What's next for you?

Derek Mehraban's picture
Instructor
11/28/2018

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As we enter the final week of class and move to the finish, I have to wonder what's next for you? Many of you got a good dose of Digital Marketing this semester with our ADV 420 course. Many of you seem like natural digital marketers.

So what will you do next? How will you take what you learned to make the world a better place? 

Ross and I wish you luck as you go on with your lives. Remember to consider 3.7 Designs and Ingenex Digital Marketing when you're looking for an internship or job. Especially if you're into Digital Marketing, Inbound, Web Design, and Graphic Design. 

Good luck to you and congratulations on taking ADV 420.

Comments & Feedback

Student

I don't normally say this, but I actually enjoyed and learned quite alot throughout this past semester. Surprisingly enough, I've been able to use many of these methods in that of real life situations. Although it may seem like I'm doing nothing besides studying in order to graduate so that I'll finally be able to get out into that of the real world. Besides from school, I've been focusing my efforts towards ways that will help to improve and/or expand my father's business (paint contracting) with all of the new and improved ways I've learned to help to learn a business better advertise themselves. The only problem being that, it's not necessarily something you can just do right then and their, but something that often takes both alot of time, and consideration. Other than that, I had a rather enjoyabale time at our field trip at GTB last week. I never really had any idea that company's such as GTB had such nice work environment. And I was also able to ask whatever questions I wanted, although it may have only been 2-3 of them. You're both a great guy and professor, thanks for everything. Take care.

Student

I really enjoy my time in this class. It learn more knowledge about digital marketing and strategy. That is also help me feel more easy to understand in other advertising courses. I do not really know what's next for me. But I will still learning in this eara.

Student

I am very excited to take this class because I really learn a lot of things that I have never touch before. In the future, I hope I can find a job related to media marketing even though I am still a sophomore. I believe that I will learn more things after I graduate. 

Student

This class has helped me to further understand digital marketing and strategy. In previous classes, I haven't learned much in detail, so this class was great! I'll take this information with me not only as I create social profiles and blogs, but as I pursue a career in analytics! 

Student

I am very happy that I chose to take this class. Moving forward I will use everything I have learned in this class. This April, I plan to execute my B.I.G 10 Distracted Driving Campaign once again. I now have the knowledge and skill that it takes to execute an effective campaign strategy that will make the world a better place. This class has been very interesting and has challenged me in multiple different ways. I am excited to use the skills that I have developed throughout the semester. 

Student

As I approach my last semester at Michigan State, I am still in search of employment post-graduation. My goal is to land a job as an Account Executive for Comcast Spotlight, or take part in the marketing/advertising aspects of any company willing to hire myself.

Student

As a non-advertising major, I have learned a lot by taking this class. Although many of these assignments do not directly correlate to the work that I'll be doing, the concepts will help me work with any company or publisher for which I'll work. Preparing for graduation, the information that I've learned, especially the topics relating to social media and SEO, will make me a lucrative candidate for positions in the future. I hope to continue learning about inbound marketing and Google analytics through online certifications as they will be good additions to my resume and portfolio.

Student

I am really looking forward to use the knowledge and the skill that I learned from this class to make a strategy for some brand, I used to have a intern for Audi and I had no such knowledge, and since this class tought me all the thing that I need that time, I think I imporved a lot and I have a stronger ability to make a strategy and give a better strategy that client may like, and I hope I could do a better strategy and marketing analyze in the future.

Student

Nowadays, people would like to value things by data analysis, believing numbers more than experiences, which is a more scientific way. However, before clas ADV 420, I never had any idea to use digital strategy in advertising area. This class offers me a brand new way to rejudge an advertisement or a brand, figuring out the real reason of a brand's success in advertising marketing. Even though there's not many detail including in this class, it gives me a direction to find things I really need in the future. I hope I can continue to learn more about digital strategy of advertising marketing with the knowledge I learned from this class.

Student

From this class, I have a construction of new media advertising and marketing. I learned what is it, waht includes insides, how it changes, why it works, and many other information. Generally speaking, this class give me a solid foundation for going to the next step of study and works. Moreover, it is so ineresting to learn those parts by following a real brand. From this process, I have a deeper understanding of those words' definitions, and even have several thoughts about it: how to make a good advertising market, how to attract audiences and what should be avoided. After this class, I still have several chances to learn more about advertising. I will use the time to learn more and try to have a better intership that can use the knowledge I have already learned.

Student

I got so many interesting new media experience while taking this class, like how to publish a post like a blog post, how to do inbound marketing and how to use email marketing to engage with customers. For me, I will take more classes about new media and I hope to know more about new media and social media marketing aspects. 

