrigsby@missouristate.edu.