National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) Team

The American Advertising Federation's National Student Advertising Competition is the premier college advertising competition. Each year, more than 2,000 college students get real-world experience by creating a strategic advertising/marketing/media campaign for a corporate client. Students develop an extensive plan and then pitch their work to advertising professionals at the district, semi-final and national levels. Previous clients have included Coca-Cola, Nissan, State Farm, JC Penney, Glidden, Mary Kay, Pizza Hut, Snapple, Ocean Spray, Adobe, Tinder, Meta, Indeed, Tide, AT&T, and more.

Please read the Frequently Asked Questions BEFORE you proceed to the application. Contact Joe Bob Hester at joe.bob.hester@unc.edu if you have additional questions. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5:00 P.M. ON WEDESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025.