The AdPR Advisory Council is a diverse group of leading communications professionals committed to supporting the vision of the Department of Advertising & Public Relations, and assist the department with activities that align with the most current industry drivers in both the commercial and public sectors worldwide. Gabriel Boehmer Communications Manager Wells Fargo Portland, Oregon…
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Brian Wong Presents Tips on Success from “The Cheat Code” to AdPR
On Friday, Sept. 14, the AdPR Department hosted guest speaker Brian Wong to discuss his new book The Cheat Code: Going Off Script to Get More, Go Faster, and Shortcut Your Way to Success. Wong is the founder and CEO of Kiip, an innovative approach to mobile marketing that helps connect brands to consumers through a rewards platform…
AdPR’s Executive Advisory Council welcomes new members
AdPR is honored to welcome the following new members to our Executive Advisory Council. The Council is a diverse group of leading communications professionals committed to supporting the vision of the Department of Advertising & Public Relations, and assist the department with activities that align with the most current industry drivers in both the commercial…
The success of AdPR Week 2016
The Grady College’s Department of Advertising and Public Relations hosted AdPR Week from Sept. 26 through Sept. 30. The week incorporated speakers and visitors including those from Wieden + Kennedy and Gary McCormick, from GMc Communications, hosted by faculty and student organizations. Each AdPR event exposed students to industry related information and helpful advice from professionals….
Moxie leads Fall content strategy workshop for AdPR students
On Sept. 30, 2016, Grady College’s Department of Advertising and Public Relations hosted Moxie, a digital marketing agency, for an N>GEN content strategy workshop. AdPR seniors were selected to participate in the workshop that is held once a semester. The seniors broke out in instructional sessions and then worked in groups to present campaigns to the…
AdPR Alumni Spotlight: Jasmine Clayton
One of our newest alumni, Jasmine Clayton, is a May 2016 Grady College graduate with a bachelor’s degree in public relations, minor in Spanish and certificate in New Media. She currently works as a communication specialist at Aon Hewitt, a human resources consulting firm. Through her role at Aon, she provides collaborative strategic consulting on…
A glimpse into the UGA AdPR Study Abroad Program in China
The University of Georgia Grady College AdPR Study Abroad Program in China offers students tremendous experience and the chance to gain advanced skills in the fields of advertising and public relations. With the rapid growth within China, students experience first-hand the expansion of major marketing including brand communication, advertising and public relations. While the program…
Three Alums from Wieden + Kennedy Deliver Keynote Conversation for AdPR Week
Jason is a Snellville, Georgia-born Creative Director at Wieden+Kennedy, overseeing work for clients such as Verizon, Weight Watchers, KFC and Old Spice Social Media. Prior to becoming a CD, Kreher worked as a copywriter on Old Spice, Target, Coca-Cola, Heineken, Jaguar, Howard Stern, and MTV. He also tells people he wrote the iconic Elizabeth Taylor “White Diamonds” commercial, even though…
AdPR Alumni Spotlight: Michael Gray
We are proud of our AdPR Alumni! AdPR Week seems like the perfect chance to take a closer look at what one esteemed alumni, Michael Gray, is doing now. With past work at Porter Novelli and Fox Sports, Gray has experience in the public relations industry. He currently holds a position as the Communications Consultant,…