As a marketing function, advertising focuses on the promotion of products, services, companies, organizations and ideas through paid media space or time. Advertising media include magazines, newspapers, television, radio, the Internet, outdoor/transit and direct marketing.
Advertising graduates find jobs at advertising agencies; with newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations; and in the communication and marketing departments of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations. They work as copywriters, editors, graphic designers, art directors, account executives, media sales representatives, production specialists, media consultants and planners, marketing researchers, and campaign planners, among others.
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Marketing Managers Wage: $114,000 10 Year Growth Rate: 14.4% Self Employed: 2.3% Unemployment Rate: 2.7% Employed Part Time: 4.1% Education Requirements: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience |
Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers Wage: $105,960 10 Year Growth Rate: 6.2% Self Employed: 13.4% Unemployment Rate: 3.1% Employed Part Time: 4.8% Education Requirements: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience |
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Advertising Sales Agents Wage: $43,480 10 Year Growth Rate: 20.3% Self Employed: 5.6% Unemployment Rate: 4.0% Employed Part Time: 10.2% Education Requirements: Moderate-term on-the-job training |