Advertising Schools teach students how to promote goods and services through marketing, publicity, sales promotion, and public relations. The goal of advertising is to inform, persuade and remind consumers.

There are no official qualifications for Advertising professionals; however a Bachelor of Science Degree in Advertising with a broad liberal arts background is preferred. A formal education in Advertising emphasizes the creative and visual sides of selling, as well as the technical and business aspects of advertising. Students learn to perform market research and develop new marketing strategies. They also learn about sales and other types of promotion, as well as pricing and product development.

Career possibilities are unlimited for Advertising professionals. Available positions include media services, account services, creative services, copywriter, Internet advertiser, direct response advertiser, and many more. Professionals may seek a position with an Advertising business (ad agency) or the in-house advertising department of a large company.

Generally, advertising professionals work a 40 hour workweek. Annual salaries range from $20,000-$55,000 or more, depending on education and qualifications.

If you would like to learn more about the creative and lucrative field of Advertising, find the advertising school that suits you by searching the many options found at www.schoolsgalore.com.

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