Careers in Advertising: Super Bowl Ad Fans Go from Scoreboard to Drawing Board

As television ads on Super Bowl Sunday become just as popular as the big game, a recent CareerSchoolDirectory.com article showcases advertising career education programs. An estimated 130 million viewers will tune in to Super Bowl XLI, many of them anticipating the advertisements during half time. For the first time, several consumer-created commercials will air during Super Bowl XLI, inspiring viewers with an interest in advertising to create advertisements of their own. Those interested in the billion dollar advertising industry can find creative and business education resources on CareerSchoolDirectory.com.

(PRWeb) February 1, 2007 -- Advertising careers are gaining appeal as more fans tune in to watch the Super Bowl XLI Half Time Show to see advertisements with $2 million price tags. A rising trend this year is for consumers to take part by pitching campaigns and participating in contests for Super Bowl advertisements. Ad fans and prospective students can find useful information about advertising careers in a recent CareerSchoolDirectory.com feature about the creative and business sides of advertising (http://www.careerschooldirectory.com/news/2007/01/a_career_in_advertising_combines_creativity_and_business_sense.html). CareerSchoolDirectory.com is an online resource for career education and training available for students interested in advertising career programs and a variety of other fields.

In the CareerSchoolDirectory.com feature "A Career in Advertising Combines Creativity and Business Sense," visitors can explore the type of training and degree needed for advertising careers and the benefits of working in the field. Columnist B.J. Fairfax writes, "Creativity, communication and computer skills are all requirements for a successful career in advertising." Fairfax adds, "Although a few of these characteristics may come naturally, it takes education to break into this competitive field and make a name for yourself." (http://www.careerschooldirectory.com/news/2007/01/a_career_in_advertising_combines_creativity_and_business_sense.html)

An estimated 130 million viewers are expected to watch Super Bowl XLI on game day. According to Nielsen Media Research, that's a jump from the 90.7 million people that tuned in to the Super Bowl in 2006. This large viewing audience makes Super Bowl Sunday a big day for sports fans and a billion dollar day for advertising executives. According to a CNNMoney.com report, a 30-second ad during the Super Bowl will run a business anywhere between $2.2 and $2.6 dollars.

More fans are becoming keen on the benefits of advertising careers as well. According to NFL.com, 1,700 advertising hopefuls competed in the NFL Super Bowl commercial contest.

Snack food maker Doritos is also holding a Super Bowl advertisement contest where online visitors vote for the winner.

In its occupational outlook, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) reports that many advertising executives prefer candidates with bachelor degrees in advertising or journalism when hiring. According to BLS, jobs for advertising professionals are highly coveted and are sought after by managers and highly experienced professionals. This high level of competition and appeal in advertising makes the resources and advice offered on CareerSchoolDirectory.com even more helpful.

CareerSchoolDirectory.com lists many schools dedicated to career education and training. Students and professionals can easily find the schools, colleges, professional training programs and career development resources necessary for their career and personal fulfillment.

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