Category: Guest Speakers

Alumnus Brody Karmenzind Shares Current Ad Industry Insights and Job Tips

Brody Karmenzind ‘14 is a Client Solutions Manager at Meta in Chicago. He spoke to members of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Ad Club as well as students enrolled in Journalism 353-Advertising Media about his experiences post-graduation. At Meta, Karmenzind helps the organization’s largest advertising partners set up their ad campaigns to achieve specific key… Read More Alumnus Brody Karmenzind Shares Current Ad Industry Insights and Job Tips

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Young Alumni Give Ideas and Advice to Students Interested in Media Careers at NEWSPA Keynote 

By Alex Evans, Alexx.Evansss (Instagram)  I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to attend the Northeastern Wisconsin Scholastic Press Association (NEWSPA) keynote panel, featuring recent journalism alumni who brought inspiration and insight from their experiences working in the field. The panel included Sophia Voight ‘21, watchdog/local government reporter at the Appleton Post-Crescent; Emily… Read More Young Alumni Give Ideas and Advice to Students Interested in Media Careers at NEWSPA Keynote 

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Kwik Trip Digital Content Creators Visit UWO PRSSA Students

By Alex Carey, UWO PRSSA Kwik Trip digital content creators made a virtual presentation to students last fall through the UWO Dr. Julie Henderson Public Relations Student Society of America chapter. Social Media Specialist Paige Forde and Digital Content Supervisor Kendra Lasack of Kwik Trip shared creative and professional insights at the UWO PRSSA weekly meeting. Students gained… Read More Kwik Trip Digital Content Creators Visit UWO PRSSA Students

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Alumnus Jeff Griffith Inspires Students to Embrace Creativity, Start Portfolio

By Alexis Merten (@merten_alexis) Ad Club hosted a fun and inspirational presentation recently from Jeff Griffith ‘87, creative director and distinguished alumnus from the Department of Journalism, who shared his experience in advertising and love for history to journalism and history students. With more than 30 years in the advertising industry, Griffith has an extensive… Read More Alumnus Jeff Griffith Inspires Students to Embrace Creativity, Start Portfolio

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Alumni Patti Purcell of Writing by Design and Alicia Ly of TikTok Share Advice, Receive Awards

By Dr. Sara Hansen, Department Chair Our j-students are still talking about two amazing award-winning alumni from the UW Oshkosh Department of Journalism who recently shared impactful ideas and advice. Patti Purcell, president of Writing by Design LLC, and Alicia Maikao Ly, tech solutions manager at TikTok, encouraged students to push their skill sets, networking and career… Read More Alumni Patti Purcell of Writing by Design and Alicia Ly of TikTok Share Advice, Receive Awards

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J-Alumni Panel Shares “Lessons Learned from the Pandemic”

By Lexi Wojcik-Kretchmer (wojcil76@uwosh.edu) Three journalism alumni, one from each of UWO Journalism Department’s programs, delivered a virtual panel entitled “Lessons Learned from the Pandemic” to students, faculty, and alumni in April. Dr. Sara Hansen, department chair, moderated the panel that featured Jennifer Woods, who graduated in 1991 and leads Hispanic and Multicultural advertising for… Read More J-Alumni Panel Shares “Lessons Learned from the Pandemic”

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Brody Karmenzind ’14, Facebook Advertising Expert, Inspires Students with Successes and Failures

By Tom Antrim Brody Karmenzind, client solutions manager at Facebook in Chicago, recently shared his experiences in digital advertising and social media with students in JOUR 141 Introduction to Media: News, Public Relations and Advertising. Karmenzind graduated from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in the fall of 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism with… Read More Brody Karmenzind ’14, Facebook Advertising Expert, Inspires Students with Successes and Failures

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Ashley Statz ’18 Gives Journalism Students Insight on Advertising and Public Relations, Shares Tips for Success

By Jenna Timm (@jennaxtimm) Alumna Ashley Statz recently spoke to Dr. Sara Hansen’s JOUR 141 Introduction to Media: News, Public Relations and Advertising class about her marketing work for two well-known consumer brands. Statz graduated in 2018 in journalism with a double emphasis in advertising and visual, and a minor in art with an emphasis in graphic design.   All of Statz’s hard work led her to become the marketing assistant for… Read More Ashley Statz ’18 Gives Journalism Students Insight on Advertising and Public Relations, Shares Tips for Success

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Mariah Haberman ’10 of Discover Wisconsin Advises Students to Get Skills, Creatively Approach Media Work

By Sara Hansen, Department Chair J- alumna Mariah Haberman ’10, a UWO Outstanding Young Alumni Award winner, hosts Discover Wisconsin, and often serves as a creative motivator for young professionals. Her broadcast vividly chronicles our state’s most interesting people, places and activities via television and The Cabin podcast. And if you follow her on social… Read More Mariah Haberman ’10 of Discover Wisconsin Advises Students to Get Skills, Creatively Approach Media Work

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Alumna Shares Effective Community Engagement Strategies for Public Relations

by Sherine Johnson (Amber Paluch ‘98) “Knowing what the community values, its motivators, building relationships, and being transparent are key factors for effective community engagement in public relations,” Amber Paluch said as a featured speaker at the UW Oshkosh 50th anniversary celebration in October. Paluch, a UW Oshkosh alumna and Vice President of Community Engagement… Read More Alumna Shares Effective Community Engagement Strategies for Public Relations

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