Several of our Mass Comm Week 2022 sessions will be offered virtually on Zoom. All sessions with a provided link are open to all students.
Click on the name of the session to access the event. Attendees will be admitted into the session about 10 minutes prior to the session’s start time.
You may be asked to log in to Zoom in order to access the session. Click on the SSO option, and use your Texas State information to log in.
Having trouble? Make sure to check the Zoom support page created by the Texas State University IT Assistance Center.
Want to learn more about our speakers? Check out the Speaker page for more information.
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Monday PDF Schedule
9:30 a.m.
What’s NEXT with Jim Bob Breazeale?
OM 234
Speaker:
Jim Bob Breazeale – Senior Director of Local Media Content | KRIS TV | KZTV | CW South Texas| Telemundo Corpus Christi | KDFTV Corpus Christi
Moderator: Dr. Ali Forbes
9:30 a.m.
Young Public Relations Alumni Panel
OM 232
Speaker:
Katie Stone – SEO Specialist | LeadHub
Alana Zamora – Membership Coordinator | Witte Museum
San’Tres Broussard – Public Relations Specialist | Expedia
Alex Garcia – Public Relations Specialist | Rio Grande Valley
Charlcee Cervantez -Coordinator | Alumni Relations | Texas State University
Moderator: Prisca Ngondo
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Green Room
Open from 10 am – 4 pm for students and panelists to meet each other and network. Snacks and drinks provided
The Green Room will be held in the first-floor conference room.
11:00 a.m.
NEXT with Danny Olivas
OM 201
Speaker:
Danny Olivas – Mission Specialist | Astronaut | NASA
Moderator: Eraldo Chiecchi
12:30 p.m.
Career Advice and Q&A with a PR Professional
OM 320
Speaker:
Kerri Qunell – Vice President of Communications | National Domestic Violence Hotline
Moderator: Jennifer Scharlach
12:30 p.m.
Great Advertising Depends on DE&I
OM 201
Speaker:
Cimin Ahmadi-Cohen – Founder & CEO | Idea Peddler
Justin Grady – Senior Copywriter | Preacher
Zach Stubblefield – Strategist | Preacher
Serge Flores – Chief Creative Officer | Third Ear
Carlton Wilcoxson – Integrated Producer | Ogilvy DC
Moderator: Michael Devlin
2:00 p.m.
Airforce Photo Journalism
Moderator: Paul Villagran
3:00 p.m.
Dow Jones News Fund Information Session
An information session about Dow Jones News Fund programs, including the application and selection process.
Students or faculty can sign up here to RSVP or request recordings. College faculty can use the same form to request a virtual visit from a DJNF representative or email heather.taylor@dowjones.com.
3:30 p.m.
Early Career Advice in Mass Communication
Alkek 250*
Speaker:
Hannah Rucker – Anchor/Reporter | KVUE-TV | SJMC grad
Laura Figi – City Editor | ATX Today | SJMC grad
*FDOM students get first priority with seats.
5:00 p.m.
What’s NEXT with Jim Bob Breazeale?
OM 320
Speaker:
Jim Bob Breazeale – Senior Director of Local Media Content | KRIS TV | KZTV | CW South Texas| Telemundo Corpus Christi | KDFTV Corpus Christi
Moderator: Dr. Tim England
5:00 p.m.
The Art of Interviewing
OM 232
Speaker:
Carrington Tatum – Business Analyst | Dallas Morning News
Moderator: Kym Fox
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Tuesday PDF Schedule
8:00 a.m.
NEXT in Jobs in the Public Media
OM 201
Speaker:
Juan Garcia – Host | KUT 90.5 | Texas State grad | KTSW alum
Moderator: Jill Ament
8:00 a.m.
Media Planning: A Media Maven Perspective
OM 232
Speaker:
Danielle Boniche – Associate Media Director | Idea Peddler
Moderator: Dr. Clay Craig
9:30 a.m.
Creating Content Around the Globe*
Speaker:
Jennifer Broome – Freelance Multimedia Travel and Environmental Journalist
Moderator: Dale Blasingame
*Please email Dale Blasingame at blasingame@txstate.edu to RSVP to the panel. You must RSVP to be able to attend the panel
9:30 a.m.
How Big Brands Use Cultural Intelligence and Measurement to Inform Advertising and Stay Relevant*
Speaker:
Deborah Welch – Group Data Strategy Director at Translation | UnitedMasters
Moderator: Dr. Kristen Sussman
*This is a closed zoom session
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Green Room
Open from 10 am – 4 pm for students and panelists to meet each other and network. Snacks and drinks provided
The Green Room will be held in the first-floor conference room.
11:00 a.m.
NEXT in Ratings and Viewership
Hines 204
Speaker:
Moderator: Dr. Tim England
12:30 p.m.
Let’s Taco ‘Bout Social Media*
Speaker:
Isaac Garza – Content Brand Manager | Torchy’s Tacos | SJMC grad
Moderator: Dale Blasingame
*Please email Dale Blasingame at blasingame@txstate.edu to RSVP to the panel. You must RSVP to be able to attend the panel
2:00 p.m.
