I’m currently the Account Planner/Strategist at SWOOP, the advertising student-run agency at the University of North Texas. We specialize in the YMAC (Young, Multicultural, Always, Connected) segment, focusing on individuals who are 18-24. During my time at SWOOP, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with UNT’s Transportation Services to increase awareness among the campus population.

SWOOP

Agency

Here are just a few ways I’ve made my impact on our campaign :

* I led research efforts by creating surveys and other methods to gain insights.

*Formulating strategies to revitalize their image, improve campus navigation, etc.

*Pitched social media challenges, advertisement ideas around campus, and informed students about transportation incentives through a web re-design, etc.

And the list goes on!

Open House

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Open House *

  • Collaborated with a team to develop and run a Hollywood-themed multichannel brand awareness campaign.

  • Including open house event, personalized invitations, social-media podcast shorts, and interactive NFC tap cards that drove a 10% increase in open house event attendance

  • A 75% increase in SWOOP applicant enrollment.

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Past Projects

In these projects, you’ll discover a curated collection of campaigns illustrating strategic innovation, creative execution, and measurable impact.

  • Cinemark

    *The 40 Years of Cinemark campaign was developed by my team in the ADVG Campaigns course to celebrate Cinemark's 40th anniversary in 2024.

    *As the advertising account planner, I led two focus groups and a detailed survey to explore how streaming services and shifting demographics impact moviegoing.

    *These insights guided the creation of compelling social media ads that emphasized the unique experience of watching films at Cinemark theaters.

  • SWOOP Brand Audit

    *My group and I conducted a comprehensive brand audit for SWOOP Agency.

    *Our analysis was pivotal in preparing for the upcoming open house, where we aimed to attract new members while addressing existing issues.

    *By identifying key opportunities for growth and improvement, we developed actionable recommendations to help SWOOP Agency evolve into a stronger, more vibrant community.

  • Sol Y Alma

    *Introducing the Freelancing Social Media Planner project, an endeavor that involved creating a social media marketing plan for a hair stylist named Vanessa in Dallas, Texas.

    *I tracked her engagement and insights, analyzing previous content, and determining the best content and captions to post to the business's social media account.

  • Ardmore, OK

    *As the account planner for the Ardmore, Oklahoma Marketing Proposal, I led market research to uncover insights on tourism trends, target audiences, and the city’s competitive landscape.

    *Using these findings, I developed a data-driven strategy with consumer personas and messaging frameworks to modernize Ardmore’s travel marketing.

    *My strategic leadership shaped our creative work, helped win a scholarship, and provided the city council with a clear roadmap to boost tourism engagement.

  • Park Smarter Not Harder. Marketing Campaign

    *As part of Team Ford in SWOOP Agency, my group and I created a comprehensive marketing campaign for UNT Transportation Services.

    *As the team’s strategist, I developed community engagement initiatives like a dunk tank, tabling events, free parking permit giveaways, and contributed to our PR and overall marketing strategy.

    *I played a key role in distributing flyers to increase survey participation for our research, conducted our product analysis, and defined our target audience.

  • Ten Years of Songs, Countless Replays. Campaign

    *This campaign was created as part of a mentee-led project, where I had the opportunity to mentor four students while also serving as the account executive and strategist.


    *I contributed to the design of the presentation, developed the tagline, and supported the creation of the media strategy.

    *It was a collaborative effort that not only reimagined Apple Music Replay for Gen Z but also celebrated Apple Music’s 10-year anniversary by introducing a nostalgic feature highlighting music from the past few decades.

Contact Me

Email: ashleycastillo1234@yahoo.com

Location: Austin, Texas