Thank you, Wieden + Kennedy!

Dear Wieden + Kennedy

Dear W+K,

This summer has been really tough: cancelled internships, job losses, not having a graduation... you name it. But you all made this summer so much better, and we wanted to show you our appreciation.

Thank you for creating Wednesdays with Wieden for all of us!

All the best,

122 Thankful Students

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Thanks for sharing the secret sauce recipes! - Maggie Elias, University of Oregon 2020, Art Director Thank you! - Anna Petry, UNC Chapel Hill, 2021 Thank you! - Andy Gregor, Art Director, Michigan State 2019 Thanks! - Allyssa Ellis, Graphic Designer, Ringling College of Art and Design 2021 Thanks for everything, I know I learned a ton! - Jack Carey, Copywriter, Indiana University 2019 Thank you! - Manuel Uceda, Brother Buenos Aires 2016, Copywriter Thank you! - University of Greenwich (2016 Maths Econ Grad), Bartender atm!

Thanks W+K! Keep rocking! - Ferren Ebenazer, University of Amsterdam, 2019 Thank you so much for supporting recent graduates! - Taylor Becker, CCNY 2020 Thank you for everything! - Tia Bangura, Arts Administrator, Teachers College, Columbia University 2020

These were brilliant. Gems have been collected. - Daisy Klarissa, UTA 2020

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Thank you so much for creating these! They were so informative and great to be a part of! - Katie Gelfand, Art Director, CU Boulder 2020/ Denver Ad School

Wednesday’s with W+K was such a brilliant idea that you didn’t have to do but I’m so thankful for! To me it showed you’re not some big scary corporate entity.

You’re people - fully aware of the impact your voices have on your audience. The knowledge you passed down was invaluable and inspired me to keep my creative juices flowing even when it felt like I had none left. I look forward to seeing what the agency does in the future. Best wishes to everyone at Wieden + Kennedy!

- Juan Nolazco, Graphic Designer, Washington State University 2020

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Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to be able to listen to some very fantastic speakers and get some insight on the future that we can accomplish as designers! - Michael Zamojcin - Graphic Design - NC State 2021 Thank you W&K so much! I watched the very first presentation and you guys opened my mind about not only simplicity, but doing what’s right for the brand rather than what you personally think is right. Thank you! - Cole Petters, Lewis & Clark College 20’, digital media manager

Since graduating in June these weekly talks have been such a joy, a source of motivation, and encouragement as I search for career opportunities! Each week I’ve collected something from each speaker that I know I will carry with me as my journey continues.

- Kacie Cooper, Portland State University 2020 Thank you to the W+K team for opening their doors to aspiring professionals this summer! Having graduated without an advertising/ communications degree, it was important for me to take the summer postgraduation to learn and immerse myself in the ad world. This program was one of the unique pieces of my journey, and I’m forever thankful to be inspired by ideas like KCF Crocs. - Sabine Streit, Aspiring Strategist, Florida International University 2020

Thank you so much for this initiative, it’s really helpful for this young advertising generation who’s been struggling to get an opportunity in the creative industry. Nice job!

- Angel Tejeda, Art Director, Nebrija University 2019

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Thank you W+K for sharing your time and talent with us. I’ve learned so much about what it means to be a creator and how to make an impact in the field. I’m so grateful for all your hard work. I hope to one day join you at the office! Best wishes, Emily - Emily Garcia, University of Central Florida, PR 2020

I would like to say that I’m very thankful for the opportunity to listen to experienced people at my very beginning of my career. One day I will be part of w+k team. - Nicolas Ribeiro, PUC-SP 2023 Thank you W+K team for sharing your culture with me. Thank you for thinking of all the students who weren’t able to gain internship/ fellowship experience due to the global pandemic. These Wednesdays have kept me extremely motivated and optimistic. - Djenaldbeth Louis, Northwestern MS IMC’20