Networking and Interpersonal Communication
Speaker:
Dr. Andrea Bergstrom – Associate Professor | Coastal Carolina University
Moderator: Jenny Buschhorn
2:00 p.m.
NEXT with Reynaldo Leaños Jr.
OM 201
Speaker:
Reynaldo Leaños Jr. – Producer | Latino USA
Moderator: Terry Bertling
3:30 p.m.
What’s NEXT with Andy Alford?
OM201
Speaker:
Andy Alford – Director of Editorial Recruitment | Training and Career Development
Moderator: Kym Fox
3:30 p.m.
How to Create a Brand for All of Austin – Austin FC
CENT 157
Speaker:
Marty Butler – Founder & Chief Creative Officer | Butler
Moderator: Gene Brenek
3:30 p.m.
OM 320
Education Abroad to Japan
Speaker:
Gilbert Martinez – Senior Lecturer | School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Jon Zmikly – Senior Lecturer | School of Journalism and Mass Communication
5:00 p.m.
NEXT with Sean Talbot
OM 320
Speaker:
Sean Talbot – Assignments Manager | KSAT TV San Antonio
Moderator: Dr. Tim England
5:00 p.m.
NEXT with Juan Garcia Jimenez*
Speaker:
Juan Garcia Jimenez – Web Developer | Gannett |USA Today Networks | DMI Graduate
Moderator: Cindy Royal
*This is a closed zoom session.
5:30 p.m.
All Advertising Majors Meeting
Derrick Hall 113
Ad majors are encouraged to attend our first annual meeting.
During this session you will get the opportunity to connect with ad faculty, learn about program changes, understand class registration, hear about Alumni successes, converse with fellow ad majors, and potentially win a prize.
6:30 p.m.
So You Want to Make it in the Big City?
Speaker:
Liana Jo – Senior Account Executive| Porter Novelli | Dallas
Claudia Marvin – Account Coordinator | Ketchum | New York City
Derrick Sanders – Account Executive | FINN Partners | New York City
Moderator: Debra Price
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Wednesday PDF Schedule
9:00 a.m.
Speaker:
9:00 a.m.
Journey from a Student to CEO
CENT 157
Speaker:
Kristin Marcum – CEO | Elizabeth Christian Public Relations
Moderator: Jennifer Scharlach
9:30 a.m.
Getting Freelance & Part-Time Journalism Jobs as a Student
OM 232
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Green Room
Open from 10 am – 4 pm for students and panelists to meet each other and network. Snacks and drinks provided
The Green Room will be held in the first-floor conference room.
11:00 a.m.
D.D. Hachar Presentation*
Speaker:
Reynaldo Leaños Jr. – Producer | Latino USA
This special session is hosted by the SJMC for the Vidal M. Treviño high school in Laredo, Texas. The program encourages high school students to pursue a career in mass communication by connecting Hispanic media professionals with students.
*This is a closed session
11:00 a.m.
Learn how to get experience with ESPN as a TXST student
OM 232
12:30 p.m.
From Here to There and in Between in the Digital Marketing Space – TXST NEXT
Speaker:
Elissa Fontenot – Assistant Director | Digital | Texas State University
Moderator: Jennifer Scharlach
2:00 p.m.
Airforce Photo Journalism
Moderator: Paul Villagran
2:00 p.m.
Putting Your Best Foot Forward to Breaking into the Public Relations Industry
Speaker:
Tiffany Rosier – Recruiter | Hotwire Global Communications
Aaron Campbell – Intern to Account Coordinator | Hotwire Global Communications
Jhaunae Cephas – Senior Account Manager | Hotwire Global Communications
Brooklynn Miller – Senior Associate | Hotwire Global Communications
Moderator: Jennifer Scharlach
3:30 p.m.
Digital Content and Social Strategy
Alkek Teaching Theater – ALK 250
Speakers:
Andrew Osegi, Social Media Strategist | IBM
Ash Romo, Content & Engagement Specialist |OJO Labs
Dez Moore, Social Media Manager | Nice Kicks
Moderator: Jon Zmikly
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Thursday PDF Schedule
8:00 a.m.
Finding the Right Internships + Is Grad School Right for Me?
OM 201
Speaker:
Cristela Jones – KUT’s Texas Standard | Graduate Student | The University of Texas at Austin | Texas State Graduate | University Star alum | KTSW 89.9 alum
Gabriella Ybarra – Graduate Student | The University of Texas at Austin | Teaching Assistant | The School of Journalism and Media | San Antonio Express-News | The Texas Standard | Texas’ statewide NPR program | Texas State Graduate | University Star alum
Krystal Kunz – Graduate Student | Graduate Instructional Assistant | Texas State University
Moderator: Jill Ament
8:00 a.m.
What’s NEXT with Dr. Damphousse?
CENT 157
Speaker:
Dr. Kelly Damphousse – President | Texas State University
Moderator: Dr. Laurie Fluker
9:30 p.m.
Nonprofits and Social Media*
Speaker:
Tracey Stabile – Director | Central Texas Pig Rescue
Moderator: Dale Blasingame
*Please email Dale Blasingame at blasingame@txstate.edu to RSVP to the panel. You must RSVP to be able to attend the panel
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Green Room
Open from 10 am – 4 pm for students and panelists to meet each other and network. Snacks and drinks provided
The Green Room will be held in the first-floor conference room.
