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Jobs/Internships

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:01:54 GMT

The following positions are currently posted on AdJobs.com. To view the following postings please visit www.adjobsinc.com.

Recently Posted:                                          Posting Expiration Date:

- Interactive - Account Manager               August 15, 2008

- Advertising/Customer Service                 August 28, 2008
               Account Executive

- Sales - Account Manager                       August 31, 2008

- Sales - Account Executive                      September 03, 2008

thinkLA members will receive a discounted posting at www.AdJobs.com. For questions please contact Meghna Kothari at 310-823-7320 x24 or meghna@thinkla.org

Sponsorship

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:08:03 GMT

Available Sponsorships

AdJam 2008 - Battle of the Agency Bands
Date: September 11, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: The Music Box @ Fonda
Sponsorship Contact: Meghna Kothari
Phone: 310-823-7320 x24
Email: meghna@thinkla.org

Interactive Turkey Bowl
Date: November TBD
Time: Evening
Location: TBD
Sponsorship Contact: Taline Tabakian
Phone: 310-823-7320 x26
Email: taline@thinkla.org

Industry Holiday Party benefitting Toys for Tots
Date: December 4, 2008 (tentative)
Time: 6:00 PM - Midnight
Location: TBD
Sponsorship Contact: Meghna Kothari
Phone: 310-823-7320 x24
Email: meghna@thinkla.org

Membership

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:22:57 GMT

Individual Member Benefits: Free access to the On-line membership directory Up to 30% discount on all events Participation on thinkLA event committees Save 43% on Adweek subscriptions Discount rates to Ad U & Ad U Grad Training Program Discounts on Job Posting with Adjobsinc.com Early Registration privileges on select events NEW! 1-year LA Business Journal subscription for $50.00 (regular $99.95). NEW! Thursday-Sunday subscription to the LA Times for $39 (75% discount). NEW! Burke Williams Weekday Vacation Club Spa Offer. Corporate Member Benefits: Corporate Member company logo placed on membership page (hyperlinked to the company site) Up to 30% discount on all events Free access to the On-line membership directory Participation on thinkLA event committees Save 43% on Adweek subscriptions Discount rates to Ad U & Ad U Grad Training Program Discounts on Job Posting with Adjobsinc.com Early Registration privileges on select events NEW!...

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:58:14 GMT

Welcome to the new and improved thinkLA website! We hope you will enjoy your time here. This new site is the culmination of over a year's worth of blood, sweat, and yes, tears. After listening to your feedback (complaints mostly), we are proud to finally pull back the curtain and show you what we've been working on. Of course this site is still a work in progress, so check back often for updates!

thinkLA isn't like any of the "local clubs" that you've known in the past. It is a new organization which ties all of our local media, marketing, entertainment, and advertising communities together to promote Los Angeles as a world center for creativity and innovation. We encourage you to get involved with thinkLA!

History

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:42:14 GMT

In July 2006, three leading organizations in our industry – Los Angeles Advertising Agencies Association, the Ad Club of Los Angeles and the Magazine Representatives Association – merged to create a brand new organization, thinkLA. thinkLA is a non-profit, mutual benefit 501(c)(6) trade association. thinkLA was born to promote Los Angeles as a world center of creative thinking and innovation in marketing and media and to bring more clients and talent to the region. thinkLA involves advertisers, ad agencies and media, as well as the entertainment, gaming and web community.

Member Benefits

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:26:10 GMT

Sign up today to start receiving the benefits of thinkLA membership. Members receive: Discounted registrations fees for all events (30%) Early registrations opportunities Members-only events Access to the online membership directory Discounted educational programs Discounted Job Postings with AdJobsInc.com Discounted subscription fees to Adweek, AdAge & the LA Business Journal

Privacy Policy

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:25:19 GMT

THINKLA.ORG PRIVACY POLICY This is the official privacy policy (Privacy Policy) of thinkLA.org that governs our use of the personally identifiable information (Personal Information) you submit via our Website and does not cover any other information, whether collected in any other manner or for any other purpose, nor on any other website or service unless specifically stated. Any terms not defined in this Privacy Policy have the meanings set forth in the Terms of Use. Our Privacy Policy does not supersede the Terms of Use that govern your use of our Website, but supplements its terms and conditions and is incorporated herein by reference. Any conflict between the two shall be determined in favor of the Terms of Use. 1. OVERVIEW When we use the term Personal Information we mean information such as your first/middle initial or name and last name, street address, town or city, state, zip code, mobile device number, telephone number, email address, and any other information...

Corporate Members

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:37:25 GMT

Corporate Membership This membership level is specifically designed for companies who support thinkLAs commitment to the advertising industry and want to offer their employees the opportunity to be involved in the community. All Corporate member company employees will receive the thinkLA member benefits. Corporate membership fees are tiered based on the number of employees. Number of Employees Annual Dues 1-10 $1,000 11-24 $2,000 25-49 $3,000 50-99 $3,500 100-149 $4,000 150-249 $5,000 250-499 $6,000 500+ $7,500

Individual Members

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:37:05 GMT

Individual Membership

Membership to thinkLA is open to professionals working in advertising, marketing, communications, public relations, media, interactive, production services and advertising-related fields and education. Consultants and freelancers are welcome to join as well!

Individual Member price:                             $250 annual dues

Discounted Individual Member price*:    $100 annual dues

AdZoo Membership**:                                 $100 annual dues

*Includes non-resident (outside of Los Angeles County), Education, and non-profits

**Advertising and marketing professionals 32 years of age or under. Please submit a copy of your driver's license via fax to Attn: Taline Tabakian at 310-823-7325 for age verification.

