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MFA LAUNCHES FREE EDUCATIONAL GUIDE ON THE INDUSTRY
The Media Federation of Australia (MFA) was formed in 1997 with
an objective of supporting those Agencies that specialize in providing services
such as media research, strategic planning, media negotiation and placement.
Today the MFA has 19 members that collectively represent 72% of all media
billings placed by Media Agencies in Australia.
This website contains information that is aimed to assist existing MFA members
as well as provide some valuable direction for students wishing to investigate
a career path in Advertising Media.
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2008 MEDIA FEDERATION AWARDS
The MFA Awards is now calling for entries for 2008. This year we have added a new NGen category in recognition of the ongoing youth initiative by the MFA. For details on this year’s judging criteria and categories, please see below.
Closing Dates
Entries A to G, N, O & P are due by 4pm, Friday, 27 June, 2008
Entries H to M are due by 4pm, Friday, 4 July, 2008
2008 Media Federation Awards Judging Criteria
2008 Media Federation Awards Entry Form
MFA Category N NGen Award – The Big Issue Brief Judging Criteria
The Awards Launch breakfast presentation is now available for viewing on Yahoo!7. Please click here to see what the key changes of the Awards program are for this year.
MFA 2009 TRAINEE PROGRAM
The recruitment for the 2009 MFA trainee program will begin in June 2008.
The trainee program runs for 6 months with trainees being placed with one of the MFA’s member agencies. The program begins with a 2 day Introduction to Media Workshop to provide an overview of the media communications industry. Over the six months up to 20 media tours and workshops are organised.
Over the past few years 95% or more of our trainees have been offered permanent placements in the industry. So if you’re looking for a career in media communications, this is the program to get you into the industry.
Submissions for the 2009 Trainee Program open in June 2008, selections will be made in August and the program will commence in January 2009. Applications will close August 3rd, 2008. Click here to apply online.
AFA 2009 TRAINEE PROGRAM
The AFA Graduate Trainee Program is the only national and oldest training program in the advertising industry. Former graduates include the heads of many of Australia's largest agencies. Our Program offers the best & brightest 9-months of practical on-the-job training in areas like account management, planning, creative, digital and production. No other advertising trainee or cadet program offers the networking opportunities or the numbers - 47 this year and very probably more in 2009. Applications are open now, so go to www.afa.org.au and click on Graduate Trainee Program for more details and the opportunity to Free Your Right Brain!
MFA LAUNCHES ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
The MFA has launched an accreditation program aimed to encourage the educational sector to provide a comprehensive and relevant program to their students on the media communications industry. MFA accreditation offers students the benefit of a sound education on the industry and increases their opportunity for job placement.
For more information please download this document
MFA Accreditation Proposal
EVENTS
Advertising & Marketing summit 08
21 & 22 july :: dockside, Sydney
for registrations please visit http://www.acevents.com.au/ad2008
MFA LAUNCHES NGEN INITIATIVE
On February 28 NGen was launched offering a range of dynamic workshops, parties, award programs and the chance to be recognised in the industry. If you have under 5 years experience and work for an MFA member agency go to www.ngen.org.au and sign up now.
2007 AWARDS PHOTO GALLERY
To view photos taken on the 2007 MFA AWARDS evening, please click here
INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN MEDIA?
Check out this video for inspiration and information and don't forget to read the Guideline on the left for a helpful insight into what the industry does.
Students may also be interested to get a copy of the 'Marketing Media Survival Guide' which is a great resource for marketers, agencies and media students. This is a 172 page publication that you can obtain either from newsagents for $17.50 or order online at www.niche.com.au/subscriptions or call 1800 804 160.
WORK EXPERIENCE APPLICATION FORMS
For graduates looking to undertake work experience with a media agency, please complete the following application form and submit to carol@mediafederation.org.au where all members will be informed of your request.
MFA MEMBERSHIP AND ENQUIRIES
For any information about the MFA, please contact Xiao Houghton on (02) 8297 3814 or email xiao@mediafederation.org.au.
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