Student

I still don't really know what is next for me. I do want to dive deeper into digital marketing and get better at it. Good to the point where I can offer my digital marketing skills to businesses and influencers. I wan't to start a digital marketing agency and manage peoples digital marketing for a set price.

Student

I really enjoyed my time in ADV 420. I was a little bit skeptical about taking it mainly due to the name because it didn't sound like anything beneficial. But after taking this course I really think that I have learned a lot and it will help me hopefully succeed in the future. I really liked the concept of digital marketing before this course but after taking this course I really think I have some knowledge to bring to the table to a company or corporation in the future. Hopefully I find a job in the digital marketing space in the near future.

Student

This class was beneficial to me because I was able to practice combining all aspects of a strategy into a complete suggestion. Because I have one semester left in my advertising degree, I have not had the chance to do that. I am planning to graduate in Spring 2019, and I am still looking for jobs. As of now, I am open to jobs in sales, marketing or in an advertising agency. I'm excited to use the skills that I have learned while taking this course and ADV 442 combined in order to keep challenging myself in my education of digitial advertising. 

Student

This classes ended up being very interesting an informative. I've never learned how to truly analyze a brand digitally. I enjoyed having a brand designed to one person so each of us could fully analyze all aspects of that brand(online advertising, social media, inbound marketing, etc..). This class has taught me a lot about search engine optimization as well as keywords which I was very interested in. After this semester I plan on continuing my job search (with my completed LinkedIn profile). My planned graduation date is May 2019, following that I hope to have a career based in downtown Detroit in the advertising and digital industry.

Student

I thought this class was going to be more in-depth and intense than it turned out to be. I assumed since it was highly recommended, it was going to be valuable. Was it worth over $550 per credit hour? As someone already working in the field of digital media and communications, I just had higher expectations. How are we supposed to learn when we receive no feedback on our work? I think students like this class because it's online and easy to pass. I have a different opinion.

What's next for me is completing my degree in December 2019, and focusing on landing a new job that is fulfilling and a positive work environment.

Student

This class was a wonderful opportunity to refine the concepts and skills I've been learning throughout my college career and in the internships I've completed. I enjoyed the structure, and I thought the content was really helpful. Since I'm a senior, the job hunt is next! I'm hoping to return to the digital advertising agency in Seattle I interned for this past summer, but we'll see if that pans out. All I know is I want to be working in content strategy, preferably in an agency setting. Maybe after that, I can get a job with an environmental non-proft or news organization to help make some difference for good. If not, there's always volunteering. :)

Thank you for this class! 

Student

This has been one of my favorite classes to take at MSU. It was really great to focus on one topic per week and to really get to understand that topic. What I will take most out of this class is what I have learned about Inbound marketing. I had no idea what it was before this class and have really grown to see the benefits as well as the long term effects of it in the advertising/marketing world. As for me, I will be graduating in May and hope to have a full-time job in Chicago. I might go back to where I had an awesome internship this summer, but the company was so big I'm wondering if I would like to be somewhere smaller to focus on certain skills. I really love what the advertising management program has done for me at MSU and I feel like I have learned so much leaving this place. Thank you so much for a great semester and good luck with everything as well!

Student

I really enjoyed this class, and learning more about digital marketing and how it's used in large companies. In the first class you mentioned that this class will be one of the most useful classes ourside of school, and I can see why now. I plan on going in to the sports industry, and hope to use the informatin i learned in this class as the digital industry and social media industry grow in the future.  

Student

This class was very interesting to me since I am very interested in digital marketing. It was fun to analyze a brand and  discover was I enjoy most about digital marketing, along with what I excel at. I will definitely take the skills and knowledge that I learned in this class with my into the advertising world after I graduate. I have found much love for social media and may pursue that thanks to this class. Digital Marketing is fun and ADV 420 definitely shows that. I would recommend this class to many student in the future if this is something they are interesting or simply just to learn new skills. 

Student

This class was alot different from what I was expecting. I think it helped me learn so much about digital marketing that I never new before. It also helped me realized that I have a huge interest in digital marketing and hope to learn more down the road in my career. I am very happy that I decided to take this class because I now have a better understanding of things. I will definitely recommend this class to others because I think it is a class than can benefit many people especially because of how popular digital marketing is becoming. 

Student

Not only did I learn a lot about digital marketing in this class, but I now have a solid foundation of skills and tactics within it. A couple specific things i'm glad I learned were the different metrics (KPIs) and SEO strategies. I know for a fact that what I learned will continue to benefit me in my classes for next semester  As I continue my internship search for next summer, I know I will be bringing my knowledge from this class to it as well. I'm excited to continue to expand my skills in the digital marketing world.

