New Here? Start Here. Your Guide to Breaking and Entering Media
Welcome to Breaking and Entering Media. The fastest-growing media company in the world.
If you’re new here, whether you’re a student trying to land your first gig, a creative looking for your next jump, or a brand exec exploring partnership opportunities, this is your roadmap to Breaking and Entering Media.
We exist to help you break in, stand out, and grow fast in marketing communications.
Here’s how to make the most of what we offer:
Listen to the Podcast
Start with the Breaking and Entering Advertising Podcast, our flagship show with over 500,000 total streams.
Each episode features candid, career-changing conversations with top talent across advertising, marketing, and media.
Two main formats:
Breaking and Entering: Interviews with agency-side creatives, strategists, producers, and more
BrandSide: Conversations with the marketers behind your favorite brands
We also publish Spotify-first content with about 6,000 impressions per episode, designed for binge-worthy career inspiration.
Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-and-entering-advertising-podcast/id1506434104
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mlC7OWM5dTb3O8XmdzHSd
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breakingenteringadvertisin6816
Follow on LinkedIn
We post daily content that actually teaches you something:
60-Second Ad News: Fast, fun updates on the ad world
Ads in the Wild: Creative breakdowns of standout work
Very First Day: Advice for anyone stepping into their first job
The Vault: Our newsletter with both free and paid content
2,000,000+ impressions per month
13% engagement rate (225% better than competitors)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/breaking-entering-podcast/
Subscribe to The Vault
Our insider newsletter includes free and paid content. Expect deep dives, real advice, and actionable breakdowns.
Inside The Vault, you’ll get access to The Inside Job which is a podcast segment hosted by Geno Schellenberger and Charlie Goldman, a 2025 University of Miami grad now breaking into strategy.
Each episode tackles a real listener-submitted scenario. In 20 minutes or less, Geno and Charlie offer honest, tactical advice on how to break in or thrive in advertising.
You can even submit your own situation to be featured. No fluff. Just answers.
https://breakingandenteringadv.substack.com/
Join Our Competitions and Honors
We shine a light on rising talent every quarter and every year.
Crowbar Awards: A quarterly creative competition with real briefs and real exposure
Talent Unmasked: Our annual spotlight honoring the best up-and-coming talent in advertising. Open nominations. Zero cost. Career-changing recognition. Submissions open October every year and are announced in February. Check our LinkedIn and IG in October to apply.
Meet Us on the Road
Our University Roadshow hits more than 20 schools a year. We talk to over 5,000 students annually, plus dozens of professors across the country.
If we’re coming to your campus, show up. Ask questions. Say hi. It’s one of the best ways to plug in.
Email geno@breakenterpod.com to have us show up to your class or ad club.
Join the GroupMe
More than 700 aspiring and junior-level ad professionals are already in the conversation.
People share job leads, portfolio feedback, industry advice, and their wins. It’s free and worth being in the room.
https://groupme.com/join_group/102437585/xg5Z5tei
Heist With Us
If you’re a brand, agency, school, or product, let’s collaborate.
We can help with:
Podcast sponsorships
Custom social content and insights
Talent pipeline building
Agency search consulting
We’ve partnered with The Martin Agency, VML, M+C Saatchi, Colle McVoy, Barbarian, and more.
Email jack@breakenterpod.com to connect.
TL;DR — How to Interact Today
Listen to the podcast
Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram
Join the GroupMe
Subscribe to The Vault
Nominate or compete in our talent programs
Catch us on campus or invite us to visit
Partner with us if you’re a brand, agency, or school
