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SUMMARY:thePitch 2025
DESCRIPTION:What is thePitch? \nthePitch is a one day competition focused on advertising and its associated disciplines. You will receive hands-on experience by working at a Pittsburgh advertising agency on a real-world project with a local non-profit organization. \nWho should register? \nYOU… if you are a college Junior or Senior interested in the field of advertising and its related disciplines (creative\, consumer research\, brand strategy\, media planning\, account management\, etc.). The cost is $40 per student and includes lunch and an invaluable experience.  Registration is on a first come (and paid)\, first served.   Registration closes when we’re at capacity. \nHow does thePitch work? \nOn Friday\, October 3\, 2025 you will work on one of several teams to address a client challenge.  About a week before the event you will be assigned (via the email address you provide on the application form) to an agency and given more details about the day. \nWhat agencies are participating? \nBrunner\, Fifth Influence\, Gatesman\, Tonic by Highmark Health \nWhy do you need to participate? \nthePitch is intensive\, real world\, and really cool. You will gain invaluable insight into the advertising world and its work while gaining access to a top Pittsburgh agency and its ad professionals. You will build your resume\, professional portfolio\, and contacts while doing something that will help you determine if this field is right for you. \nWhat’s in it for you? \n• American Advertising Federation Pittsburgh Student Membership\n• Exposure to agency setting and to agency personnel\n• Goodie Bag \nWhat happens if your team wins the competition? \nWinning team members are entitled to: \n• Public recognition at Pittsburgh American Advertising Awards\, Gala Spring 2026 (one ticket per person\, date: TBD)\n• Resume review by industry professionals\, followed by resume distribution to the entire American Advertising Federation Pittsburgh Board of Directors for potential future employment consideration.\n• Possible execution of concepts by the client.\n• A ticket to Pittsburgh Opera’s production of La Boheme on Tuesday\, Oct. 21st at 7PM\n• Best of all – Bragging rights! \nWhat’s the schedule? \nYou will need to be onsite at your assigned agency by 9 a.m. for an agency tour and an introduction to your client’s challenge. The day ends at 5:30 p.m.  A more detailed schedule will come with your registration confirmation. \nAttire? \nBusiness casual. This can include blue jeans—without holes. No hats. The key? Be professional. \n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
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SUMMARY:thePitch 2024
DESCRIPTION:What is thePitch? \nthePitch is a one day competition focused on advertising and its associated disciplines. You will receive hands-on experience by working at a Pittsburgh advertising agency on a real-world project with a local non-profit organization. \nWho should register? \nYOU… if you are a college Junior or Senior interested in the field of advertising and its related disciplines (creative\, consumer research\, brand strategy\, media planning\, account management\, etc.). The cost is $40 per student and includes lunch and an invaluable experience.  Registration is on a first come (and paid)\, first served.   Registration closes when we’re at capacity. \nHow does thePitch work? \nOn Friday\, November 8\, 2024 you will work on one of several teams to address a client challenge.  About a week before the event you will be assigned (via the email address you provide on the application form) to an agency and given more details about the day. \nWhat agencies are participating? \nThis year’s competition includes (but is not limited to): Brunner\, Fifth Influence\, Gatesman\, and Tonic by Highmark Health. \nWhy do you need to participate? \nthePitch is intensive\, real world\, and really cool. You will gain invaluable insight into the advertising world and its work while gaining access to a top Pittsburgh agency and its ad professionals. You will build your resume\, professional portfolio\, and contacts while doing something that will help you determine if this field is right for you. \nWhat’s in it for you? \n• American Advertising Federation Pittsburgh Student Membership\n• Exposure to agency setting and to agency personnel\n• Goodie Bag \nWhat happens if your team wins the competition? \nWinning team members are entitled to: \n• Public recognition at Pittsburgh Addy awards in Spring 2025 (date: TBD)\n• Resume review by industry professionals\, followed by resume distribution to the entire American Advertising Federation Pittsburgh Board of Directors for potential future employment consideration.\n• Possible execution of concepts by the client.\n• Best of all – Bragging rights! \nWhat’s the schedule? \nYou will need to be onsite at your assigned agency by 9 a.m. for an agency tour and an introduction to your client’s challenge. The day ends at 5:30 p.m.  A more detailed schedule will come with your registration confirmation. \nAttire? \nBusiness casual. This can include blue jeans—without holes. No hats. The key? Be professional. \n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
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SUMMARY:thePitch 2023
