Marketing Internship (Spring Semester)
Our internships were ranked #6 in the nation by CollegeVine.com
Our mission: We are YesTech and we are working with the National Science Foundation under the iCAP program. We have been tasked with building a mobile application to help reduce anxiety and build happier, more resilient friendships for Gen Z.
INTERNSHIP FOCUS - Get Hands-on, real life experience for you resume when you graduate:
- We are holding an Official Launch event for our new social media application that will compete with IG.
- Hold Beta Tests at different universities (including where you attend).
Overview of what we will be working on for Official Launch:
1. Pre-Launch Preparations
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Build Anticipation
- Teaser Campaigns: Share sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes content on your website and social media channels.
- Landing Page: Create a compelling landing page with an email sign-up form to capture leads and keep potential users informed.
- Referral Program: Encourage early sign-ups to refer friends in exchange for exclusive access or rewards.
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Engage Influencers and Press
- Influencer Partnerships: Collaborate with influencers who resonate with your target audience to create buzz around your app.
- Media Outreach: Prepare press releases and reach out to journalists, bloggers, and tech reviewers for coverage.
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Content Marketing
- Blog Posts: Write about the problems your app solves, its unique features, and updates leading up to the launch.
- Guest Posts: Contribute articles to relevant blogs and websites to build authority and drive traffic.
2. Launch Day Strategy
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Social Media Blitz
- Coordinated Posts: Use all your social media platforms to announce the launch. Create engaging content like videos, infographics, and user testimonials.
- Live Event: Host a live stream or launch event on platforms like Instagram Live, Facebook Live, or YouTube to interact with your audience in real-time.
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Press and Media Coverage
- Press Release Distribution: Send out your press release to major tech and business news outlets.
Media Appearances: Arrange interviews or guest appearances on podcasts, radio shows, and TV segments. (we could have our interns do the interviews)
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Participate in our group discussions focused on making the app more helpful to our users with interns from other teams on our weekly zoom calls (Sunday 6pm EDT and Wednesdays 7:30pm EDT).