Brand & Marketing Essentials
Master the fundamentals of brand building and marketing strategy!

Overview
This 3-day summer workshop invites high school students to explore the exciting world of branding, advertising, and storytelling. Whether you’re a future entrepreneur, content creator, or just curious about how brands make us feel, think, and act, this program offers a dynamic introduction to modern marketing.
Program content
Branding Basics & Introduction to Storytelling
Kick off the program by exploring the core principles of branding: brand identity, positioning, and emotional appeal. Learn how storytelling plays a key role in shaping brand perception and loyalty.
Advertising Strategies & Creative Challenges
Dive into the world of advertising and discover how to craft impactful campaigns. Work on real-life case studies and tackle creative challenges designed to spark innovation and collaboration.
Team Campaign Building & Final Presentations
Collaborate in teams to develop your own brand campaign. Present your strategy to a panel of experts and receive personalized feedback to sharpen your marketing and communication skills.

What you will gain
- Branding fundamentals & what makes a brand memorable
- The art of storytelling that captivates audiences
- Advertising techniques to grab attention and drive action
- How to create and pitch a mini marketing campaign
- Leadership, creativity & communication skills

Program instructor
Dr. Garrett Helmer
With over 25 years of experience as a marketing leader, Garrett Helmer has served as CMO for tech startups and held executive roles in global companies. His international background and hands-on industry knowledge make him the perfect guide to marketing strategy, storytelling, and brand-building for the next generation.

Practical info
- Target: Creative and curious high school students interested in marketing, branding, communication.
- Dates: June 16–18, 2025 - 9am/4:30pm
- Location: SKEMA Business School 920 Main Campus Drive Suite 101 Raleigh, NC 27606
- Tuition: $400, Lunch included
- Contact: programs-raleigh@skema.edu / (215) 900-4054
Brand & Marketing Essentials summer school
Dual degree with North Carolina State University
SKEMA’s Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business
SKEMA's BBA in International Business offers students practical business knowledge, an innovative curriculum, and an internationally immersive experience. With campuses across 5 continents, students receive a truly global business education.
The multicultural experience combined with a year of studying abroad strengthens our students' perspective, expertise, and knowledge. They finish their program in 4 years with the opportunity to earn a dual degree from both SKEMA and one of our partner institutions, including NC State University.
Learn more about the BBA program
For any questions about our BBA program, please contact admissionsraleigh@skema.edu.
Key figures
Key figures
100
top-tier professors: Experts in AI, Sales, Marketing, and Business
11 000
SKEMA students and alumni
4th
Best four-year: undergraduate program available for high school students
Contact us

Raleigh Summer Schools
Admissions team
programs-raleigh@skema.edu
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