I really wish I could’ve gone to more than one Wednesday, especially since the last one was spectacular just from the wealth of experience the panelists have. Regardless, thank you for offering this program to so many ad students to get not only a view that we don’t get from our classes, but also a glimpse of the way forward in a year that seems like a dead end. - Andrew Thompson/Art Director/JWU 2020 Thank you so much for creating incredible content and mentorship during these weird times and continuing to inspire all of us aspiring advertisers! Mackenzie Thomas, VCU Brandcenter - Copywriting, May 2021

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Thank you W+K for thinking of others during a period in time when most do not even know what to think. Although time during quarantine has been tough, knowing that there are strangers out there who are rooting for your success has thrown fuel to a few lit embers causing a wildfire of ambition! Opening your doors has solidified my pursuit into the advertising world, knowing that I will be amongst people who care deeply about one another and are always there to help no matter what life throws your way.

- Victoria Orlovskaya, FIT’ 2021 :)

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It was a pleasure to hear from everyone. It’s incredibly difficult to take rejection in the advertising industry because you never know if the work you’ve put into that application is going to be considered ever again. It was reassuring to see that W+K cared enough to help out ad majors like myself by giving weekly advice on how the industry works. It’s nice to know that Wieden is looking to help the next generation of advertisers, and I can’t recall seeing any other major agency do something like this in recent memory. Thank you to everyone once again.

- Kai Hellberg, Boston University, 2020/Advertising

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Thank you W+K for bringing us together with such creative and giving industry professionals. Each session was insightful and inspiring beyond my expectations. I now know that my doubts and fears are completely normal at a time like this, and I am excited for what’s ahead for me in my career. #blessed - Sila Savas, Sabanci University 2019’, Strategy Thank you for setting up such a wonderful series for graduate students and it truly encourages us to bravely face whatever would come in the future. - Yi Mao, ArtCenter College of Design, Graduate Graphic Design 2020

Very grateful for the opportunity to hear from some of WK’s great minds! As a native Oregonian, I always love following the incredible work and learning from the best. Maddie Fiorante, University of Georgia 2020 Thank you so much to everyone at W+K for the priceless wisdom and knowledge! - Ram Rey Duran, University of Oregon, 2020

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I’ve enjoyed the webinars that I could attend and have had such a strong focus on storytelling and creativity as it stays true to W+K. Thank you for pulling it through this summer and hosting them when you didn’t have to. Oh and also, it’s been amazing to see a group of diverse talents get hired here. I hope everyone is taking care for people in Portland. Maggie Peng, Syracuse University, 2021 Strategist

Thank you so much for creating such a great concept! I thoroughly enjoyed each session and appreciate all of the knowledge, insight, and advice everyone had to offer. - Ellie Buck, Art Direction, University of Colorado Boulder 2020 Thank you W+K creatives, for your energy, knowledge, time, and wisdom — cheers to boundless creativity and being in stupid. - Tone “2 Citiez” Rosario-Licerio, Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters.

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Thank you very very much W+K for all the things you’ve shared with us through Wednesdays with W+K!! I was sad this summer with all the closings/rejections of internships but your videos taught me so many things that the internships would’ve taught me! Thank you so much! Hope you have more of these in the future :D - Art Center College of Design, Graphic Design

To all the W+K folks who made this series possible - thank you. I almost hate to admit it but I learned so much more this summer than I ever did while in school. It sucked graduating during a pandemic, but everyone really came together to give recent grads the best possible time ever.

This summer is definitely one for the books as weird as that might seem.

Thank you again!

- Paulina Alvarez, University of Central Florida, 2020

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Thank you for putting this on for all of us! I learned so much from every speaker and feel prepared to put my best foot forward as I start out on my career path!

W+K is such a fantastic company and I admire your ability to cultivate the best and the brightest!

- Kate Bowling, University of Southern California, Class of 2021

Thank you so much! I hope to see you all soon! I’m interested in Strategy and building brands. I was a former Division one athlete at the University of Richmond. I know Caroline Queally, who works in the NY office, and many BC grads do wonderful things at Wieden. I will most definitely be applying for an internship in 2021, looking to spend the summer with you all. Hopefully, we make it! Hope to hear from you all soon.

