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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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2009 MEDIA FEDERATION AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES
This year The Media Federation Awards celebrates its 11th Birthday. The 2009 program continues to see enhancements made and this year we will be introducing two new awards - “Best Use of Large Budget $5M and over” and “Best Long Term/Evolving Campaign”.
The NGen category has also been refined and we look forward to seeing more dynamic ideas coming from our NGen members.
For the awards judging criteria and application form, please click on the links below. Note that NGen category has a separate entry form. For all other categories, please click on 2009 Application Form.
2009 Call for Entry
2009 Judging Criteria
2009 NGen brief
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.
MFA 2009 TRAINEE PROGRAM
Applications for the 2009 MFA Trainee Program is now closed. Please visit our website in June 2009 to apply for the 2010 MFA Trainee Program.
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.
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) 8986 3950 or email xiao@mediafederation.org.au.
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