Montclair Ad Club

A student-run advertising organization at Montclair State University's College of Communication and Media. MAC prepares the next generation of advertising and media professionals through real-world campaigns, industry networking, and hands-on creative work. All majors and experience levels welcome.

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Where Creativity Meets Career Strategy

Montclair Ad Club (MAC) was founded in Spring 2025 by a group of graduating advertising students who wanted to broaden Montclair's advertising program and give current students a clear path toward professional careers. In just its first year, MAC has grown into a recognized student organization supported by an advisory board of advertising faculty and local industry professionals.

The club is rooted in a strong creative community and focuses on collaboration and innovation, empowering members to produce bold work while building the skills employers actually want to see.

Agency-Style Work

MAC partners with Montclair's organizations and local businesses to produce innovative campaigns that deliver branding, research, strategy, and content creation services. These aren't classroom exercises. Members take on real agency roles, working on behalf of actual clients with deliverables that build the kind of portfolio that opens doors after graduation.

Whether you're drawn to the creative side, the strategic side, or the business side of advertising, MAC has a role for you.

Student Opportunities

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Industry Networking and Speaker Events

Connect directly with advertising and media professionals through curated networking events and guest speaker sessions featuring practitioners from agencies, brands, and media companies.

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Creative Portfolio Reviews

Get your work in front of industry professionals and faculty for structured feedback that helps you build a portfolio competitive enough to land the job you want after graduation.

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Advertising Campaigns

Develop full campaigns from concept through execution for real clients and partner organizations, putting strategy, creative, and media planning skills to work on work that matters.

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Media Skills Workshops

Industry-informed workshops covering graphic design, web development, content production, and professional writing give members practical skills that apply across every advertising role.

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Ad Case Study Projects

Work through real advertising case studies to sharpen your strategic thinking, present findings to peers and faculty, and build the analytical foundation that agencies expect from junior hires.

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Cross-Campus Collaboration

MAC actively partners with other CCOM student-led organizations, giving members broader exposure to journalism, broadcasting, public relations, and strategic communication work.

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Get Involved

Meetings are held every Wednesday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 0009 in the College of Communication and Media building. No RSVP required for your first visit.

MAC welcomes all Montclair State University students regardless of major, year, or prior experience in advertising. If you're curious about the industry and want to start building your skills and your network, General Member Meetings are the place to start.