- Stephon Jacob, VCU Brandcenter - Strategy, Class of 2022

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Thank you so much for putting these weekly video sessions together! Each week brought on different stories and inspiration to draw from. I’ve always been a huge fan of W+K’s work and would love to find myself working here one day :) And being able to listen and learn through these sessions had been an invaluable and surreal experience. So thank you for opening your webcams and allowing us to sit with you guys for an hour each week and listen to your stories. Much appreciated!

- Daisy Munoz, Creative Strategist and Designer

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Thank you all so so much for taking the time to drop some knowledge and advice on us upand-comers, it’s very much appreciated. - Benji Tobi, CSUF, 2019 Thank you W+K for providing the weekly motivation to keep me inspired on my advertising journey. - Julia Dergunov, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2020) Thank you so much for creating such amazing learning experiences for us! - Indira Midha, University of Illinois 2020 I’ve always been inspired by W+K’s radical storytelling. Thank you, thank you, thank you for offering such consistent insights into the magic of your process at the firm. - Juma Sei, Yale University ‘22 Thank you for such an informative, innovative and useful seminar series! - Jon Ollom, Copywriter, Boston University 2020 Thank you for all of the great presentations! I learned so much and gained new insights into the industry. - Ni’A Landon, Florida State University, 2021 Thanks for giving students and recent grads hope in times when hope can be hard to come by! - Nicole Gausman, Copywriter

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Wow, to all my friends at W + K cheers, thankful that I can become less of a digital ghost and more of an aspiring, coffee fueled, coming of age, human being. I know there are people who care about my story as a learner headed into the jungle called life/business world. When phones become our whole lives, we need a sense of normalcy. Thank you for your preparation and time.

- Kenzie Schwab, Greenville University 2021 and I am a storyteller (Music Business Major)

Thank you so much for organising this fantastic opportunity! I was disappointed that my internships were cancelled this summer, but you all managed to give me an eye-opening experience. Not only did I learn about ad agency life and work but I also met a talented, dedicated, and supportive group of people who I plan to stay in touch with beyond this program.

- Shaheen Currimjee, Williams College, 2020

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W+K, Thank you for creating a thoughtful place of connection and learning in a time of hardship and isolation. It was such a treat to hear from all of the different perspectives you shared this summer. Everyone had so much wisdom and I learned a lot. Y’all, of course, went above and beyond, a testament to W+K’s indelible spirit and true commitment to people as well as great work. Thanks for letting us be a part of it!

- Rien Rosenheim, Multidisciplinary designer, UMass 2020

I would like to personally thank the entire Wieden + Kennedy staff for their time and effort to educate and connect with college students during this unprecedented time.

Where many have stepped down during this time, the Wieden + Kennedy team has really stepped up and went above and beyond. We really appreciate your dedication and commitment to bettering the industry. Thank you!

- James Griffith, Director of Photography, George Fox University 2021

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Thank you so much for keeping me and my peers in mind as we navigate this time of great uncertainty. I have learned so much about leaning in, working hard, and building my network. Your work inspires me and I have fallen in love with your culture. Wishing you all the best! Hoping we can reconnect in the future. - Amanda Wiggins, Liberty University 2021, Digital Marketing and Advertising Thank you to W+K for this helpful initiative! Every Wednesday felt like a grounding pep talk and the speakers were so insightful. Thank you again! Noreen Joa, BFA Design & Advertising 2020, School of Visual Arts

Thank you for opening your virtual doors to us this summer! When everything looked bleak AF y’all shifted gears and gave us your time and attention and I’m so thankful for being able to hear from all the amazing people we’ve heard from this summer! #spriterap4eva - Monica, Copywriter, Brandcenter 2020 Upon participating in Wednesday’s with Wieden, I only expected to receive career advice. However, the authenticity and real life experience that each guest spoke with has helped me in all aspects of my life and allowed me to understand myself as a brand. I want to shoutout Geoff McHenry in particular for his raw honesty and wisdom. I still bring up his talk with my friends and coworkers, so it has definitely had a lasting impact on me.