DESCRIPTION:What is thePitch? \nthePitch is a one day competition focused on advertising and its associated disciplines. You will receive hands-on experience by working at a Pittsburgh advertising agency on a real-world project with a local non-profit organization. \nWho should register? \nYOU… if you are a college Junior or Senior interested in the field of advertising and its related disciplines (creative\, consumer research\, brand strategy\, media planning\, account management\, etc.). The cost is $40 per student and includes lunch and a ticket to the AAF Pittsburgh Holidaypalooza on November 14\, 2023. \nRegistration extended and is on a first come\, first served basis! \nHow does thePitch work? \nOn Friday\, November 3\, 2023 you will work on one of several teams to address a client challenge.  About a week before the event you will be assigned (via the email address you provide on the application form) to an agency and given more details about the day. \nWhat agencies are participating? \nThis year’s competition includes (but is not limited to): Brunner\, Fifth Influence\, and Tonic \nWhy do you need to participate? \nthePitch is intensive\, real world\, and really cool. You will gain invaluable insight into the advertising world and its work\, while gaining access to a top Pittsburgh agency and its ad professionals. You will build your resume\, professional portfolio\, and contacts while doing something that will help you determine if this field is right for you. \nWhat’s in it for you? \n\nAmerican Advertising Federation Pittsburgh Student Membership\nEntry to the AAF Pittsburgh Holidaypalooza on November 14\, 2023.\nExposure to agency setting and to agency personnel\nGoodie Bag\n\nWhat happens if your team wins the competition? \nWinning team members are entitled to: \n\nPublic recognition at Pittsburgh American Advertising Awards in April 2024 (date: TBD)\nResume review by industry professionals\, followed by resume distribution to the entire American Advertising Federation Pittsburgh Board of Directors for potential future employment consideration.\nPossible execution of concepts by the client.\nBest of all – Bragging rights!\n\nWhat’s the schedule? \nYou will need to be onsite at your assigned agency by 9 a.m. for an agency tour and an introduction to your client’s challenge. The day ends at 5:30 p.m.  A more detailed schedule will come with your registration confirmation. \nAttire? \nBusiness casual. This can include blue jeans—without holes. No hats. The key? Be professional. \n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
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SUMMARY:thePitch
DESCRIPTION:Registration for thePitch is now closed. \n\nWhat is thePitch? \nthePitch is a one day competition focused on advertising and its associated disciplines. You will receive hands-on experience by working at a Pittsburgh advertising agency on a real-world project with a local non-profit organization.   \n\nWho should register? \nYOU… if you are a junior or senior interested in the field of advertising and its related disciplines (creative\, consumer research\, brand strategy\, media planning\, account management\, etc.). The cost is $35 per student and includes lunch.  \nRegistration closes on October 19th or when all spots have been reserved.  Do not delay\, register now!** \n\nHow does thePitch work? \nOn Friday\, November 4\, 2022\, you will work on one of several teams to address a client challenge.  About a week before the event you will be assigned (via the email address you provide on the application form) to an agency and given more details about the day.*** \n\nWhat agencies are participating? \nThis year’s competition includes: Brunner\, Chemistry\, Fifth Influence\, 9Rooftops\, and Tonic. \n\nWhy do you need to participate? \nthePitch is intensive\, real world\, and really cool. You will gain invaluable insight into the advertising world and its work\, while gaining access to a top Pittsburgh agency and its ad professionals. You will build your resume\, professional portfolio\, and contacts while doing something that will help you determine if this field is right for you. \n\nWhat’s in it for you? \nAAF Pittsburgh Student Membership (non AAF National) \nExposure to agency setting and to agency personnel \nGoodie Bag \n\nWhat happens if your team wins the competition? \nWinning team members are entitled to: \nPublic recognition at Pittsburgh American Advertising Awards (#winanaddy) March/April 2023 \nResume review by industry professionals\, followed by resume distribution to the entire AAF Pittsburgh Board of Directors for potential future employment consideration. \nPossible execution of concepts by the client. \nBest of all – Bragging rights! \n\nWhat’s the schedule? \nYou will need to be onsite at your assigned agency by 9 a.m. for an agency tour and an introduction to your client’s challenge. The day ends at 5:30 p.m.  A more detailed schedule will come with your registration confirmation.  Lunch will be provided.**** \n\nAttire? \nBusiness casual. This can include blue jeans—without holes. No hats. The key? Be professional. \n\nIf you have any questions at all about the program\, or if you should participate\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to AAF Pittsburgh Education Chair Rebecca Senneway. \n\nThe small print: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Cancellations must be received before October 19\, 2022 for a refund (minus transaction fees). If you find that you are unable to attend after the cancellation date\, we would be happy to accept a qualified substitute\, please reach out to rebecca@big-science.com and evie@aafpgh.org for more details. \n***By registering for thePitch 2022\, I agree to follow any and all covid protocols that the agency that I’m placed at requires as well as those set forth by the CDC\, which will be shared at the time of agency placement the week prior. If I do not\, I will be asked to leave immediately. \n****Please be aware that we can’t accommodate specific food allergies\, please feel free to pack lunch/food / snacks as needed \nNOTE: By registering for thePitch\, you agree to authorize the American Advertising Federation Pittsburgh\, participating agencies\, and mentors to use all media / videos/ photos of me as well as written or recorded works for any purpose that supports the American Advertising Federation Pittsburgh and its members.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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