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Occupational Report for Advertising and Promotions Managers (11-2011) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Plan and direct advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or give-aways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

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Advertising and Promotions Managers
Employment Outlook for Advertising and Promotions Managers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Advertising and Promotions Managers There are 4 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 4 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Manager-Sales & Marketing 5/10/10 Tillamook DOE, Neg.
Account Executive - Publishing Sales (Oregon) 6/30/10 Salem
Senior Advertising Sales Representative 7/28/10 Portland DOE
AD Director Sales Account Manager (Fsa) (Qjl) Ref # Bf11109 8/26/10 Portland DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Advertising and Promotions Managers The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 6 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 6 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Assistant to Media Account Managers 8/26/10 Portland Winning Mark
Digital Media Strategist 8/14/10 Portland Wieden+Kennedy
TNT - Campaign Manager Portland 8/13/10 Portland Leukemia And Lymphoma Society
Agency Managers needed! 7/27/10 Portland
Ad campaign f condo complex 7/17/10 Portland
ZYRTEC users wanted for National Ad Campaign 7/6/10 Bend
State of Oregon License Information for Advertising and Promotions Managers No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Advertising and Promotions Managers
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $18.45 $26.20 $40.93 $53.79 NA $45.72 $95,112
Lane 18.16 24.08 30.48 35.07 40.53 29.79 61,957
Jackson / Josephine 13.44 14.68 19.70 25.15 33.15 20.90 43,466
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 20.38 24.12 30.16 57.42 62.75 37.98 79,000
Klamath / Lake 17.59 20.92 24.03 26.58 31.39 23.93 49,789
Clackamas 32.09 46.61 50.44 54.56 57.33 48.81 101,531
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Regional Employment Projections for Advertising and Promotions Managers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 667 754 87 13.0% 9 17 25
Multnomah / Washington 348 399 51 14.7% 5 9 14
Clackamas 70 80 10 14.3% 1 2 3
Lane 37 39 2 5.4% 0 1 1
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 32 35 3 9.4% 0 1 1
Jackson / Josephine 30 32 2 6.7% 0 1 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 27 27 0 0.0% 0 1 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 17 19 2 11.8% 0 0 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 9 7 -2 -22.2% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 5 7 2 40.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 5 6 1 20.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Advertising and Promotions Managers
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 667
Total, All Industries Private 655
Manufacturing Private 28
Wholesale Trade Private 44
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 14
Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers Private 10
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Private 30
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers Private 15
Retail Trade Private 52
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers Private 15
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores Private 12
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores Private 10
Information Private 113
Publishing Industries (except Internet) Private 45
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers Private 25
Software Publishers Private 20
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries Private 32
Motion Picture and Video Industries Private 32
Broadcasting (except Internet) Private 30
Radio and Television Broadcasting Private 30
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 215
Specialized Design Services Private 38
Computer Systems Design and Related Services Private 10
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 10
Advertising and Related Services Private 154
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 74
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 17
Social Assistance Private 13
Individual and Family Services Private 12
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Private 39
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries Private 22
Spectator Sports Private 10
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries Private 12
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries Private 12
Accommodation and Food Services Private 15
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 35
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 33
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations Private 20
Educational Requirements for Advertising and Promotions Managers Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Advertising and Promotions Managers
  • Conduct Sales Presentations
  • Conduct Staff Meeting
  • Design Advertising Layouts
  • Develop Advertising Strategy
  • Develop And Conduct Direct Mailing Programs
  • Develop And Conduct Internet Advertising Programs
  • Develop And Conduct Purchase Incentive Programs
  • Develop And Conduct Telemarketing Programs
  • Develop Budgets
  • Develop Delivery And Production Schedules
  • Develop Marketing Strategy
  • Develop Staffing Plan
  • Establish And Evaluate Employee Performance Standards
  • Evaluate Advertising Promotions
  • Evaluate Information From Employment Interviews
  • Interact With Radio, Television, Print, Or Internet Media
  • Make Presentations
  • Monitor Consumer And Marketing Trends
  • Perform Organizational Accounting Or Budgeting
  • Perform Strategic And Tactical Planning
  • Plan Meetings Or Conferences
  • Proofread, Edit, And Revise Written Materials
  • Provide Orientation To New Employees
  • Resolve Personnel Problems And Grievances
  • Sell Products Through Advertising
  • Supervise Employees
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use Marketing Techniques
  • Use Project Management Techniques
  • Write Advertisement Copy
  • Write Project Or Bid Proposals
  • Write Sales And Informational Speeches
Schools and Training Providers for Advertising and Promotions Managers The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Linfield College-Adult Degree Program
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2447
Programs of Training:
Northwest Christian University
828 East 11th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 343-1641
Programs of Training:
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 943-7911
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Wieden + Kennedy 12 LLC
224 NW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97209-2953
Phone: (503) 937-7892
Programs of Training:
Blue Mountain Community College
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: (541) 276-1260
Programs of Training:
Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
Klamath Community College
7390 South Sixth Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Phone: (541) 882-3521
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Cascade College
9101 E Burnside Street
Portland, OR 97216
Phone: (503) 255-7060
Programs of Training:
Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541) 885-1000
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Umpqua Community College
1140 College Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: (541) 440-4600
Programs of Training:
University of Phoenix-Oregon Campus
13221 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 500
Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: (877) 867-4748
Programs of Training:
Columbia Gorge Community College
400 E Scenic Dr
The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: (541) 506-6011
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Advertising and Promotions Managers These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Central Oregon Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Advertising and Promotions Managers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Public Relations Managers 33%
Marketing Managers 32%
Sales Managers 32%