Student

This class has taught me an insane amount about digital marketing, in this day and age having a good grasp on digital marketing is such a leg up on the field. I plan on using the knowledge I gained to obtain an internship at either an advertising agency or a public relations agency. I hope that the skills i've obtained in class will take me to new heights proffesionally. 

Student

This class has taught me an insane amount about digital marketing, in this day and age having a good grasp on digital marketing is such a leg up on the field. I plan on using the knowledge I gained to obtain an internship at either an advertising agency or a public relations agency. I hope that the skills i've obtained in class will take me to new heights proffesionally. 

Student

I am so happy I decided to take this class. I have learned so much information that I am going to take with me into the workforce. I want to use advertising to help people and ultimately have a dream of beginning a startup that targets small businesses and non-profits. This class helped me aquire skills and challenged me. Thank you so much for this opportunity. One of my favorite classes ive taken at MSU.   

Student

Since taking this class I've learned alot and I'm grateful that I took this class. Digital marketing is something that I will always know what it is and how to use it to the max. I will take what I learned and use it for when I get my internship in the summer to show that I know more than they thought. Thank you to you and Ross for teaching such a great class I really learned alot of things that I didn't even know was a thing. 

Thank you,

Kharon Hall

Student

This course teach me a lot about digital marketing. The knowledge about it and the idea about it. For the next, I would like to keep learning about Google Ads, I think Google ads could be one of the biggest advertising methods in the world. For the rest of time, keep learning, keep to do a digital marketer. Also, wish everything goes well in the future. 

Student

Throughout this past semester, this class has taught me a lot. Although I am not an advertising major, each assignment taught me a different lesson on how brand's make a name for themselves through advertising and digital marketing. Going forward, I feel as if I know much more about digital marketing and can put this knowledge towards my work in school and my career in the future. 

Student

I have really enjoyed taking this class and learning about inbound marketing. I love engaging in social media and recognize the power of it in today's society. I definitely want to work in digital marketing, advertising and social media after college in a big city (either NYC, Boston or Buffalo - I'm from Buffalo). I graduate in May and hopefully will be moving to a big city to pursue those dreams. I have enjoyed analyzing Longchamp's social media and marketing tools this semester, especially because I am passionate about fashion and buy Longchamp's handbags myself. It was cool to see what they were doing right and wrong. It proved to me that one day I can work as an iconic fashion company's social media analyst or something!

Student

I have really enjoyed taking this class this semester. Through each assignment, I was able to see a new aspect of digital marketing. This has made me more aware of how brands present themselves on a digital level and what to keep an eye out for. I am eager to be able to apply what I have learned for my future job. In today's day and age, technology and trends are always changing, so it is very important to be aware of digital marketing and the oppurtunities it has to expand. 

Student

This class has taught me valuable information that I know I will apply in later settings. I hope to showcase some of the work I've done in this class to future employers.

Student

This class has helped me realize some concepts within digital advertising that I am good at, and some I need more practice with. Personally, I enjoyed learning about optimized web content/SEO/ and analytics. I am also taking ADV 442 (digital analytics) at the same time of this class, and both have encouraged me to add analytics as a second minor for my senior year. Analyzing the digital presence of the company I chose has also helped me become more aware of how much work goes into the advertising aspect of developing a brand, and how even professional digital marketers may miss something that an average person may see. 

Student

 

This class has taught me a lot of relevant information that I know I will use once I have graduated. After graduation I plan on working for an Advertising company that focuses a lot on social media marketing. Before taking this class I was very interested in that aspect of advertising. Now after taking this class, I am even more interested and feel like I am capable of making a career out of it. Thank you for teaching such an important class, I truly have gained a lot from ADV 420.

Student

This is my last semester of MSU. ADV420 is one of the most interesting electives I have ever attended. It allows me to learn more about the social media marketing and so on. I will continue for graduate school. This course helps me find out more majors to choose in my field of study. And I will make use of those strategy in the internship. Hope everyone have a nice holidday!

Student

This class has assisted me in ways that many of my other classes have not. I was able to expensively research a company that was doing social media and digital marketing well, and immediately use it in my real life. Thanks to this class, I have helped VIM magazine increase its social following by 600 followers. As this semester comes to a close, I prepare myself for the real world and job searching. I will be graduating in May 2019, and hoping to relocate to a metropolitan area working in public relaitons. 

Student

This course has been unlike any other course I have taken at MSU or in my advertising major. I have gotten the chance to research Little Caesars extinsively and in ways I never would have imagined. This has given me skills going forward that will provide me with helpful tactics into the digital marketing world and that have taught me how to research a company to the most of my ability. I have found out details about Little Caesars that I never would have imagined thanks to this class and have learned that even a company as successful as Little Caesars always has room for improvement for the future. 

