ABOUT US
Texas Advertising Group (TAG) is a student organization at the University of Texas for students interested in careers in the advertising industry. TAG serves as the official collegiate chapter of the American Advertising Federation and has a strong affiliation with the
Austin Advertising Federation.
TAG helps students form a network of advertising professionals as well as a community of peers with similar interests in order to foster professional growth beyond the classroom.
MEMBERSHIP
Being a member of TAG comes with many benefits:
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National and local Austin Advertising Federation events and community access
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On-campus weekly meetings and networking happy hours
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In-depth marketing trips - NYC, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco
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Emersion events - Ad Dash and Houston Advertising Federation Competition
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Mentor program and portfolio reviews
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NSAC: National Student Ad Competition
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AAF fellowships, scholarships, MPMS, and the AAF honor society
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PAST SPEAKERS & AGENCIES VISITED
MEMBERSHIP
Being a member of TAG comes with many benefits:
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National and local Austin Advertising Federation events and community access
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On-campus weekly meetings and networking happy hours
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In-depth marketing trips - NYC, Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles
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Immersion events - Ad Dash and Houston Advertising Federation Competition
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Mentor program, portfolio reviews, and informational interviews
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NSAC: National Student Ad Competition
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AAF fellowships, scholarships, MPMS, and the AAF honor society
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Food every meeting
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Free TAG T-shirt
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Making new connections!
Being a member of AAF comes with many benefits:
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Access to the National Student Advertising Competition
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Eligibility for the Most Promising Multicultural Student Program
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Eligibility for the Campus to Corporate Internship Program
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Eligibility for the AAF Mentorship Program
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Eligibility for Alpha Delta Sigma
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Discounted tickets for the Student Advertising Career Conference, virtual for the first time ever this November!
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Free access to The Ad Learning Exchange (coming soon – an AAF/ALEx Badge Program certified by Credly that students can put on their LinkedIn and resumes)
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Free access to The Trade Desk Edge Academy.
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A variety of member discounts and benefits including AdAge
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EVENTS

First meeting of Spring!
When: Tuesday, 1/26 at 6:30 pm
Where: Zoom
https://utexas.zoom.us/j/94913166005
News & Opportunities
Apply to be a 2021 TAG Officer
here!
TAG received AAF Award for highest chapter growth!
TAG Increased Membership by 71% in 2019!
PAST SPEAKERS & AGENCIES VISITED
OFFICERS
Meet the 2021 TAG Officer Board
Matthew Whyte
President
Renata Nava
Head of Special Events
Rafael Marquez
Chief Financial Officer
Josh Rudisel
Head of Digital Media
Mathilde Mergaux
Head of Industry Relations
Isabella Jones
Head of Membership
Giovanni Sanchez
Head of DEI
Tess Forneris
Head of Social Media
Jenna Peck
Creative Director
CONTACT US
Learn about agency & client-side life, find where you fit in, make connections.
The University of Texas at Austin
Belo Center for New Media
300 W Dean Keeton St
Moody College of Communication
Austin, TX 78712
BMC 1.202