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What others have to say about NSAC and AES.

Professor Jack Lindgren
University of Virginia
NSAC Team Faulty Advisor

"The NSAC competition was the single most important experience in college to prepare me for my job. I learned how to approach the real challenges marketers face in how to communicate their brand's identity and value proposition to consumers. From the consumer research and creative brainstorms to the all-nighters writing a marketing plan, and ultimately presenting my ideas to high-powered marketing executives, it was a highlight of my college career and I would not trade the experience for anything."
Peter Booth
Communications Analyst
Mediaedge: CIA
University VA NSAC Team Member

"Working on the NSAC campaign I learned valuable skills and lessons I couldn't have learned in a normal classroom. My experience prepared me for the working world in ways I never imagined. It truly shaped the start of my career and built life long friendships and for that I will always be grateful."
Siobhan Cleary
Marketing Strategist
Ogilvy New York
University VA NSAC Team Member

"The AAF (American Advertising Federation), aka "The Ad Team" instilled a larger vision for where my education at Liberty University could catapult me. I walked away from competing in the National Student Advertising Competition more confident in my education and ability to accomplish great things in a group setting. It is listed as one of the major accomplishments on my resume and one of the examples I use in interviews when discussing my ability to work in a team environment effectively."
Macayla Kirkendall
Liberty University NSAC Team Member

"Working on the Ad team provided me with invaluable experience in marketing and advertising. As the graphic designer on the Ad Team, I really enjoyed the real life experience working with the account managers -- the late night black coffee breaks helped us meet all those deadlines. Completing the Ad Campaign helped me to be a better strategic thinker – experience that many students in the creative area do not always have, and the sense of accomplishment at the end is great!"
AJ Chan
Liberty University NSAC Team Member

"Participating in the NSAC competition taught me more about understanding advertising than any extra advertising books I read, classes I took, or projects I completed. The demands, critiques, competition, and tough questions asked, cultivated the skills I needed to be a successful advertising professional and prepared me for the real demands of my career. I consider the lessons I learned by organizing an actual advertising campaign and presenting that campaign to experienced judges, the capstone of my entire academic career."
Sarah Elaine Deskins
Liberty University NSAC Team Member

"NSAC is the closest thing to a real working agency experience students can get. It has resulted directly in jobs for some of the grads."
Professor Roger Bodo
Appalachian State University
NSAC Team Faulty Advisor