- Minivia Fernandes, Saint Mary’s College of California, Class of 2021

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Thank you so much for hosting these talk sessions! I learned so much more than I ever thought I would and feel much more confident that this is the industry for me. You all reignited my passion and have inspired me so much.

I hope to keep in touch and would love to work for you one day. - Emma Finn, University of Miami, graduated May 2020, aspiring copywriter

Thank you for caring. It’s hard for many of us to keep motivated and you helped us with just that. It also eased my anxiety to feel I’m still in my network in my field that I’m still learning even if we can’t see each other and get opportunities. So thank you for showing up for us! - Paola Delgado, Miami Ad School, Art Director graduated 2019 Thank you for enriching my summer! You filled my ears and my mind with insightful speakers. As a woman of color I appreciated even more than a lot of speakers were people of color. They provide so much insight and hope for others after them! Thank you! - Mikaela Ashley. University of Missouri.

Grad Spring2021. Strategic communications!

It was awesome to have the chance to keep my brain wheels turning over these past few weeks. What an honor to receive advice from some of the best in the biz too. W+K managed to make Wednesdays something to look forward to; instead of just another day of the week for me. Thanks for all of the little nuggets of wisdom! - Jaci, Account Management, University of Missouri 2020

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Hi W+K! It’s always been a dream of mine to work at this agency. Every super bowl, every Nike ad, pretty much every ad you guys make has me laughing, crying, inspired or ready to go try some sort of product or service you advertise for. You guys change the game constantly, and it’s my goal to be an Account Manager in New York W+K. So, thank you for the beautiful zoom calls that have made me positive I want to work for your agency. I loved learning more about you. Until we meet again!

- Aubrey Goscha, Account Manager, University of Kansas 2020

Thank you so much Wieden + Kennedy for having such an insightful and compelling summer program. I know for me, and many others, this was such a great resource as many internships were canceled and jobs were hard to find. I learned so much this summer and challenged myself to think outside of the norm thanks to the webinars. I can’t wait to use the knowledge I gained over the past summer and implement it into my work.

Thank you again!

- Breanna Matthews, Marketing, University of Missouri 2021

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Wednesdays with W+K gave me something to look forward to every week. The presentations didn’t feel like class. They felt like a conversation with a friend. It was never really about strategy, brand management, or copywriting, even if those were the presenters’ roles. And yes, it was about advertising, but the takeaways could apply to any endeavor in life. Plus, every presentation was beautiful and engaging. I hope to be able to work with such amazing people one day.

- Olivia Macdonald, Fordham University 2021, Copywriting!

Thanks W+K for these awesome webinars! I was so bummed when opportunities seemed to simply disappear due to covid but your staff has taught me so much through these weekly meets. I’ve not only learned a ton but have also been able to connect with others in similar positions which has opened so many doors and I can’t thank you all enough!

- Tyeesha Marcell, Portland Community College, 2020, Graphic Designer

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I just wanted to thank y’all for putting together this Wednesday with the W+K series. Although I did not get to catch every webinar the ones I did catch were truly informative and caused me to view things in a different light which has only helped my unique perspective grow. Thanks again and I hope our paths cross again. - Will Insull, Grad class of 2020/ production/ social/ strategy Thank you all for creating a resource for young talent! I looked forward every week to see how we would be learning from and appreciated all the insights I gained this summer. I appreciate all the planning and time that went into making Wednesdays with W+K happen! - Kofi Aidoo. April 2021. Strategy

Just want to say thank you so much for the inspiration and keeping us in mind this summer! - Lucas Lay, Miami Ad School NY 2020 Thank you for providing your insight in the industry. Due to the talks I was able to connect with professionals and learn new skills. It was a privilege being part of all of the talks and I am grateful to have had this opportunity given our current worldwide situation. - Levi Romano, University of Texas at Austin, 2022/Digital Creative

