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Advertising

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The Occupational Outlook Handbook (Bureau of Labor Statistics) includes information on the nature of the work, working conditions, training, qualifications and advancement, employment, job outlook, earnings, related occupations, and sources of additional information.

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Students (Undergraduate and Graduate Students)

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Related Web Sites for Advertising

WetFeet.com - Orientation for people looking for their first jobs. Industry reviews describe the nature of work in each field, salary ranges, major corporate players, perks and peeves. Provides sample advice for Advertising & PR candidates.
Advertising & Media Jobs Page
Adweek Online Classifieds
Media Staff Network - A full service staffing company specializing in media, sales and associated departments.
Popjobs - News publication of point-of-purchase advertising, display and packaging.

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Professional Journals/Publications for Advertising

AdAge
Adweek
Media Life Magazine - Click on "Classifieds" to view jobs for media planners, buyers, supervisors and directors, with other media-related jobs sprinkled throughout.
Communication Arts
Popjobs - News publication of point-of-purchase advertising, display and packaging.
Encyclopedia of Advertising

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Professional Associations/Organizations for Advertising

Ad Council - Leading producer of public service advertisements (PSAs) since 1942, the Ad Council has been addressing critical social issues for generations of Americans. “We marshal the volunteer forces of advertising agencies and media companies to effect positive social change.”
American Advertising Federation - Headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the trade association that represents 50,000 professionals in the advertising industry. AAF's 130 corporate members are advertisers, agencies and media companies that comprise the nation's leading brands and corporations. AAF has a national network of 210 ad clubs and connects the industry with an academic base through its 210 college chapters.
Chicago Advertising Federation.
American Association of Advertising Agencies
The Art Directors Club
Association of Independent Commercial Producers
In-Store Marketing Institute - The In-Store Marketing Institute is a division of Hoyt Publishing Company

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Advertising Awards

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Partial list of advertising agencies (listed alphabetically)