Board of Directors

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:24:29 GMT

thinkLA Board of Directors

OFFICERS
President, Paul Ratzky - Yahoo!
Exec. Vice President, Mike Sheldon - Deutsch
Secretary, Roger Van Remmen - Brown, Van Remmen, Kanuit
Treasurer, Neal Grossman - TBWA\Chiat\Day
AdZoo President, Chelsea McClennan - Site Systems

DIRECTORS
Wayne Aaronson - Arena Media Networks
Rob Alen - American Honda Motor Corp.
Paul Andrews - Microsoft Network
Carisa Bianchi - TBWA\Chiat\Day
Mary Beth Garber - Southern California Broadcasters Association
Tim Hand - Kelley Blue Book
Joe Hartnett - Harnett & Associates
Eric Johnson - Ignited
Richard Keech - Rodale
Lisa Keller - Bonnier
Tom Kirk - RPA
Chuck Maguy - Team One
Jerry McGee - AAAA
Debbie Menin - Parade
Mike Perdigao - Roll International
Alex Perez - The True Agency
Ben Price - Discovery Networks
Charlene Repko - Hearst
Chelsea Roe - DDB
Cliff Scott - The Scott Group
Tom Sebastian - William Morris Agency
Tom Szczepanski - MediaVest
Carol Terakawa - Premiere Radio Network
Susan Trout - Time, Inc.
Scott Weller - The CNN Networks
Nigel Williams - Guthy Renker

Light Bringer Project

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:17:24 GMT

The Advertising & Design Academy is a partnership between the thinkLA and Light Bringer Project, a nonprofit cultural arts organization. Launched over five years ago at TBWAChiatDay in Los Angeles, the program is designed to give upper-level public high school students an understanding of creative and strategic roles in the advertising world. Since its inception, the Design Academy has been adopted by The Phelps Group and Grey Worldwide, with the hope of serving 100 students during the 2004-05 academic year. Once a month, fifteen to twenty local students are transported to a partnering agency to hear two-hour presentations that industry professionals provide to the students, focusing on an inside look at the principles and techniques of advertising. In addition, students are charged in developing their own public service projects for their classroom. The program culminates in a graduation, held at the partner agency, that gives students a chance to present their final project...

M.A.T. Program

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:16:55 GMT

thinkLA works closely with the Multicultural Advertising Training (M.A.T.) Program, hosting joint events annually.

The M.A.T. Program's goal is to encourage outstanding multicultural college students to enter the field of advertising by providing them with internships in agencies, print, and the broadcast media. With this goal, we hope to increase diversity in the advertising community by providing the industry with outstanding and promotable interns.

The M.A.T. program offers paid internships three times a year (Spring, Summer, and Fall), at many of Southern California's top advertising and broadcasting companies. Established by Jay Chiat (of TBWA/Chiat/Day) in 1992, its goal is to increase diversity in the Los Angeles Advertising community. M.A.T. has placed over 380 interns to date. Helping to launch many advertising careers, M.A.T. provides interns with their first professional training and experience. As a result, many of our interns have been offered full-time positions by their companies of internship.

For more information, please visit www.matprogram.org.

AIEF

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:16:20 GMT

The Advertising Industry Emergency Fund (AIEF) is a volunteer organization made up of advertising and promotions people brought together to help their colleagues in times of life crisis. If you or an industry peer has an accident or experiences some form of life crisis, is unable to work and can't afford outstanding bills—and have exhausted all personal assets — AIEF is there.

Their reason to exist is to lend a hand and help people get back on their feet again.

thinkLA hosts several joint events with AIEF each year and donates over $20,000 to the fund annually.

For more information, please visit www.aief.org.

thinkLA Magazine

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:15:45 GMT

The magazine community hosts several events annually to promote magazines as a vibrant and exciting medium for advertising. They help reps keep their fingers on the industry pulse through breakfasts and luncheons with national industry speakers, as well as through various professional and social networking events.

thinkLA Interactive

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:15:00 GMT

thinkLA Interactive provides the LA interactive community with educational and social events. thinkLA Interactive events are a great way to stay current on industry trends, as well as network with peers in both professional and social environments.

thinkLA AdZoo

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:14:31 GMT

AdZoo is a sub-set of thinkLA specifically for members aged 32 and under. AdZoo creates events geared towards this demographic, allowing for networking in a fun, entertaining environment.

AdZoo also offers its educational events, such as Ad 360!.

Signature AdZoo Events include AdJam & SnowJam. For the first time ever, AdZoo will be hosting Schmooze Cruise in late June.

Summer Internship Programs

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:30:40 GMT

thinkLA is proud to provide a Summer Internship Program to college students in the Southern California region. Students have the opportunity to obtain a internship at advertising agencies/companies or media companies in the Los Angeles and Orange County regions. AGENCY/COMPANIES: This internship program helps find or place exceptional employees for our member firms. The program doesnt bring in money, but based on research from our members, its one of our valued programs. The prospective interns are juniors, seniors and graduate students, majoring in advertising, business, communication or other related programs. If you are interested in hiring a thinkLA Summer intern please clickto download the Company Intern Request Form. Complete the form and fax to 310-823-7325. For questions, please contact Tony Brock at 310-823-7320 ext 25 or tony@thinkla.org. STUDENTS: This summer, internships in advertising are being offered to Los Angeles-area students (juniors,...

Philanthropy

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:57:10 GMT

thinkLA works closely with industry related charities such as the MAT Program, A.I.E.F and the Light Bringer Foundation. We encourage our members to get involved by volunteering, attending events and donating to these organizations.