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Thank you for taking the time out of y’all’s schedules to develop this dope, invigorating Recurring Wednesday program. It was insightful and gave me a lot to think about in terms of how I work with failure and not against it, and how creativity can be my best friend. - Tarahgee Morris, graduating Dec. 2020, Creative

Thank you all for taking the time out of your days for educating and enlightening me about the various aspects and career paths of the advertising industry, and most importantly sharing with us the warm, welcoming, and vibrant culture of Wieden! Sheri Donahue, Marketing, Cal Poly 2021 Thank you W+K for being the Advertising Avengers we all needed to help save the summer! In a time when us mere mortals stumbled out into the blur of uncertainty that is this year, armed with little more than partial or newly minted degrees, this program gave us all the boost of knowledge and confidence needed to go out and face the fight. Thank you all! - Kerryn Cockbain, New York University 2020

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Thank you so much for having Wednesdays with Wieden and Kennedy! I am so grateful that the agency came together to put on such an amazing series. I feel that I have learned so much from each webinar. Each session was always so engaging and enlightening. Let’s not forget that Wieden and Kennedy has the BEST presenters of all time. Being a recent graduate, I found that the sessions were very helpful with learning the ins and outs of agency life, as well as the more specific topics that focused on how to succeed in the industry as a whole. Doing Wednesdays with Wieden and Kennedy along with MAIP really made this summer the best one ever. Thank you again!

- Anna Maria Araujo, May 2020/Account Management

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Hello hello! I suck at writing these things, but I’ll give it my best shot— THANK YOU. Thank you for giving us a look into the ad industry, not as a way to promote your agency, but as a guide to build our own way in this industry being unapologetically ourselves. It was game changing and beyond invaluable. Though I know this probably took a lot of background planning and time, I want to selfishly hope to see more of these in the future, not for myself, but for those who’re looking to get their foot in the door and don’t necessarily know which door to even knock on. Especially for those who do not come from ad bubbles or great ad programs— I want them to have a fighting chance before they give up, like I almost did and have seen so many others do. But that’s just me being selfish. Thank you so much, once again, for this! I can’t wait to see how y’all close it out this week!

- Taylor Ross, University of South Carolina 2021, Strategist

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I want to thank W+K for the Wednesdays. With everything that is happening right now, these Wednesdays gave us a reassurance about the work we are doing, about what we could expect after graduation, a networking opportunity and most importantly the inspiration to do even better.

- Shravani Yalsangikar, SCAD, 2021, Advertising and Branding- Creative tech

Thank you so much to everyone involved in making this series happen!

This was informative and uplifting for anyone in a creative field, regardless of where they stand in their career. Your time, energy, and perspectives are much appreciated during this truly strange summer.

- Erin Fogerty, University of Oregon 2018, Art Direction & Design

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Such wonderful insights from great people. Thank you for the time you’ve taken to provide your collective knowledge as a resource and a silver lining through such difficult times. It was the highlight of my summer.

- Jocelyne Muy-Trejo, 2019, Digital Advertising Specialist

Thank you for providing such an enlightening program that was innovative, real and taught me so much outside the classroom. It has inspired me to think outside the box of how I can enter the job market in these “unprecedented times”. Thank you for thinking of the students yearning to learn out there.

