University of Illinois advertising alumni lead agencies, conduct groundbreaking research, create Super Bowl ads, start new businesses, and earn top industry awards for their creative work and pioneering research.
Just a few of our notable advertising alumni include:
Jack Klues
Retired CEO of some of the largest media and digital companies in the world, including VivaKi, Publicis Groupe Media, and Starcom Mediavest Group
Tonise Paul
Retired Chairman of Energy BBDO and former Director of BBDO Worldwide partnering with industry-leading companies such as Bayer, S.C. Johnson, and Mars/Wrigley, 鈥淎dvertising Woman of the Year,鈥� Business Insider鈥檚 鈥�30 Most Powerful Women in Advertising鈥�
Michael Strautmanis
Executive VP for External Affairs at Obama Foundation, served in the Obama White House for four years as the Chief of Staff of the Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs
KF Lee
Highly reputable media and advertising veteran in the Greater China region, awarded the 2010 Star Performer Award by Aegis Media for her outstanding business performance, Best Manager of the Year 鈥� Media Agency, co-founder of Mobile Marketing Association China, served as Chairwoman of Dentsu Aegis Network China
Patrick Burke
Executive creative director at Highdive Advertising, three-time Emmy nominee, creator of top-rated Super Bowl ads for Lay’s, Jeep, Rocket Mortgage, Skittles, and more
Murray Kalis
Creative director of Kalis, Inc., partner and creative director emeritus at Riester, board member of the Los Angeles World Affairs Council, member of advisory board for Dave鈥檚 Hot Chicken, CMO of B2B delivery startup Ship District