COMM grad students’ article about attending AHAA Conference published by HispanicAd.com

Students from the FSU Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication (HMC) attended the 2013 Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies’ Conference, on April 29 through May 1, in Miami, Fla. After their positive experiences at the Conference, two Integrated Marketing Communication students, Alejandra Guacaneme and Joana Wong, wrote an article that was published on HispanicAd.com.  This website …

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Ad Team wins “Best Presentation” category at the district competition

Arrowhead Advertising, the FSU student advertising team, won the category for “Best Presentation” at the district National Student Advertising Competition of the American Advertising Federation (AAF).  The event took place at the OMNI Hotel in Jacksonville on April 18 and 19, 2013. The team was also awarded three out of the four available scholarships.  They …

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COMM production facilities toured by Seminole Tribe of Florida visitors

The School of Communication hosted a tour of its production facilities for three members from the Seminole Tribe of Florida on April 11.  These visitors work for Seminole Media Productions, which produces the Tribe’s radio, television, and print publications.  Their company publishes the Seminole Tribune newspaper, in existence since 1956, which preserves Tribal history. During their visit …

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Adams receives 2013 Guardian of the Flame Faculty Award

As the only faculty recognition award by the FSU student body, members of Burning Spear, Inc. recognized 15 faculty members across campus who have made a difference in advancing FSU as a leading higher education institution.  Dr. Jonathan Adams, associate professor in the College of Communication & Information, is one of the respected faculty members …

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COMM alumnus Ian Malone publishes science fiction novel

FSU Communication alumnus, Ian Malone (B.A., ‘99), published his first novel, Mako.  It is one of three titles planned for a science fiction trilogy.  The story is about a history professor and his group of college friends from FSU who reconnect by playing an online game by the name of MAKO. Malone’s novel was released …

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Over 30 FSU Ad Club members visit Boston agencies

The Ad Club at Florida State University (FSU) embarked on a 5-day excursion to Boston, Mass., from April 3 through 7.  The group of 31 students visited a combined total of seven agencies responsible for creating marketing campaigns of many well-known clients.  The larger companies visited were Digitas, Hill Holiday, Connelly Partners, Mullen, and Allen …

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