- Grace Corle, University of Missouri, Strategic Communications

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I’ve looked forward to Wednesday afternoons so much over the last few months. Thank you for the insight, advice, and time spent helping us learn in such a strange time. You guys are the best!! Keep up the amazing work :) - Jenna Tanner, Graphic Design/Illustrator, University of Michigan 2020 At a time in history in which breathing has been taken for granted, thank you W+K for being such a breath of fresh air. Stay safe, stay creative, and don’t be an ass...wear a goddamn mask. - Andrew Dahlquist, Senior Brand Writer I really appreciate the knowledge shared, it was so insightful. - Olaoluwa Oyedokun, May 2021/ Art Director Thank you so much for these highly informational “lectures”. I have gained a higher confidence in my own career path. I’ve gained plenty of knowledge through these past weeks and feel a bit wiser. - Katelyn Williams, University of South Florida, Fall 2020 I appreciate you guys putting this on. Means a lot that the big dogs care about us little fish in the ad pond. - Katelyn Adams, The Creative Circus, Graduated-2019 (Art Direction)

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In this incredibly strange time, Wednesday’s with Wieden was often a highlight of my week. It was a time where I could escape the chaos of the world and focus on myself and the career I am chasing. It was amazing to be brought together with other people in a time of social isolation, but what made it even better was hearing from the amazing people at W+K. Everyone was so cool and had such amazing, inspiring, and candid things to say. I found this to be valuable not just to my career but also valuable personally because they gave me hope that the struggle will end and that the industry has not forgotten about us. Thank you so much!

- Jeffrey Gordon, 2020 Syracuse University Graduate with a degree in Advertising

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Watching the Wednesdays with Wieden videos really became a bright point of my summer - hearing all the amazing perspectives and learning some great things from them was really inspiring. Thank you to not only the speakers, but to the people that helped run the show behind the scenes! - Avi, Yeshiva University, Marketing Major 2020 Thank you so much for putting on Wednesdays with W+K! I’ve been able to learn so much about both branding and the world in general from some great people. Keep up the great work and keep an eye out for my resume ;) - Colin Jay, Strategic Communications, University of Wisconsin-Madison 2021

Thank you so much for offering this resource when so many opportunities seemed to dry up overnight. Myself, and everyone else who took part, are thankful! - Dominic Triolo, Organizational Communication, University of Portland 2021 Thank you for the Wednesdays! I had so much fun and learned a lot from the videos. - Shrinidhi Vijay, VCU Brandcenter 2022

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Checking into these seminars every Wednesday gives me a burst of inspiration every time I tune in, which I honestly hadn’t felt in months.

Thanks for making this year seem not as hopeless as it actually is.

- Pegah Serajeh, Virginia Tech 2020, Filmmaker and Writer

Being in Malaysia, I’ve never gotten a chance to interact, listen, or learn from people in WK. This has been an eye opener for me, and helped me in so many ways to be a better creative. Thank you so much!! - Mo, a Malaysian in Malaysia.

Thank you for creating a unique and important series this summer! Silvia Pereida, MA University of Oregon, 2021

Thank you so much for providing this opportunity for us, recent grads and young professionals, who were struggling with their job search. I have learned so much from each of the speakers and it has been really inspirational, just to keep pushing and never give up and be myself in the most apologetical way possible. I hope we get the opportunity to meet soon. - Alessandra Coloma, Art director, SCAD, 2020

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I thought these talks would teach me more about the ad world and about the work that w+k is putting out, but what I found was that I also learned so much about life and about people. Thank you for putting the humanity side of advertising on display for us to learn from! - Leslie Narvarte, Copywriter, Toulouse Lautrec 2018 Thank you W+K and every panelist for giving me invaluable lessons and insight into the vast world of advertising. These panels have given me something to look forward to every week amidst a very tough and confusing summer. Wishing you all the best, stay safe and healthy! Alexander Byck, Penn State, 2021

Thanks for opening your doors and inviting all of us to share a diverse range of thinking from those already working at W+K. I also had a blast working on Susan Hoffman’s mask assignment. May our paths cross again. - Ravi Singh, Copywriter Thank you all for showing me that there is a place in this industry for people who think, feel, and do things differently. - Shay DeGuzman, Long Beach State University, 2019

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Thank you very much for the effort you put into the Wednesdays with WK. As an intern candidate I really appreciate that you went out of your way to include those that didn’t make it into the internship program considering the pandemic difficulties. - Kaheawai Kaonohi, University of Oregon, 2020 Junior Designer

