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Faculty Personal Branding TAI Research Fellows Program

Visiting Professor, Dr. Francisco Rejon-Guardia, Presents Personal Branding Workshop

On Thursday, May 15, Dr. Francisco Rejón-Guardia,Visiting Professor from the University of Granada (Spain), presented a workshop to Temerlin Advertising Institute students and faculty titled “Personal Branding: What Are Your Social Networks Saying About You?”

#Personal Branding workshop presented by Dr. Francisco Rejón-Guardia, Visiting Professor
#Personal Branding workshop presented by Dr. Francisco Rejón-Guardia, Visiting Professor for the Temerlin Advertising Institute.

During the workshop, Dr. Rejón-Guardia shared strategies and tips for developing a personal brand and strong reputation online. Since one in three employers look at a job candidate’s social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), Dr. Rejón-Guardia says it’s important to know the image of yourself you are projecting online. His strategies for developing a strong personal brand, both online and off, include knowing your target (i.e. potential employers, jobs, etc.), being specific with your personal tag/slogan, being professional, emphasizing your area(s) of specialization, knowing and telling your story, providing a consistent image of yourself, being genuine, and providing value to your industry. For more on his presentation, click here.

Dr. Rejón-Guardia explains his strategies for developing a strong personal brand to Temerlin Advertising Institute students and faculty.
Dr. Rejón-Guardia explains his strategies for developing a strong personal brand to Temerlin Advertising Institute students and faculty.

Dr. Rejón-Guardia is an Associate Lecturer in Marketing and Market Research at the University of Granada (Spain). His research interests include online consumer behavior, e-commerce, new advertising formats, and market research methodology. Dr. Rejón-Guardia has been a Visiting Professor in the Temerlin Advertising Institute since April 2014. He is using his time in the US to collaborate with American colleagues on various advertising and marketing research projects for publication.

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Better Advertising. Better World. Faculty Social Responsibility

TAI Advertising Professor Willie Baronet Raises the Issue of Homelessness Using Homeless Signs

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Temerlin Advertising Institute Professor Willie Baronet is seeking support via a crowd funding campaign for a coast to coast homeless sign buying trip from Seattle, through LA, to New York.

The goal is buy signs, create a documentary, book, and more!

Willie says:

These signs – and this practice – have become a catalyst for conversations about the nature of home, homelessness, compassion, and how we see and treat each other as humans. It has also heightened my awareness about my own upbringing and home life.

My goal is to buy as many signs and connect with as many homeless people as I can. In addition to the art installations/projects that will result from these new signs, there will be a book and a documentary film of the entire experience. Plus, I’m partnering with the Housing Crisis Center in Dallas to raise money and awareness for their program to help homeless veterans.

Your help is critical. The more people who get involved, the more meaningful the project (and the conversation about homelessness) becomes.

Help support a great cause at Indiegogo – We Are All Homeless

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Faculty Interviews

TAI Professor Talks about Southwest and Virgin Airlines at Love Field

David Hadeler, President of SKSW Advertising and SMU Advertising Professor at the Temerlin Advertising Institute talks about the campaign waged by Virgin America Airlines against Southwest to launch service at gates Love Field in Dallas. 

Professor Hadeler is at 1:11 in video. See whole story at NBC 5 in Dallas.

 

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Community Outreach Faculty Presentations

TAI presents to Summit International Preparatory

TAI presents to Summit International Preparatory
TAI presents to Summit International Preparatory

On May 1, 2014 faculty members of the Temerlin Advertising Institute presented an overview of the advertising profession and the Institute to students from Summit International Preparatory. Approximately 150 6th graders visited SMU for the day. The students were very polite and engaging with a ton of great comments, questions, and ideas.

A former SMU-TAI graduate, Haynes Strader spearheaded the visit. We are so excited that our alumni feel proud of their roots and want to bring shining stars to visit SMU to ignite interest in our university and the TAI program.  
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Awards and Projects Faculty

TAI Professor Dr. Yoon Receives Summer Fellowship Award

 

Dr. Yoon receives Summer Fellowship Award
Dr. Yoon receives Summer Fellowship Award

Hye Jin Yoon, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of the Temerlin Advertising Institute, has been awarded a 2014 Meadows Summer Fellowship. The $6,000 award will allow Dr. Yoon to conduct research for two projects on social marketing communications: one promoting saving money with social norm information and the other on humor shame reduction in health communication.

Dr. Yoon has numerous published and forthcoming research papers on using humor to facilitate pro-social behaviors in advertising. She thanks the Meadows School of the Arts for giving her the opportunity to explore effective social marketing communications strategies as they can help educate the public on crucial issues, change public attitude for the better, and nudge people to take action.

Please join TAI in congratulating Dr. Yoon on receiving this fellowship award.

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Better Advertising. Better World. Community Outreach Faculty Presentations

TAI Faculty Encourage Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet Students to Pursue Advertising

Professors Lecture at ISDA group of 4th, 5th and 6th graders were visiting SMU from the Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet school to learn about Communication related studies on Thursday February 27, 2014. Faculty members from The Temerlin Advertising Institute prepared a 45 minute interactive presentation to teach these future leaders about the industry of advertising, branding and what factors need to be considered to make effective advertisements.

Willie Baronet Speaking at ISDSpecifically, Professor Sid Muralidharan gave an overview of the advertising industry, definitions of what advertising does and the key players in the industry.

Professor Willie Baronet spoke about what advertising agencies do and the creative process. He provided the crowd with some memorable ads illustrating the importance of making a connection with consumers.

Speaking about what goes into making a ‘good’ ad, Professor Carrie La Ferle discussed the importance of considering target audience and media selection as well as desired associations between the brand and images presented in the advertisement. She also discussed how ads can do more than sell products; they can be used to voice a positive social message as well.

Dr. Edwards ended the session with a Q&A that kept the panel on their toes as well as preaching the TAI slogan of Better Advertising. Better World.

Upon leaving, the faculty members got to engage in a group photo while conveying to these bright students how much they were looking forward to seeing them in 7 years at SMU for their college experience.

Group Photo at ISD
TAI Faculty with Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet Students