Cameron University Students Excel in Advertising Class
Sixteen students from Cameron University's advertising class made history by earning a record-breaking 16 awards at the 49th Annual American Advertising Awards (ADDYs) sponsored by the Oklahoma City Ad Club. The students produced four television commercials as part of an ad campaign for the Red River Best Chevy Dealers, which were produced as a class assignment in Dr. Theresa Billiot's advertising class during the Fall 2014 semester. The commercials can be viewed on the university's YouTube channel.
Key Takeaways:
- A total of 16 Cameron University students earned awards at the 49th Annual American Advertising Awards (ADDYs), sponsored by the Oklahoma City Ad Club.
- Four television commercials produced by the students as part of an ad campaign for the Red River Best Chevy Dealers were honored with awards.
- The students' work was part of a class assignment in Dr. Theresa Billiot's advertising class during the Fall 2014 semester.
- The two Silver ADDY winners received automatic entry into the district ADDY Awards.
- The ADDY Awards recognize and reward creative excellence in the art of advertising.
- Dr. Theresa Billiot credits the students' teamwork and dedication to the class's success, stating that the students created a "cultures of smart, determined and creative students with limitless abilities who wanted everyone in the class to succeed."
Statistics:
- 16 students earned awards at the 49th Annual American Advertising Awards (ADDYs).
- 4 television commercials were honored with awards.
- 2 Silver ADDY winners received automatic entry into the district ADDY Awards.
- The commercials were produced as part of an ad campaign for the Red River Best Chevy Dealers.
- The commercials were produced by students in Dr. Theresa Billiot's advertising class during the Fall 2014 semester.
- The awards were given by the Oklahoma City Ad Club at the 49th Annual ADDYs.
Sources:
- Cameron University
- Oklahoma City Ad Club
- American Advertising Awards (ADDYs)