Thank you so much W+K! As someone who is trying to navigate these turbulent times, these past few Wednesdays have allowed me to stay inspired and I have truly looked forward to every session. You guys are the best! - Joann Cheng, UCLA 2020 I was pretty devastated to find out most of the internships I applied to were cancelled but I was thankful for the W+K weekly lectures. In difficult, unprecedented times like these, it was very refreshing to see a large company initiate efforts to help students like myself navigate a changing employment landscape. So thank you! - Ao Lan, NYU, 2021

Thank you for providing these Zoom sessions! It’s been great hearing about the different parts of W + K and the industry. - Thomas Adams, Creative Circus, Fall 2020/Graphic Design

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After what felt like a harsh blow to our upcoming careers, you all found a way to bring learning and invaluable experiences back into our summers. I know I speak for a lot of us when I say the Wednesday with Wieden videos was a light in an extremely dark time when so much of our future was unsure.

Through our weekly sessions I was inspired and motivated to continue on and I am extremely thankful to the entire W+K staff for that. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your staff continues to prove itself worthy of the earned accolades and I can only hope to work on a team as amazing as yours one day. Sincerely, Alyssa Boyer-Sprouse (aboyer6@vols.utk.edu) - Alyssa Boyer, University of Tennessee, Masters Candidate in Advertising c/o 2021, Content Strategy & Creation

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Thank you so much for offering this lecture series during these hard times. Before Wednesdays with W+K I was lost, upset and confused but now after attending every single lecture I feel refreshed, hopeful and excited for the next adventure to come! - Sydney Rundle, Florida State University, 2020 Hey W+K, never thought I’d find myself looking forward to mid-week. Thanks so much for keeping us inspired : ) - Isabel Lyon | Art Direction | Miami Ad School 2020 Thank you so much for offering talks during this pandemic situation. It gives me lots of insight and expands my perspective. I really enjoyed learning details about the advertising industry and other profession tips! :) - Soo Jin Lee, Art Center, 2021 / Media + Graphic Design Hey W+K Team! Thank you so much for the Wednesdays with W+K session, as a soon to be Junior Art Director, I learned a lot from these sessions. I am definitely coming back if you all are conducting more of these sessions. Thank you all so much! Stay safe! - Ackshita, Art Director, SCAD 2021 andrewralstonsmith.com is better thanks to Wednesdays with W+K. I appreciate the opportunity and I hope we cross paths again. - Andrew Smith, Copywriter, Ad House NYC 2020

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Thank you for coordinating such a unique and impactful series of talks this summer! Each voice shone through and provided invaluable insights about the industry. We all really appreciate it!

- Isabella Courtenay-Morris, Copywriter/Co-founder - Creative & Brand Strategy at Indoor Recess, UNC-Chapel Hill 2019

Thank you so much for taking the time this summer to engage with young and aspiring ad people. We’re all trying to grasp at any spot of hope, joy, and encouragement we can this year and W+K gave me that. This was one of the few webinar series that I never got tired of or second-guessed if it was worth attending. Thank you!

- Kira McCall, Jr. Copywriter, Miami Ad School 2020

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Thank you all so much for this space and opportunity you have given us. Not just talking about advertising, but talking about life and showing the importance of staying true to who we are once we get into the industry. Who we are, our personality, is what is going to make us unique in the industry.

- Jayda Hill, University of Georgia/Georgia State University/ Strategy Resident at TBWA\Media Arts Lab

Thank you so much W+K for hosting these amazing talks! They have helped me feel a sense of community all summer and gave me insights to the beauty of this industry. Your time does not go unnoticed! Continue setting the standard!

