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In Observance of World Suicide Prevention Day: Knowing the Signs of Suicide Could Help Save a Life
On this World Suicide Prevention Day, AdEase wants to empower Californians with the knowledge to recognize warning signs for suicide and to intervene to save a life. Every day, there are family and friends who suffer with emotional pain. While they might feel alone and unable to speak up, it is important for us to…
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AP Journal #7: A creative debacle
What do you think about the traditional creative team format (Copy and Art)? Greg: As far as creative work goes, a few things about creating good work remain consistent over time. However, as we move into a more digitally driven future, there is less emphasis on the printed word. The supporters of this argument cite the impending…
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AP Journal #6: Inspiration, Are You There?
Any job that calls for creativity usually requires a certain level of inspiration. A while back I wrote a piece on the creative process and the issues that I personally have with it. Although the final product that comes out of a creative process is interesting. What I find more interesting than the final product…
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AdEase AP Journal #4
I never actually pictured myself working in media or advertising. I have always pictured myself working with franchisees, specifically in international development. I have been fortunate enough to work with a number of companies throughout my college experience and found, unexpectedly, that I actually have a passion for working in media. Realizing that businesses revolve…
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I consider myself fortunate in having had the opportunity to gain lots of experience before recently graduating college. What's more, the opportunities I've had learning in my field have been in working with real clients and products, allowing me to grow my professional portfolio to something I can be proud to call my work. Though all…
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AdEase AP Journal #1
Image Credit: byuinternships.org Being an intern isn’t very fun. It usually runs hand in hand with confusion and a general sense of worthlessness. Whether your internship eventually evolves into a personal assistant role with specialties in coffee mixing and copy-pasting or into a paper filer position with advanced alphabetical skills, very few interns can honestly…
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AdEase Successfully Completes Bike-A-Thon for Charity
AdEase participated in the YMCA Bike-A-Thon at the Toby Wells YMCA in Mission Valley on Saturday, February 8th. This is an annual event hosted for all members of the community to come together and practice a healthy lifestyle, while also raising money for charity. All the money raised from this event goes toward providing underprivileged…
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Super Bowl 2014: The Best and Worst Ads of this Year’s Super Bowl
Despite the much anticipated, yet relatively uneventful Super Bowl this year, the Seahawks victory Sunday night was the most watched TV program in U.S. history. The Broncos seemed to seal their fate during the first quarter, so why did so many continue watching the game through its entirety? Well, that question is easily answered with…
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When is an Ad not an Ad?
I hadn't had a Chipotle burrito in months. I hadn't even thought of having a Chipotle burrito in months. I have nothing against Chipotle. In fact, I used to eat at Chipotle all the time. But there isn't a Chipotle right next to my work or home, and frankly, I'd gotten a little sick of…
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The Royal Baby Has Crowned
Well, folks. In case you haven’t heard, Baby Royale has made his grand entrance into the world. News outlets, facebook and Twitter are all buzzing with gossip, speculation, and, in some cases, disdain over the arrival. What will the royal name be? How is momma Kate doing? Will the Her Royal Highness babysit on the…
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