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2025 Media Plan Case Competition Semifinalists

Exciting Announcement: A Record-Setting Semifinalist Group!

This year’s Media Case Competition has seen an outstanding level of participation, and we are thrilled to share that we have the largest group of semifinalists in competition history!

Join us in congratulating the 2025 Semifinalists:

Marissa Massaro and Rebeca Romero, Adelphi University

Julia Iovino and Joe Sawma, Adelphi University

Somi Nguyen and Thet Htoo Aung, Adelphi University

Alyssa Huertas Lentini and Klaudia Banka, Adelphi University

Kristen Flores-Ruiz and Muhammad Raza Shaukat, Adelphi University

Abigail Foreman, Augusta University

Avery Vogelzang and Makenzie Taylor, Brigham Young University

Jordan Lindsey and Lily Hansen, Brigham Young University

Safi Mahmood and Davis Abog, California State University, Long Beach

Kathryn Pabon, East Stroudsburg University

Anna Malinowski and Madeline Emerson, Gannon University

Trinity Polk and Kiana Bernard, Hampton University

Ximena Rosiles Gonzalez, Iowa State University

Kaitlyn Jenks Kellen Vollers Ithaca College

Louis Pratt and Maria Eduarda Formoso, Ithaca College

Katie Floyd and Emma Capparelli, Ithaca College

Meredith Waropay and Mikayla Waropay, Ithaca College and Franklin & Marshall College

Hailey Waobikeze, Lamar University

Meredith Winkler, Lamar University

Glennis Woolridge, Lamar University

Janay Dean, Lamar University

London Reue, Lamar University

Savannah Benitez and Salma Raslan, Purdue University Northwest

Holle Shield, Southern New Hampshire University

Julia Diaz and Shawnette Breaux, Southern New Hampshire University

Marcus Kohm and Asher Berenblat, Syracuse University

Emily Dick and Samuel Fernandez, Syracuse University

Daniel Arougheti and Taylor Haenn, Syracuse Universit

Abigail Foley and Jack Flynn, Temple University

Cole Messer and Troy Newby, Temple University

Nicole Jarrett and Arianna Watkins, Temple University

Dylan O’Neill and Marie Suttman, Temple University

Emma Hambleton and Lily Richardson Graham, Temple University

Allen Pinkerton and Ollie Gomez, Temple University

Sally Green and Marissa Hrnicek, The University of Kansas

Muneera Jameel,  The University of North Carolina-Greensboro

Rachel Georgian, UC Berkeley

Claire O’Neill, University of South Carolina

Mandy Shi, University of Southern California

Ava Deakin, University of Southern California

These talented students have demonstrated exceptional strategic thinking, creativity, and analytical skills, earning their place in the next round. As they dive into this new case and begin crafting their strategies, we can’t wait to see their fresh ideas and innovative approaches take shape!

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