- Alexis Oralia Esparza, University of South Florida 2021, Project Manager

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Thanks so much for all of your time this summer! - Danielle Stipe, graduated from University of Oregon in 2017. I am a designer

Thank you so much for spending your time talking to us students and recent grads and give us some motivation! It was really fun and helpful and I now I’ll be looking over my notes from it for years to come. - Dallin, BYU, 2021 Thank you so much for hosting this series. Every presentation was so full of useful information and gave me something to look forward to every Wednesday! - Enrike Grageda, Academy of Art University, 2020 BFA Advertising

Such wonderful insights from great people. Thank you for the time you’ve taken to provide your collective knowledge as a resource and a silver lining through such difficult times. It was the highlight of my summer. - Jocelyne Muy-Trejo, 2019, Digital Advertising Specialist Thank you so so much for doing this series! The world is really sucky right now, but watching these webinars every week has been a bright spot of hope for me! - Claire Sullivan, Cloud Watcher, UT Austin 2020

Thank you so much for showing me the power of bringing my voice to the work. - Pratibha Gauri Nigam, VCU Brandcenter

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Thank you so much for putting together these events! Every speaker was so inspiring and I love that I was able to keep in touch with both the industry and my creative side. It meant so much to have W+K reach out, I can tell they really care about their (future) employees :) - Annabelle Holman, UNC-Chapel Hill 2020 Thank you so much! Wieden Kennedy content always brightens my day and inspires me, and this series did the same. - Isabelle Mauboussin, Student, Columbia University 2022 Thank you for putting together these amazing presentations this summer!

With internships cancelled, these sessions made the weeks better by hearing some great advice from W+K employees. Thank you for providing this resource! - Ivette Rafael, Art Director, 2020 It has been real, thank you W+K for doing the W+K Wednesdays this summer for us. I truly enjoyed it and learned a thing or two. Would love to stay in touch. See you on the other side. Javed, Art Director, Iowa State University drop out Hi W+K team, It has been an amazing experience listening to all the inspiring people every Wednesday :) Thank you so much for allowing such creativity to reach us at home in these difficult times. Can’t wait to see what is next. - Kalyani, Kingston University, Graphic Designer

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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge and inspire others! We all really appreciate it! I found many of the presentations quite useful both professionally but also in regard to personal development. I am impressed that you took the time to provide some insights to recent graduates and students who weren’t able to have an internship experience this summer. It was a great lesson about passing on knowledge and helping each other no matter the limitations. The opportunity to ask questions and to receive answers even after the day of the talk was truly valuable as well and very much appreciated! Basically, you showed us that there is always a way when people have the desire to do some good in this world and lift each other up! - Anonymous

Really enjoyed the sessions as a great way to feel connected in such strange times.

Appreciate the initiative and the speakers. Thank you! - Misha Tahir, Portland State University, Design/Production, 2019

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Thank you W+K for sharing your time and talent with us. I’ve learned so much about what it means to be a creator and how to make an impact in the field. I’m so grateful for all your hard work. I hope to one day join you at the office! Best wishes, Emily - Emily Garcia, University of Central Florida, PR 2020 When I found out that my internship was canceled this summer, I was bummed, to say the least. I knew it was the best decision for everyone involved, but I couldn’t help but feel a little blue looking forward. As soon as Wednesdays with W+K were announced, my whole attitude changed.

It was almost like I could feel the creativity and inspiration creeping back into my body as I got to hear from some of the most talented people in the industry. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to add a bright light to the lives of hundreds of students trying to navigate the industry during a pandemic. In my humble opinion, Wieden+Kennedy is the closest thing we have to Hogwarts. Thank you for sharing the magic :) P.S. My birthday wish will definitely be a letter of acceptance to Hogwarts (W+K) this year - Raquel McLeod, Aspiring Strategist, UNC-Chapel Hill 2021

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W+K, You all are AWESOME! Thank you so much for taking the initiative to create these weekly videos for us. It’s been an extremely bumpy past few months for us recent grads & students, but you all really helped make this summer memorable and educational. I hope all of you are staying safe, and thanks again for everything!

- Pamela Herring UOregon Master 2021

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Created and Designed by Pamela Herring :)

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