Advertising=Art

 Jessica Michelle Hall Later in the semester, we had a guest speaker in our class, Jessica Michelle Hall, who is both a rockstar and a senior political research assistant. She spoke about the importance of building a personal brand and understanding what you want to communicate to your target audience. This made me realize that I need to create a brand that captures people’s attention, specifically aimed at my audience. I also need to determine the best platforms for sharing my work, whether it's social media or a professional website like LinkedIn. Primarily, I would post my art on Instagram or TikTok, hoping that my target audience will find it there. However, since some people may not use social media, LinkedIn could be a valuable addition for showcasing my brand in a more business-focused setting. My goal is to use my art in media-related advertising, such as for movies, so that audiences are drawn in and want to see more. What Jessica shared really emphasized a basic yet cruci...

Tyler Perry  Early in the semester, we watched a video called Tyler Perry's Master Class at NABJ in Detroit. In the video, Tyler Perry talks about how he branded himself through his movies as a Black man in Hollywood. He offers valuable advice for people pursuing their careers, emphasizing, “Don’t run from where you came from,” and “Have a high risk endurance step out and do things you haven’t done.” Perry explains that while his films provide audiences with laughter, they also highlight important issues in the Black community, such as mental health and domestic violence. His stories focus on everyday people and carry meaningful messages. For example, his movie Diary of a Mad Black Woman inspired someone to leave an abusive relationship, as it centers on a woman dealing with a toxic husband. What I learned is that you'll always start from the bottom and will have to work yourself up to achieve what you want to do in life.