Advertising and Public Relations students from The University of Texas at Austin, Moody College of Communication, School of Advertising & Public Relations will host the eighth-annual TXADPR Bowl in The Lab on Super Bowl Sunday.
Where: The Lab, G. B. Dealey Center for New Media (DMC), 4.338
When: Sunday, February 12, 2023, 5:00pm
Platform: Twitter, @txadpr | #txadprbowl
Lia Silkworth has built a successful career as a media and marketing executive that has spanned more than 25 years. Ms. Silkworth earned her B.S. in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin and strongly professes that learning began in the classroom but continued throughout her career. It has been a prestigious career, one that has been acknowledged with various media accolades and guest speaker engagements. Her knowledge and insights are also valued by the various boards she sits on.
1. What has been your journey from the program at UT to where you are now?
What does it mean to pave your own path? Ask Roxanne Barretto Iyer, University of Texas (UT) alumni. Since graduating from UT, Iyer has proven herself a leader in a variety of different industries; beauty, digital media, and most recently Web3. When looking back on her career it is safe to say that nothing can stand in Roxanne Barretto Iyer’s way.
Last weekend, the National Communication Association hosted their 108th Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Thousands of scholars gathered to present their research and connect with others from universities around the country. Among the attendees were three of our very own Advertising Graduate Students, Yifan Feng, Jana Landers and Madison Phelan.
Why did you want to go to UT for your master’s degree?
Twitter has undergone many changes since Elon Musk completed his $44 billion deal to purchase the social media platform. After the deal was finalized, he wrote an open letter to Twitter advertisers, where he explained his motive behind the acquisition. Musk explained that his goal for Twitter is to be a place that hosts healthy discourse on various beliefs and ideas.
Are you looking to start a career in advertising? Well, you’re not the only one! Advertising is one of the most popular fields of study in the country which means there are a lot of options to choose where you want to get your degree from.
Terry Hemeyer has served various high-profile companies and has personally advised two U.S. presidents on communication strategies. His career has spanned the globe and led him to work in 16 different countries.