Student

Looking at my schedule at the beginning of the semester and seeing two schedule classes set to meet all day on a Saturday did not exactly thrill me. I was dreading coming to class all day, but little did I know it would turn out to be one of the most memorable experiences of my college career. I am currently in the middle of my junior year and the things I've learned in this class will absolutely stick with me throughout my career. I loved listening to the advice and stories you both shared. After the ad agency tour, I became especially grateful for this class and having you two as my professors. It was an amazing opportunity that honestly lit a fire inside me. I want to be in a workplace just like DTB. I plan on applying for their internship abroad program for this upcoming summer. For the first time, I am excited for the future instead of fearful. I am excited to learn and eager to gain more real work experience. I cannot thank you enough for the opportunities you have given me and the things you have taught me. Expect to see my resume coming across your desk in the very near future. 

Student

This was the first class I took at MSU that I feel as though I learned applicable information and skills that will help me in the future. I appreicate the flexibility and independance this class allows as I feel it is more parallel with real life. Not that I overly-enjoyed the Monday night homework write ups, however I think it was a great experience to follow one speicifc brand throughout the class and learn about there specific tecnhiques and ways to succeed online digitally and advertising. Next semester I will be completing my junior year here and will hopefully be doing an internship this summer. 

Student

As this semester ends, I am getting ready to spend next semester abroad. I am looking forward to putting everything that I have learned this semester in ADV 420 into an internship this coming summer.

Student

The next step for me is going to be applying what I have learned in my four years at MSU at a production house. I will attempt to freelance and start my own. I'll use the tools that I have learned in this class to create a digital presence and expand my influence.

Student

As the fall semester quickly comes to a close, I am bit anxious as my final semester of my undergraduate career approaches. I have been debating whether or not I should attend Grad School.

Student

This is the question that I've been asked most in the last few months, what's next. As ADV 420 comes to a close, so does my undergraduate college career. I graduate in a little less than two weeks with my degree in Communication. While I am actively seeking fulltime positons I, for the time being I will continue working for Michigan State. I am hoping to find a job with a sports team, professional or collegiate, or an entry-level positon with a marketing or PR firm. I am hoping to get into consumer or media relations in athletics specifically, but I would love to experience working for a firm to see what would be the best option for me. 

Student

I will be a senior next year. I am currently deciding between a few internships for this summer in the medical device field. As I am closing in on graduating, I hope to use my knowledge gained from advertising and use it towards my career.

Student

As my first semester of Senior Year comes to a close, I'm starting to more seriously dive into my job search. I will be graduating in May, and I'm still unsure of what I want to do. I have learned many tips and tricks on digital marketing through this course, and I hope to be able to apply them wherever I end up. Whether it's at an advertising agency, a PR firm or a marketing agency, I will be able to implement new social media and digital strategies based on knowledge from this course. Thank you for a great semester! 

Student

I am graduating this semester and I really enjoy the time I spend in MSU. I am going to apply for graduate school and keep majoy in advertising. Thank you for a good semester.

Student

I will be taking a position as a project manager for Spectrum Health in their Priority Health department. I am sure I will be using a lot of the tools and skills I learned in this course to kick start my career. The information in this course was a real-life dose of what is to come. 

Student

This class has taught me so much in regards to digital marketing and also how to build value-creating content.  After graduation, I will be working as a Sales Associate for Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment and will be using these skills in this class to build my own brand.  I will need to portray myself in a manner that creates interest for potential clients and can take advantage of digital marketing techniques to expand my reach.

Student

Throughout this course I definitely learned skills that I can apply to my future career. This semester I decided to take on another minor in addition to my Analytics minor because I realized how beneficial it would be to also have knowledge in Graphic Design. Learning about digital marketing is a skillset that I am very thankful I had the chance to dive into. 

Student

WOW Sam,

Great post!!! I really enjoyed reading and I really like that you are a Graphic Design minor. Maybe we could be friends in the future because I to like you am a Graphic Design student. I have also taken Analyitics courses as well and hopefully this pays off for us both in the future. 

Happy Holidays 

Student

This class has really taught me a lot about the world of digital marketing. I took ADV 486, but I learned a lot more in this class because we got to use real life examples and brands. I will be graduating on December 15, so this is one of the last classes I will be taking at MSU. Also I do not plan on going into digital marketing, I can still use what I learned from this class no matter what job I get. Thanks for making one of my last classes one of the best!

Derek Mehraban's picture
Instructor
11/28/2018