11:00 a.m.
Becoming a Power Pitcher
OM 201
Speaker:
Jakob Rodriguez – KENS5 producer |University Star Editor in Chief Alum
Moderator: Laura Krantz
12:30 p.m.
Kicking Off a Career in Sports and Social*
Speaker:
Kate Connors – Social Media Manager | Houston Texans | SJMC grad
Moderator: Dale Blasingame
*Please email Dale Blasingame at blasingame@txstate.edu to RSVP to the panel. You must RSVP to be able to attend the panel
12:30 p.m.
A Convo About Copy
Speaker:
Justin Grady – Senior Copywriter | Preacher
Moderator: Gene Brenek
12:30 p.m.
NEXT with Third Rail Creative
Hines 204
Speaker:
John Lee – Account Executive
Desiray Davis – Account Executive
Marissa Chumbley – Senior Account Executive
Moderator: Dr. Laurie Fluker
5:30 p.m.
From TXST to NPR: Conversations with Morning Edition Executive Producer Erika Aguilar Welcome Reception
This special session is sponsored by the Department of History and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
The reception will be held at the Taylor-Murphy Hall Patio. Food will be served.
6:00 p.m.
Dow Jones News Fund Test Prep Session.
A test prep session for Dow Jones News Fund.
Students or faculty can sign up here to RSVP or request recordings. College faculty can use the same form to request a virtual visit from a DJNF representative or email heather.taylor@dowjones.com.
7:00 p.m.
From TXST to NPR: Conversations with Morning Edition Executive Producer Erika Aguilar Q&A
This special session is sponsored by the Department of History and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
The Q&A will be held at the Alkek Library Teaching Theater.
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Friday PDF Schedule
10:00 a.m.
From TXST to NPR: Conversations with Morning Edition Executive Producer Erika Aguilar Student Breakfast
This special session is sponsored by the Department of History and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
The breakfast will be held at the Honors College Coffee Forum
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Green Room
Open from 10 am – 4 pm for students and panelists to meet each other and network. Snacks and drinks provided
The Green Room will be held in the first-floor conference room.
10:00 a.m.
Speaker:
Shawn Nunn – President | YEA Networks
Hady Mawajdeh – Podcast producer | Vox.com | Today Explained
Jordan Gass-Poore – Podcast producer | New Jersey Spotlight
Moderator: Jill Ament
11:15 a.m.
Speaker:
Rob Cartwright – News Director | CBS-Austin
Luke Simons – Special Projects Manager | KENS5
Juan Garcia – Host | KUT 90.5 | Texas State grad | KTSW alum
Jaime Paxton – SVP of Development / Executive Producer at Red Arrow Industries
Moderator: Dan Schumacher
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Live broadcast of The Matt McClearin Show
Moderator: Dan Schumacher & Jill Ament
12:30 p.m.
Speaker:
Conner Yarbrough – Marketing Assistant | Polyvinyl Records
Krash Kelly – Program Director| Morning Host |103. BOB-FM
Moderator: Dan Schumacher
1:45 p.m.
Speaker:
Erika Aguilar – Executive Producer | Up First and Morning Edition at NPR
Reynaldo Leaños Jr. – Producer | Latino USA
Derick Garcia – Reporter/Anchor | KVEO – Rio Grande Valley
Erica Hernandez – Courts Reporter | KSAT in San Antonio
David Goins – Reporter | NBCDFW
Moderator: Jill Ament
2:00 p.m.
Speaker:
Matt McClearin – Host | The Matt McClearin Show | WJOX 94.5
Chuck Miketinac – Sports Director | KABB-San Antonio
Brant Freeman – ESPN+ | play-by-play broadcast | Texas State University
Moderator: Dan Schumacher
3:00 p.m.
Speaker:
Jonathan Valdez – Owner | OJ&B PR and Consulting | Assistant Director of Theatre and Speech | Bay City Independent School District.
Sarah Vasquez – Freelance Photographer and Journalist
Janelle Abad – Art Director | Polyvinyl Records
Moderator: Dan Schumacher & Jill Ament
5:00 p.m.
KTSW 89.9/KAT Radio Friday Night Social Gathering
KTSW and KAT Radio alumni coming together at Ivars Pub to catch up and celebrate the 30th anniversary of KTSW 89.9 and 40 years since the beginning of KAT Radio. Appetizers provided by the TXST School of Journalism and Mass Communication
This event will be held at Ivar’s River Pub (701 Cheatham Street)
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11:00 a.m.
Speakers:
Dr. John Fleming – Dean | College of Fine Arts and Communication
Dr. Judy Oskam – Director | School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Moderators: Dan Schumacher & Jill Ament
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Coming Up NEXT | On-Demand Speaker Sessions
This year, we’ve pre-recorded sessions and panels with a handful of media professionals. The recordings will be made available later this month
Speaker:
Juan Garcia Jimenez – Web Developer | Gannett |USA Today Networks | DMI Graduate
Moderator: Cindy Royal
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